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Work vs Karma

Work vs Karma

Work = physical power to do something.

Karma = volitional or action with intention, accompanied by desire for fruits.

You come home from work and spend entire evening watching Netflix, in this case he is not doing any physical work but the conscious choice to watch Netflix is Karma.

Process of so many thoughts passing through our mind is karma.

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