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Aparigraha is the yogic injunction for non-possessing. All oriental religions promulgate Aparigraha as one of self-restraint to be cultivated by persons in all walks of like whether they are laymen or ascetic. It is a moral precept that controls the greediness to possess things that are in excess of basic requirements.   Aparigraha Meaning The … Read moreAparigraha

Introduction Brahmacharya is commonly understood as Celibacy which means non-indulgence in sexual activity. But the term Brahmacharya means more than that.   Let us have a look at its meaning, definition, related terms, and its usage in different contexts. Brahmacharya Meaning Etymology and Origin The Sanskrit word Brahmacharya is the combination of two words: Brahman … Read moreBrahmacharya

Asteya is a moral virtue in Hinduism and Jainism,  Asteya or non-stealing is the third of the five Yamas of Ashtanga Yoga. It comes next to Ahimsa and Satya. It is highly ridiculous to classify it like ‘on the mat and off the mat’ which is just the insufficient way of understanding by the west, … Read moreAsteya

Ashtanga Yoga has eight limbs: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi. Yama is a list of yoga precepts that a Yogi should cultivate for successful mastery of Yoga. Different Yoga scriptures list a different number of precepts of Yama. Yoga Sutra of Patanjali prescribes five precepts: Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, and Aparigraha. … Read moreSatya: The Second Yama of Ashtanga Yoga

Ahimsa is a primary Dharma (moral duty) widely practiced in ancient India. All Indian religions prescribes non-violence as the primary virtue.

Yama is one of the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga. It is also the name of the God of death in Hindu Mythology. This article is not about the God of death, but it is about the first limb of Ashtanga Yoga. Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi are the eight limbs of … Read moreYama