Yamas and Niyamas: The '1st and 2nd Angas' by Sri M

Sri M now goes back to the first two important angas in Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga - Yamas and Niyamas.
Sri M says, "For the practice of yoga, Yamas and Niyamas are very important. Sadhana pada is the second section of the Yogasutras of Patajali, after the samadhi pada, but before looking into the samadhi aspect you need to keep your chitta (mind) free of vrittis (disturbances). For that you need to practise the Yamas and Niyamas. So this is sadhana pada, what you have to practise to get there, (samadhi)....."
The Yamas are :
Ahimsa (non-violence)
Satya (truthfulness)
Asteya (non-stealing)
Aparigraha (non-possessiveness)
Brahmacharya (restraint in sexual conduct)
The Niyamas are :
Saucha (purity)
Tapas (purification through discipline)
Santosha (contentment)
Svadhyaya (self-study)
Ishvara Pranidhana (contemplation on Ishvara)
This online session took place on 18th June, 2020 in Madanapalle.
To know more about Sri M and his programs, please log on to :
www.satsang-foundation.org
About Sri M
Born in India, Sri M is a spiritual guide, social reformer, educator and writer. He first met his Master at the age of nine under the jackfruit tree, in the compound of his house in Thiruvananthapuram in the Indian coastal state of Kerala.
The full account of his astonishing and amazing experiences are published in his memoir from 2011 titled “Apprenticed to a Himalayan Master - A Yogi’s Autobiography“, which became an instant bestseller. He has written a sequel to his autobiography, titled “Sri M - The journey continues”. He has written two more books - Shunya, his first novel and his latest one being - 'On Meditation', a book which answers questions on meditation.
Sri M has traveled the world fulfilling his life’s mission to teach and guide people as instructed by his Master, Maheswarnath Babaji. Over the years, Sri M’s mission as a spiritual guide, social reformer and educator have given rise to many initiatives including:
- high-quality, multi-lingual education, free to rural children
- Satsang Rural School - an unique and innovative approach to education.
- Co-educational, residential school committed to providing in-depth exploration of knowledge.
- Affordable, preventive and curative holistic health care
In 2015, Sri M went on a 16-month journey, Walk of Hope, from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, spanning 5000 miles across 11 states of India, to bring attention to humanity’s need for peace, harmony and tolerance.
Sri M says: “Go to the core. Theories are of no use.” His message seeks to transcend the outer-shell of all religions, by exploring their mystical essence and thus nurture the innate goodness in every human being.To know more about Sri M and his programs, please log on to :
www.satsang-foundation.org

[@adarsharao]

Putting here for a quick reference. Do go through the video fully (swadhyaya). Yama: 12:45 1. Ahimsa : non violence - Don't hurt.. No violence in thought, in words, in intensions / emotions about anyone / anything. Watch the thoughts and cut down hatred, jealousy and hurtful feelings. 17:17 2. Satya : stick to the truth - bring down the number of lies I tell out of compulsion or fear or just for show off. 19:10 3. Astheya : not stealing - Remove thought of having something that does not belong to me. Applies to desire for the person of opposite sex as well. 21:38 4. Brahmacharya : Restrain on Sex - Sexual desire should listen to my mind and not the other way around. 25:22 5. Aparigraha : non possession - simple living and always remember that things that I have can go away anytime. Don't take things for granted. Niyama: 29:55 1. Shoucha: purity - physical cleanliness and mental purity as well 30:35 2. Santhosha : Contentment - Understand that happiness is a state of mind. External stuff can't bring peace. 32:27 3. Tapa : fire - to find the ultimate truth. 34:43 4. Swadhyaya: self study - study Bhagavad gita / upanishads / bhahma sutras / yoga sutras / Bhagavatam / complete works of swamy vivekananda 36:10 5. Ishwara Pranidhana - dedicate life to Ishwara - think that a spark of the divine exists within me and fix attention on it. 26:45 Mahavratham - observe these at all times in all places.

[@jishabose8682]

Thank you

[@kramadasanaolcomgma]

Thank you very much, dear friend, for this summary🙏

[@nugraharycr]

Thank you so much Sir 🙏🙏

[@navatheerthasok1347]

THANKS MAHN

[@shubhamnagre4800]

Thanks

[@brendankelly423]

I just love the practicality of what Sri M presents. He takes the perspective of a beginner. It is most grounding in how life actually is. I had an idea that I am at some advanced stage of spiritual evolution. Listening to Sri M is most illuminating and revealing as to the reality of my current state. In fact, I now feel more compassionate towards my own ignorance.

