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1 Nirjara The destruction of karma is called nirjara. This destruction may be of two kinds. Bhavanirjara and Dravyanirjara. Bhava-nirjara consists of that modification of the soul which precedes and favours the separation of the karmic matter from the soul. Dravya nirjara is the actual separation of the karmic matter from the soul.
As a result of spiritual 'Sadhana', when one's daily life undergoes qualitatively profound transformation, the bondage of past 'Karmic-Anu' to the 'Atman' (Soul), spontaneously gets loosened and undergo dissolution. Thus, the bonding of new 'Karmic-Anu' is avoided ('Samvar') and the old bondage undergoes dissolution ('Nirjara'). The arising ('Udaya'), of passion ('Kshaya'), which precedes the 'Asrav' (Influx of Karma) happens at three levels. They are Mental, Vocal and Physical. Thus by deeds, even if one has exercised appreciable control to avoid unwholesome activities, the influx of new Karma cannot be avoided until further subtler realms of 'Vocal and Mental' are also brought under vigilant control. One's thoughts and speech also have to be thoroughly cleansed, for transformation to happen in a fundamental sense. The 'Atman', which undergoes such profound transformation, ultimately does not reach a state of 'nil' quality. It exudes with following positive qualities: 'Ananta Gnyan' (Infinite Knowledge), 'Darshan' (Complete Perception), 'Sukha' (Unalloyed Bliss) and 'Veerya' (Infinite Power). Thus, such a transformed Soul is full of 'Karuna Bhava' (Compassion) and "Maitri Bhava' (Profound friendliness) towards all other aspects of the Creation. A fully realized Being, who while still living in this world of space and time, which is populated with human beings with their own values and also a score of other creatures, forces and elements, just simply lives in their midst in an uninvolved neutral state ('Upeksha'), with an abiding sense of satisfaction and fulfillment ('Mudita') born out of 'Right-Knowledge' (Samyag-Gnyan).

2 Nirvana The equivalent for this word is usually given in English as, 'Realisation', 'Liberation'. In Sanskrit language this word 'Nirvana' indicates a state of being, which is, 'Naked from all attributes'. It is easy for all of us to know, physical nakedness by dis-robbing. Whereas, this word 'Nirvana' points at a mental perceiving modality, which has shed the scintillating robes of make-believe values and judgments, not about the mere outer world, but essentially about it's own ego-self. It is only by dying of one's psychological memory bias; the state of 'Nirvana' is realized.

3 Nishkama Karma This is composed of two words. 'Nishkama' means 'Desireless' (Kama=Desire, Nish=Not).'Karma' means 'Deeds',' Pursuits'. Thus, 'Nishkama Karma'= 'A pursuit or deed undertaken free of desire'.
The word 'Motivation' is very popular in our midst. All our actions are motivated, with an expectation for end-results. Apart from the physically tangible end-produce as results, all our activities are supposed to bring us SATISFACTION in a good measure. No one will be motivated to act to get as the end-result dissatisfaction! Even dangerous pursuits of a soldier or a so called terrorist, is undertaken by people only because they are motivated to receive a bravery medal or a glorified martyrdom, as their compensation for throwing away their life. We all gloat over our roles we play in our monstrous society, even though we are nagged by a sense of dissatisfaction.
But, seldom we ask ourself a candid question. That is, in spite of our invariable demand for satisfaction and fulfillment, do we ever get a lasting satisfaction in our lifetime? Even, if there were a few crumbs of satisfaction, were they not only a fleeting phenomenon? Mostly, for a large part of our existence, we are engulfed with disillusionments, dissatisfaction and depression. Particularly in our old age, most of us are surely overcome by distaste about the way our lifetime was vainly spent in pursuit of satisfaction.
Then, where have we gone wrong? The fact is satisfaction and fulfillment cannot be got as a wage for our activities in our life. Only for an UNSEEKING mind, there is a rich possibility to encounter satisfaction and fulfillment. Satisfaction is not the outcome of social recognition and power over others. In fact, our very expectation is the insurmountable hindrance for the unconditional visitation of sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. All forms of expectations result only mental morbidity.
The only way that satisfaction and fulfillment can come into our life is to function without expecting to reap satisfaction. Particularly to expect a lasting satisfaction through social acceptance is a sure way of landing oneself in to depression and disillusionments. Thus, the key is "NISHKAMA KARMA", that is to live without desiring fame, fortune and power. We are erroneously conditioned by the social value system to naively consider that the route to satisfaction and fulfillment is through amassing fame, fortune and power. 'Nishkama Karma' profoundly corrects those age-old anomalies. Non-expectation frees the mind and opens its sensitivity. This very transformed mental state is the sign of fulfillment. In short, NOT HANKERING FOR SATISFACTION, BRINGS SATISFACTION! But, this cannot operate as a subtle strategy. This has to be the natural state of human mind. Sheer joy of 'Being' and acting from that spontaneous state, fulfills the spirit of EXISTENCE! 'Nishkama Karma' will lead us to this fullness.