Cycles of Time: Hindu Cosmology and Eternal Principles
Hindu cosmology presents time as cyclical rather than linear, characterized by recurring ages (Yugas) that represent the rise and fall of human consciousness. The concept of samsara—the wheel of birth, death, and rebirth—reinforces the idea of eternal return, where actions (karma) govern the soul’s journey. This cycle embodies principles of cosmic order (Rita) and balance between the material and spiritual realms.