Tag: Samsara

  • The Truman Show and Advaita Vedānta: Walking Through the Painted Sky

    “We accept the reality of the world with which we’re presented.” — Christof, The Truman Show At first glance, The Truman Show might seem like a dystopian science fiction film about surveillance and control. But beneath its Hollywood surface lies a profound spiritual metaphor—one that resonates deeply with the timeless teachings of Advaita Vedānta. For…

  • Tossed by the Tides: Fear, Anger, and Desire in the Ocean of Samsāra

    Much of what we call “life” — its highs and lows, the triumphs and heartbreaks — is quietly steered by three powerful undercurrents: fear, anger, and desire. So deeply woven into our personal, professional, and social worlds, they often move us without our even knowing. Decisions we think are rational, reactions we believe are justified,…

  • Understanding Samsara

    Understanding Samsara

    A samsari is similar to a person trying to be debt-free by paying a credit card bill using another credit card.