Index

 Acknowledgement

 Certificate

 Action Plan

 Objectives

 Introduction

 Interview

 Questionnaire

 Response

 Report – Analysis and Interpretation

 Conclusion

 Student’s Reflection

 Bibliography

ACTION PLAN
Project: Interview / survey

Name of the Student: V.Someswaran.

26.04.2024: Introduction to the project

30.04.2024: Selection of Topic for the project

04.05.2024: Outline of Project

07.05.2024: Preparing a validated questionnaire

11.05.2024: Distribution of the questionnaire

15.05.2024: Collection of responses

16.05.2024: Analysis of the responses

17.05.2024: Results

20.05.2024: Drafting the report

23.05.2024: Consolidation of the report

25.05.2024: Final Editing

27.05.2024: Printing the Project

OBJECTIVES
 To break free from the cycle of negative karma and
establish positive karmic patterns.
 To Recognize the interconnectedness of all living beings
and how our actions can impact others and the world
around us.
 To Reflect on the idea that positive actions lead to
positive outcomes, while negative actions lead to
negative outcomes.
 To Explore the concept of breaking the karmic cycle by
cultivating positive intentions and actions.
 To Consider the implications of karma on personal
growth, ethics, and decision-making.
 To Realize that karma is a universal principle that
transcends religious and cultural boundaries.
 KARMA – THE INFINITE
LOOP

Is Karma an infinite loop ?

Karma is often described as an infinite loop or cycle of cause and effect.
According to this belief, any action we take, either good or bad, will have
consequences that will eventually come back to us. This concept is rooted in
various religious and philosophical traditions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism,
and Jainism.

When we perform positive actions, we generate positive karma, which is

believed to attract positive outcomes and experiences. Similarly, negative
actions generate negative karma, resulting in undesirable consequences. This
cycle of cause and effect continues indefinitely, even stretching across different
lifetimes in some belief systems.

The concept of karma emphasizes personal responsibility and accountability for

our actions. It suggests that our actions in the present moment can shape our
future and that we have the power to create a positive or negative outcome for
ourselves. It also promotes the idea of treating others with kindness and
compassion, understanding that our actions will eventually come back to us.

What is karma ?
Hinduism identifies karma as the relationship between a person’s mental or
physical action and the consequences following that action. It also signifies the
consequences of all the actions of a person in their current and previous lives
and the chain of cause and effect in morality.

In Buddhism, karma refers to the principle of cause and effect. The result of an
action - which can be verbal, mental, or physical - is not determined by not only
the act but also the intention.

Karma – a matter of faith

Karma is often seen as a matter of faith because it is a concept that goes beyond
direct proof or scientific evidence. Karma, in various religious and spiritual
traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, is believed to be a law of
cause and effect that governs one's actions and their consequences.

According to these beliefs, the quality of one's actions in this life determines
their future experiences and circumstances. Good actions are believed to result
in positive outcomes, while negative actions lead to suffering or negativity in
the future. This belief in karma is typically based on religious texts, teachings,
and personal experiences or observations.

Law of causation/ action and reaction/retribution

The grand law of causation includes the law of action and reaction, the law of
compensation and the law of retribution. All these laws come under one
general, all-embracing heading Doctrine of Karma. If there is an action, there
must be a reaction. The reaction will be of equal force and of a similar nature.

Retribution, or karma, is a concept that originates from Hinduism, Buddhism,

and various other religious and spiritual traditions. It refers to the belief that a
person's actions in their current or previous lives will determine their future
destiny or circumstances. According to this belief, positive actions lead to
positive consequences, while negative actions lead to negative consequences. In
essence, it suggests that individuals will experience the effects of their actions
as fate or justice.

Philosophy of Karma
The philosophy of karma is a fundamental concept in many Eastern spiritual
traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It is the belief that
every action, thought, and intention that an individual puts out into the world
will have an effect on their future experiences. In other words, the energy we
put out into the world, whether positive or negative, will come back to us in
some form.

The concept of karma is often tied to the idea of reincarnation, with the belief
that our actions in this life will determine our experiences in future lives.
However, it can also be understood in a more immediate sense, as the idea that
the energy we put out into the world will directly impact our present
experiences.

