Why Nirvana?

If you are reading this blog or happened to be referred to it, the action by itself explains that you are initiated on this journey of "Gnyana -> Curiousity for knowledge" to unveil the hidden truths of human life. Ages ago sages, saints, rishis were also inspired towards finding the meaning of human life, the meaning of birth and death and the consequences of good and bad deeds. After eons of penance, introspection, watching others lives and probably by sheer grace of god, they understood several critical and non-negotiable elements as regards human life.

These are :
0) Good and bad Deeds of every species are diligently maintained in separate in-extinguishable counters (Called "Papa" and "Punya").

1) Any living species which dies (including humans) - would have a rebirth (Unless it attains Nirvana in the current Janma)

2) The form assumed by the species in subsequent births is determined by the Papa/Punya counters . There is a hierarchy of Janmas as described in vedas, and Manushya Janma figures out in the top (out of all the 84 lakh janmas possible). Manushya Janma is the only Janma wherein the species can understand the significance of Gods ways and attain Gnyana

3) At the end of ones "Janma", Punya counter is not set off against "Papa" counter , but both are maintained separately.One enjoys prosperities or good aspects owing to the presence of Punya counter and enjoys adversities or bad aspects owing to the
presence of Papa counter.

4) The sum total of the inherited Punya/Papa counter of old Janmas signifies "Sanchita Karma" (Karma denotes deeds). Out of this the mass of Papa/Punya which is selected for a persons enjoyment in the current Janma/Incarnation is called "Prarabdha Karma".Meaning the person is predisposed to enjoy this good/bad , no matter what , in this Janma. "Kriyamana Karma or Agami Karma", signifies the Karma which the being churnes out in this Janma. So, while no one can change the occurence of Prarabdha Karma (since its already launched and to be experienced) , the being can make sure that Sanchita Karma is extinguished by the good deeds and devotion towards god and influence Agami karma to the extent possible thru
righteous behaviour

Side Note: Read More Here : http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Karma/id/22810

5) Once a being attains Nirvana both the counters are nullified and the "Jeevi" is freed out of this eternal cycle of births,deaths, family, children, responsibilities etc. Nirvana as our ancestors figured out,is no childs play and calls for great amount of austere living over several janmas

For us to move forward on our thinking plane, in the subsequent posts, one should prima-facie internalise the above truths completely and whole-heartedly . These are the assumptions based on which one can understand the journey of Nirvana fully

Ok ,lets back out a little and ask the question as to why someone needs to think about attaining Nirvana. Are we not happy going through this cycle of birth , education, job, marriage, children , wealth creation , oldage and death? Are'nt these activities not giving us adequate enjoyment ? When several hundreds of people around us just think about getting a day accomplished, why should anyone think of loftier things like getting out of this Life-Death cycle? Is it necessary at all and would everyone get if one thinks.

Answer: No you neednt think. No one forces you. Indeed , If no attempt is made to influence this cycle thru any means, one would continue to assume various forms, perform various good/bad deeds, most of the times unknowingly , create a pile of good and bad deeds, without any realisation. If the proportion of Good deeds are more cummalatively, the journey continues till he gets "Manushya - Human" janma once again. Here too he gets a small realisation as to why one need to go through these tribulations , probably felt thru his own experiences or probably by watching the travails of his kith and kin. But if the realisation stops there and no meaningful action ensues, the cycle continues and he travels again thru millions of lowly Janmas, which lack any intelligence and an urge to come out of the rut

The idea hence,is to plant a sapling of "Gnyana" while in Human form itself (while you can still think), so that the "Sadhana" and "Nishta" that one performs during this Janma, can continue thru "Sad-Vasanas" even as he enters into various other forms eventually and ultimately , after several janmas, the efforts finally fructify by culminating into eternal enlightenment and permanent unision with paramatma

Side Note: A study of several instances wherein "Nirvana" is attained , reveals the above truth. One can read more on this in "Gajendra Moksham" and "Guru Charitra"

Thats the reason why elders say “Bahu Durlabham Maanusha Janma” . It is very difficult to get a manushya janma – to take human birth. A person is born as a human being because of ‘punya karma’ done in the previous births. He gets this birth as human being after undergoing millions of previous ‘Janmaas’ (births) as germs, insects, birds, animals etc. This is considered to be the last stage of the series of births one can have and that is why it is considered to be great to have
been born as a human being. “Sarvottamam Maanusha Janma” Human being is considered to be the great because of the uniqueness in attributes of creation both physical & metaphysical. In addition to “Manas, Pragnana, Buddhi” viz., emotive, reasoning &
intellectual brain, human beings possess “Ahamkara”- ego sense, Will power & “Chith” the source of innovative & intuitive power, which are unparalleled.

Thus equipped, a human being is in a better position to ascend to a much higher level. Other creatures like birds, animals etc., can make noises, can eat & procreate but they cannot go any further. They cannot understand God and hence they can neither think, speak, hear express their feelings/opinions about God nor they can sing in praise of God. But Human beings alone can do all that and derive a particular kind of pleasure and satisfaction, which no other activity can bring. Moreover, they can feel the existence of God, contemplate in the depth of their minds, and express their feelings about God in many ways

To be completed ..... Since this is a endless journey of understanding, reunderstanding, assimilation of the cosmic truth,I would urge the readers to provide their valuable comments on the article , thereby sharing divine knowledge