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What is the meaning of the Sanskrit root ( यज )?
What is the meaning of the Sanskrit root ( यज )?
- To join (correct)
- To unite
- To meditate
- To exercise
What does the word 'Yoga' ( योग ) mean, based on the text provided?
What does the word 'Yoga' ( योग ) mean, based on the text provided?
- Meditation and Pranayama
- Physical exercise
- Union or joining (correct)
- Spiritual enlightenment
What is the common misconception about the meaning of 'Yoga' among common people?
What is the common misconception about the meaning of 'Yoga' among common people?
- It is derived from the word 'Asana'
- It is synonymous with Pranayama
- It is only related to physical exercise (correct)
- It means 'meditation' in Sanskrit
योग ( योग ) शब्द का अर्थ क्या है?
योग ( योग ) शब्द का अर्थ क्या है?
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प्राचीन संस्कृत में 'योग' का मतलब क्या होता था?
प्राचीन संस्कृत में 'योग' का मतलब क्या होता था?
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'योग' ( योग ) के नाम से लोगों के बीच किस गलतफहमी का होता है?
'योग' ( योग ) के नाम से लोगों के बीच किस गलतफहमी का होता है?
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Sanskrit Root and Yoga
- The Sanskrit root (यज) means "to unite" or "to join".
- The word 'Yoga' (योग) means "to unite" or "to join", derived from the Sanskrit root (यज).
- In ancient Sanskrit, 'Yoga' meant "to unite the individual self (Jiva) with the universal self (Brahman)".
Common Misconception
- Among common people, there is a misconception that 'Yoga' only refers to physical postures (asanas) and exercises.
- However, the true meaning of 'Yoga' goes beyond physical postures and encompasses a broader spiritual and philosophical context.
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