Theories about Karma

Karma is the mechanism that determines the quality of life. The happiness of a
being's present life is the result of the moral quality of the actions of the being
in its previous life.
A soul can only achieve liberation by getting rid of all the karma attached to it.
Karma is a logical and understandable way of making sense of good and evil,
the different qualities of different lives and the different moral status of
different types of creature, without having to involve rules laid down by a God.
Karma works without the intervention of any other being - gods or angels have
no part to play in dispensing rewards or punishments. Reincarnation in their
beliefs. Different religions have different ideas as to exactly how karma
operates.
The Jain idea of karma is much more elaborate and mechanistic than that found
in some other Eastern religions.

The subtle cause and effect of Karma

Karma is a concept that originates from ancient Indian philosophy and religions,
particularly Hinduism and Buddhism. It refers to the universal law of cause and
effect, where every action, whether physical, verbal, or mental, generates
corresponding consequences.

The idea of karma suggests that our actions create imprints on our soul or
consciousness, and these imprints determine our future experiences and
circumstances. In other words, karma determines the quality of our life and the
situations we encounter.

At its most basic level, Karma is about understanding that every action has a
reaction and that the choices we make have consequences that extend far
beyond the present moment. This means that we must be mindful of the impact
that our actions and choices have on others, as well as on ourselves.

Reincarnation
When a being dies the soul goes to its next body instantly. This body may not
be human or even animal.
The quality of its next life is determined by its karma at that time.
The mental state of the being at the moment of death is also important: a calm
and contented death, with the mind focussed on spiritual matters, is the best.

Delusion
Delusion karma is a concept that refers to the idea that one's delusional beliefs
or thoughts can somehow attract negative consequences or "bad karma" in their
life. It suggests that individuals who hold onto delusions may experience
unfavorable outcomes as a result of their distorted perception of reality.
In some belief systems, karma is seen as a universal law that governs cause and
effect, suggesting that one's actions, thoughts, and intentions can influence their
future experiences. Delusion karma expands on this idea, proposing that the
delusions one holds can create a negative energetic force that attracts negative
outcomes.

Power of karma in relation to destiny

Karma is the concept in ancient Indian religions and philosophies that refers to
the law of cause and effect.
It suggests that an individual's actions, intentions, and thoughts accumulate and
influence their future experiences.

In relation to destiny, karma suggests that one's current circumstances and

experiences are a result of past actions and choices. This means that our actions
and decisions in the present will shape our future.

The power of karma lies in the belief that individuals have the ability to shape
their own destiny through their thoughts and actions. By making positive
choices and acts of kindness, one can accumulate positive karma, which in turn
can bring about positive outcomes and experiences in the future.
Bhagvad Geeta – (reference)

In Bhagavad-geeta, the 4th chapter has a lot to do with karma and a way of
approaching it through what is called Karma Yoga - where we are introduced to
this idea of acting in a way that is not going to cause us pain, is not going to
cause further suffering and entanglement in this world but we can become a free
from any form of real suffering condition. So in this particular verse, the 17th
verse of the 4th chapter, Krishna states:

“The intricacies of action are very hard to understand. Therefore we

should know properly what action is, what forbidden action is, and what
inaction is.”

Bhagavad-gita 4.17

Duty and Motive of Karma

The duty or motive of karma is to balance out the actions and intentions of an
individual by ensuring that their actions have consequences, either in this life or
in future lives. It is believed that the concept of karma encourages individuals to
act in a morally and ethically upright manner, as the consequences of their
actions will ultimately impact their future experiences. The ultimate goal of
karma is to guide individuals towards spiritual growth and enlightenment.
 INTERVIEW
Questionaire:
1) Is karma is an infinite loop ?

(a)Agree (b)Disagree (c)Sometimes

2) Is karma is a matter of Faith or Science ?

(a)Faith (b)Science (c)Both (a) and (b)

3) Which law of Newton gave a scientific explanation of Karma ?

(a)First law (b)Second law (c)Third law

4) Is golden rule explain about Karma ?

(a)Agree (b) Disagree (c)Sometimes

5) Which religion believes in karma ?

(a)Buddhism (b)Hinduism (c)Both (a) and (b)

6) Which of the following scriptures explained about Karma ?

