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The eight limbs of yoga—yama, niyama, āsana, prāṇāyāma, pratyāhāra, dhāraṇā, dhyāna, and samādhi—serve as a complete map from discipline to absorption...
There are eight visible expressions of joy, like melted butter—fluid, pure, delightful. These signs manifest in those who experience true happiness.
Great joy is found in union with friends, wealth’s arrival, embracing one’s child, and the intimacy of physical union. Each is a portal into life's wa...
Delight arises from sweet conversations at the right moment, respectful presence among one’s group, gaining cherished desires, and receiving honor in ...
The 108 verses composed by Cāṇakya offer such distilled wisdom that mere acquaintance with them elevates a person's intellect—such is the power of kno...
Eight qualities light up a noble man: wisdom, noble lineage, self-control, learning, valor, restraint in speech, generosity according to capacity, and...
Eight items do not break a fast: water, roots, fruits, milk, sacrificial oblations, offerings to Brahmins, fulfilling spiritual desires, words of the ...
Eight attributes in kings mirror heaven’s blessings on earth. Four of these are embraced by the noble, and the other four are cultivated by the wise, ...
Sacrifice, charity, study, and penance are four actions upheld by the virtuous; self-control, truth, simplicity, and compassion are four attitudes cul...
Eight signs foretell a man’s downfall, the first being hatred toward Brahmins and conflict with the wise. These behaviors mark the beginning of spirit...
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