Monthly Archives: March 2011

Quotes on Asteya

Posted on March 16, 2011 by shelly

“Finding the difference between wants and needs seems to be a difference in attitude to ‘what can I get: to ‘what can I give.”  “What can I get” is an attitude of wanting, possessing, and hoarding.  “What can I give” … Continue reading →

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The body is a teacher of Asteya

Posted on March 15, 2011 by thinkfirst

Our physical body is the perfect teacher of Asetya or non-stealing. It is impossible to steal and hide the consequences from the body. We may not see on the outside the payment that is required from our actions, but there … Continue reading →

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Asteya

Posted on March 9, 2011 by shelly

 “Don’t steal, the Yoga Sutra says, and all good things will come to you.  Because asteya is commonly translated to mean refraining from taking anything that is not freely offered, the first things most people think of are money, clothes, … Continue reading →

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Asteya as illustrated in western stories

Posted on March 3, 2011 by thinkfirst

The principles of the yamas and niyamas are universal in nature. We have many fables and stories in the west that teach and illustrate the same thing. Swami Satchidananda’s said that “If we are completely free from stealing and greed, … Continue reading →

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Asteya or Non-stealing

Posted on March 1, 2011 by thinkfirst

The third restraint in yoga’s moral code is Asteya or non-stealing. In our community we know it as Thou shalt not steal. Respect for other’s property.  Simple. To steal. To take what you have not earned. To take what belongs … Continue reading →

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