Question

Which of the following are included in the Shatkarmas: \[ \text{A. Kapalbhati} \] \[ \text{B. Trataka} \] \[ \text{C. Mudra} \] \[ \text{D. Dhauti} \] \[ \text{E. Puraka} \] Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

Remember the six Shatkarmas: \[ \text{Dhauti, Basti, Neti, Nauli, Trataka, Kapalbhati} \] while: \[ \text{Mudra} \rightarrow \text{Separate yogic practice} \] and \[ \text{Puraka} \rightarrow \text{Pranayama component} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Shatkarmas (Shatkarmas) are the six purification practices of Hatha Yoga. These cleansing techniques purify the body and prepare the practitioner for advanced yogic practices such as Pranayama and Meditation. The six classical Shatkarmas are:
• Dhauti
• Basti
• Neti
• Trataka
• Nauli (Lauliki)
• Kapalbhati

Step 1: Identify which practices belong to Shatkarmas.
Kapalbhati
Kapalbhati is one of the six cleansing practices. \[ \Rightarrow \text{Included} \] Trataka
Trataka (steady gazing practice) is also a Shatkarma. \[ \Rightarrow \text{Included} \] Dhauti
Dhauti is one of the principal purification techniques. \[ \Rightarrow \text{Included} \]

Step 2: Analyze the remaining terms.
Mudra
Mudra is a separate yogic category and not one of the Shatkarmas. \[ \Rightarrow \text{Not included} \] Puraka
Puraka means inhalation in Pranayama practice. \[ \Rightarrow \text{Not included} \]

Step 3: Select the correct combination.
The practices included in Shatkarmas 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: \[ \boxed{(A)} \]