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In these traditions, Samsara is not considered a "second chance," but rather a state of perpetual instability and suffering ( Dukkha ). Even lives filled with joy are seen as tragic because they are impermanent. The goal of spiritual practice is not to "climb the ladder" of the cycle forever, but to step off the wheel entirely. Modern Interpretations

The Sanskrit word literally translates to "wandering" or "world-flowing." It represents the continuous cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth (reincarnation) that characterizes mundane existence in Indian religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. The Mechanics of the Cycle Samsara

Views Samsara as the journey of the Atman (eternal soul) through various bodies until it achieves Moksha (liberation) by realizing its unity with Brahman (the ultimate reality). In these traditions, Samsara is not considered a