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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The word Yoga is derived from the word yuj which translates as.
A
To come
B
To join
C
To Fight
D
To Flight
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’, meaning ‘to join’ or ‘to yoke’ or ‘to unite’. As per Yogic scriptures the practice of Yoga leads to the union of individual consciousness with that of the Universal Consciousness, indicating a perfect harmony between the mind and body, Man & Nature.

Detailed explanation-2: -Definition-What does Yuj mean? Yuj is a Sanskrit root word which means “to yoke, ‘’ “to unite, ‘’ “to add” or “to join.” It is the origin of the word, yoga, which is a physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India and became popular in the West in the 20th century.

Detailed explanation-3: -’Yoga’, which is a Sanskrit word, coming from root (dhatu) ‘yuj’ and this ‘yuj’ dhatu used by Panini connotes two meanings. One is ‘yujir yoga’ which means yoga is to join and another is ‘yuj samadhau’ which means yoga is identified with contemplation (samadhi).

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