Prarabdha-karma, Prārabdha-karma, Prarabdhakarma, Prārabdhakarma: 2 definitions
Introduction
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Prarabdha-karma means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Pure Bhakti: Bhagavad-gita (4th edition)Prārabdhakarma (प्रारब्धकर्म) refers to “results of previous activities that have begun to bear fruit in the form of happiness and distress”. (cf. Glossary page from Śrīmad-Bhagavad-Gītā).
Source: Pure Bhakti: Bhajana-rahasya - 2nd EditionPrārabdhakarma (प्रारब्धकर्म) refers to:—The results of previous activities which have already begun to bear fruit. (cf. Glossary page from Bhajana-Rahasya).
Source: Pure Bhakti: Brhad BhagavatamrtamPrārabdhakarma (प्रारब्धकर्म) refers to:—The results of previous activities that are presently manifesting. (cf. Glossary page from Śrī Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta).

Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
General definition (in Hinduism)
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Prarabdha Karma are the part of sanchita karma, a collection of past karmas, which are ready to be experienced through the present body (incarnation).
According to Sri Swami Sivananda:
"Prarabdha is that portion of the past karma which is responsible for the present body. That portion of the sanchita karma which influences human life in the present incarnation is called prarabdha. It is ripe for reaping. It cannot be avoided or changed. It is only exhausted by being experienced. You pay your past debts. Prarabdha karma is that which has begun and is actually bearing fruit. It is selected out of the mass of the sanchita karma."
(All About Hinduism by Sri Swami Sivananda)
There are three kinds of Prarabdha karma:
- Ichha (personally desired),
- Anichha (without desire) and
- Parechha (due to others' desire).
For a self realized person, a Jivan mukta, there is no Ichha-Prarabdha but the two others, Anichha and Parechha, remain, which even a jivan mukta has to undergo.
Source: The Divine Life Society: Three Kinds of KarmaPrarabdha Karmas are ripe or fructuous actions.
Tarash, the case in which arrows are accumulated, represents our Sanchita Karmas; the arrow that is ready for discharging represents our Agami Karmas; and the arrow which has already left the bow, which cannot return, which must hit the target, represents the Prarabdha Karmas.
The articles in the store-room represent the Sanchita; the articles that are put in the shop for sale are Prarabdha; the daily sale proceeds are the Agami.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Karma, Prarabdha.
Starts with: Prarabdhakarman.
Full-text: Jivan-mukti, Sanchita Karma, Agami Karma, Svakritambhuj, Vega.
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The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Chapter 10 - On the phase of Karma < [Book 6]
Chapter 21 - On the killing of the sons of Devakī < [Book 4]
Chapter 17 - On Śūka’s displaying his self-control amidst the women of the palace of Miṭhilā < [Book 1]
Brahma Sutras (Nimbarka commentary) (by Roma Bose)
Brahma-Sūtra 4.1.18 < [Adhikaraṇa 10 - Sūtras 16-18]
Brahma-Sūtra 4.1.17 < [Adhikaraṇa 10 - Sūtras 16-18]
Brahma-Sūtra 3.4.16 (correct conclusion, continued) < [Adhikaraṇa 1 - Sūtras 1-20]
Sri Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 1.1.23 < [Part 1 - Qualities of Pure Bhakti (bhagavad-bhakti-bheda)]
Verse 2.1.197 < [Part 1 - Ecstatic Excitants (vibhāva)]
Verse 2.1.194 < [Part 1 - Ecstatic Excitants (vibhāva)]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.3.169 < [Chapter 3 - Bhajana (loving service)]
Verse 2.3.180 < [Chapter 3 - Bhajana (loving service)]
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 4.37 < [Chapter 4 - Jñāna-Yoga (Yoga through Transcendental Knowledge)]
Verse 2.27 < [Chapter 2 - Sāṅkhya-yoga (Yoga through distinguishing the Soul from the Body)]
Verses 12.13-14 < [Chapter 12 - Bhakti-yoga (Yoga through Pure Devotional Service)]
Brahma Sutras (Shankara Bhashya) (by Swami Vireshwarananda)
Chapter III, Section III, Adhikarana XIX < [Section III]
Chapter IV, Section II, Introduction < [Section II]