725). "The flow of existences is known in classical Hinduism as transmigration (samsara), a dilemma to be solved by release (moksha) from bondage to this world brought about by the consequences of action (karma)." (Earhart, p. 724). .
"Samsara and karma are basic facts of the human condition, and moksha [liberation from death/rebirth cycle] the ultimate aim of the spiritual life" (Earhart, p. 724). The cycle of birth/rebirth is called samsara. It is karma that keeps man chained to the cycle of rebirth because regardless of whether it was good or bad it is a sign that the journey is not completed and returning to Earth is necessary. Only by renouncing, detaching, and sacrificing can one hope to avoid the binding (to samsara) effect of karma. Karma is the cosmic response to our mental, physical, and spiritual processes of action and reaction (week 3 conference, Dr. Khiliji). Karma is an automatic and impersonal force applying the same to everyone, just as gravity does (http 1). Sooner or later, in this life or the next, karma catches up with you (this is used to explain the unpredictability of events in one's life). Karma also determines the place a soul will stay while waiting to be reborn, it can be pleasur!.
able or unpleasant depending on the karma accumulated. The soul stays there until the good/bad karma is exhausted (week 3 conference, Dr. Khiliji). .
Liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth is the spiritual goal of all Hindus. Detaching from the Self and renouncing the fruits of action is the goal that sets you free from samsara. The key to reaching samsara is already in Hindus, it is their job to detach from the ego, the senses, the Self to bring forth the awareness dormant in them. Dr. Khiliji said ".simply letting yourself be aware of it will release you from the cycle of birth and death of the body form. You will continue to exist for all time to come." (week 3 conference notes).