Chapter 3 Yama’s Public Codes of conduct

There are 5 Yama’s - public codes of conduct:

1.Ahimsa: Non-Violence

Non-Violence in Thought

Protection From Negative Thoughts: Do Not Empty Your Mind

Violence Against Oneself

Ego, Suffering, and Self-Awareness

Pain is Relative

How to Practise Ahimsa

Dealing with Verbal Attacks

Take Your Time

Dealing with Repeated Attacks

When is Violence Acceptable?

Martial Arts: Originally Created for Self-Defence

Motivation, Intention, and Drivers

2. Asteya: Non-stealing

Why Do We Need to Steal?

Is it Ever Right to Steal?

How to Practise Asteya

3.Aparigraha: Non-Coveting and Non-Hoarding

Non-Coveting

Non-Hoarding

How to Practise Aparigraha

4.Brahmacharya: Observance of God’s Will

The Importance of Understanding Intimate Human Activity

Reproductive Fluids Contain the Very Best Nutrients

Intimate Energy and Spiritual Energy

How to Practise Brahmacharya

5• Satya: Truthfulness

Universal Truth Versus Subjective Truth

How to Practise Satya

Truth as an Excuse for Lacking Tact

Is it Ever Okay to Lie?