reference/yoga.txt

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.
                                      ---- yoga Sutras ||.46

* 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.