Yama, Niyamas and Other Vaues

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Keys forSpiritual Living


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What are these?

These dos and donts are found in the

Vedas, mankinds oldest body of

scripture. The physical and mental disciplines are

called yamas and niyamas, restraints

and observances. All these values are to be cultivated for

material and spiritual growth.


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YamaVirtues

These are also known as Vedic

restraints..

Moral code of any religion, outliningsound ethics for respect andharmony among humans.


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AhimsaNon-injury

Practice non-injury, not harmingothers by thought, word or deed,

even in your dreams Knowing that harm caused to others

unfailingly returns to oneself, live

peacefully with gods creation Easy TIP - Follow a vegetarian diet,

do not use harsh language, think

kind thoughts.


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Satya- Truthfulness

Adhere to truthfulness throughbody, speech and mind. Refrain

from lying and betraying promises Speak only that which is true, kind,

and helpful. Do not engage in

slander, gossip or backbiting Easy TIP - Admit your failings. Dont

keep secrets from family or loved

ones


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AsteyaNon-stealing

Do not use borrowed resources forunintended purposes or keep them

past due Do not have desire to steal others

wealth

Do not gamble or defraud others Easy TIP - Control your desires and

live within your means


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BrahmcharyaDivineConduct

Respect person of other sex as anelder or your brother or sister

Before marriage, use vital energiesin study, and after marriage increating family success

Easy TIP - Dress and speakmodestly. Shun pornography, sexualhumor and violence


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Aparigraha Good deedswithout expectations

Be happy, smile and uplift others

Dont complain about what you dont

possess. Do not wish to accept donation for

self.

Easy TIP Remember less fortunatewho can not afford what you have


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NiyamaVedic Practices

These are vedic practices that

cultivate and bring forth the refinedsoul qualities.

This are disciplines we have toimpose for ourselves


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Shaucha- Purity

Avoid impurity in mind, body andspeech.

Never use harsh, angered orindecent language

Easy TIP - Keep a pure, uncluttered

home and workplace.


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Tapa- Austerity

Practice austerity, serious disciplines,penance and sacrifice for inner

purification Easy TIP Austerity is like refining soul.

Constancy of purpose, to achieve highergoal in life, sacrifice temptations that

make you lower your goals. Get beyondlikes and dislikes and do the right thingsto achieve your goals.


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SwadhyayaInterest in learningand imparting knowledge

Achieve your goals with a prayer,

purpose, plan, persistence and push Develop willpower, courage and

industriousness

Easy TIP - Do not let opposition orfear of failure change your path ofvirtue


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Ishwara PanidhaaniFaith

and devotion toGOD Hear the scriptures, study the vedic

teachings

Choose a guru, follow his path Spend time wisely

Easy TIP Dedication and devotion

to GOD helps easy absorption ofvedic terms


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Other Values:

These are values to cultivate for

material and spiritual growth

Yama, Niyama and al these valuescan assure progress for one and all


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Kshma- Patience

Dont argue, dominate conversationsor interrupt others

Let others behave according to theirnature, without adjusting to you

Easy TIP - Be patient with children

and the elderly


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Daya- Compassion

Feel yourself more fortunate thanothers

Forgive those who apologize andshow true sympathy for othersneeds and suffering.

Easy TIP - Be kind to people,animals, plants and the Earth itself


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Arjava- Honesty

Do not cheat, deceive or circumventto achieve desired end

Be frank with yourself and to yourinner. Accept your faults andmistakes

Easy TIP - Obey the laws of yournation and locale.


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MitahariModerate Appetite

Eat at regular times, only whenhungry, at a moderate pace

Avoid rich, fancy fare and junk food.A person is what he eats

Easy TIP - Enjoy fresh, wholesome

vegetarian foods that vitalize thebody


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HriLajja - Remorse

Recognize your errors, and do nothesitate to confess

Be modest and show shame formisdeeds

Easy TIP - Sincerely apologize to

those hurt by your words or deeds


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Dana- Giving

Feed and give to those in need

Bestow your time and talents

without seeking praise. Easy TIP Give liberally without

thought of reward


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Astikya- Faith

Believe firmly in God, guru andelders

Practice devotion and sadhana tobuild faith

Easy TIP - Shun those who try to

break your faith by argument


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Ishwara pujan- Worship

Learn a simple puja and the chants

Cultivate devotion through daily

worship and meditation Easy TIP Focus on diety at home,

repeat mantras, do shlokas


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Mati- Cognition

Strive for knowledge of God andvedas

Discover the hidden lesson in eachexperience to develop a profoundunderstanding of life and yourself

Easy TIP Make Learning a life-longprocess


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VrataSacred Vows

Honor vows as spiritual contractswith your soul, your community, and

with God Fast periodically and pilgrimage

regularly

Easy TIP Keep your promise fornon-addiction and vegetarianism


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Japa- Recitation

Chant your holy mantra daily whiletaking bath or waiting in queue

japa quell emotions and quiet therivers of thought

Easy TIP Recitation reinforces the

strength of body and mind


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