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(1) temperature, seasons and other [[physical]] events ([[utu-niyāma]]); | (1) temperature, seasons and other [[physical]] events ([[utu-niyāma]]); | ||
− | (2) the | + | (2) the [[plant life]] ([[bīja-niyama]].); |
− | (3) [[karma]] (kamma-niyama.); | + | (3) [[karma]] ([[kamma-niyama]].); |
− | (4) the [[mind]] (citta-niyama.), e.g. the lawful sequence of the | + | (4) the [[mind]] ([[citta-niyama]].), e.g. the [[lawful sequence of the functions of consciousness]] (s. [[viññāna-kicca]]) in the [[process of cognition]]; |
− | (5) certain events connected with the | + | (5) [[certain events connected with the Dhamma]] ([[dhamma-niyama]].), e.g. the typical events occurring in the [[lives]] of the [[Buddhas]]. (App.). |
− | Self-disciplines; Second step of the Ashtanga; | + | Self-disciplines; Second step of the [[Ashtanga]]; |
In [[Yoga]] [[philosophy]], these are 5 disciplinary rules meant for self-development. | In [[Yoga]] [[philosophy]], these are 5 disciplinary rules meant for self-development. | ||
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[[Kamma Niyama]], [[order of act and result]], e.g., [[desirable and undesirable acts produce corresponding good and bad results]]. | [[Kamma Niyama]], [[order of act and result]], e.g., [[desirable and undesirable acts produce corresponding good and bad results]]. | ||
[[Utu Niyama]], [[physical]] ([[inorganic]]) order, e.g., seasonal [[phenomena]] of [[winds]] and rains. | [[Utu Niyama]], [[physical]] ([[inorganic]]) order, e.g., seasonal [[phenomena]] of [[winds]] and rains. | ||
− | [[Bija Niyama]], [[order of germs]] or [[seeds]] ([[physical organic order]]); e.g., {{Wiki|rice}} produced from rice-seed, sugary {{Wiki|taste}} from sugar cane or [[honey]] etc. The [[scientific]] {{Wiki|theory}} of cells and genes may be ascribed to this order. | + | [[Bija Niyama]], [[order of germs]] or [[seeds]] ([[physical organic order]]); e.g., {{Wiki|rice}} produced from rice-seed, sugary {{Wiki|taste}} from sugar cane or [[honey]] etc. The [[scientific]] {{Wiki|theory}} of cells and {{Wiki|genes}} may be ascribed to this order. |
[[Citta Niyama]], [[order of mind]] or [[psychic law]], e.g., [[processes of consciousness]] ([[Citta vithi]]), [[power of mind]] etc. | [[Citta Niyama]], [[order of mind]] or [[psychic law]], e.g., [[processes of consciousness]] ([[Citta vithi]]), [[power of mind]] etc. | ||
[[Dhamma Niyama]], [[order of the norm]], e.g., the natural [[phenomena]] occurring at the advent of a [[Bodhisatta]] in his last [[birth]], gravitation, etc. | [[Dhamma Niyama]], [[order of the norm]], e.g., the natural [[phenomena]] occurring at the advent of a [[Bodhisatta]] in his last [[birth]], gravitation, etc. |
Latest revision as of 04:52, 29 August 2014
Niyama the 'fixedness of law' regarding all things; cf. tathatā. -
Pañca-niyāma is a commentarial term, signifying the 'fivefold lawfulness' or 'natural order' that governs:
(1) temperature, seasons and other physical events (utu-niyāma);
(2) the plant life (bīja-niyama.);
(3) karma (kamma-niyama.);
(4) the mind (citta-niyama.), e.g. the lawful sequence of the functions of consciousness (s. viññāna-kicca) in the process of cognition;
(5) certain events connected with the Dhamma (dhamma-niyama.), e.g. the typical events occurring in the lives of the Buddhas. (App.).
Self-disciplines; Second step of the Ashtanga;
In Yoga philosophy, these are 5 disciplinary rules meant for self-development.
The five niyamas are:
Purity
Contentment
Self-control
Self-study
Devotion
The five Niyama, or processes, which control the universe are:
Kamma Niyama, order of act and result, e.g., desirable and undesirable acts produce corresponding good and bad results.
Utu Niyama, physical (inorganic) order, e.g., seasonal phenomena of winds and rains.
Bija Niyama, order of germs or seeds (physical organic order); e.g., rice produced from rice-seed, sugary taste from sugar cane or honey etc. The scientific theory of cells and genes may be ascribed to this order.
Citta Niyama, order of mind or psychic law, e.g., processes of consciousness (Citta vithi), power of mind etc.
Dhamma Niyama, order of the norm, e.g., the natural phenomena occurring at the advent of a Bodhisatta in his last birth, gravitation, etc.