[@mabalbdf01]

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[@DarkMoonDroid]

@Brendan I know what you mean. When I see more clearly and forgive my lack, it becomes easier to forgive lack in others. This is one of the best benefits. 🙏

[@brendankelly423]

Jennifer Grove , Indeed. This is a journey of Self awareness and it is a journey of knowledge plus experience. Knowledge without experience is a waste of time for us householders. Sri M speaks to householders because he is a householder himself. Hence the more I understand my own ignorance the more compassion I feel for others.

[@Shivam2k25]

Brendan Kelly, Your words resonate exactly with what I feel about my state.

[@mariluzaguilar9108]

I feel the same , i love Sri M ❤

[@samiranmishra6279]

One of the most practical spiritual teachers i've had the fortune of listening to

[@preethasreenivasan9681]

pranamam. great teachings of the first two anga of yoga.

[@syedahassinaraislam5522]

Your teachings are so easy, that if anyone who which to follow the spiritual path can repeatedly hearing the same, can practice it. I'm lucky to hear you Sir.

[@syedahassinaraislam5522]

@@adnanadill I'm not talking about religion, I'm talking above them, about the absolute truth, which sufism teaches. Neither Muslim nor Hindu temples and mosques can give you inner peace or to reach the real reality, create peace within the world will become a better better place to live in. What Sri M is teaching have you heard, same thing is in Quran, so follow the Quran you will get answer.

[@syedahassinaraislam5522]

@@shaaradpandey5546 yes we are practicing to remove our obstacles which stop us to reach the path of God. And it doesn't take times because as soon as you are determined, your body mind use to follow it without your notice yes although blessings of a Guru is essential and for this we are lucky enough to have ours.

[@syedahassinaraislam5522]

@@adnanadill by birth Muslim or Hindu will not purify you nor becoming intellectual by reading religious text, but following the right path which as a human being is applicable to all human being.

[@ashishmohandas205]

Listening to you is like taking a personal class from Patanjali! Thank you for your widsom! Om Hreem Shri Gurubhyo Namaha!

[@am_400]

He is such a wondeful soul ❤

[@ashwanisharma2856]

Superb explanation

[@rins2793]

Guruji if I may… u r so cute and endearing … and humorous too…. Such a lucid way of teaching us… Pranam 🙏🏻

[@kuntalisingh3883]

Hardik dhanyawad, yog, wa aadhyatm ki goodh baaten ,aapne bàhut saral ,sahaj tareeke SE samjhaee hain,aap jaisi mahaan aatmaaon ka guru roop me milna saubhaagya ki baat hai,saadar naman,jai babaji,

[@tehminashah836]

Your talk gave me immense joy Thank you for giving us your time ADORABLE GURUJI 💙

[@Madhura1818]

A very good example of practitioner of Yam - niyam is Lord Ram. The way he lead his life. Very nice explanation. Thank you.

[@srirajavatsavaisaraswathi6246]

🌺🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌺 Koti koti pranam...to Sri.M... Sir the way you explained..... its Cristal clear...if I need to practice sincerely... Thank you Sir...my humble pranams once again for explaining the Niyamas in such a simple yet understanding way ..... 🌺🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌺

[@Shivam2k25]

Perhaps one of Sri M s best discourse

[@jspnser]

Guruji’s sense of humor is absolutely brilliant

[@anasschooloftarot8563]

😂😂😂😂 such serious topics and such funny references 😂😂😂😂 have laughed out loud till the end

[@jaiagarwal4127]

Pranam Sri M. . . Thanks for this video on Yamas & Niyamas . Every Time I hear you I learn something new.

[@DanielLito]

Hahahahaha ❤️❤️❤️“We have gone up to samadhi, actually you shouldn’t come back from samadhi, but uh we need to come back from samadhi”❤️❤️❤️ learning and laughing

[@sreelakshmidamodaran3675]

Om Hreem Sree Gurubhyo Namaha 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. Find myself very fortunate in coming across with Sri M through social media!

