Question

The measures of Chitt Prasadana don't includes? \[ \text{A. Tapa} \] \[ \text{B. Pratyahar} \] \[ \text{C. Maitri with happy people} \] \[ \text{D. Brahamcharya} \] \[ \text{E. Pranayama} \] Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, C, E Only
• B. A, B, D Only
• C. B, C, D Only
• D. A, D, E Only

Hint:

Measures of Chitta Prasādana include: \[ \text{Maitri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha} \] and \[ \text{Pranayama} \] while: \[ \text{Tapas, Pratyahara, Brahmacharya} \] belong to other yogic classifications.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: In the Patanjali Yoga Sutra, Chitta Prasādana refers to purification, calmness, and pleasantness of the mind. Patanjali prescribes several methods for achieving mental tranquility and steadiness. Some important methods include:
• Maitri (friendliness toward happy people)
• Karuna (compassion toward suffering people)
• Mudita (joy toward virtuous people)
• Upeksha (equanimity toward non-virtuous people)
• Regulation of breath (Pranayama) The question asks which options are not included among the measures of Chitta Prasādana.

Step 1: Identify the measures actually related to Chitta Prasādana.
Maitri with happy people
Patanjali directly mentions: \[ \textit{Maitri-karuna-mudita-upekshanam} \] Hence: \[ \Rightarrow \text{Included in Chitta Prasādana} \] Pranayama
Breath regulation is also prescribed for calming the mind. \[ \Rightarrow \text{Included} \]

Step 2: Analyze the remaining options.
Tapa
Tapas is part of Kriya Yoga, not specifically listed under Chitta Prasādana measures. \[ \Rightarrow \text{Not included} \] Pratyahar
Pratyahara is the fifth limb of Ashtanga Yoga, not directly listed among Chitta Prasādana methods. \[ \Rightarrow \text{Not included} \] Brahamcharya
Brahmacharya is a Yama (ethical restraint), not a direct measure of Chitta Prasādana. \[ \Rightarrow \text{Not included} \]

Step 3: Select the correct combination.
The measures not included are: \[ A, B, D \] Thus: \[ \boxed{A, B, D \text{ Only}} \]

Step 4: Identify the correct option.
The option matching the correct combination is: \[ \boxed{\text{A, B, D Only}} \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{(B)} \]