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Yoga Philosophy Trivia Quiz

Yoga has been with us since the 'Cradle of Civilisation' started in the Indus Valley which is over 6000 years old. Yoga involves more than just 'asanas' (postures), the ultimate aim of Yoga is much more profound. Take the quiz and find out!

A multiple-choice quiz by wiseye. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
wiseye

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
161,657

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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909

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the meaning of the word 'yoga'? Hint

Health

Union

Soul

Spirit

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Question 2 of 10

2. There are eight stages of training for a yogi to go through in order to reach 'moksha' (release). What is the final stage called? Hint

Kaivalya

Pranayama

Samadhi

Yama

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the authorative text on yoga philosophy, written over 2000 years ago by a sage called Patanjali? Hint

Kama Sutra

Yoga Sutra

Pratyahara

Pranayama

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the text that forms part of 'Mahabharata', also known as 'Song Of The Lord'? Hint

Ramayana

Bhagavad Gita

Upanisad

Purana

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'Yama' and 'Niyama' are part of what kind of practice? Hint

Physical

Moral and Ethics

Meditation

Charity

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Question 6 of 10

6. According to Yoga philosophy, the universe is made up of two entities, the first one is matter known as 'prakrti'. What is the other one known as? Hint

Citta

Samkhya

Purusa

Vyasa

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Question 7 of 10

7. There are four different types or states of consciousness. What is the super-conscious state also known as? Hint

Atman

Pranya

Brahman

Turiya

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the meaning of the word 'Hatha'? Hint

Earth and Wind

Fire and Water

Sun and Moon

Yin and Yang

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Question 9 of 10

9. Under Yoga philosophy, mind represents matter not spirit.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the most famous part of the 'Vedas'?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the meaning of the word 'yoga'?

Answer: Union

The term 'yoga' is derived from the Sanskrit word of 'yuj' which means to unite (presumably with God or the 'Eternal Spirit').

2. There are eight stages of training for a yogi to go through in order to reach 'moksha' (release). What is the final stage called?

Answer: Samadhi

Samadhi is a state at which the mind of the human is separated from our soul thus making our soul pure and free of matter; we will be consequently liberated from 'samsara' - the cycle of birth and death.

3. What is the name of the authorative text on yoga philosophy, written over 2000 years ago by a sage called Patanjali?

Answer: Yoga Sutra

The text discusses mainly about how yoga allows the union of soul with the divine through 'dhyana' (meditation). Also known as 'Yoga Of Eight Limbs' (Astanga Yoga).

4. What is the name of the text that forms part of 'Mahabharata', also known as 'Song Of The Lord'?

Answer: Bhagavad Gita

'Bhagavad Gita' contains 18 chapters and is mainly a dialogue between Arjuna (a disciple) and Lord Krishna (Master/God) on the verge of a battle where they discussed the Yoga of knowledge (jnana), action (karma) and devotion (bhakti).

5. 'Yama' and 'Niyama' are part of what kind of practice?

Answer: Moral and Ethics

'Yama' means self-control and discipline. 'Niyama' means virtue. Both of them form the practice of morality and ethics. They are also known as the 'Hindu Commandments', since there are ten of them, and they are very similar to the Ten Commandments of the Bible.

6. According to Yoga philosophy, the universe is made up of two entities, the first one is matter known as 'prakrti'. What is the other one known as?

Answer: Purusa

Purusa is the spiritual entity. Purusa and Prakrti results in creation, since perpetuity is one of their characteristics, consequently there's no 'Big Bang' theory. The creation follows a pattern of repeated birth and destruction.

7. There are four different types or states of consciousness. What is the super-conscious state also known as?

Answer: Turiya

'Turiya' is a state at which one is super-conscious - not in a state of wake, sleep or dreamless sleep. Also known as 'nirvana' by Buddhists.

8. What is the meaning of the word 'Hatha'?

Answer: Sun and Moon

'Ha' means sun while 'Tha' means moon, very similar to Yin and Yang of Taoism.

9. Under Yoga philosophy, mind represents matter not spirit.

Answer: True

Matter covers our spiritual self just like a cloth on a lamp, in the same way our mind prevents our soul from being 'liberated'. Our soul is truly 'liberated' only when we achieve a state where we desire nothing and are free from being slaves to our senses.

10. What is the name of the most famous part of the 'Vedas'?

Answer: Upanisads

It discusses the relevation of soul through 'dhyana' (meditation). It also introduces the sacred syllable 'AUM' - the supreme reality to the world.

Source: Author wiseye

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