Samsara, according to Yogananda
Samsara is a Sanskrit term that indicates the “cycle of life, death and
rebirth”, and for this reason it is often depicted as a wheel, called the Wheel of
Existence.
Samsara refers to the cycle of rebirths and deaths, which has
Karma as its engine, determined by every action we perform. In fact, it
represents the baggage of an individual’s existence, both good and bad,
related to the conduct held in life.
The 8 tests of life on the spiritual path
Many times, the tests we have to face in life seem endless. As soon as we overcome one, a new test appears in our life that is even more difficult. Sometimes we mistakenly think that they could be punishments in response to negative karmic behaviors.