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self-realization

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self-re·al·i·za·tion (slfr-l-zshn)
n.
The development or fulfillment of one's potential.

self-realization
n
the realization or fulfilment of one's own potential or abilities
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Noun1.self-realization - the fulfillment of your capacities
fulfillment, fulfilment - the act of consummating something (a desire or promise etc)


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He also came up with the eight limbed path that uses different words for different areas of concentration: YAMA is conduct toward others, moral observances or social discipline, NIYAMA is conduct toward the Self, individual discipline or restraints, ASANA means posture, DHYANA is Meditation, and SAMADHI is Self-Realization.
The ideal is individual self-realization (that is, the achievement of the human potential for good qualities of character and behavior) and individual self-respect (that is, a sense of one''s worthiness as a person and a pride in one''s self-realization).
But, this phrase is used to distinguish between yoga meditation techniques as a complete system of self-realization and the popular belief of Yoga being just a couple of physical postures and exercises for a better health.
 
 
 
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