Yoga Sutras
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śauca-saṃtoṣa-tapaḥ svādhyāya-īśvara-praṇidhānāni niyamāḥ

शौच संतोष तपः स्वाध्यायेश्वरप्रणिधानानि नियमाः

Cleanliness, contentment, self-discipline, self-study and dedication to the lord are the observances


śauca - cleanliness

saṃtoṣa - satisfaction; contentedness with

tapas - to heat; religious austerity; self-discipline; pain, suffering

svādhyāya - to study; to read; sacred recitation; study of the self

īśvara - the lord; the supreme soul; personal god; special self; ruler of choices

praṇidhāna - dedication; respectful conduct; attention; to place down; in front of

niyama - observances; restraint of the mind; a rule or precept; obligation; restraining, checking, holding back