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Explain definition of Yoga.

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Classical Definition of Yoga:

  • Patanjali Yoga Sutras: "Yogas Chitta Vritti Nirodha" — The complete cessation of the modifications and fluctuations of the mind to abide in pure consciousness.
  • Bhagavad Gita: "Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam" (Yoga is consummate skill and detachment in action) and "Samatvam Yoga Uchyate" (Equanimity in all circumstances).

हिंदी में प्रश्न एवं आदर्श उत्तर

योग (Yoga) की परिभाषा लिखें।

योग (Yoga) की शास्त्रीय परिभाषा:

  • महर्षि पतंजलि (योगसूत्र): "योगश्चित्तवृत्तिनिरोधः" अर्थात् मन की चंचल वृत्तियों (विचारों/विकारों) का पूर्ण निरोध कर आत्म-साक्षात्कार प्राप्त करना।
  • श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता: "योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्" (कर्म में कुशलता ही योग है) तथा "समत्वं योग उच्यते" (सुख-दुःख में समभाव)।
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