Râja-Yoga is divided into eight steps. The first is Yama — non-killing,
truthfulness, non-stealing, continence, and non-receiving of any gifts.
Next is Niyama — cleanliness, contentment, austerity, study, and
self-surrender to God. Then comes Âsana, or posture; Prânâyâma, or
control of Prâna; Pratyâhâra, or restraint of the senses from their
objects; Dhâranâ, or fixing the mind on a spot; Dhyâna, or meditation;
and Samâdhi, or superconsciousness. The Yama and Niyama, as we see, are
moral trainings; without these as the basis no practice of Yoga will
succeed. As these two become established, the Yogi will begin to realise
the fruits of his practice; without these it will never bear fruit. A
Yogi must not think of injuring anyone, by thought, word, or deed. Mercy
shall not be for men alone, but shall go beyond, and embrace the whole
world.
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