Yoga Philosophy is closely related to Samkhya School

Q.  Yoga Philosophy is closely related to which other major philosophy school?
- Published on 14 Jun 16

a. Mimansa
b. Vaisheshika
c. Samkhya
d. Nyaya

ANSWER: Samkhya
 
  • Yoga philosophy is one of the six major orthodox schools of Hinduism.
  • Ancient, medieval and most modern literature often refers to Yoga school of Hinduism simply as Yoga.
  • It is closely related to the Samkhya school of Hinduism. Yoga school's systematic studies to better oneself physically, mentally and spiritually has influenced all other schools of Indian philosophies.
  • The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a key text of the Yoga school of Hinduism.

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