According to Osho, yes—cause and effect end in the moment of the act: the fire, the putting-in, and even the immediate burning are over. What remains is the residue, the 'burned hand'—a lasting condition or imprint. The chain ceases, but its trace persists, calling for awareness, healing, and transformation now.
Yes—the event is finished, but the scar it leaves is still there and must be cared for.