karma
/ˈkɑːrmə/
EN
In Hinduism and Buddhism, the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, believed to determine their future fate; often used more broadly to mean the idea that good or bad actions bring corresponding good or bad results.
Many people believe that what goes around comes around, that's how they think of karma.
Etymology
Karma comes from Sanskrit 'karman', meaning 'action, deed, or fate'. It entered English via Pali in the 18th century.