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?

    <p>'Falling, flying' and 'reverence, uniting palms of the hand'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All aspects of Yoga</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Yoga Sutras?

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

    What is Patanjali known as in relation to modern Yoga?

    <p>The father of modern Yoga.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the estimated timeframe during which Patanjali lived?

    <p>4th and 5th centuries CE.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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