Arrange the Eight Limbs (Ashtanga) of yoga correctly:

1.Niyama

2.Pranayama

3.Yama

4.Dharana

5.Samadhi

A1, 4, 2, 5, 3

B1, 2, 3, 4, 5

C3, 1, 2, 4, 5 ✓ Correct

D5, 1, 3, 2, 4

Correct answer: (C) 3, 1, 2, 4, 5

Explanation

In Patanjali's eightfold path the correct sequence among these is Yama, Niyama, Pranayama, Dharana and Samadhi.

Statement 3 Yama, the ethical restraints, comes first among the eight limbs.

Statement 1 Niyama, the personal observances, follows Yama.

Statement 2 Pranayama, the control of breath, comes after posture in the sequence.

Statement 4 Dharana, concentration, precedes meditation and absorption.

Statement 5 Samadhi, the state of absorption, is the final limb of Ashtanga yoga.

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