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Which are the ashtangas of yoga?

1.Yama - abstinence from worldly distractions 2.Niyama - observance of spiritual rules 3.Asana - the practice of postures for physical fitness 4.Pranayama - attaining mind control through regulation of breathing 5.Pratyahara - withdrawing the senses from external objects 6.Dharana - concentration 7.Dhyana - meditation 8.Samadhi - keeping the mind still.

What is the story of Nara Narayana?

Nara and Narayana were performing tapas. Indra sent Kamadeva and several apsaras to distract them. Nara-Narayana demonstrated their spiritual power and self-control to Indra by producing apsaras such as Urvashi from their own thighs.