nirvana
Nirvana is the mythical retreat said to grant a ‘vacation’ to souls that have finally escaped the endless corridor of suffering. In reality, it resembles an eternal elevator to some unspecified tomorrow, where countless passengers never see the doors open. Devotees praise it as the ultimate goal, yet it harbors the paradox of requiring new torment to end old. Ultimately, enlightenment may be no more than a lofty form of self-indulgence.