1. Human development
  2. Asteya

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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Restraint
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Human development
Type
(H) Concepts of human development
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Language
English
Last update
Oct 27, 2022