Which are the eight parts of Ashtanga yoga of Patanjali Rishi? Write briefly about them.
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1. Yamas
Yamas are ethical rules in Hinduism and can be thought of as moral imperatives.
2. Niyama
The second component of Patanjali's Yoga path is called niyama, which includes virtuous habits, behaviors and observances (the "dos").[36][37] Sadhana Pada Verse 32 lists the niyamas
3. Āsana
Patanjali begins discussion of Āsana (आसन, posture) by defining it in verse 46 of Book 2, as follows,[25]
स्थिरसुखमासनम् ॥४६॥
Translation 1: An asana is what is steady and pleasant.[46]
Translation 2: Motionless and Agreeable form (of staying) is Asana (yoga posture).[47]
4. Prānāyāma
Prāṇāyāma is made out of two Sanskrit words prāṇa (प्राण, breath)[53] and āyāma (आयाम, restraining, extending, stretching).[54]
5. Pratyāhāra
Pratyāhāra is a combination of two Sanskrit words prati- (the prefix प्रति-, "against" or "contra") and āhāra (आहार, "bring near, fetch").[58]
6. Dhāranā
Dharana (Sanskrit: धारणा) means concentration, introspective focus and one-pointedness of mind. The root of word is dhṛ (धृ), which has a meaning of "to hold, maintain, keep".[62]
7. Dhyāna
Dhyana (Sanskrit: ध्यान) literally means "contemplation, reflection" and "profound, abstract meditation".[66]
8. Samādhi
Samadhi (Sanskrit: समाधि) literally means "putting together, joining, combining with, union, harmonious whole, trance".[70][71]
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