Asteya
- Abstaining from misappropriation
Description
This is not simply restraint from stealing or misappropriation of physical property, but also involves intangibles such as credit for something not done or undeserved privileges.
Context
One of the five moral qualities or virtues of yama (restraint), together comprising the "great vow", the first component of the eightfold path of yoga. One of the five great vows – mahavrata – of Jainism.
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Database
Human development
Type
(H) Concepts of human development
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Language
English
Last update
Oct 27, 2022