Karma: The Action Category

Karma is the central concept in Vaisheshika philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of individual actions and their ethical implications.

According to Vaisheshika philosophy, the primary cause of suffering is Karma, or the sum of a person's actions and their consequences.

The goal of human life, according to Vaisheshika philosophy, is Moksha, or liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

The three types of Karma, according to Vaisheshika philosophy, are Sanchita (accumulated Karma), Prarabdha (active Karma), and Kriyamana (new Karma).

Prarabdha Karma determines a person's current life circumstances.

The law of Karma is often expressed as 'As you sow, so shall you reap', 'What goes around, comes around', or 'Cause and effect'.

The ethical implications of the law of Karma include striving to do good deeds, avoiding doing bad deeds, and accepting the consequences of our actions.

We can improve our Karma by doing good deeds, avoiding bad deeds, and practicing forgiveness.

The ultimate goal of Karma is Moksha, or liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

Karma and Dharma are interdependent, meaning that our actions (Karma) influence our ethical and moral obligations (Dharma).

Free will is a factor in Karma, but it is not the only determinant. Our past actions (Sanchita Karma) and the circumstances of our current life (Prarabdha Karma) also play a role.

Karma is inescapable, meaning that we cannot avoid the consequences of our actions.

Karma determines our next life, as the actions we perform in this life will influence the circumstances of our next life.

We can break the cycle of Karma through spiritual practices, good deeds, and knowledge and understanding.