Karya, derived from the Sanskrit root “kr” (to act), encapsulates “that which is done” and unites Hindu philosophy, ethics, and daily practice. It connects intention with outcome across traditions—from Sāṅkhya’s satkāryavāda and Nyāya’s causal clarity to Mīmāṁsā’s duty and Vedanta’s purifying karma yoga. The Bhagavad Gita’s “kāryam karma” frames action as an obligation performed without…