Afilm, like any other artwork, can never be totally understood and appreciated through critical analysis, no matter how complete or astute, although such analysis can open up new levels of meaning and appreciation for the sensitive viewer.

After exploring the selections from the  upanishads  and the  tao te ching, what congruence do you see between them? what is the central message of each text? are there any similarities in the worldviews they espouse? do any of these ideas resonate with your own life, beliefs, or worldview? discuss the ideas found in both texts as well as your reactions to them.  important notice:   reflection responses should be between 200 and 250 words total and present a clear main idea (thesis) supported by specific examples