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).