Yogic Philosophy & Lifestyle Flashcards
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In Kundalini Yoga, what is the primary purpose of the 'Naad' (sacred sound)?
Answer: To vibrate specific meridians and activate higher consciousness
Naad is the science of sound in Kundalini Yoga, where specific vibrations stimulate the vagus nerve and meridian points in the palate to activate consciousness.
Which concept describes the yogic understanding that the universe is made of vibrating energy at its most fundamental level?
Answer: Spanda
Spanda refers to the divine pulsation or vibration that is the fundamental nature of consciousness and reality in tantric and yogic philosophy.
What does the Kundalini Yoga concept of 'Seva' emphasize as a spiritual practice?
Answer: Selfless service to others without expectation of reward
Seva (selfless service) is considered a core spiritual practice in Kundalini Yoga that purifies the ego and aligns the practitioner with divine will.
In the yogic lifestyle, what is 'Amrit Vela' and why is it considered spiritually significant?
Answer: The ambrosial hours before sunrise, ideal for meditation
Amrit Vela refers to the two-and-a-half hours before sunrise when the earth's angle makes meditation most potent and the mind is clearest.
Which of the following best describes the yogic concept of 'Prakriti'?
Answer: The manifest nature and material world with its three gunas
Prakriti is the primordial nature or material world composed of the three gunas (tamas, rajas, sattva) as distinguished from Purusha (pure consciousness) in Samkhya philosophy.
What is the significance of the 'Arcline' (Pranic Body's arc) in Kundalini Yoga?
Answer: It acts as a halo projecting intentions and filtering impressions
The Arcline (6th body) serves as a halo from ear to ear, acting as a projection screen for intentions and filtering what enters the aura.
According to Kundalini Yoga philosophy, what is the role of 'Japji Sahib' in morning sadhana?
Answer: It is a foundational prayer that sets the meditative tone for the entire day
Japji Sahib, composed by Guru Nanak, is traditionally recited at the start of Aquarian Sadhana to tune the practitioner into cosmic consciousness for the day.
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