The Ten Niyamas, Observances For Spiritual Life from the Vedas
This is the summary of the ten observances and we will go through it in detail in next couple of weeks.
1. Remorse, hrî:
Being modest and showing shame for misdeeds.
2. Contentment, santosha:
Seeking joy and serenity in life.
3. Giving, dâna:
Tithing and giving generously without thought of reward.
4. Faith, âstikya:
Believing firmly in God, Gods, guru and the path to enlightenment.
5. Worship of the Lord, Isvarapûjana:
The cultivation of devotion through daily worship and meditation.
6. Scriptural listening, siddhânta sravana:
Studying the teachings and listening to the wise of one’s lineage.
7. Cognition, mati:
Developing a spiritual will and intellect with the guru’s guidance.
8. Sacred vows, vrata:
Fulfilling religious vows, rules and observances faithfully.
9. Recitation, japa:
Chanting mantras daily.
10. Austerity, tapas:
Performing sâdhana, penance, tapas and sacrifice.
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