terminology

Yoga

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What does the word 'Yoga' mean in its original Hindu context?

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Yoga comes from the Sanskrit root 'yuj', meaning to yoke or unite. It refers to a set of physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines aimed at attaining union with the divine or the true self.

Explanation

The four main paths are Karma Yoga (action), Bhakti Yoga (devotion), Jnana Yoga (knowledge), and Raja Yoga (meditation).

Source or basis: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

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