or dream personalities for a better world
One of the many ways to reach Nirvana or The Ultimate Happiness is to live Patanjali Yoga Sutras’ 8 limbs of Yoga. (Yama – Niyama – Asana – Pranayama – Pratyahara – Dharana – Dhyana – Samadhi)
The first 2 limbs, Yamas and niyamas are like moral rules, giving a strong base to a human personality. Yamas are: ahimsa – satya – asteya – brahmacarya – aparigraha.
Let's see all yamas in details.
#1 yama is AHIMSA – Non-violence
Being non-violent in word, thought and action. Not causing pain to living beings.
{ahimsapratisthayam tat sannidhau vairatyagah YS 2.35}
#2 yama is SATYA – Truthfulness
Being truthful in both words and actions. Not telling lies, following a true and honest path.
{satyapratisthayam kryaphalasrayatvam YS 2.36}
#3 yama is ASTEYA – non-stealing
Not stealing property or wealth that belongs to others.
{asteyapratisthayam sarvaratnopasthanam YS 2.37}
#4 yama is BRAHMACARYA – abstention
Focus on celibacy to maintain purity and preserve vital energy. Abstinence on particular days.
{brahmacaryapratisthayam viryalabhah YS 2.38}
#5 yama is APARIGRAHA – non-possessiveness
Non-grasping of things. (and not just things)
You want one thing, then you want another – you will never be satisfied.
{aparigrahasthairye janmakathantasambodhah YS 2.39}
Source: book of R.Sharath Jois, Astanga Yoga Anusthana
Let’s see all Niyamas in details in the following article.
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