Saṃsāra (Devanagari: संसार) is a Sanskrit word that means "wandering" as well as "world," wherein the term connotes "cyclic change" or, less formally, "running around in circles." Saṃsāra is referred to with terms or phrases … See more

The historical origins of the concept of reincarnation, or Punarjanman, are obscure but, the idea appears in texts of both India and ancient Greece during the first millennium BC. … See more

In Jainism, the saṃsāra and karma doctrine are central to its theological foundations, as evidenced by the extensive literature on it in the major sects of Jainism, and their … See more

Sikhism incorporates the concepts of saṃsāra (sometimes spelled as Saṅsāra in Sikh texts), karma and cyclical nature of time and existence. Founded in the 15th century, its founder See more

Saṃsāra (Devanagari: संसार) means "wandering", as well as "world" wherein the term connotes "cyclic change". Saṃsāra, a fundamental concept in all Indian religions, … See more

The word literally means "wandering through, flowing on", states Stephen J. Laumakis, in the sense of "aimless and directionless … See more

In Hinduism, saṃsāra is a journey of the Ātman. The body dies but not the Ātman, which is eternal reality, indestructible, and bliss. Everything and all existence is connected, cyclical, and composed of two things: the Self, or Ātman, and the body, or matter See more