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The concept of Yama
Yama is ancient concept found in the vedas and other ancient vedic scripture like – upanishads, yoga darshan or yog shastra
Yamas are five in number
The 5 Yamas are as follows –
1. kindness to all
kindness, Harmlessness
2. Truthfulness in word, deed and thought
Strict devotion to veracity;
3. honesty in dealings
Honesty in word, deed and thought;
4. chastity
4. Abstinence from sexual indulgence; and
5. Freedom from selfishness.
5. Abstinence from the headlong pursuit of worldly things and freedom from the prides of one’s possessions (such as wealth and Power).