Jīvanaparīkshā Abhikramaṇam
जीवनपरीक्षा अभिक्रमणम्
Facing Life’s Tests
Purity, compassion, moderate appetite, patience, forthrightness, truth and steadfastness—these he ardently cherishes. Killing, stealing and lusting he abhors. Thus stands the one who observes the ten virtues of yama’s way. Tapas, japa, serenity, belief in God, charity, vows in the Śaiva way and Siddhānta learning, sacrificial offerings, Śiva pūjā and pure speech—with these ten, the one following niyama perfects his ways.§
Tirumantiram 556-557§