Karma – the infinite loop

By Rithin
 INDEX

S.NO TOPIC
0 Acknowledgement
1 INTRODUCTION
2 ACTION PLAN
3 QUESTIONNAIRES
4 RESPONSES
5 GLIMPSES OF SURVEY
6 SUMMARY/ REPORT
7 BIBILOGRAPHY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE TO OUR PRINCIPAL

MRS. V. GOWRI LAKSHMI AND VICE PRINCIPAL
MRS. D. LAKSHMI PRABHA FOR THEIR CONTINUOUS
SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT.
I EXPRESS MY SINCERE THANKS TO MY ENGLISH
TEACHER MRS. RAJASHREE MENON FOR HELPING ME
TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT SUCCESSFULLY. THIS
PROJECT WOULDN’T HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE
WITHOUT THE PROPER AND RIGOROUS GUIDANCE
OF MY TEACHERS WHO GUIDED ME THROUGHOUT
THIS PROJECT IN EVERY POSSIBLE WAY.

INTRODUCTION

This topic is chosen for the project to show how ‘Karma’, a

central concept in many Eastern religions, including Hinduism,
acts an infinite loop in our lives. Karma refers to the idea that
every action has consequences, and that one's current
circumstances are the result of their past actions. This creates a
sort of infinite loop, in which a person's actions in this life
determine their circumstances in future lives, and so on.
According to the doctrine of karma, every action, whether good
or bad, has an impact on a person's future. Good actions lead to
positive consequences, while negative actions lead to negative
consequences. This can manifest in various ways, such as
improved circumstances, good health, and success in one's
endeavors, or the opposite.
The concept of karma can be seen as a way of explaining why
some people seem to have everything go their way, while
others struggle and face hardship. It suggests that everything
that happens to us is the result of our own actions, and that we
have the power to shape our own destiny through the choices
we make.
While the idea of karma may be comforting to some, it can also
be seen as a burden, as it suggests that we are responsible for
our own circumstances and must work to improve them. This
can be difficult to accept, as it implies that we are solely
responsible for our own suffering and struggles. However, it can
also be empowering, as it means that we have the ability to
change our circumstances through our actions and choices.
The concept of karma also has implications for how we treat
others. If we believe that our actions have consequences, it
follows that the way we treat others will also have an impact on
our future. This can encourage us to be more compassionate
and kinder towards others, as we recognize that our actions
towards them can have a ripple effect on our own lives.
Ultimately, the concept of karma serves as a reminder that our
actions have consequences, and that we should strive to live a
life of kindness, compassion, and integrity. It encourages us to
take responsibility for our actions and to think about the
longterm effects of what we do. While it may be tempting to
focus solely on our own needs and desires, the idea of karma
reminds us that our actions have an impact on others and the
world around us. By considering the consequences of our
actions, we can work towards creating a more positive and
harmonious world for ourselves and those around us.
ACTION PLAN
Aim:
• Brief analysis on the topic “Karma- the
infinite loop”.

Steps Taken:
• To collect information regarding Karma
and to show the significance it has on
our lives.
• Prepare a set of questions and ask
people about it.
• Collect their responses and prepare a
report on it.

RESOURCES:
• Notebook, laptop/tablet and most
importantly a wide sample space
How to proceed:
• By providing a detailed introduction on
this topic and preparing a questionnaire
to interview the students and neighbors.
• Collect their responses and make a
survey according to their point of view.

Questionnaire:

1. Do you believe in the concept of karma?

Why or why not?
2. How do you think the concept of karma
influences your daily actions and decisions?
3. In your opinion, what are the most
important factors that contribute to good
or bad karma?

4. How do you think the concept of karma

applies to the relationships we have with
others?
5. Do you believe that our current
circumstances are the result of our past
actions, or do you think there are other
factors at play?
6. In your opinion, can we change our
future circumstances through our actions
and choices in the present?
7. Do you think the concept of karma can
be used as a way to explain why some
people seem to have more luck or success
than others?

8. Do you believe that the concept of

karma has any limitations or drawbacks? If
so, what are they?

9. How do you think the concept of karma

relates to the idea of free will?
10. In your opinion, how can the concept of
karma be used to promote positive
personal and societal change?

RESPONSES
1) "I believe in the concept of karma because I think that actions have consequences, and
that ultimately what goes around comes around.”
"I do not believe in the concept of karma because I think that life is random and unpredictable. Bad
things happen to good people and good things happen to bad people."

"I believe in the concept of karma, but I think it operates on a collective level rather than an individual
level."

"I believe in the concept of karma, but I think it's more about personal growth than about getting what
we deserve."

"I am not sure if I believe in the concept of karma or not, I am still exploring the different belief systems
and philosophies on the subject.”
 2) "The concept of karma influences my daily actions and decisions by reminding me to always be
mindful of how my actions will impact others. "

"I don't think that the concept of karma plays a significant role in my daily actions and decisions. I believe
that every individual has the freedom to make their own choices."
"The concept of karma is always in the back of my mind and it helps me to be more conscious of my
actions and decisions. I try to be more kind, compassionate and responsible."

"I try to live my life with the understanding that everything I do has a ripple effect and that it will come
back to me in some way."

"The concept of karma is always present in my mind, it makes me think twice before making any
decision, whether it's a small or a big one. I try to be more selfless and think about how my actions will
impact those around me."

3) "In my opinion, the most important factors that contribute to good karma are honesty,
compassion, generosity, and kindness."
"I believe that selfishness, greed, and a lack of empathy are the most important factors that contribute
to bad karma."

