Yamas and Niyamas Flashcards
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Ahimsa
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1st Yama: non-harming/non-violence in though, word and deed.
2
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Satya
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2nd Yama: truthfulness
3
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Asteya
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3rd Yama: non-stealing
4
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Bramacharya
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4th Yama: Celibacy/right use of energy
5
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Aparigraha
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5th Yama: Non-greed/non-hoarding
6
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Saucha
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1st Niyama: cleanliness/purity
7
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Santosa
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2nd Niyama: contentment
8
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Tapas
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3rd Niyama: discipline/austerity or burning spiritual ardour
9
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Svadhyaya
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4th Niyama: study of oneself and of the sacred texts
10
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Isvara Pranidhana
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5th Niyama: surrender to higher power/universe