Patanjali: Ancient Indian Intellectual Quiz

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What is another name for Patanjali?

Gonikaputra

Gonikaraja

Gonardiputra

Gonardiya (correct)

During which centuries is it believed that Patanjali lived?

3rd and 4th centuries CE

4th and 5th centuries CE (correct)

6th and 7th centuries CE

5th and 6th centuries CE

What is Patanjali known as in relation to modern Yoga?

Pioneer of modern Yoga

Grandfather of modern Yoga

Founder of modern Yoga

Father of modern Yoga (correct)

What does the word 'Patanjali' mean?

'Falling, flying' and 'reverence, uniting palms of the hand' Signup and view all the answers

What did Patanjali codify into a certain format known as the ‘Yoga Sutras’?

All aspects of Yoga Signup and view all the answers

What are the Yoga Sutras?

A collection of 196 Sutras on Yoga codified by Patanjali. Signup and view all the answers

What is Patanjali known as in relation to modern Yoga?

The father of modern Yoga. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the compound name 'Patanjali'?

A combination of 'patta' meaning 'falling, flying' and 'anjali' meaning 'reverence, uniting palms of the hand'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated timeframe during which Patanjali lived?

4th and 5th centuries CE. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Yoga Sutras in relation to Patanjali's work?

They are considered the best of the several Sanskrit books written and compiled by Patanjali. Signup and view all the answers

Patanjali: Ancient Indian Intellectual Quiz

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What is another name for Patanjali?

During which centuries is it believed that Patanjali lived?

What is Patanjali known as in relation to modern Yoga?

What does the word 'Patanjali' mean?

What did Patanjali codify into a certain format known as the ‘Yoga Sutras’?

What are the Yoga Sutras?

What is Patanjali known as in relation to modern Yoga?

What is the meaning of the compound name 'Patanjali'?

What is the estimated timeframe during which Patanjali lived?

What is the significance of the Yoga Sutras in relation to Patanjali's work?

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