Yam-Niyam ke Adhunik Jeevan Par Padne wale Prabhav ki Sameeksha
A Review of the Impact of Yama and Niyama on Modern Life
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https://doi.org/10.53724/jmsg/v10n2.03Keywords:
Ashtanga Yoga, Yama, Niyama, health, stress, depression, addictionAbstract
The practice of Yama and Niyama in modern life has a profound impact on an individual's psychological functioning and leads to improvements in mental well-being. The tendency toward indulgence is naturally found in humans and is also essential for survival. However, if we lack a sense of contentment, we cannot find happiness even after acquiring more than enough. In reality, the way to attain true happiness is to reduce our needs and find satisfaction within them. The practice of Yama and Niyama has a positive effect on stress, anxiety, and depression arising from mental health disturbances. By practicing these principles, subtle refinement of the senses, mind, and body takes place, mental disorders are alleviated, and mental stability is achieved.
Our sages have given us Yama and Niyama as two fundamental components of Ashtanga Yoga. Imbalance or improper adherence to these principles leads to mental and physical disorders. Modern science also acknowledges that most diseases originate from the mind and manifest in the body; these are known as psychosomatic diseases. The practice of Yama and Niyama has a profound influence on our life and health.
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