[adoreorerie]

Ottappa is a reflection on Karma; that willingness and preparedness to stand back and think it through. We consider the whole process from the initial action ( with the ramifications both for ourselves and others) to the final results. The clearer our understanding, the stronger our reasoned faith in Kamma. There develops a wise fear, an intelligent fear based upon the painful consequences of our unskillful activities.

This is a very wise view about what is Karma in a buddhist context... this understanding gives you real freedom about yourself and your own acctions.