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Sraddha
Definition: Faith; conviction.
Insights: Sraddha is the unwavering faith and conviction in the yogic path and teachings. It is the foundation upon which the entire yogic edifice is built. Without sraddha, the practice of yoga becomes mere intellectual exercise.
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śraddhāvīryasmṛtisamādhiprajñāpūrvaka itareṣām
Importance: 9/10
For others, it is preceded by faith, energy, memory, samādhi, and wisdom.
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