8 Limbs Flashcards
Yama
Moral restraints
Universal morality
Has 5 parts
5 parts of Yama
Ahimsa - non violence Satya - truth Asteya - non stealing Brahmacharya - moderation Aparigraha - non hoarding
Ahimsa
No violence
Literally means not to injure or show cruelty to any person or creature
Also means kindness and consideration
Satya
Truthfulness
Choose ahimsa over satya if truth would hurt someone
Asteya
Non stealing
Not to take something that is not freely given
Aparigraha
Non hoarding
Take only what is necessary and what we have earned.
Let go of any attachments - minimalist
Niyama
Personal observances
Means rules or laws
5 parts
5 parts of niyama
Sauca - purity
Santosa - contentment
Tapas - passion
Svadyaya - self study
Isvarapranidhana - celebrate spiritual force
Sauca
Purity
Santosha
Contentment
Tapas
Passion
Svadyaya
Self inquiry
Isvarapranidhana
devotion to spirit
8 limbs
Yama Niyama Asana Pranayama Pratyahara Dharana Dyhana Samadhi