Karma
karma
Philosophy
The law of cause and effect — every action produces consequences that shape future experiences. The Gita teaches nishkama karma: selfless action without attachment to fruits.
Verses Mentioning This Concept
BG 3.7
The Yoga of Action
3.7 But whosoever, controlling the senses by the mind, O Arjuna, engages himself in Karma Yoga with the organs of action, without attachment, he excels.
BG 4.13
Wisdom and Renunciation of Action
4.13 The fourfold caste has been created by Me according to the differentiation of Guna and Karma; though I am the author thereof know Me …
BG 5.5
The Yoga of Renunciation
5.5 That place which is reached by the Sankhyas or the Jnanis is reached by the Yogis (Karma Yogis). He sees, who sees knowledge and …
BG 18.60
Liberation Through Renunciation
18.60 O Arjuna, bound by thy own Karma (action) born of thy own nature, that which from delusion thou wishest not to do, even that …