Samsara (the idea)
Samsara" refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, also known as reincarnation, a concept central to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.
The Sanskrit word can mean "wandering" or "cyclic change" and is often associated with suffering, from which liberation (Nirvana or Moksha) is sought through spiritual practices.
Additionally, Samsara can refer to a 2011 non-verbal documentary film by Ron Fricke and a technology company that provides fleet management and telematics solutions.
Religious and Philosophical Meaning
Cycle of Existence:
In Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, Samsara is the continuous cycle of repeated birth, death, and dying again.
Karma and Rebirth:
Actions and their consequences (karma) in this life influence the next, perpetuating the cycle.
Suffering:
Samsara is considered a painful and unsatisfactory state of existence, driven by ignorance, desire, and anger.
Liberation:
The goal of many spiritual traditions is to escape the cycle of Samsara and achieve a state of liberation or enlightenment, such as Nirvana in Buddhism or Moksha in Hinduism.
Other Meanings
2011 Film:
Samsara is a non-verbal documentary film by Ron Fricke that visually explores the cycle of life, from birth to death.
Technology Company:
Samsara is also the name of a technology company that offers fleet management, telematics, and other solutions for businesses using video, data, and AI-powered insights.
The Sanskrit word can mean "wandering" or "cyclic change" and is often associated with suffering, from which liberation (Nirvana or Moksha) is sought through spiritual practices.
Additionally, Samsara can refer to a 2011 non-verbal documentary film by Ron Fricke and a technology company that provides fleet management and telematics solutions.
Religious and Philosophical Meaning
Cycle of Existence:
In Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, Samsara is the continuous cycle of repeated birth, death, and dying again.
Karma and Rebirth:
Actions and their consequences (karma) in this life influence the next, perpetuating the cycle.
Suffering:
Samsara is considered a painful and unsatisfactory state of existence, driven by ignorance, desire, and anger.
Liberation:
The goal of many spiritual traditions is to escape the cycle of Samsara and achieve a state of liberation or enlightenment, such as Nirvana in Buddhism or Moksha in Hinduism.
Other Meanings
2011 Film:
Samsara is a non-verbal documentary film by Ron Fricke that visually explores the cycle of life, from birth to death.
Technology Company:
Samsara is also the name of a technology company that offers fleet management, telematics, and other solutions for businesses using video, data, and AI-powered insights.
