यऎ
Yama
Ethical restraints for spiritual life
đUnderstanding Yama
Yama comprises the five ethical restraints that form the first limb of Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga. They are universal moral principles for harmonious living.
đď¸Related Shlokas(15)
Gita 1.32
âBhagavad Gita ⢠Chapter 1
The very prizes we chase lose all luster when we realize what they costâvictory becomes ashes when bought with the blood of love.
Gita 2.3
âBhagavad Gita ⢠Chapter 2
Arise!âthe call that has echoed through millennia, demanding we abandon the petty weakness of heart and reclaim our birthright as warriors of the spirit.
Gita 1.22
âBhagavad Gita ⢠Chapter 1
Before any great action, the wise ask: Who exactly am I facing? What precisely am I about to do?âfor clarity of vision precedes clarity of action.
đRelated Stories(15)
Bhishma vs Parashurama
âMahabharata, Udyoga Parva
Bhishma refused to marry Amba despite his gurus demand, citing his celibacy vow. Their 23-day battle ended only when gods intervened.
Markandeya Conquers Death
âShiva Purana
Destined to die at 16, young Markandeya clings to Shiva lingam as Yama approaches. Shiva emerges and defeats death itself, granting eternal youth. Devotion conquers destiny.
đŹRelated Dialogues(5)
Markandeya Defies Death - The Boy Who Would Not Die
âMarkandeya & Yama
Devotion can transcend destiny. Even cosmic laws have exceptions for those whose faith is absolute. Running toward the divine, not away from fear, is the path to transformation.
Krishna Returns the Syamantaka Gem - Truth Against Accusation
âKrishna & Satrajit
Truth must be actively defended against accusation, not passively assumed. Even the powerful must clear their names when falsely accused. Hasty public accusations require public correction.