(a)Rig veda (b)Sama veda (c)Yajur veda

7) Who taught about “karmic 'conditioning', which is a process by which a

person's nature is shaped by their moral actions. ”

(a)Buddha (b)Mahatma Gandhi (c)Vivekananda

8) People have believe in karma ?

(a)Agree (b)Disagree (c)Sometimes

9) Is karma is a God or faith ?

(a)God (b)Faith (c)Both (a) and (b)

10) Do you believe in Karma ?

 (a)Yes (b)No (c)Occasionally

Responses:
NAME: S.Srinivasa

1) (a)Agree

2) (c)Both (a) and (b)

3) (a)First law

4) (b) Disagree

5) (c)Both (a) and (b)

6) (a)Rig veda

7) (c)Vivekananda

8) (a)Agree

9) (a)God

10) (a)Yes
NAME: V.Vishwa

1) (a)Agree

2) (c)Both (a) and (b)

3) (c)Third law

4) (c)Sometimes

5) (b)Hinduism

6 (c)Yajur veda

7) (a)Buddha

8) (c)Sometimes

9) (b)Faith

10) (c)Occasionally
NAME: V.Manonmani

1) (a)Agree

2) (c)Both (a) and (b)

3) (c)Third law

4) (b) Disagree

5) (c)Both (a) and (b)

6 (b) Sama veda

7) (b)Mahatma Gandhi

8) (a)Agree

9) (a)God

10) (a)Yes
NAME: P.Keerthi

1) (c)Sometimes

2) (a)Faith

3) (c)Third law

4) (b) Disagree

5) (c)Both (a) and (b)

6) (c)Yajur veda

7) (a)Buddha

8) (a)Agree

9) (b)Faith

10) (b)No
NAME: S.Deva prasana

1) (c)Sometimes

2) (a)Faith

3) (c)Third law

4) (a)Agree

5) (c)Both (a) and (b)

6) (a)Rig veda

7) (a)Buddha

8) (c)Sometimes

9) (b)Faith

10) (c)Occasionally
NAME: P.Mukesh

1) (a)Agree

2) (c)Both (a) and (b)

3) (a)First law

4) (a)Agree

5) (b)Hinduism

6) (a)Rig veda

7) (a)Buddha

8) (a)Agree

9) (b)Faith

10) (c)Occasionally
NAME: V.Amsaveni

1) (a)Agree

2) (a)Faith

3) (a)First law

4) (a)Agree

5) (c)Both (a) and (b)

6) (b)Sama veda

7) (c)Vivekananda

8) (a)Agree

9) (a)God

10) (a)Yes
NAME: V.Sree vel

1) (b)Disagree

2) (a)Faith

3) (c)Third law

4) (c)Third law

5) (c)Both (a) and (b)

6) (c)Yajur veda

7) (a)Buddha

8) (c)Sometimes

9) (b)Faith

10) (b)No
NAME: S.Jayaganesh

1) (a)Agree

2) (c)Both (a) and (b)

3) (a)First law

4) (a)Agree

5) (c)Both (a) and (b)

6) (a)Rig veda

7) (a)Buddha

8) (c)Sometimes

9) (c)Both (a) and (b)

10) (a)Yes
NAME: R.Dashwin kumar

1) (b)Disagree

2) (a)Faith

3) (c)Third law

4) (a)Agree

5) (b)Hinduism

6) (b)Sama veda

7) (a)Buddha

8) (c)Sometimes

9) (b)Faith

10) (b)No
 Report – Analysis

A survey has been conducted to understand about Karma – an infinite loop.

The data has been collected between 13 th to 15th May and we received a variety
of response from 20 peoples and their responses are in brief:

1) For the first question, 75 % of the students were agreed with Karma is an
infinite loop and 25% student saying sometime.
2) For seventh question, 50% of the students answered Buddha, 30 % answered
Vivekananda and remaining 20 % answered Mahatma Gandhi.

