Tadany Um refúgio para a alma e um convite à consciência.
Bhagavad-Gita_भगवद्-गीता_Ch6_AI-Generated-Summary_Class-202_Acharya-TadanyIn this class on Dhyāna Yoga and Patañjali’s Ashtaṅga Yoga, Acharya Tadany provided a detailed exposition of the five Yamas (ethical restraints) and introduced the five Niyamas (personal observances), presenting them as the foundational ethical pillars that govern interactions with the external world (Yamas) and cultivate inner transformation (Niyamas), essential for creating the mental clarity and harmony required for successful meditation and spiritual evolution.
The Yamas—ahiṁsā (non-violence at physical, verbal, and mental levels), satya (truthfulness), asteya (non-stealing, including time/ideas/credit), brahmacarya (moderation and appropriate conduct in all relationships), and aparigraha (non-greed/non-possessiveness)—are not rigid commandments but wise guidelines taught through understanding, fostering compassion, integrity, contentment, self-control, and simplicity.
The Niyamas—śauca (purity of body, mind, diet, and environment), santoṣa (contentment and gratitude independent of circumstances), tapas (austerity and disciplined effort), svādhyāya (scriptural study and self-reflection), and īśvara praṇidhāna (surrender and devotion to the Divine)—complement the Yamas by building internal strength, purity, and humility.
Acharya Tadany emphasized that these ten principles integrate physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions, creating a harmonious life that naturally supports deeper yogic practices, and stressed that they are living principles that evolve with practice, applied with patience and self-compassion, gradually transforming relationships, inner peace, and spiritual growth.
The class concluded that the Yamas and Niyamas form the ethical groundwork of Ashtaṅga Yoga, aligning perfectly with Krishna’s call for a balanced, sattvic life that prepares the mind for true meditation and liberation.
