adrishta

In Indian philosophy, Adrishta refers to the unseen force or principle that governs the consequences of actions, particularly within the concept of karma. It is the unseen dimension of the cycle of rebirth, known as samsara, where good or bad deeds in one life determine the circumstances of future existences.12

Karma, derived from the Sanskrit word for "act," originally pertained to ritual actions in Vedic religion. Over time, its meaning expanded to encompass ethical actions and their moral consequences. Unlike Abrahamic religions where divine judgment determines outcomes, the law of karma in Indian traditions operates autonomously.1

Different schools of Indian philosophy explain how karma functions across time. Jainism views karma as a substance that adheres to the soul, while Yoga and Buddhism describe it in terms of psychological tendencies and traces that shape future lives. The ultimate goal in many Indian religions is moksha, or liberation from this cycle of birth and death.12