living creature in thought, word, or deed at any time. This is the "main" yama. The other nine are there in support of its accomplishment. Satya (सत्य): truthfulness, word and thought in conformity with the facts. Asteya (अस्तेय): non-stealing, non-coveting, non-entering into debt. Brahmacharya (ब्रह्मचर्य): Mastery over the connection with Brahma