Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s7.t18.4

v1.c7.s7.t18.4

Makkhali Gosala didn’t believe in such theories as good/evil karma and reincarnation. In his opinion, good deeds, such as sacrifice-giving or almsgiving, have no effect whatsoever. There is no “this life”, nor an “after life”. People’s living conditions won’t be affected in any way by the karma of their acts or behaviours.