Question

Which is originated along with Vikshepa?

• A. Karuṇā
• B. Samshaya
• C. Shvās
• D. Pramād

Hint:

Remember: \[ \text{Vikshepa} \rightarrow \text{Mental distraction} \] Associated symptoms include: \[ \text{Duhkha, Daurmanasya, Angamejayatva, Shvāsa-Prashvāsa} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: In Yoga philosophy, especially in the Patanjali Yoga Sutra, “Vikshepa” refers to distraction or mental disturbance that obstructs concentration and steadiness of mind during spiritual practice. Patanjali describes several obstacles (Antarāya) in Yoga, such as:
• Vyadhi (illness)
• Styana (mental dullness)
• Samshaya (doubt)
• Pramāda (carelessness)
• Alasya (laziness)
• Avirati (sense attachment)
• Bhranti-darshana (false perception)
• Alabdha-bhumikatva (failure to attain stages)
• Anavasthitatva (instability) Along with these distractions, certain accompanying symptoms also arise.

Step 1: Identify the symptoms associated with Vikshepa.
According to Patanjali Yoga Sutra: \[ \textit{Duhkha-daurmanasya-angamejayatva-shvāsa-prashvāsāḥ} \] This means that along with mental distraction (Vikshepa), symptoms such as sorrow, mental distress, trembling of the body, and disturbed breathing arise. Among these: \[ \text{Shvāsa} = \text{Irregular breathing or disturbed respiration} \]

Step 2: Analyze the given options.
Option (A): Karuṇā
Karuṇā means compassion and is considered a positive mental attitude, not a symptom of Vikshepa. Option (B): Samshaya
Samshaya means doubt and is itself one of the obstacles of Yoga, not a symptom arising along with Vikshepa. Option (C): Shvās
Shvās refers to disturbed breathing, which is specifically mentioned as accompanying Vikshepa. Option (D): Pramād
Pramād means carelessness or negligence and is also one of the Yoga obstacles.

Step 3: Identify the correct option.
Since disturbed breathing (Shvās) is mentioned as arising along with Vikshepa, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Shvās}} \]