Karma Is A Household Phrase In The 70's

In modern society, karma is a term used to explain events without really understanding why it is being said. It has become more of a slang word than the action to reaching pure self-enlightenment. For example: "Ooh, bad karma!” or "karma is coming back to bite you” or “I hope karma slaps you in the face before I do.” It has become a vindictive comeback to wish upon someone. Karma has become one of the most searched comical videos on social media. Results such as: “Guy receives instant karma!” or “20 people who got what they deserved!” appear on the search engine very frequently. John Lennon made "Instant Karma” a household phrase in the 70’s. Karma is mentioned everywhere and anywhere, however, what truly is the meaning of karma? What is the true interpretation believed today?
What is the true definition of Karma? It happens to be one of those words we do not translate, but is written verbatim to true meaning. Karma is a Sanskrit word that translates solely to "action". Knowledge of karma originated in …show more content…
The idea: that actions in this life will determine the quality of the next life. When a person reincarnates, karma is complied with their actions and deeds. When moment of death, the person enters the process of samsara, and will reincarnate into another life. Depending on quality of the life will decide whether the person will be reborn as a human, or any other creature. The life lived causes the body to attach to the soul. Therefore, the law of karma has preplanned the effects of the person’s reincarnation. If the person lived their last life as a cruel person, you are guaranteed that their soul will take the person to a new life into a home of mean and cruel parents. The ultimate goal of Hindus is to attain liberation by escaping samsara, in a process called moksha. Which is the release from the cycle of rebirth induced by the law of karma versus Buddhism that believes nothing lasts