Aparigraha is the concept of non-possessiveness, being both a
Jain concept and a part of the
Raja Yoga or
Ashtanga Yoga traditions. The term usually means to limit possessions to what is necessary or important, which changes with the time period, though
sadhus would not have any possessions. It is one of the five principles of Jainism, along with
Ahimsa (non-violence),
Asteya (non-stealing),
Brahmacharya (celibacy), and
Anekantvada (multiplicity of viewpoints) . It is also one of the five limited vows.In the Raja Yoga tradition, it is one of the
Yamas or codes of self-restraint, along with
Ahimsa (non-violence),
Satya (truthfulness),
Asteya (not stealing),
Brahmacharya (celibacy).
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