Sanskrit Test 1

Test your knowledge of Yoga words in Sanskrit.

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Consider the optional definitions of a Sanskrit word and select one in your mind.
Then click on the related option box (a, b, c, etc.) to view the correct answer.
Sometimes there is more than one correct answer.

yoga

(a) union -correct-

(b) mysticism incorrect

(c) unitive discipline -correct-

hatha

(a) sun-moon incorrect

(b) force -correct-

(c) forceful -correct-

bhakti

(a) love -correct-

(b) devotion -correct-

(c) participation -correct-

(d) attachment incorrect

jnâna

(a) logic incorrect

(b) knowledge -correct-

(c) wisdom -correct-

(d) understanding -correct-

karman, karma

(a) work -correct-

(b) action -correct-

(c) destiny sort of correct

mantra

(a) sacred sound -correct-

(b) magical spell -correct-

(c) word incorrect

râja

(a) king -correct-

(b) royal -correct-

(c) resplendant -correct-

buddhi

(a) mind -correct-

(b) wisdom -correct-

(c) cognition -correct-

prâna

(a) life -correct-

(b) life energy -correct-

(c) breath -correct-

(d) breath control incorrect

citta (sometimes written chitta in English)

(a) transcendental Consciousness incorrect

(b) mind -correct-

(c) attention -correct-

(d) brain incorrect

vritti

(a) transformation incorrect

(b) unconscious incorrect

(c) mental activity -correct-

(d) whirl -correct-

nirodha

(a) control -correct-

(b) same as nirvâna incorrect

(c) restriction -correct-

(d) suppression incorrect