• VEDICOLOGY SERVICES
  • PRAVEEN SAANKER – INDIA
  • PRAVEEN SAANKER – UAE
  • PARANORMAL MUSINGS
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
Monday, June 23, 2025
VEDICOLOGY INDIA
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About us
  • Our Objectives
  • Our Team
  • Course Facilitators
    • Mr Praveen Saanker – Founder
    • Dr Abhishek Mohan – Senior Consultant
    • Dr Eswaran Namboothiri – Senior Consultant
    • Dr Suparna Anand – Senior Consultant
  • Academy
  • Online & Offline Courses
    • Sahasranama Chanting Series
    • Sanathana Dharma Programs
    • Stutis Stotras & Shlokas
    • Vastu Shastra Programs
    • Vedic Astrology, Numerology & Palmistry
    • Karma, Death & Reincarnation
    • Psychology – Mind and Super Mind
  • Empowering Orphaned Youth
    • Scholarships For Higher Education
    • Scholarships For Vocational Education
    • Bridging Educational and Vocational Gaps
    • After Care Support
    • Addressing Mental Health
    • Building Social Acceptance
    • Overcoming Employment Challenges
    • Navigating the Path to Independence
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • About us
  • Our Objectives
  • Our Team
  • Course Facilitators
    • Mr Praveen Saanker – Founder
    • Dr Abhishek Mohan – Senior Consultant
    • Dr Eswaran Namboothiri – Senior Consultant
    • Dr Suparna Anand – Senior Consultant
  • Academy
  • Online & Offline Courses
    • Sahasranama Chanting Series
    • Sanathana Dharma Programs
    • Stutis Stotras & Shlokas
    • Vastu Shastra Programs
    • Vedic Astrology, Numerology & Palmistry
    • Karma, Death & Reincarnation
    • Psychology – Mind and Super Mind
  • Empowering Orphaned Youth
    • Scholarships For Higher Education
    • Scholarships For Vocational Education
    • Bridging Educational and Vocational Gaps
    • After Care Support
    • Addressing Mental Health
    • Building Social Acceptance
    • Overcoming Employment Challenges
    • Navigating the Path to Independence
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
VEDICOLOGY INDIA
No Result
View All Result
Karma

What is Karma

Karma: What is Karma Meaning and Significance?

Importance of Karma

by Vedicology India
in Indian Spirituality
Reading Time: 2min read
Join@ VedicologyIndia

As humans, our actions always categorize into either Punya or Papa. Have you ever wondered what decides our efforts to be Punya or Papa? Or what kind of acts are Punya and Papa? Punya means ‘merit’ or ‘virtue.’ It is the attribute that develops better Karma and helps the individual be closer to liberation. At the same time, papa is associated with sin and generates negative karma. In this excerpt, we will discuss the importance of karma and it’s meaning plus significance.

Types of Karma

There are various types of karmas or actions that an individual undertakes in his life-span:

  • Nitya Karmas (daily duties)
  • Naimittika Karmas (special duties)
  • Kamya karmas (desire born actions)
  • Nisiddha karmas (wrongful actions)
  • Prayaschitta karmas (actions of penance to improve oneself)

Instruments of Karma

These karmas use the following instruments to achieve the desired Karma:

  • Manas (mind)
  • Vik (speech)
  • Kaya (body)

Results of Karma

We can see the results of Karma in three categories:-

  • Punya Karmas are meritorious or dharmika actions, leading to good results
  • Papa Karmas those which are wrong or adharmika actions, leading to bad results
  • Misra Karmas are those actions that have mixed results

Karmas by the mind (thoughts)

When our minds occupy themselves with righteous thoughts such as bhakti (devotion), viragya (dispassion), charity, spiritual evolution, and so on, they are mental Punya kamas. Simultaneously, when our minds think lustful thoughts about sense enjoyments, harming others, and disrespecting the scriptures, traditions, and dharma, it is called mental papa karmas.

A mixture of both papa and Punya are called Misra karma. Swami Chinmayanda explains Punya Karma as ‘self-congratulatory acts and papa karmas as ‘self-insulting acts.’

Karmas by speech (words)

To achieve Punya karmas by speech, one should regularly recite or read scriptures, chant mantras, hymns, and sing devotional songs. An individual must always speak the truth and talk to others in words of love, compassion, etc.

When an individual speaks disrespectfully about scriptures, verbally abuse the Gods and Mahatmas, it leads to papa karmas of speech. Engaging in lies or cruel, offensive, and unsympathetic talk also takes the form of papa Punya.

Karmas by the body (actions)

Bathing in holy waters, prostrating to the Gurus, the Lords, and Saintly persons are Punya karmas of the body. Seeking the presence of sacred beings and submitting to tapas ( sacrifice and discipline) also leads to Punya karma.

Whereas immoral acts that cause injury and hurt to others, indulging in cruelty, associating and following cruel persons, etc. are papa karmas of the body

Misra Karmas of the body

When an individual troubles others when they are doing a good deed or when one steals another’s wealth or property in the process of doing good work (for example, while building temples, giving charity) becomes examples of Misra karmas. Not providing remuneration for services rendered – also lead to Misra karmas of the body.

Vedavyasa quotes “Paropakārāya puṇyāya pāpāya parapīḍanam,” “Doing good to others at any of these three levels of body, speech, and mind is puṇya. Injuring others at any of these levels is pāpa.” Punya helps and guides us to evolve, while papa is what causes us to stagnate or devolve.

Tags: Karma
Previous Post

Importance of Bhagavad Gita: What Does Bhagavad Gita Say?

