1.1 Yoga: Etymology, Definition, Aim, Objectives Flashcards
Yoga: The four aspects of yoga, with corresponding methods
Mind: Breathing
Spirit: Meditation
Body: Exercise
Yuj: Union
“Yoga” is derived from: (2 answers)
By:
Yujir Yog
Yuj
Panini
Yoga is referred to as both ____ and ____, union with the supreme self, the means and method of such union.
Sadhya, union with the supreme self, and Sadhna, the means and method of that union
Explain Sadhya
Yoga is the end objective , the union of the individual self with the Supreme Self
Explain Sadhna
This is the means, method, and technique to achieve sadhya or union with the supreme self
The simple definition of the word yoga is
To unite, or union
Yuj Samyoga means “unite”. Which aspect of yoga is this?
Sadhya. The union of the individual self with the supreme self
Translate: Samyoga yoga ityukto jeevatmana parmatmana.
Unification of the individual self with the higher self is yoga.
Define Ityukto
“Is known as”
The simple definition of Yuj Samadhau is
To integrate
What aspect of Yoga is Yuj Samadhau? Explain
Sadhya. The eventual state of union is the state of Samadhi, pure consciousness. This is also known as the fourth state, Turiya.
What is the experience of the fourth state, Turiya? Which texts support this?
Samadhi or pure consciousness. PYS, and YB understand yoga as Samadhi.
What is the meaning of Yuj samymane? Which aspect of yoga is this?
To restrain. Sadhna or the means and methods to achieve union. This is supported by various texts.
PYS Yoga chitta vritti nirodhah
YV
BG Yoga karmasu kaushalam ll BG2.50 ll
KU
Etc.
Who is referred to as the “Father of Yoga”
Sage Patanjali
How does Sage Patanjali define yoga?
Yoga is the control of the fluctuations of the mind
Explain what is meant by Vedas
Vedas are the oldest scriptures in Indian culture , and contain the first written Yogic knowledge
How was the first yogic knowledge disseminated?
Orally, as common knowledge.
What was the form of yogic knowledge in the time of Guru Shishya Parampara?
Oral tradition
Who was the first person to gather and structure yogic knowledge in written form? What was the name of the book?
Sage Patanjali, The Patanjali Yoga Sutra
How many sutras are contained in the PYS?
195 or 196. Some scholars found one to have a repetitive meaning. Both counts are accepted
Define sutra
One line Sanskrit sentences which are connected to one another
Who is Adi Yogi? What was his role regarding yogic knowledge?
Adi Yogi means the First Yogi, Lord Shiva. He gave yogic knowledge to the Saptarishis, who in turn spread the knowledge across the world
What is Tandava Nritya?
Who is Lord Vishnu?
Who is Shesha Naga?
Explain the Great Legend
Who is Gunika?
The mother of Sage Patanjali
Explain the meaning of the name Patanjali
Pat: Fallen
Anjali: a mudra “folded palms”
Patanjali fell as a snake into the folded palms of Gunika while she was praying.
ll PYS 1.2 ll in English and Sanskrit
Yoga chitta vritti nirodhah
The complete cessation of fluctuation of the mind is yoga.
Recite ll BG 2.48 ll in Sanskrit and then give the English translation.
Recite ll BG 2.50 ll in Sanskrit and give English translation.
What are the four definitions of yoga per the Bhagvad Gita?
Skillful action or duty
No attachment
No attachment to success or failure. They are the same.
Do all this with equanimity, or without pessimism
In which writing is the admonition of Arjuna, with the meanings of Yoga?
Give the reference
Bhagavad Gita 2.48
What is the origin of the word Yoga?
Yuj
Yuj Samyoga means….
To unite
“Yoga-chitta-vritti-nirodhah” is the definition of Yoga given by
Patanjali
“______________ yoga uchyate.”
Samatvam
“buddhi-yukto jahatiha ubhe sukrita-dushkrite, tasmad yogaya yujyasva yogah karmasu kaushalam” This shloka is from which chapter of Bhagavad Gita?
2.50
Yuktahara-viharasua yukta-cheshtaya (BG 6.17) What is the meaning of the word “yukta”?
Moderate
As per the texts, the ultimate objective of Yoga is …
Samadhi
Yoga is physical exercise. True or False
False
Pananini was a ……
Grammarian
The union of the Jeevatma (individual self) and Parmatma (the universal self) is referred to as ….
Yog
According to Katha Upanishad, what is the definition of Yoga?
Sthiram-indriyam-dharnam
Samyoga yoga ityukto _____________
Jeevatmana Parmatmana
Samkhya and Yog understand Yoga as ….
separation of the Purusha from Prakriti
Yoga is understood as ……
Sadhya and Sadhna, means and method
Who is referred to as the Father of Yoga?
Maharishi Patanjali
