Kamyakarma Explained

Kamyakarma refers to those karmas (deeds) in Hinduism that are prudential in nature, motivated by the desire for a given outcome.[1] Unlike the nitya karmas, the Shastras do not require daily or regular observance of these rituals.[2] They are generally performed for the sake of their intended results.[3] A few kamyakarmas are listed below:

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References

  1. Book: Sinha, Jadunath . Indian Philosophy Volume 1 . 2016-01-01 . Motilal Banarsidass . 978-81-208-3651-8 . 115 . en.
  2. Book: Besser-Jones . Lorraine . The Routledge Companion to Virtue Ethics . Slote . Michael . 2015-02-20 . Routledge . 978-1-135-09668-7 . 94 . en.
  3. Book: Prasad, Rajendra . A Historical-developmental Study of Classical Indian Philosophy of Morals . 2009 . Concept Publishing Company . 978-81-8069-595-7 . 280 . en.

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