Yama (réfrènements)

Yama (यम in Devanāgarī) this term Sanskrit means self-control, moral duty, rule, observance; austerity, refrènement | phil. self-control, first stage of yoga.

The verb Sanskrit " yam" mean " to hold in hand, to contain, support, carry réfréner, control, put in order

First anga of the Yoga Sutras they are five observances morals to be practiced:

  1. Ahimsa : the Not violence, benevolence,

  2. Satyam: the Veracity, sincerity,
  3. Asteya: the Honesty, probity,
  4. Aparigraha: the Detachment of the goods or satisfaction, the absence of covetousness,
  5. Brahmacharya: Moderation in the desires.

External bond

  • According to Gerard Huet, personal Page with the INRIA

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