Today we are looking at the fifth and final yama of Aparigraha which is probably one of the most profound of the Yamas. It translates as non-greed, non- attachment or non-possessiveness. The literal translation is interesting – the “a” means non, the “pari” means “on all sides” and “graha” means to grab or take. So quite literally Aparigraha means "non–all sides–grab"!

The idea of not being possessive or taking more than we need may sound similar to the Yama of Asteya which is non-stealing. So we need to understand the subtle nuances of this particular Yama. The focus here is to let go of our attachments – attachments to possessions, ideas, to outcomes. It encourages us to not only notice when we are taking or using more than we need but to let go of the attachment of that desire, to live in the moment. So rather than it being about the physical attachment to our possessions it is about the mental exercise of letting go.

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