lord_krishnaA co-worker was interested in knowing more than the goofy “what comes around, goes around” western definition. While karma is “wca,ga”, it is so much more as well. Today’s endeavor … a succinct definition of karma.

Here’s a nice, concise definition.

“Karma: The Three Kinds Of Karma – Sanchita, Prarabdha and Agami

Karma is of three kinds, viz., Sanchita (accumulated works), Prarabdha (fructifying works) and Kriyamana or Agami (current works). Sanchita is all the accumulated Karmas of the past. Part of it is seen in the character of man, in his tendencies and aptitudes, capacities, inclinations and desires, etc. Tendencies come from this. Prarabdha is that portion of the past Karma which is responsible for the present body. That portion of the Sanchita Karma which influences human life in the present incarnation is called Prarabdha.”

Excerpt from All About Hinduism by Sri Swami Sivananda

A longer explanation at About.com

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