Yogic Lifestyle: Nature, Devotion and Ethics

In Yoga philosophy, it refers to all material aspects existing in the universe, that is, the fundamental energy composing the body, mind, emotions, and external phenomena.

Nāda is the subtle, eternal sound that is the fundamental vibration of the universe.

It is the sacred, transformative fire that exists both in the external world and within us.

Sympathetic joy is the gladness that rises at another’s happiness or success as if it were one’s own.

Ashtanga is comprised of "aṣṭa" (eight) and "aṅga" (limb), meaning "eight limbs." It refers to the eightfold path of yoga described in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, outlining a complete philosophical framework for a yogic life.

It refers to the act of voluntarily contributing time, effort, knowledge, or resources to others or society without expecting anything in return.

Japa is a Sanskrit term meaning "repetition".

They are the first two limbs of Yoga's Eight Limbs, referring to universal moral and ethical principles for interacting with society and oneself.

It refers to a state of mind where one feels sincere joy and appreciation for blessings, benefits received, and everything in life.

It refers to the process of releasing anger, resentment, and pain towards oneself or others for past mistakes, shortcomings, or hurtful experiences, and liberating the heart.

It refers to the state of mind that deeply empathizes with the suffering of others and genuinely desires to alleviate that suffering, or the actions stemming from that desire.

Empathy is an English word meaning "empathy." It refers to the ability to understand and feel the emotions, thoughts, and experiences of others as if they were one's own.