Samsara
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In the Western hemisphere, samsara is often referred to as reincarnation. Samsara displays the circle of life, death, and rebirth in which a person carries his or her own karma. Each life cycle offeres an opportunity for balance. Consequently, an individual being may experience repercussions from previous life cycles, although the although the state of affairs may differ entirely. In fact, many Hindus believe that a person's worldly status depends upon actions in a past life. Furthermore, well meaning thoughts and actions can free one's self. Certain Hindus believe that certain people gather in multiple life's in order to obtain karmic balance. Therefore, every relationship and situation gains a meaning.
