Samsara is often visualized as a wheel () driven by the laws of Karma . Every action, intent, and thought leaves a residual imprint on the soul or consciousness. These imprints determine the nature of one’s next life—whether it be in a higher realm of pleasure or a lower realm of suffering.
Focuses on the "Six Realms" of existence. It teaches that Samsara is fueled by "The Three Poisons": ignorance, attachment, and aversion. Liberation is found in Nirvana , the extinguishing of these fires. The Problem of Dukkha Samsara
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 is often visualized as a wheel ()