Book 4 (Part I)

CHAPTER III YAMA 1 AND NIYAMA HE Hindus have placed these two attainments in the forefront of their programme. They are the “moral qualities” and “ good works ” which are supposed to predispose to mental calm. Fama consists of non-killing, truthfulness, non-stealing, continence, and non-receivingof any gift. In the Buddhist system, Sz'la, “Virtue,” is similarly enjoined. The qualities are, for the layman, these five: Thou shalt not kill. Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not lie. Thou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt drink no intoxicating drink. For the monk many others are added. The commandments of Moses are familiar to all?,־they are rather similar; and so are those given by Christ2 in the “Sermon on the Mount.” ' Yama means literally “control.” It is dealt With in detail in Part II, “The Wand.” 2 Not, however, original. The whole sermon is to be found in the Talmud. 4.1