8 Limbs Flashcards
1
Q
Yama
A
Moral restraints
Universal morality
Has 5 parts
2
Q
5 parts of Yama
A
Ahimsa - non violence Satya - truth Asteya - non stealing Brahmacharya - moderation Aparigraha - non hoarding
3
Q
Ahimsa
A
No violence
Literally means not to injure or show cruelty to any person or creature
Also means kindness and consideration
4
Q
Satya
A
Truthfulness
Choose ahimsa over satya if truth would hurt someone
5
Q
Asteya
A
Non stealing
Not to take something that is not freely given
6
Q
Aparigraha
A
Non hoarding
Take only what is necessary and what we have earned.
Let go of any attachments - minimalist
7
Q
Niyama
A
Personal observances
Means rules or laws
5 parts
8
Q
5 parts of niyama
A
Sauca - purity
Santosa - contentment
Tapas - passion
Svadyaya - self study
Isvarapranidhana - celebrate spiritual force
9
Q
Sauca
A
Purity
10
Q
Santosha
A
Contentment
11
Q
Tapas
A
Passion
12
Q
Svadyaya
A
Self inquiry
13
Q
Isvarapranidhana
A
devotion to spirit
14
Q
8 limbs
A
Yama Niyama Asana Pranayama Pratyahara Dharana Dyhana Samadhi