[@babeksaber2702]

Thank you sir. I think you nailed these two anges. Of all your talks I regard this one the best and more reviling. In my limited experience, as you mentioned, as one practices Pratyahara and develops Dharana naturally, Yamas and Niyams become elevated. As you said, without purity and innocence surely nothing can be gained in this Sadhana. God Bless

[@aatralcreations568]

Your speech is natural and connecting and I become your fan

[@ajithnair1404]

Fantastic. Brought me to my senses. Kind of awakening. Thank you Guruji

[@adityagamingop6035]

हरे कृष्णा हरे कृष्णा कृष्णा कृष्णा हरे हरे हरे रामा हरे रामा हरे रामा हरे हरे

[@rekharawat3343]

So many questions get answered with every sentence…. Million thanks 🙏🏼

[@ranjith5279]

Your way of telling is vry good. I heard it at least 3 times

[@poonambirar9295]

Heartfelt Gratitude 🙏🏻❤

[@luckyraj6231]

My salute to amazing explanation, I am Practicing heartfulness meditation and Salute

[@maria.fuentevilla]

I really would love to meet you! Not only I learn, you make me Laugh all the time! Namasté

[@rathindholakia3924]

You SHOULD!! It's all together a different experience. He is an absolute fun and soothing, in person! In fact 100x more cool also! 😄 I incidentally bumped into him on Bangalore airport lounge and we chatted and clicked photos 🤭. It is one of the best airport encounter I have ever had! :)

[@olgashatunova2385]

Rathin Dholakia I just discovered Shri M videos and have been listening for a few weeks. I want to meet him too. What would be the way to do it? Thank you.

[@pgraja5767]

divine Master, Sri M, Pranams guruji to your Holy feet.

[@anagha6217]

🕉️Shanti Shanti Shanti 🙏❤️🥰🙇.

[@freds4814]

Love your sense of humor!

[@thanigaiveluvelu5773]

Thank you,Sri M for explained very well and said about inconvenience to follow about Yama and Niyama and steps to control our mind really awesome 🙏🏻Om Sreem Sri Gurupyu namaha

[@radhikapk5517]

Pranam Guruji 🙏🏻🌹🌹🌹

[@coldsweat74]

Why Ads in between such a great spiritual discourse ?

[@goindabongo1721]

This so much reminds me of a schooling system - starting from elementary secondary and tertiary. Sri M. Thank you. Wonderful discourse And love your sense of humour

[@viditmehrotra276]

Dear Sir, Thank You Very Much For This Beautiful Session 🙏

[@snehalatapathak]

Thanks for uploading... 🙏🌹🌹🌹

[@kannanmu8514]

Om Sri Gurubhyo Namah 👏👏

[@padminisadagopan7428]

Namaste. It was very nice and simple, practical. Thanks a lot for uploading.

[@rajeshmoza6504]

ॐ नमः शिवाय 🙏🌹💐

[@niruvlogs1948]

Wonderfully explained.for a beginner like me with your teaching, you gave me a way . Now I know what I should do

[@planetearth-n1n]

Om Hreem Shree Gurubhyo Namaha.

[@mylandlasharada5609]

Sri M love your sense of humour

[@shireeshaannaboina5247]

Thank you so much for clarity on Yama and niyama🙏

[@sr6446]

Thank you so much, Sri M, your teaching is really helping for me to understand and practice Yamas and Niyamas. It is clear and practical 🙏🌸

[@deepaanil5471]

AUM Hreem Sri Gurubhyo Namaha.....

[@madraschap]

This was so inspiring. Thanks

[@mattkamar9994]

This is an honest man

[@bharathaverse]

Ekdam acha h

[@vikashkumar-ls1px]

Simple and so sweet explanation.....Great

[@kapilsrivatsa3040]

Amazing Talk! Thank you so much Sri M _/\_

[@anshultripathi9600]

Great to hear that Sri M knows about John Wayne as well😃😃

[@Rushi00777]

Om Sri Gurubhyo Namah 🙏🏻

[@rathindholakia3924]

Sri M: it's VERY DIFFICULT! one pointed attention, total understanding is necessary.... It's like walking on razors edge! One fall and you can't stand up! I AM DOING IT FROM SEVERAL LIFE TIMES.. stop.. leave this.. go home have a drink.... Also Sri M: it's very easy... Don't worry! 😂 Aaah...the classical paradox finally created!😍😊 He is a "living" mystery that we read in books!!

[@poonampathak8307]

Thank you so much for such a clear understanding of yama and niyama 🙏🙏

[@dkgupta2727]

his explanations are very easy to understand

[@vinodvarma2135]

You are too good thank you very much

[@gitanjaliramani9318]

Thank you so much.... 🌸🙏🌸

[@Ambyscreations]

Pranam Guru ji...🙏🙏🙏😇😇🌹🌹🌹

[@SalimarSalib]

Thank you for the online sessions!

