Yama/Niyama

Question 1

Yama 1 - Ahimsa

Answer 1

Noninjury. Do not harm others by thought, word or deed

Question 2

Yama 2 - Satya

Answer 2

Truthfulness. Refrain from lying and betraying promises

Question 3

Yama 3 - Asteya

Answer 3

Non Stealing. Neither steal nor covet nor enter into debt

Question 4

Yama 4 - Brahmachariya

Answer 4

Sexual Purity. Control lust by remaining celibate when single and faithful in marriage.

Question 5

Yama 5 - Kshama

Answer 5

Patience. Restrain intolerance with people and impatience with circumstances.

Question 6

Yama 6 - Dhriti

Answer 6

Steadfastness. Overcome non-perseverance, fear, indecision and changeableness

Question 7

Yama 7 - Daya

Answer 7

Compassion. Conquer callous, cruel and insensitive feelings toward all beings

Question 8

Yama 8 - Arjava

Answer 8

Honesty. Renounce deception and wrong doing

Question 9

Yama 9 - Mitāhāra

Answer 9

Moderate appetite. Neither eat too much nor consume meat, fish, fowl, or eggs

Question 10

Yama 10 - Saucha

Answer 10

Purity. Avoid impurity in body, mind, and speech

Question 11

Niyama 1 - Santosha

Answer 11

Contentment. Seek joy and serenity in life.

Question 12

Niyama 2 - Tapaha

Answer 12

Austerity. Perform Sadhana, penance, tapas and sacrifice

Question 13

Niyama 3 - Dana

Answer 13

Charity. Tithe and give creatively without thought of reward.

Question 14

Niyama 4 - Āstikya

Answer 14

Faith. Believe firmly in God, Gods, guru and the path to enlightenment.

Question 15

Niyama 5 - Isvarapujana

Answer 15

Worship. Cultivate devotion through daily worship and meditation.

Question 16

Niyama 6 - Mati

Answer 16

Cognition. Develop a spiritual will and intellect with guru’s guidance.

Question 17

Niyama 7 - Siddhantasravana

Answer 17

Scriptural Study. Study the teaching and listen to the wise of your lineage.

Question 18

Niyama 8 - Hri

Answer 18

Remorse. Be modest and show shame for misdeeds.

Question 19

Niyama 9 - Vrata

Answer 19

Sacred vows. Fulfill religious vows, rules and observances faithfully.

Question 20

Niyama 10 - Japa

Answer 20

Recitation. Chant holy mantrams daily.