Karma or Nirvana,

Karma or Nirvana,

Karma or Nirvana—

That's the doctrine I propound;

 

Karma or Nirvana,

Karma or Nirvana,

Karma or Nirvana—

It's a never-ending round.

 

I believe in my repetitive incarnation

In the form of sundry critters of every station;

It imparts a piquant air of anticipation—

I can hardly wait

Till I learn my fate.

 

Karma or Nirvana,

Karma or Nirvana

Mightn't prompt hosanna

From the Vatican in Rome,

 

But Karma or Nirvana,

Karma or Nirvana,

Karma or Nirvana

Is Om, sweet Om.