Self Control


~~OM~~

Patanjali Yoga Sutras (2:30) describe five aspects of Yama, setting goals for self-control:

  • Ahimsa (causing no harm to others)
  • Satya (truthfulness)
  • Asteyam (not coveting things of the world)
  • Brahmacharya (sacred study)
  • Aparigraha (controlling greed)

Devi Gita (7:6) lists ten aspects of Yama, setting goals for self-control:

  • Ahimsa (causing no harm to others)
  • Satya (truthfulness)
  • Asteyam (not coveting things of the world)
  • Brahmacharya (sacred study)
  • Daya (compassion)
  • Arjavam (the purification of knowledge)
  • Kshama (forgiveness)
  • Dhriti (constancy or firmness)
  • Mitahara (controlling the diet)
  • Sauca (maintaining internal and external cleanliness)
Submitted by webdev on Sat, 2006-08-05 14:40.