Start these FIVE practices immediately if you wish to be a Yogi | Swami Sarvapriyananda | Yama

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In order to assimilate higher truths like the unity of existence, these fundamental practices called Yama should become a part and parcel of our daily lives. This video, an excerpt from Rev. Maharaj's class talks on Aparokshanubhuti, delineates the foundational practices for spiritual aspirants to observe in their day to day dealings in the world.

As usual, Maharaj in this video narrates a few wonderful incidents from the lives of monks in our Order as well as from the Himalayas.

0:00 Foundations of Spiritual Life
1:29 Non-violence adjusted to your situation
3:30 Story of the Karate Master who was mugged
5:00 Truth - go around telling business truths to everyone?
5:50 Ashtanga Yoga or Vikalanga Yoga?
6:40 Can't meditate sitting on black money
7:12 Tell harsh truths in a sweet way
7:56 Brutal Truth is more about Brutality - Mark Twain
9:22 Think thrice before speaking
9:45 Brahmacharya - Chaste brain is powerful
10:33 Accepting Gifts opens you to obligation
11:03 Reflex to give back - salesman technique
12:05 Incident of Premeshananda - gift of walking stick
13:25 Asteya - non-stealing
13:55 Sri Ramakrishna incident - unable to accept lemons
14:33 A Philosopher's observation - no right to even extra earnings
15:28 Question on accepting gifts during festivals etc.

The full video is available from Vedanta Society of NewYork Youtube Channel.
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