Philosophy - Yimas/Niyamas Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 Yamas?
A
- Ahimsa (non-violence)
- Satya (truthfulness)
- Asteya (non-stealing)
- Brahmacharya (moderation)
- Aparigrah (non greed)
2
Q
What are Yamas?
A
External restraints.
3
Q
What is Ahimsa?
A
Nonviolence (a Yama)
4
Q
What is Satya?
A
Truthfulness (a Yama)
5
Q
What is Asteya?
A
Non-stealing (a Yama)
6
Q
What is Brahmacharya?
A
Moderation (a Yama)
7
Q
What is Aparigrah?
A
Non greed (a Yama).
8
Q
What are the 5 Niyamas?
A
- Shaucha (Purity)
- Santosha (Contentment)
- Tapa (Discipline)
- Svadhyaya (Introspection)
- Isvara pranidhana (Surrender to the Divine)
9
Q
What is Shaucha?
A
Purity. Internal and external. Achieved by caring for your body and mind.
10
Q
What is Santosha?
A
Contentment.
11
Q
What is Tapa?
A
Discipline.
12
Q
What is Svadhyaya?
A
Introspection.
13
Q
What is Isvara pranidhana?
A
Surrender to the Divine.
