Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A : Pashini and Kaki are two mudras which provides Siddhies to the Yogis. Reason R : Pashini is called Kaki Mudra. This is one among the twenty five Mudras. 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: \[ \text{Pashini Mudra} \neq \text{Kaki Mudra} \] Both are separate Mudras in Hatha Yoga traditions and are associated with yogic benefits and Siddhis.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Mudras are important yogic practices described in Hatha Yoga texts. They are believed to regulate prāṇa, awaken spiritual energy, and help the practitioner attain Siddhis (special spiritual attainments). Both Pashini Mudra and Kaki Mudra are separately described yogic mudras and are considered beneficial for yogic advancement.

Step 1: Analyze Assertion A.
Assertion A states: \[ \text{Pashini and Kaki are two mudras which provide Siddhies to Yogis.} \] This statement is true because both Mudras are important Hatha Yoga practices associated with yogic benefits and spiritual attainments.

Step 2: Analyze Reason R.
Reason R states: \[ \text{Pashini is called Kaki Mudra.} \] This statement is false because:
• Pashini Mudra and Kaki Mudra are two different Mudras.
• They are practiced differently and have separate descriptions in yogic literature. Although Kaki Mudra is one among important Mudras, Pashini Mudra is not another name for Kaki Mudra.

Step 3: Examine the relationship between A and R.

• Assertion A is true.
• Reason R is false because it incorrectly identifies Pashini and Kaki as the same Mudra. Therefore: \[ \text{A is true but R is false} \]

Step 4: Identify the correct option.
Since Assertion A is true and Reason R is false, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{A is true but R is false}} \]