KARMA Khushwant Sing 1. Bring out the significance of the title ' Karma '. Or Discuss the central idea of the story ' Karma ' The term 'karma' expresses the Hindu religious concept of the result and subsequent effects of one's actions. The story revolves around the identity of Sir Mohanlal. Sir Mohanlal had a negative view and attitude towards all things Indian and was influenced by the British people and culture. On the other hand his wife Lachmi is a village woman. Although Sir Mohanlal abused Lachmi, Lachmi never complained against her husband. Mohanlal liked British customs and sought the company of the English. When two English soldiers entered the same room, Mohanlal made up his mind to welcome them. But the English could not tolerate the presence of an Indian in their room and threw him out of the room along with his belongings. Thus Sir Mohanlal's karma of his display of false pride