[@dineshakkadirur7888]

നമസ്തേ ഓം ശാന്തി ശാന്തി ശാന്തി: നന്ദി

[@sravanipvn]

I feel we need to blend all goodness of all religions and put it in a book and let people understand it....

[@allpointstoone4346]

perhaps all will lead to one :)

[@venugopalanm382]

Thanks Sri M ji.

[@ashishashishhalwai_1581]

Pranam guruvar 🙏🙏

[@alfalfapot]

Wow ⭐️

[@GauravBhattYT]

Thank you. Pranam 🙏

[@boddhisatwashil5739]

Very simple. Thank you.

[@vinodnair09]

Thank you so much 🌹

[@emilyditzler4843]

Nasmaskaram Sri M

[@sheeteshaswal]

20:30 Aasteya (non-stealing), is greed(wanting more than what one needs) a form of stealing ? What about competing with someone?

[@AxViki]

Gratitude 🙏

[@planetearth-n1n]

Thank you very much Sir.

[@sanugeorge4830]

Thank you 🙏

[@KonstantinSkaburskas]

Amazing and deep explanation ❤What edition of "The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali" book Sri M is using? Thank you 🙏

[@kanye8244]

Can a grahasta be sanyasi too?

[@drshilpisrivastava9414]

Thanks a lot Namaskar

[@chrisbatten8]

In the Talk Sri M refers to a previous talk on the Samadhi Pada....I have searched but can't seem to find it So as to Be able to start with his Beautiful Commentary at the beginning of the Slokas.......Although as M Suggests Starting with the Yamas and Niyamas is Really Important as a Base for all other practices in the Yoga Sutras...... So I was Wondering whether Someone could post a link So it's possible to to go back and Hear Sri M's Beautiful commentary on the Samadhi Panda Sometime Soon..... Pranams Sri M for All of Your Beautiful Teachings Thanks So much & Blessings and Pranams to All....!!!!!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)

[@joerony7]

Swadhyaya Upanishads, Gita, Bhrama Sutras, Bhagavat, Yoga Sutras and The complete works of Swami Vivekananda

[@afsalmvb]

is there any Malayalam class for Angas by Shri m???????

[@yogamaster702]

very nice explanection guru ji

[@curiosity.corner.42]

Svadhyaya is used exclucively to study shastras and recite mantras. It doesn't mean self study of just anything.

[@123gkrish]

Jai Gurudev

[@kesh086]

Dhanyawad!

[@prabhakarhegde2370]

Hari Om, I like Sri M and his insights a lot. Thank you. In the context of BrahmaCharya - I feel you took a narrower meaning of the word in this context. Isn't the meaning of BrahmaCharya to say? - In the path of seeking Brahman, conserving energy in speech, thinking and work etc..

[@kanye8244]

Is it possible to live in the world and do everyday tasks yet being in free state of mind

[@vedhavachetta9916]

Yes absolutely

[@vipulgupta708]

how to meet sri M ... how to reach his ashram

[@antoynebeaucheminroy9197]

What is the english translation of the yoga sutras does he recommend?

[@pratibhasharma2208]

Thanks Sriji.

[@priceisking2943]

Can anyone be kind enough to share the name of the book he is referred here in this video.

[@manabnath7558]

Sir, I have a doubt.....is there anything like exception in Satya, because in Mahabharata, in Drona Vadh parva, Sri Krishna adviced Yuddhisthira to tell a lie, and even in Srimad Bhagavata Purana, there is some exceptions for Satya.......Please reply Sir......

[@monkeymayhem1977]

Unless Krishna advises you to lie personally, don't.

[@psubbareddy]

Thank you Sir 🙏

[@RelaxingMusic-vt3zw]

Sir, why our head become warm after practicing Kriya yoga

[@vasantharao1549]

Enjoyed

[@suhaspranadev]

5:48 lock and key statements... 🤪 11:26 thug life😎 33:45 if goat wants to shit like elephant

[@User76563]

Can anyone give the book name he is having??

[@rimi_701]

Starts from 12:00

[@munieaswaran205]

Friends, do any one of you know which book is Sri M referring to ? I know its Pathanjali's Yoga Sutra but which book is it?

[@Terminator-iq9kb]

From Which book he iss saying

[@agurusaimanjunath7716]

Swag

[@poojaadvani1]

Can you please tell us what is the difference between a Rishi, A Yogi, A sanyasi, etc?

[@AnitaDevi-kn4ui]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️🌹