Karma
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In Hindu and Budha and Jaini religion, karma is the idea that what you do comes back to you. If you do good things, good things will happen to you. If you do bad things, bad things will happen to you. It’s a way of saying that your actions have consequences.
Also see Trimurti, the 3 Gods in Hindu religion.
- Brahma: The creator god. He is responsible for creating the universe and all living things.
- Vishnu: The preserver god. He maintains and protects the universe and is known for his many avatars, such as Rama and Krishna.
- Shiva: The destroyer god. He is responsible for the destruction and transformation of the universe, making way for new creation.