In yogic philosophy, Asteya is part of an ethical code of conduct collectively called the Yamas. It is understood as non-stealing or the avoidance of stealing. This seems rather straightforward, but that depends on your definition of stealing.
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Asteya: The Yoga of Non-Stealing
The third of the yamas, or inner restraints, is asteya: to not take what is not freely offered. Asteya asks us to peel back these basic levels of stealing and explore the subtle ways we take what is not offered. Beyond material objects, the purpose of this yoga practice is to explore what immaterial things can be ‘stolen’.