Life
The Svetesvatara Upinashad in Hinduism states, “The quality of the soul determines its future body: earthly or airy, heavy or light. Its thoughts and its actions can lead it to freedom, or lead it to bondage” (Novak 19). The Hindu religion heavily believes in reincarnation, and the fact that it is only through knowledge and understanding that one can truly be released. Although these ideas were based in a culture far from Athens, these beliefs are reflected by Plato’s character, Socrates, in The Phaedrus. It is through several myths that Socrates establishes his point, that the goal of life is to achieve “moksha,” which is Sanskrit for freedom. One myth that thoroughly exemplifies his ideals is the myth of the cicada. In this tale, Socrates truly establishes a link to liberation from “maya,” the Hindu term for worldly illusion. Through symbolism and several analogies, Socrates details his belief on the human soul.
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Approximate Word count = 633
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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