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What is the correct sequence of Niyamas, according to Yoga Darshana ?

  • A.S̄auca, Santoṣa, Tapas, Svādhyāya, Īshvarpraṇidhāna
  • B.Santoṣa, S̄auca, Īshvarpraṇidhāna, Tapas, Svādhyāya
  • C.Tapas, Svādhyāya, S̄auca, Santoṣa, Īshvarpraṇidhāna
  • D.Īshvarpraṇidhāna, S̄auca, Santoṣa, Tapas and Svādhyāya

Answer: A

The Niyamas in Yoga Darshana are given in the order sauca (purity), santosa (contentment), tapas (austerity), svadhyaya (study of the self or scripture) and Isvarapranidhana (surrender to God), as in the Yoga Sutra.

Options B, C and D put Isvarapranidhana or tapas before sauca, or change the order of the rest, so only option A follows the Yoga Sutra.

The Niyamas follow the five Yamas, which come first in the eight limbs of Yoga.

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