Muni's PlayThe 5 Niyamas are the second limb of Ashtanga Yoga, focusing on internal discipline and purification (Patanjali Yoga Sutra 2.32).
| # | Niyama | Sanskrit | Transliteration | Meaning / Definition | Result of Mastery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purification | शौच | Shaucha | Internal and external cleanliness | Sattva-shuddhi, cheerfulness, and fitness for Self-realization (Patanjali Yoga Sutra 2.40, Patanjali Yoga Sutra 2.41) |
| 2 | Contentment | सन्तोष | Santosha | Being satisfied with what one has | Superlative happiness is gained (Patanjali Yoga Sutra 2.42) |
| 3 | Mortification | तपः | Tapas | Austerity or disciplined practice | Mastery over the senses and body (Patanjali Yoga Sutra 2.43) |
| 4 | Study | स्वाध्याय | Svādhyāya | Self-study or repetition of Mantras | Realization of the intended deity (Patanjali Yoga Sutra 2.44) |
| 5 | Dedication | ईश्वरप्रणिधान | Ishwara praṇidhāna | Devotion/Resignation to Ishwara | Samadhi becomes perfect (Patanjali Yoga Sutra 2.45) |
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Related Gunas: Sattva