Attributes of Karma

Abstract

“Karma is Your Life”: The word Karma is based on Hindu Philosophy that refers to action, work (deed) and its effects. It is more frequently used in Vedic scriptures. It is a vast philosophy known as Karma theory or Karma Siddhantam. It is the cause and effect of activities of individual persons related to the good or bad deeds, and rebirth. The philosophical queries how and why man is born , what happens after death, where does soul go, why some are rich and why some are poor, why some die early and why some late and what is the purpose of life and so on, are well illustrated in the vedic scriptures on the basis of karma. The karma is not only for living beings, it is for family known as family karma and country known as a national karma. The law of karma is the part of seven Universe laws. The theory of karma be included in the academic curriculum. The Hindu religion is based on karma theory. They are highly tolerant and in favor of ethical activities and non-violence due to the fear of karma. This paper deals about the philosophical attributes of Karma and its effects on material objects - living beings, family and nation and spiritual activities especially on birth and death cycle and liberation due to the past good and bad deeds of karma.