Question

The word “Yoga” comes for Sanskrit. What is the literal meaning of this word?
a Hindu system of philosophy & meditation
b Inner peace & tranquility
c Joining together
d Controlled breathing

Answer 1

The literal meaning of the word "Yoga" is "joining together". (option c)

• The word "Yoga", literally means "to join".
• This word is derived from the Sanskrit root word "Yuj". It (yuj) means, "to join", or "to unite", that is, joining together.
• Yoga is believed to have originated thousands of years ago.
• Practicing Yoga, according to the Yogic scriptures, results in uniting the universal consciousness with the individual consciousness, and this indicates a harmony between the mind and body, man and nature. Thus, one can achieve or observe this union by practicing Yoga.
• Thus, the correct answer will be 'option c', that is, "joining together".

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Answer 2

Joining together

Explanation:

The word "Yoga", literally means "to join". This word is derived from the Sanskrit root word "Yuj". It (yuj) means, "to join", or "to unite", that is, joining together.As per Yogic scriptures the practice of Yoga leads to the union of individual consciousness with that of the Universal Consciousness, indicating a perfect harmony between the mind and body, Man & Nature