Explain clearly the process of developing self discipline.

1.	Explain clearly the process of developing self discipline.
Answer» Self-discipline can be developed by following Yama and Niyama : (i) Yama: It symbolizes self discipline. There are five Yamas as – (a) Non-Violence i.e., not hurting anyone by word, deed or thought. (b) Asteya i.e., non stealing (c) Satya or truthfulness (d) Brahmacharya – Control over all senses. It also refers to celibacy (e) Aprigrah or Non covetousness i.e., giving up all sensual pleasures. (ii) Niyama (Self-Discipline) : There are five rules for it as : (a) Saucha or Purity i.e., internal and external cleanliness of mind and body. (b) Santosh or Contentment i.e., remaining contented in all favourable or unfavourable situations. (c) Tapas (Penance or Austerity) i.e., control over all desires by thought, word or action. (d) Swadhyay (Self evaluation or Self study) by exchange of views and study of sacred texts. (e) Devotion or complete surrender to God i.e., constantly living with an awareness of divine presence.

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Self-discipline can be developed by following Yama and Niyama :

(i) Yama: It symbolizes self discipline. There are five Yamas as –

(a) Non-Violence i.e., not hurting anyone by word, deed or thought.

(b) Asteya i.e., non stealing

(c) Satya or truthfulness

(d) Brahmacharya – Control over all senses. It also refers to celibacy

(e) Aprigrah or Non covetousness i.e., giving up all sensual pleasures.

(ii) Niyama (Self-Discipline) : There are five rules for it as :

(a) Saucha or Purity i.e., internal and external cleanliness of mind and body.

(b) Santosh or Contentment i.e., remaining contented in all favourable or unfavourable situations.

(c) Tapas (Penance or Austerity) i.e., control over all desires by thought, word or action.

(d) Swadhyay (Self evaluation or Self study) by exchange of views and study of sacred texts.

(e) Devotion or complete surrender to God i.e., constantly living with an awareness of divine presence.

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