What is "asteya"

Asteya is the Sanskrit term for "non-stealing". It is a virtue in Jainism and Hinduism.

Asteya is considered as one of five yamas in the Yoga school of Hinduism, and as one of ten forms of temperance (virtuous self-restraint) in Indian philosophy. The practice of asteya demands that one must not steal, nor have the intent to steal another's property through action, speech and thoughts.