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Hindus have an ethics framework and recommendations but do not have the commandments. They rather have the do’s and don’ts–ten of each. These are called the yamas (restraints) and niyamas (practices). Collectively, these are the code of conduct for Hindus. Restraints are non-injury, truthfulness, non-stealing, divine conduct, patience, compassion, steadfastness, honesty, purity, and moderate appetite. Practices are observances that are a derivative of the restraints. Hindu Ethics are enshrined in the Vedas and Smritis. They were also practically demonstrated by God Himself in the Itihasas and Puranas. Hindu ethics are rooted in these 10 restraints.


Other reading material: https://houseoflac.wordpress.com/2020/09/06/25-yama-and-niyama/

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Contributor: Rajeev Singh

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Category: 19. Hindu Life