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The document is a quiz on Yoga Sutras, consisting of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, true/false, and matching questions related to Sanskrit terminology in yoga. It covers key concepts such as the definition of yoga, the Kleshas, Yamas, Niyamas, and the eight limbs of yoga. An answer key is provided at the end for reference.

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Sutras Quiz

The document is a quiz on Yoga Sutras, consisting of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, true/false, and matching questions related to Sanskrit terminology in yoga. It covers key concepts such as the definition of yoga, the Kleshas, Yamas, Niyamas, and the eight limbs of yoga. An answer key is provided at the end for reference.

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Yoga Sutras Sanskrit Terminology Quiz

Section 1: Multiple Choice Questions


(Each question has only one correct answer.)
1. What is the Sanskrit term for "the stilling of the mind's fluctuations," which Patanjali defines as
yoga?
a) Prakriti
b) Citta-vritti-nirodhah
c) Dharana
d) Gunas
2. Which of the following is NOT one of the five Kleshas (mental afflictions)?
a) Avidya
b) Raga
c) Moksha
d) Dvesha
3. Asmita refers to:
a) The ego, the false sense of self
b) Detachment from material desires
c) The practice of self-discipline
d) A state of deep meditation
4. Which of the following Yamas means "truthfulness"?
a) Ahimsa
b) Satya
c) Asteya
d) Aparigraha
5. What does "Ishvarapranidhana" mean in the Niyamas?
a) Self-discipline
b) Contentment
c) Surrender to a higher power
d) Study of the scriptures
6. Which of the following describes "Samadhi"?
a) A state of deep meditative absorption
b) Withdrawal of the senses
c) A type of physical posture
d) The attachment to worldly pleasures
7. The three Gunas (qualities of nature) are:
a) Dharma, Artha, Kama
b) Rajas, Tamas, Sattva
c) Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya
d) Karma, Bhakti, Jnana

Section 2: Fill in the Blanks


8. The eight limbs of yoga are called ______________ in Sanskrit.
9. The term for "concentration" in the eightfold path is ______________.
10.The Sanskrit word for "liberation" or "final freedom" is ______________.
11.According to the Yoga Sutras, the root cause of suffering is ______________ (ignorance).
12.Prakriti represents the material world, while ______________ represents pure
consciousness.

Section 3: True or False


13.Abhinivesha is the fear of death and clinging to life.
14.Asteya, one of the Yamas, means "moderation in all things."
15.Dhyana is another word for pranayama (breath control).
16.Kaivalya is the ultimate goal of yoga, representing complete liberation.
17.Santosha means "self-study" and refers to the study of sacred texts.

Section 4: Matching
Match the Sanskrit term with its correct meaning:

Sanskrit Term Meaning


18. Raga a) Non-violence
19. Ahimsa b) Meditation
20. Pratyahara c) Attachment to pleasure
21. Dhyana d) Withdrawal of the senses
22. Aparigraha e) Non-possessiveness

Answer Key (No Peeking! 😉)


Section 1: Multiple Choice
1. b) Citta-vritti-nirodhah
2. c) Moksha
3. a) The ego, the false sense of self
4. b) Satya
5. c) Surrender to a higher power
6. a) A state of deep meditative absorption
7. b) Rajas, Tamas, Sattva

Section 2: Fill in the Blanks


8. Ashtanga
9. Dharana
10.Kaivalya
11.Avidya
12.Purusha

✅❌
Section 3: True or False
13.True
14.False
15.False
16.True
❌
✅❌
(Asteya means "non-stealing")
(Dhyana means meditation, Pranayama is breath control)

17.False (Santosha means "contentment," Svadhyaya refers to self-study)

Section 4: Matching
18.c) Attachment to pleasure
19.a) Non-violence
20.d) Withdrawal of the senses
21.b) Meditation
22.e) Non-possessiveness

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