"The intention behind our actions is key, if we act with a pure intention, with a wish to help others, to
make the world a better place and it will give us good karma"

"I think that the most important factors that contribute to good karma are a sense of responsibility and
accountability for our actions, and a willingness to take responsibility for our mistakes"

"In my opinion, the most important factors that contribute to good karma is living with a sense of
purpose and meaning and being compassionate"

4) "I think the concept of karma applies to relationships in the sense that how
we treat others will ultimately come back to us in some way."
"I believe that the concept of karma applies to relationships in the sense that the
energy and intentions we put into our interactions with others will ultimately
determine the quality and success of those relationships."
"The concept of karma applies to the relationships we have with others by
creating a sense of balance and fairness."
"I think the concept of karma applies to relationships in the sense that the energy
we put out into the world, the way we treat others, will be reflected back to us."
"I believe that the concept of karma applies to the relationships we have with
others by creating a sense of accountability for our actions."

5) "I believe that our current circumstances are a result of our past actions."
"I think that our current circumstances are largely a result of our past actions, I believe that our choices
and decisions have a direct impact on where we are today."

"I believe that our current circumstances are not only determined by our past actions, but also by the
actions of others, as well as by circumstances beyond our control."

"I believe that our current circumstances are the result of a combination of our past actions and the
choices we've made, but also the impact of random events and luck."

"I believe that our current circumstances are influenced by a wide variety of factors, such as our past
actions, but also by external factors such as luck, random events, and even fate."

6)
"In my opinion, we can definitely change our future circumstances through our
actions and choices in the present. "
"I believe that our present actions and choices can have a significant impact on
shaping our future circumstances, but it's not the only factor."
"I think that we have the power to change our future circumstances through our
actions and choices in the present, but it's not an easy task. It requires a lot of
hard work, determination, and perseverance."
"I believe that our present actions and choices can have a direct impact on our
future circumstances, but it's not always easy to control the outcome. Sometimes,
unexpected events occur that can change our course."
"I believe that our future circumstances can be changed through our actions and choices
in the present. However, I also think that there are external factors that can influence
the outcome of our actions. Therefore, it's important to strive for progress, rather than
perfection.”

7)
"I think that the concept of karma can be used to explain why some people seem
to have more luck or success than others in the sense that it suggests that one's
past actions and choices determine their present and future circumstances."
"I don't think that the concept of karma alone can fully explain why some people
seem to have more luck or success than others. I believe that there are many
factors at play such as hard work.”
"I believe that the concept of karma can be used to explain why some people
seem to have more luck or success than others, but other factors such as their
environment, their upbringing, and the opportunities they have ha also explain."
"Karma suggests that the actions and choices we make in the present will
determine our future, but it doesn't take into account other external factors such
as chance and luck."
"Karma is a way of understanding the cause and effect of our actions, but other
factors such as hard work, talent, and opportunities also play a role in
determining one's luck and success."

8)
"I believe that the concept of karma has some limitations and drawbacks such as
the fact that it can be difficult to fully understand how our actions and choices are
impacting our present and future circumstances."
"I think that the concept of karma has some limitations, one of them is that it can
be used to blame individuals for their misfortune."
"I believe that the concept of karma has some drawbacks, one of them is that it
can be used as a way to justify the suffering of others, rather than working to
alleviate it."
"I think that the concept of karma has limitations, one of them is that it can be
used to justify the suffering of others and to excuse the inequalities in society."
"I believe that the concept of karma has some drawbacks, one of them is that it
can be misused to justify the suffering of others and to excuse inequality.”

9)
"I think that the concept of karma relates to the idea of free will in the sense that
our actions and choices are influenced by both our free will and our past karma."
"I believe that the concept of karma and the idea of free will can coexist, while our
actions are influenced by our past karma, we still have the freedom to make our
own choices"
"I think that the concept of karma and the idea of free will can be seen as
complementary, while karma can be seen as the effects of our past actions that
shape our current and future circumstances"
"I believe that the concept of karma and the idea of free will are interconnected,
while our past actions influence our present and future circumstances, we still
have the freedom to make choices and to shape our future"
"Karma can be seen as a reminder of the impact of our actions on ourselves and
others, but it doesn't limit our free will."

10)
"In my opinion, the concept of karma can be used to promote positive personal
and societal change by encouraging individuals to be more mindful of their
actions"
"I believe that the concept of karma can be used as a motivator for positive
change by understanding that our actions have an impact on our present"
"By understanding that our actions have consequences, we can strive to make
conscious choices that promote growth and well-being for ourselves and others."
"I believe that the concept of karma can be used as a powerful tool for personal
and societal change as we can strive to make choices that create positive energy
and promote well-being for ourselves and others."
"I think that the concept of karma can be used as a reminder of the impact of our
actions on ourselves and others.”
 SUMMARY/REPORT

Based on the responses, it appears that the

concept of karma is seen as a way of
explaining the consequences of our actions
and the impact they have on our future
circumstances. Many believe that our
current circumstances are the result of both
our past actions and other factors, and that
we have the ability to change our future
circumstances through our actions and
choices in the present. It was also mentioned
that the intentions behind our actions are
important in determining whether they lead
to good or bad karma. Some limitations and
drawbacks of the concept of karma were
also mentioned, such as the difficulty in
predicting the exact consequences of our
actions and the potential to blame others or
ourselves for our circumstances. Finally, the
concept of karma was seen as potentially
being in conflict with the idea of free will,
and as a way to promote positive personal
and societal change through mindful and
compassionate actions.