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The Ramayana
In Our Time
The Rise of Yogic Traditions and Virtue as Self-Control
The rise of yogic traditions in India had a huge influence and its earliest texts date back to around 400 or 500 BC./nBuddhism was born as part of this tradition, with inward introspection being a central technique./nThe idea of self-control and noble restraint were core virtues taught in these traditions./nOne of the main reasons for this focus on self-control was the concern over passions, which could lead to negative outcomes like jealousy, greed, or fear. Therefore, moderation in all things was emphasized./nSurprisingly, the Ramayana has more female holy figures than any other similar text.
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