A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Aparigraha
This page describes Aparigraha which is located on page 144 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations) [by Makarand Gopal Newalkar]
ahimsasatyasteyabrahmacaryaparigraha yamah || 2.30 || jatideshakalasamayanavacchinnah sarvabhauma mahavratam || 2.31 || (30) Ahimsa (non-injury), satya (truth), asteya (abstention from stealing), brahmacarya (continence) and aparigraha (abstinence from avariciousness) are the five yamas (forms of restraint). (31) However, (they become a) great vow when they become universal, being unrestricted by any consideration of class, place, time or concept of duty....
Read full contents: Sutra 2.30-31 [Yama and Niyama—Development of personality]
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
Yama demands the practice of Ahimsa, satya, asteya, brahmacarya and aparigraha. (Ahimsa = non-violence or not killing any creature. Satya = truth; practising truth in thoughts, words and deeds. Asteya = not stealing. Brahmacarya = sexual continence. Aparigraha = not coveting wealth or pleasures which are not absolutely necessary).ii) Niyama. While Yama is a negative discipline, Niyama is a positive one. It requires the positive practice of virtuous courses....
Read full contents: Story of Yoga
Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda) [by Rajendralala Mitra]
“Non-avarice” (aparigraha) is the non-acceptance of objects for the promotion of enjoyment. These five, non-slaughter, &c. , are indicated by the term yama, restraints, and reckoned as accessories to Yoga. Notes and Extracts [Notes and comparative extracts from other commentaries on the Yogasutra] [These restraints figure prominently in all Hindu systems, and are by no means peculiar to the Yoga....
Read full contents: Sutra 2.30
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