A person can build good or evil karma depending on their deeds. The doctrine of samsara teaches that all life goes through an endless succession of rebirths. Every living thing is on the wheel of life, and each new birth depends on the karma built up in its past lives. Salvation is escape from the wheel by uniting with the universal soul and reaching nirvana, a state of passionless peace. Salvation may be acquired by listening to the sages, reading scriptures, practicing meditation, and realizing the Atman-Brahman identity.
Yoga is one form of meditation involving control over the body, breathing, and the thoughts.
The main goal of yoga meditation is union with the absolute. Salvation may also be achieved through ceremonies, sacrifices, pilgrimages, and other good deeds. Reform Movements Two of the most prominent reform movements were Buddhism and Jainism. Kalkin has not yet come. The Shaivite sect worships the god Shiva and his wife, who is variously represented as Durga, Kali, Sati, Parvati, and Devi.