Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A : According to Shiv Samhita, the integration of Shiva and Shakti in Yoga. Reason R : The union of Jeevātmā and Parmātmā is called the integration of Shiva Shakti. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true

Hint:

Remember: \[ \text{Shiva} \rightarrow \text{Pure Consciousness} \] \[ \text{Shakti} \rightarrow \text{Divine Energy} \] Their union symbolizes: \[ \text{Jeevātmā + Parmātmā} \] which is the essence of Yoga in the Shiv Samhita.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The Shiv Samhita is an important classical text of Yoga philosophy and Hatha Yoga. It explains Yoga as the process of union between the individual consciousness and the supreme consciousness. In yogic symbolism:
• Shiva represents pure consciousness (Paramatma)
• Shakti represents dynamic spiritual energy The union of Shiva and Shakti symbolizes spiritual realization and the merging of the individual self with the supreme reality.

Step 1: Analyze Assertion A.
Assertion A states: \[ \text{According to Shiv Samhita, Yoga is the integration of Shiva and Shakti.} \] This statement is correct because the Shiv Samhita explains Yoga as the union of consciousness and spiritual energy.

Step 2: Analyze Reason R.
Reason R states: \[ \text{The union of Jeevātmā and Parmātmā is called the integration of Shiva-Shakti.} \] This is also correct because:
• Jeevātmā represents the individual soul
• Parmātmā represents the supreme universal soul Their union is symbolically described as the integration of Shiva and Shakti.

Step 3: Examine the relationship between A and R.
The Reason correctly explains the Assertion because: \[ \text{Shiva-Shakti union} \equiv \text{Union of Jeevātmā and Parmātmā} \] Thus, both statements are true, and the Reason provides the correct explanation of the Assertion.

Step 4: Identify the correct option.
Since both A and R are true and R correctly explains A, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A}} \]