The moral & ethical ideals of Hinduism.
Dharma protects those who protect it. These twenty timeless principles — ten Yamas and ten Niyamas — form the living spine of Hindu ethical life.
“Dharma protects those who protect it.”
— Mahābhārata
Two pillars of righteous living.
The Yamas and Niyamas represent the first two limbs of Patañjali's eight-fold path — a complete ethical and spiritual framework for anyone walking the dharmic way of life.
The Yamas are restraints — ways of living that protect our relationship with the world around us. The Niyamas are observances — disciplines that strengthen our inner life and deepen our connection to the divine.
Moral codes governing how we treat others and engage with the world.
Personal disciplines governing self-conduct, practice, and devotion.
The Yamas — Restraints.
The Niyamas — Observances.
Be modest and show remorse for misconduct.
Don't be a slave to the senses. Seek joy in the Self.
Give generously without thought of reward.
Have unwavering faith in God's grace.
Perform daily worship and meditation.
Study scriptures, listen to the wise, follow the guru's advice.
Sharpen the intellect with the guru's guidance.
Observe scriptural injunctions faithfully.
Chant God's names and sacred mantras daily.
Perform sādhana — disciplined spiritual practice.
Study where ethics and wisdom meet.
At IHU, these values are not just philosophy — they are lived daily, woven into our curriculum, our community, and our way of teaching.
