The document discusses the ten observances or niyamas of Hinduism. It lists each observance - remorse and modesty, contentment, charity, faith, worship of God, scriptural study, spiritual will and intellect, sacred vows, mantra recitation, and austerity. It provides brief descriptions of each observance and their importance in the Hindu spiritual path. The document also mentions thanking sources like Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami for the information.
8. DASHA NIYAMA
THANKING THE SOURCE
Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami.
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9. The first observance, Remorse and Modesty
(hri) - being modest and showing shame for
misdeeds.
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10. The second observance, Contentment
(santosha) - seeking joy and serenity in life.
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11. The third observance, Giving or charity (dana) -
giving generously without thought of reward.
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12. The fourth observance, Faith (astikya) -
believing firmly in god, gods, guru and the path
to enlightenment.
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13. The fifth observance, Worship of the Lord
(Ishvarapujana) - the cultivation of devotion
through daily worship and meditation.
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14. The sixth observance, Scriptural Listening
(siddhanta sravana) - studying the teachings
and listening to the wise of one's lineage.
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15. The seventh observance, Cognition (mati) -
developing a spiritual will and intellect with the
guru's guidance.
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16. The eighth observance, Sacred Vows (vrata) -
fulfilling religious vows, rules and observances
faithfully.
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17. The Ninth Observance, Recitation or
Incantation (japa) - chanting mantras daily.
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18. The tenth observance, Austerity and Sacrifice (tapas)
- performing sadhana, penance, tapas, and sacrifice.
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