Islam and Yoga 6

In the preceding few weeks we discussed eight major divisions of yoga . We also learnt that first two major divisions of yoga- yama and niyama have 5 sub divisions each

Now let us see what are 5 sub divisions of Yama which speaks about social discipline

Sub Divisions of Yama

Ahimsa

Sathya

Astaya

Bhramacharya

Abarikraha

Again very high sounding words with very extensive and intensive contents and in-depth meaning.

But we are seeing only simple meanings for the purpose of understanding

Ahimsa-

Avoiding violence in thoughts words and deeds. For better understanding we can think of non violent struggle for Independence by Mahatma

Sathya-

In simple terms it can be called Truth . We can recall autobiography of Mahatma- Sathya Sothanai – My experiments with truth.

Astaya

Avoiding theft

Brahmacharya

Regulating and controlling sexual impulses and avoiding lust

Abarikraha

Avoiding possessiveness; not longing for others’ property

Sub divisions of Niyama( infidel discipline)

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