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U.P.P.C.S. Prelims 2007

Classical Indian Philosophy

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Who propagated 'Yoga Darshan'?

Solution & Analysis

Answer: A

Concept Yoga Darshan is one of the six orthodox (Astika) schools of Indian philosophy, focusing on the union of the individual soul with the universal consciousness through disciplined practice.

Explanation Sage Patanjali is credited with codifying the ancient oral traditions of yoga into the Yoga Sutras, which outline the eight-fold path (Ashtanga Yoga) for mental and spiritual clarity.

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Option A is correct. Patanjali's systematic approach transformed yoga from a set of scattered practices into a formal philosophical system.
Logic 2: Gautam (B) founded the Nyaya school. Jaimini (C) founded the Purva Mimamsa school. Shankaracharya (D) was the leading exponent of Advaita Vedanta.

Active Recall

Question

What is the primary goal of Patanjali's Yoga?

Answer

Chitta-Vritti-Nirodha: the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind to achieve a state of pure consciousness.

Core Insight

Yoga Darshan is closely related to Samkhya philosophy; while Samkhya provides the theoretical framework, Yoga provides the practical method for liberation.

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