Friday, February 5, 2010

Niyamas

Niyamas is a set of rules to be followed by sadhaka
for his/her personal life. Its a second fold of Ashtangyoga.

Niyamas are also 5 in numbers.They are as below.

1. Sauchchya ( Suchita)i.e. cleanlyness or purity.
2. Santosh ( Contentment)
3. Tapas, means putting hard efforts.
4. Swadhyaya, i.e. self-study.
5. Ishwarpranidhan ( Self-surrender)

These are essential to purify our self.
Oh no, I cann't explain further.
Sorry.

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