Religious Studies GCSE
Law of karma
What Law of karma means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A principle of moral action and reaction where every thought, word, and deed generates consequences that determine a person's future rebirths.
Topics that use Law of karma
- Hinduism - 3.1.4.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
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