Spirituality – Practicing Virtues

Virtue or Righteousness defined in dictionary as

“ Conformity of one’s life and conduct to moral and ethical principles ”

In simple term – “Practice makes perfect ”

Ø  An Individual who practice Moral values become Moralist

Ø  An Individual practice Ethics becomes Ethical

In Patanjali Yoga Sutra – Following eight moral ethical practice suggested . One who practice sincerely becomes a - Yogi – “ A Moralist who follow and practice ancient life ethical principles ”

1.       Yamas – Restraints  - 5 virtues

Ahimsa – Non harming

Satya – Non lying

Asteya – Non stealing

Brahmacharya – Purity

Aprigraha – Non hoarding

2.       Niyams – Observances  - 5 virtues

Souch – Cleanliness

Santosh – Contentment

Tapas – Duties and responsibilities

Savadyaya – Self study

Ishvarpranidhana – Surrender

3.        Asana - Postures  -  bending , stretching, rotation of body

4.       Pranayama - Breathing  techniques

5.       Pratyahara - Withdrawal of the senses

6.       Dharna – Concentration (Focus)

7.       Dhyana – Meditation ( Awareness)

8.       Samadhi – State of oneness

One may find any good yoga centre in nearby location and learn and practice these virtues and life principles  - A backbone of spirituality

Regular practice brings perfection through a

ü  Healthy body

ü  Peaceful Mind and

ü  Blissful soul

Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal