Karma

Advaita Vedanta

In Advaita philosophy, dharma is considered a qualified aspect of karma (cite: edge_018544). This means that dharma, or righteous living, is closely related to karma, but they are not exactly the same thing (cite: edge_018126). According to Advaita, dharma is helpful in the rise of knowledge and is also involved in the enjoyment of the fruits of our deeds (cite: edge_018604, cite: edge_018991). Dharma is seen as a way to ward off evil consequences and is considered a virtuous deed that originates from the same source as knowledge (cite: edge_019482, cite: edge_018708). [Note: this summary may contain an unverified citation.]

Dvaita Vedanta

In the school of Dvaita, the concept of karma is closely related to the atman, or individual self, which is considered the cause of karma (cite: edge_008060). The atman's actions and intentions are seen as influencing the results of karma (cite: edge_007736). Dharma, or righteous living, is also seen as a qualified aspect of karma, with certain duties and paths being considered part of karma (cite: edge_000250). Additionally, the Dvaita school suggests that dharma can be both a qualified aspect of and distinct from karma, depending on the context (cite: edge_007809, edge_007795). [Note: this summary may contain an unverified citation.]

Vishishtadvaita

In the school of Vishishtadvaita, karma is considered a qualified aspect of dharma, meaning that it is connected to one's duties and responsibilities (cite: edge_006524). Karma is also seen as being influenced by the atman, or the individual self, which can be the cause of karma (cite: edge_001850). Additionally, karma can have an impact on the atman, with the accumulation of karma potentially affecting the atman (cite: edge_006212). Overall, the relationship between karma and dharma is complex, with karma being a part of dharma and also being influenced by the atman (cite: edge_006159).

Achintya Bhedabheda

In the achintya_bhedabheda school of philosophy, the concept of karma is closely related to the atman, or the self, which is considered the cause of karma (cite: edge_002740). Karma is also seen as a qualified aspect of dharma, or duty, with certain actions being considered as part of one's duty (cite: edge_004432). The atman is distinct from karma and is not entangled by the activities performed due to contact with material bodies (cite: edge_004057). The school also suggests that dharma is a qualified aspect of karma, with prescribed duties being performed with a certain mentality (cite: edge_004368).

Dvaitadvaita

According to the dvaitadvaita school of philosophy, dharma is closely related to karma, with many sources suggesting that dharma is a qualified aspect of karma (cite: edge_024286). In fact, several texts indicate that dharma is a key component of karma, influencing an individual's actions and their consequences (cite: edge_021853). Dharma can also be seen as a cause of karma, with good deeds and righteous behavior leading to positive karma (cite: edge_025843). Overall, the relationship between dharma and karma is complex, with dharma playing a significant role in shaping an individual's karma (cite: edge_026312).

Buddhism (Pali Canon)

In Buddhist philosophy, karma is distinct from dharma (cite: edge_010301). Karma can be a cause of dharma, but the confidence in this relationship is low (cite: edge_008874). On the other hand, dharma is often seen as a cause of karma, with a higher confidence level (cite: edge_009656). Additionally, karma is sometimes considered a qualified aspect of dharma, although the confidence in this relationship is also low (cite: edge_010337).

Where schools disagree

dharma ↔ karma

Achintya Bhedabheda asserts IS_CAUSE_OF (edge_004470): "the work which is born of his nature"

Advaita Vedanta asserts IS_QUALIFIED_ASPECT_OF (edge_020967): "use such words as “‘It exists”, “It takes birth.”"

Buddhism (Pali Canon) asserts IS_CAUSE_OF (edge_010302): "what’s given to them is very fruitful"

Dvaita Vedanta asserts IS_QUALIFIED_ASPECT_OF (edge_007842): "the prohibition of acting according to one’s own liking"

Vishishtadvaita asserts IS_QUALIFIED_ASPECT_OF (edge_006535): "special acts (of duty)"

karma ↔ moksha

Achintya Bhedabheda asserts OBSTRUCTS (edge_004228): "mislead the people, and become known as religious reformers or as incarnations of God"

Advaita Vedanta asserts IS_CAUSE_OF (edge_020828): "the authors of the Smrtis command great respect"

Buddhism (Pali Canon) asserts IS_CAUSE_OF (edge_010345): "aids them right away"

Dvaita Vedanta asserts IS_QUALIFIED_ASPECT_OF (edge_020682): "furnishing experience and liberation"

Vishishtadvaita asserts IS_QUALIFIED_ASPECT_OF (edge_000255): "rites for the attainment of pleasure and power"

brahman ↔ karma

Achintya Bhedabheda asserts IS_QUALIFIED_ASPECT_OF (edge_002940): "find out the direction of work in Brahman"

Advaita Vedanta asserts IS_DISTINCT_FROM (edge_021040): "There could have been no karma before creation"

Dvaita Vedanta asserts IS_CAUSE_OF (edge_007988): "the routes leading to Brahman"

Vishishtadvaita asserts IS_QUALIFIED_ASPECT_OF (edge_000714): "reposing all actions on Brahman (Prakṛti)"

jiva ↔ karma

Achintya Bhedabheda asserts IS_CAUSE_OF (edge_004160): "if the living entity adulterates his consciousness with the qualities of cats and dogs, in..."

Advaita Vedanta asserts IS_CAUSE_OF (edge_018758): "under the impulsion of his past works"

Dvaita Vedanta asserts IS_QUALIFIED_ASPECT_OF (edge_007090): "the view that the soul is the"

Vishishtadvaita asserts IS_QUALIFIED_ASPECT_OF (edge_006630): "the bondage of him who knows is not, at that stage, dissolved"

karma ↔ maya

Achintya Bhedabheda asserts IS_QUALIFIED_ASPECT_OF (edge_004469): "all work is contaminated by the material modes of nature"

Advaita Vedanta asserts IS_CAUSE_OF (edge_021032): "acts on account of the derangement of his brain"

Dvaita Vedanta asserts IS_CAUSE_OF (edge_000256): "There is nothing else"

jnanam ↔ karma

Dvaita Vedanta asserts SUBLATES (edge_007773): "has that power only as subserving action"

Vishishtadvaita asserts IS_QUALIFIED_ASPECT_OF (edge_006521): "the origination of knowledge not being obstructed by evil works"

ahimsa ↔ karma

Achintya Bhedabheda asserts OBSTRUCTS (edge_004424): "irresponsible work is distraction because it destroys the regulative principles of scriptu..."

Buddhism (Pali Canon) asserts IS_DISTINCT_FROM (edge_010361): "kindness to children and partners,"

karma ↔ merit

Advaita Vedanta asserts IS_QUALIFIED_ASPECT_OF (edge_017529): "We say that these are merit and demerit"

Buddhism (Pali Canon) asserts IS_CAUSE_OF (edge_010316): "When their merit is used up"

avidya ↔ karma

Advaita Vedanta asserts IS_CAUSE_OF (edge_019650): "accumulated sins"

Buddhism (Pali Canon) asserts IS_DISTINCT_FROM (edge_009222): "Not knowing and not seeing have no cause or reason"

What each school says

Where schools disagree