Driving Forces

Question 1

How many paths are there?

Answer 1

Hinduism has 4 main paths of action, all lead to the same destination - union with Brahman

Question 2

Name the 4 yogas

Answer 2

Bhakti yoga - path of devotion, you should only feel love and devotion

Karma yoga - path of disciplined yoga, all actions should be selfless

Raja yoga- path of physical and mental control, you can only do nothing if you are out of physical consciousness (state of samadhi)

Jnana yoga - path of wisdom and knowledge, you should only think truth

Question 3

Name the 5 driving forces

Answer 3

Atma - individual self

Atman - God should always be with you (will it please him?)

Yoga - self control ( what we do/ refrain from) influenced by beliefs eg. Ahimsa

Karma - all actions have consequences

Trigunas - driven by natural urges

Question 4

Name the 3 urges driven by nature

Answer 4

Sattva - goodness/purity

Rajas - passion or envy

Tames - darkness or dullness

Question 5

What is yoga?

Answer 5

A series of movements/actions connected to the mind