akarma
Akarma is a term derived from Sanskrit, composed of the prefix *a-* (meaning "without") and *karma* (meaning "action" or "deed"). In the context of Hindu philosophy and yoga, akarma refers to the state of being free from the influence of karma, or the cycle of cause and effect that governs one's spiritual evolution. Unlike karma, which binds individuals to the cycle of rebirth (*samsara*), akarma represents liberation (*moksha*) from this cycle, allowing the soul (*atman*) to merge with the ultimate reality (*Brahman*).
The concept of akarma is closely tied to ethical living and selfless action. In the Bhagavad Gita,
Akarma is also associated with the idea of *sunyata* (emptiness) in Buddhist philosophy, where the illusion of
In modern spiritual discourse, akarma is sometimes used more broadly to describe a state of purity, innocence,