1. (Hinduism, Buddhism) The concept of "action" or "deed" in Indian and Nepalese religions understood as that which causes the entire cycle of cause and effect (i.e., the cycle called samsara) described in the dharmic traditions, namely: Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist philosophies. The total effect of a person's actions and conduct during the successive phases of his existence, regarded as determining his next incarnation.
2. Destiny, fate.
3. A distinctive feeling, aura, or atmosphere.
4. The idea that one gets what they deserve.
fate (countable and uncountable; plural fates)
1. The cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events.
2. The effect, consequence, outcome, or inevitable events predetermined by this cause.
3. Destiny (perhaps connotes death, ruin, misfortune, etc.).
Accept your fate.
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Are the results from their actions or predetermined.
Fate is the lot of my life that I cannot overcome. Karma is the reflection of what I put out to the world and the just reward.
I know this is semantics, but could become a good discussion.
Posted by: BCRacer on December 9 2010 7:09 AM
I wish !
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