Rāmāyaṇa where ideology and arts meet narrative and historical context by Prof. Nalini Rao
Rāmāyaṇa tradition in northeast Bhārat by Virag Pachpore
Karma phala loosely translates into "fruits of actions".
There are 3 types of karma phalas - Prarabda, Sancita and Agami. They are accumulated, present life and accidental fruits of actions.