Satya

Definition: Truth; honesty.

Insights: Satya refers to the quality of truth and reality. In yoga, it is the practice of cultivating honesty and integrity, while avoiding lies and deceit.

Related Sutras

2.30

ahiṁsāsatyāsteyabrahmacaryāparigrahā yamāḥ

Importance: 9/10

Non-violence (ahiṁsā), truthfulness (satya), non-stealing (asteya), continence (brahmacarya), and non-possessiveness (aparigraha) are the yamas.

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2.36

satyapratiṣṭhāyāṁ kriyāphalāśrayatvam

Importance: 8/10

When one is firmly established in truthfulness (satya), actions bear fruit without fail.

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