3) For sixth question, 45 % of them answered Rigveda and 35% of them

answered yajurveda and remaining answer Samaveda.
4) For nineth question, most of them answered both (a) and (b) and very few
student answered God

5) For tenth question, 97 % of them believed in Karma and only 3 % were

believed occasionally. But no one disagreed.
 Interpretation

From the report analysis we will conclude that most of them were believed in
Karma. Karma is found within many forms of Indian religion
including Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism. In Sanskrit karma means 'action'. It
is linked to systems of cause and effect, as well as being a key factor in rebirth.

The concept of karma emphasizes personal responsibility and accountability for

our actions. It suggests that our actions in the present moment can shape our
future and that we have the power to create a positive or negative outcome for
ourselves. It also promotes the idea of treating others with kindness and
compassion, understanding that our actions will eventually come back to us.
 Conclusion

Most of the responses were similar. Very few response are

different from each other. According to this belief, any action

we take, either good or bad, will have consequences that will

eventually come back to us. This concept is rooted in various

religious and philosophical traditions, such as Hinduism,

Buddhism, and Jainism.

 STUDENT’S REFLECTION

As a student, after conducting the interview on the topic “ Karma -

The infinite loop”. I came to know about kama and it’s belives in
people. Understand the concept of karma as a cycle of cause and
effect, where one's actions lead to consequences in this life and future
lives. Recognize the interconnectedness of all living beings and how
our actions can impact others and the world around us.

The expectations of rewards attached to good deeds are like a trap

connecting one to people, places, and events. These expectations,
whether fulfilled or not, in turn, generates more karma.
Thus, this goes into an endless loop.

BIBLIOGRAPHY
What Is A Karmic Cycle and 9 Tips To Help You Break it
(thinkaloud.net)

Karma - WikipediaIs

Karma an infinite loop ? – Quora

Essay, Paragraph or Speech on “Karma” Complete English Essay,

Speech for Class 10, Class 12 and Graduation and other classes.
(evirtualguru.com)

The Bhagavad Geeta translated by Eknath Easwaran

Karma Yoga - Book by Swami Vivekanand

https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-karma#:~:text=Hinduism
%20identifies%20karma%20as%20the,cause%20and%20effect%20in
%20morality.

https://www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/what-is-karma-really/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/karma

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/karma
NAME: S.Srinivasa

1) (a)Agree

2) (c)Both (a) and (b)

3) (a)First law

4) (b) Disagree

5) (c)Both (a) and (b)

6) (a)Rig veda

7) (c)Vivekananda

8) (a)Agree

9) (a)God

10) (a)Yes
NAME: V.Vishwa

1) (a)Agree

2) (c)Both (a) and (b)

3) (c)Third law

4) (c)Sometimes

5) (b)Hinduism

6 (c)Yajur veda

7) (a)Buddha

8) (c)Sometimes

9) (b)Faith

10) (c)Occasionally
 Report –
Analysis and Interpretation
A survey has been conducted to understand about Karma – an infinite loop.
The data has been collected between 13 th to 15th May and we received a variety
of response from 20 peoples and their responses are in brief:

1) For the first question, 75 % of the students were agreed with Karma is an
infinite loop and 25% student saying sometime.
2) For seventh question, 50% of the students answered Buddha, 30 % answered
Vivekananda and remaining 20 % answered Mahatma Gandhi.

3) For sixth question, 45 % of them answered Rigveda and 35% of them

answered yajurveda and remaining answer Samaveda.
4) For nineth question, most of them answered both (a) and (b) and very few
student answered God

5) For tenth question, 97 % of them believed in Karma and only 3 % were

believed occasionally. But no one disagreed.
 Conclusion

 Most of the responses were similar.

 Very few response are different from each other.

 According to this belief, any action we take, either good or bad, will have

consequences that will eventually come back to us. This concept is rooted

in various religious and philosophical traditions, such as Hinduism,

Buddhism, and Jainism.

Student’s Reflection
As a student, after conducting the interview on the topic “ Karma - The infinite
loop”. I came to know about kama and it’s belives in people. Understand the
concept of karma as a cycle of cause and effect, where one's actions lead to
consequences in this life and future lives. Recognize the interconnectedness of
all living beings and how our actions can impact others and the world around
us.

The expectations of rewards attached to good deeds are like a trap connecting
one to people, places, and events. These expectations, whether fulfilled or not,
in turn, generates more karma.
Thus, this goes into an endless loop.