Guilt according to the psychodynamic model occupies a pivotal spot in the understanding of depression. In fact, depressions with and depressions without guilt are often considered totally different entities according to some. It is extremely interesting to observe that the occurrence of guilt across different cultural groups varies and that this phenomenon is essentially re-' lated to the cultural traditions and social influences of that particular culture. Socio-cultural Correlates in Indian Culture According to the Hindu philosophy, the 'Law of Karma ' has been the pivot around which revolve the major traditions