[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c9.5242 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c9.5242 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c9.5242 - **Language:** English ### [c9.5242](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.5242) i) Yama. Yama means refraining from evil courses or sinful things like cruelty or dishonesty. Yama demands the practice of Ahimsā, satya, asteya, brahmacarya and aparigraha. (Ahimsā = non-violence or not killing any creature. Satya = truth; practising truth in thoughts, words and deeds. Asteya = not stealing. Brahmacarya = sexual continence. Aparigraha = not coveting wealth or pleasures which are not absolutely necessary). - [Previous: c9.5241](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.5241) - [Next: c9.5243](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.5243) - [Up: c9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.5242](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.5242) · Pramāṇa