Punya is a Sanskrit word that means “merit,” “virtue” and “sacred.” The translation, though, does not capture the full meaning of the word. In Buddhism and Hinduism, punya is an attribute that develops better karma and consequently helps ensure that the next life will be better. Karma is the concept that all actions — good and bad — have a result or effect on the future or future lives.
The opposite of punya is papa, which is associated with sin and develops negative karma.
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