Question

Klesh exists in how many stages?

• A. Five
• B. Three
• C. Four
• D. Six

Hint:

Remember the four stages of Klesha: \[ \text{Prasupta, Tanu, Vicchinna, Udāra} \] while the five Kleshas are: \[ \text{Avidyā, Asmitā, Rāga, Dvesha, Abhinivesha} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: In Yoga philosophy, “Klesha” refers to mental afflictions or causes of suffering that bind an individual to ignorance and worldly attachment. Patanjali describes five major Kleshas:
• Avidyā (Ignorance)
• Asmitā (Egoism)
• Rāga (Attachment)
• Dvesha (Aversion)
• Abhinivesha (Fear of death or clinging to life) These Kleshas do not always remain active in the same way. According to Yoga philosophy, they exist in four different stages or conditions.

Step 1: Understand the stages of Klesha.
The four stages of Kleshas are:
• Prasupta (Dormant)
• Tanu (Weakened)
• Vicchinna (Interrupted)
• Udāra (Fully active) Thus: \[ \text{Kleshas exist in four stages.} \]

Step 2: Analyze the given options.
Option (A): Five
Five refers to the number of Kleshas, not their stages. Option (B): Three
Incorrect. Yoga philosophy mentions four stages. Option (C): Four
Correct. Kleshas are described as existing in four stages. Option (D): Six
Incorrect. The stages are not six in number.

Step 3: Identify the correct option.
Since Kleshas are said to exist in four stages, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Four}} \]