Ethical concept in Indian philosophy
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Santosha (skt. संतोष saṃtoṣa) literally means "contentment, satisfaction".[1][2] It is also an ethical concept in Indian philosophy,[3] particularly Yoga, where it is included as one of the Niyamas by Patanjali.[4]
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- ^ Peter H Van Ness, Yoga as Spiritual but not Religious: A Pragmatic Perspective, American Journal of Theology & Philosophy, Vol. 20, No. 1 (January 1999), pages 15-30
- ^ Andrea Hornett (2012), Ancient Ethics and Contemporary Systems: The Yamas, the Niyamas and Forms of Organization, in Leadership through the Classics (Editors: Prastacos et al), Springer-Verlag, Berlin, ISBN 978-3-642-32444-4, pages 63-78
- ^ Gerstein, Nancy (2008). "Niyamas". Guiding Yoga's Light: Lessons for Yoga Teachers (illustrated, revised ed.). Human Kinetics. p. 117. ISBN 9780736074285. Retrieved 2009-09-13.