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________________ • • • 2. Niyama: These are observances or practices (Dos), The niyamas or observances (Dos) are also divided into five and complete the ethical precepts started with the yamas.. These qualities are: Brahmacharya or moderation in all things (control of all senses). This mainly refers to celibacy Asteya or non-stealing Aparigraha or non-covetousness or non possessiveness • Saucha or purity - this signifies internal and external cleanliness. • Santosha or contentment • Tapas or austerity Swadhyaya or study of the sacred texts • Ishwara Pranidhana which is constantly living with an awareness of the divine Presence (surrender to God's Will) • 3. Asana: Refers to posture 4. Pranayama: refers to breath control 5. Pratyahara: refers to withdrawal of the senses to still the mind 6. Dharana: refers to concentration 7. Dhyana: refers to meditation 8. Samadhi: refers to superconscious state where oneness with the divine is experienced. The first four limbs-yama, niyama, asana, pranayama-are considered external cleansing practices and the internal cleansing practices are -pratyahara, dharana, and dhyana. In Jain literature, though there is no detailed mention of Ashtanga yoga (the above mentioned 8 limbs of yoga), there is however an acknowledgement of the importance of yoga. shantidoot | messenger of peace Jain Education International 40 For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org
SR No.006511
Book TitleShantidoot Amrender Muniji
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorPadmini Atal
PublisherUniversal Ahimsa Foundation
Publication Year
Total Pages304
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English & History
File Size11 MB
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