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- Patanjali's eight limbs of yoga:
- * yama - External disciplines
- ahimsa: non-violence, non-harming other living beings
- satya: truthfulness, non-falsehood
- asteya: non-stealing
- brahmacharya: chastity, marital fidelity or sexual restraint
- aparigraha: non-avarice, non-possessiveness
- * niyama - Internal disciplines
- shaucha: purity, clearness of mind, speech and body
- santosha: contentment, acceptance of others, acceptance of one's
- circumstances as they are in order to get past or change
- them, optimism for self
- tapas: persistence, perseverance, austerity, asceticism, self-discipline
- svadhyaya: study of vedas, study of self, self-reflection, introspection of
- self's thoughts, speech and actions
- ishvarapranidhana: contemplation of the ishvara (supreme being, brahman,
- true self, unchanging reality)
- * asana - Posture (meditation seat)
- The meditation posture should be steady and comfortable.
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- * pranayama - Breath control
- * pratyahara - Withdrawal of senses
- * dharana - Concentration
- * dhyana - Meditative absorption
- * samadhi - Union, Integration
- Athichudi:
- Intend to do the right deeds.
- The nature of anger is to subside.
- Help others as much as you can.
- Do not stop or avoid charitable deeds.
- Do not brag about your possessions.
- Never lose hope or motivation.
- Do not despise numbers and letters.
- Do not beg.
- Eat after offering alms.
- Adapt to your changing world.
- Never stop learning.
- Do not speak ill about others.
- Do not hamper development or creativity.
- Do not see one and say another.
- Bend like the letter
- Ablute on Saturdays.
- Sweeten your speech.
- Judiciously space your home.
- Befriend the best.
- Protect your parents.
- Don't forget gratitude.
- Sow during the season.
- Don't grab land.
- Desist demeaning deeds.
- Don't play with snakes.
- Sleep on a silk cotton bed.
- Don't wile.
- Do not do ugly deeds.
- Learn when young.
- Never forget your moral duty.
- Oversleeping is obnoxious.
- Forget scolding others.
- Preservation is equal to fasting.
- Live according to days.
- Remove poverty.
- Don't lose character.
- Don't forsake friends.
- Abandon animosity.
- Learn by asking questions.
- Learn handicraft.
- Don't swindle.
- Ban hurtful games.
- Avoid gossiping.
- Obey the laws of the land.
- Associate with the noble.
- Stop exaggeration.
- Remember to be righteous.
- Don't hurt others feelings.
- Don't gamble.
- Act your best.
- Seek out good friends.
- Avoid being insulted.
- Don't show fatigue in conversation.
- Don't be lazy.
- Be trustworthy.
- Be kind to the unfortunate.
- Serve Tirumal.
- Don't sin.
- Don't attract suffering.
- Deliberate every action.
- Don't defame the divine.
- Live in unison with your countrymen.
- Don't listen to malicious speech.
- Don't forget the past.
- Don't compete if defeat is certain.
- Adhere to the beneficial.
- Do what is acceptable to the nation.
- Don't depart from good standing.
- Don't jump into a watery grave.
- Don't oversnack.
- Read lot of books.
- Engage in agriculture.
- Exhibit good manners always.
- Don't involve in destruction.
- Avoid the profane.
- Avoid unhealthy lifestyles.
- Speak no vulgarity.
- Keep away from the vicious.
- Watch out for self-incrimination.
- Follow the path of honour.
- Protect your benefactor.
- Cultivate the land and feed.
- Seek help from the old and wise.
- Eradicate ignorance.
- Avoid friendships with idiots.
- Protect and enhance your wealth.
- Don't engage in fruitless fights.
- Don't vacilate.
- Don't accommodate your enemy.
- Don't overdramatize.
- Don't be a glutton.
- Don't join an unjust fight.
- Don't agree with the stubborn.
- Stick with your exemplary wife.
- Listen to the great legends.
- Dissociate from the jealous.
- Speak with clarity.
- Hate any desire for lust.
- Don't self-praise.
- Don't gossip or spread rumours.
- Long to learn.
- Work for a peaceful life.
- Lead an exemplary life.
- Live amicably.
- Don't be harsh with your words and deeds.
- Don't premeditate harm.
- Be an early-riser.
- Never join your enemy.
- Don't be impartial in your judgement.
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