Next Post

Vastu For Kitchen

Related Posts

Pancha koshas Online Awareness Course
Academy Programs

Free Online Awareness Course on Pancha Koshas

28 August 2023

Unlock the Power Within with Vedicology Academy's Free Online Awareness Course on Pancha Koshas Embark on a transformative journey towards...

Significance of Initiation
Adi Shakti Commune - Supreme Bliss Through Shakti Sadhana

Prerequisites for Spiritual Initiation: A Guru’s Multidimensional Assessment

8 July 2023

Decoding the Guru's Multidimensional Evaluation: The Prerequisites for Spiritual Initiation into Sadhana Every spiritual voyage, especially the intricate path of...

Guru Shishya relationship Concept of Surrender and Acceptance
Adi Shakti Commune - Supreme Bliss Through Shakti Sadhana

Unveiling the Profound Significance of Initiation in Sadhana

8 July 2023

The Transformative Power of Initiation in the Path of Sadhana The spiritual journey of Sadhana, steeped in ancient wisdom and...

Guru Shishya relationship Concept of Surrender and Acceptance
Adi Shakti Commune - Supreme Bliss Through Shakti Sadhana

The Path of Surrender and Acceptance: Exploring the Guru-Shishya Relationship

8 July 2023

Understanding the Concept of Surrender and Acceptance Surrender and acceptance are profound concepts deeply rooted in spiritual practices. They represent...

Customs, Rites And Rituals

Understanding Namaskara: The Spiritual Gesture in Sanatana Dharma

15 July 2023

Understanding Namaskara in Sanatana Dharma Namaskara, a fundamental aspect of Sanatana Dharma (often known as Hinduism), is a profound act...

Different states of Consciousness
Indian Spirituality

States of Consciousness: What are the Different states of Consciousness?

10 March 2021

Are you aware of the different states of Consciousness? The Upanishads talks about the 3 states of consciousness. Finally, outdoing...

Next Post
Vastu For Kitchen

Vastu For Kitchen

Vastu For Flat

Vastu for flat - Most Important Checklist

Children Room Vastu

Children Room Vastu Tips

VEDICOLOGY FOUNDATION

Vedicology Foundation is incorporated as a Section 8 company in India. We are a non-profit organization formed to nurture and empower the nation’s orphaned youth through education, social welfare, and dedicated charitable endeavours...Read More

 

INDIA, Tamil Nadu
AP 676. H Block, 15th Street, Annanagar, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
Mobile: +91-98400 14586

Blog Categories

Categories

  • Academy Programs
  • Adi Shakti Commune – Supreme Bliss Through Shakti Sadhana
  • Beyond 18 – Empowering Orphaned Indian Youth
  • Customs, Rites And Rituals
  • Educate Our Children
  • Education Support For Needy
  • Indian Spirituality
  • Indian Vastu Shastra
  • Karma,Death&Reincarnation
  • Professional Vastu Practitioner Program
  • Psychology – Mind and Super Mind
  • Sahasranama Chanting Series
  • Sanathana Dharma Programs
  • Stutis Stotras & Shlokas
  • Uncategorized
  • Vastu Shastra Programs
  • Vedic Astrology, Numerology & Palmistry
  • Vedicology Foundation Team

Our Related Websites's

PRAVEENSAANKER

Praveen Saanker is a Life Coach, Psychotherapist, and Family Office Advisoroffering guidance for a balanced and fulfilling life journey in UAE and India.

https://praveensaanker.ae/

https://www.praveensaanker.com/

VEDICOLOGYINDIA ACADEMY

Vedicology Academy offers transformative learning experiences that integrate ancient Vedic teachings with contemporary life insights for personal and spiritual growth.

https://www.vedicologyindia.com/

Our Related Websites's Ctd..

VEDICOLOGY CONSULTING

Vedicology provides guidance in Vedic Astrology, Numerology, and Vastu Shastra for modern life clarity and harmonious living.

https://www.vedicology.com/

PARANORMAL MUSINGS

Paranormal Musings offers insights into the supernatural, exploring life after death from Eastern and Western perspectives and sharing personal encounters with otherworldly energies.

https://paranormalmusings.com/

Copyright © 2023 Developed By VedicologIndia

  • About Us – Vedicology India
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Our Objectives
  • Our Team
  • Course Facilitators
    • Mr Praveen Saanker – Founder
    • Dr Abhishek Mohan – Senior Consultant
    • Dr Eswaran Namboothiri – Senior Consultant
    • Dr Suparna Anand – Senior Consultant
  • Online & Offline Courses
    • Sahasranama Chanting Series
    • Sanathana Dharma Programs
    • Stutis Stotras & Shlokas
    • Vastu Shastra Programs
    • Vedic Astrology, Numerology & Palmistry
    • Karma, Death & Reincarnation
    • Psychology – Mind and Super Mind
  • Empowering Orphaned Youth
    • Scholarships For Higher Education
    • Scholarships For Vocational Education
    • Bridging Educational and Vocational Gaps
    • After Care Support
    • Addressing Mental Health
    • Building Social Acceptance
    • Overcoming Employment Challenges
    • Navigating the Path to Independence
  • PORTFOLIOS
    • Vedicology Advisors
    • Vedicology India Academy
    • Vedicology – Astrologers,Numerology & Vastu Consultants
    • Life Coach & Psychotherapist – Dubai,UAE
    • Holistic Life Coach & Psychotherapist
    • Prosperty Real Estate Advisors
  • Contact Us

Copyright © 2023 Developed By VedicologIndia

Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?