Factor in Hindu reincarnation (5)

I believe the answer is:

karma

(Other definitions for karma that I've seen before include "In Buddhism, the sum of a person's existence - determines future" , "Hindu destiny" , "moral reckoning" , "Lifetime's actions that set fate for next life" , "Actions determining destiny" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times and the Universal.

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