Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c16.258

c16.258

(*c*) *Asteya*, abstention from theft. Theft is defined as unauthorized appropriation of things of value from another. It should also mean that one must be even free in thought from a desire for another man’s property. The *Yogi-Yājñavalkyam* defines it as indifference shown by body, mind, and speech towards another’s property (Kāyena manasā vāchā paradravyeshu nispṛihā).