Niyama-2nd of Ashtanga yogam

Sandilya Upanishad:

The 2nd part of Yoga is “Niyama” or TO DO list which comprises of 10 sub parts as per below:

1. Tapas
2. Santosa : being satisfied with whatever comes to us of its own accord
3. Astikya  :  is the belief in the merits or demerits of actions as stated in the Vedas
4. Dhyana : Giving charity with money earned lawfully and with faith.
5. Isvarapuja
6. Sidhanta sravana : is the inquiry into the significance of Vedānta
7. Hrih : is the shame felt in the performance of things contrary to the rules of the Vedas and of society
8. Mati : Faith in path laid out by vedas
9. Japa
10. Vrata : fasting etc or not doing any acts prohibited

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