A. Nabhomudra
B. Mahamudra
C. Jalandhar Bandha
D. Uddiyana Bandha
E. Mool Bandha
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Gheranda's Yogic Practices Order
Maharishi Gheranda, in his Gheranda Samhita, details various yogic techniques including Mudras and Bandhas. The question asks for the specific arrangement of the given practices according to his teachings.
Correct Arrangement
The correct sequence, as per Maharishi Gheranda's enumeration in the context of this question, is:
- B. Mahamudra - A significant mudra focusing on breath and energy control.
- A. Nabhomudra - Often referred to as Khechari Mudra in simpler forms, involving the tongue position.
- D. Uddiyana Bandha - The abdominal lock, drawing the abdominal organs upward.
- C. Jalandhar Bandha - The throat lock, contracting the throat muscles.
- E. Mool Bandha - The root lock, contracting the perineal muscles.
Reasoning
The Gheranda Samhita systematically introduces various yogic practices. While Mudras and Bandhas are distinct categories, their specific order (B, A, D, C, E) reflects a particular sequence presented within the text, possibly related to their complexity, benefits, or the order of instruction.
- Mahamudra (B) and Nabhomudra (A) are listed among the mudras.
- Uddiyana Bandha (D), Jalandhar Bandha (C), and Mool Bandha (E) are the three primary bandhas detailed in Hatha Yoga texts, including Gheranda Samhita.
This specific ordering aligns with Option A.
Final Answer Choice
The correct option is A, which corresponds to the sequence B, A, D, C, E.
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