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Effort (Purushärtha) over Destiny (Karma) [continued]
Upasham (Dormancy) • When the Karma is made not to give results but remain dormant, it is considered a state of Upasham of that Karma. -e.g. Fire covered by ashes. As soon as ashes are removed, fire starts same way when Upasham is over, the Karma will start
producing results. Nidhatta (Flexibility), • In this state the power (intensity) of karma can be partially altered by
efforts like penance. -Nikächanä (Inflexibility) • The result of the Karma in this state is inescapable and effects of this
cannot be altered by the best of efforts like penance. Such Karma will be separated from the soul only after giving results upon their Udaya.
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