Aparigraha means nonattachment or renunciation of attachments which makes possible appropriate relationships and prudent use of available resources. As attachments are renounced, knowledge of higher realities and cosmic processes is acquired.Patanjali´s YogaSutra (2.39) Quelle: Roy Eugene Davis “The Science of Self-Realization”
Brahmacharya – 4. Yama – Patanjalis Yoga Sutras
Brahmacharya means “Godly conduct”, conservation and transformation of vital forces also conscious control and right use of vital forces. When all thoughts and actions are fully conformed to one’s aspiration to be Self-realized, physical, mental, and spiritual strength is acquired.Patanjali´s YogaSutra (2.38) Quelle: Roy Eugene Davis “The Science of Self-Realization”
Asteya – 3. Yama – Patanjalis Yoga Sutras
Asteya means non-stealing, honesty in all areas of live, even the thought of. One who does not steal, and has no thoughts of stealing from others, experiences prosperity and good fortune.Patanjali´s YogaSutra (2.37) Quelle: Roy Eugene Davis “The Science of Self-Realization”
Satya – 2. Yama – Patanjalis Yoga Sutras
Satya means truthfulness, to be true and consistent with reality in one´s thought, speech and action. One who is truthful experiences quick results of actions.Patanjali´s YogaSutra (2.35) Quelle: Roy Eugene Davis “The Science of Self-Realization”
Ahimsa – 1. Yama – Patanjalis Yoga Sutras
Ahimsa means: Not to injure or Harmlessness through thoughts words and actions towards yourself, other and the environment. In the presence of one whose thoughts and actions are harmless, all living things become peaceful and harmless.Patanjali´s YogaSutra (2.35) Quelle: Roy Eugene Davis “The Science of Self-Realization”