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Maharashtra CHO - 2020
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_____ is one of the limb of Ashtanga Yoga?

Appeared in: Maharashtra CHO - 2020

Explanation

  • Ashtanga Yoga has eight limbs: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi.
  • Niyama is the second limb and refers to personal observances for self-discipline and spiritual growth.
  • Niyama includes practices like cleanliness, contentment, discipline, self-study, and devotion.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option A: Prakruti refers to an individual's body constitution in Ayurveda, not a limb of Ashtanga Yoga.
  • Option C: Satya means truthfulness and is one of the five Yamas, which are sub-parts of the first limb, not a limb itself.
  • Option D: Santosh (Santosha) means contentment and is one of the five Niyamas, a sub-part of the second limb, not a limb itself.

Related Visual

A flowchart showing the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga in order, with Niyama highlighted as the second limb.
Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Identification of the limbs of Ashtanga Yoga as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
  • Nurses may counsel patients on yoga-based lifestyle for stress reduction and holistic health.
  • Understanding the limbs helps in recommending appropriate yoga practices for mental and physical well-being.
  • What if? If the question asked for a sub-part of Niyama, then Santosh (Santosha) would be correct.
How to Approach the Question
  • Recall the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga and their order.
  • Eliminate options that are not main limbs (e.g., sub-parts or unrelated terms).
  • Watch for distractors that are components of a limb, not the limb itself.
  • Use knowledge of Indian health philosophy to connect terms to their correct context.
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: Identification of the limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
  • Stem keywords: Ashtanga Yoga, limb, Niyam, Prakruti, Satya, Santosh
  • Lead-in keywords: one of the limb

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Psychology Baron Misra 5e Part 2 p. 219-221

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