It is also what the true meaning is of karma. Westerners think it means what goes around comes around, which is not remotely what it means. Karma is all about intent. If one gives millions to charity for applause or tax deductions, one gets no deposit of positive karma into their souls "bank" account. If one takes an action with selfless intent, one gets a positive deposit regardless of the outcome. Karmic accounts are not settled in the lifetime in which they are tabulated. The account is assessed after death and the balancing occurs through soul penance or possibly in the next lifetime.