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Arrange the 'Niyama (five observances) in the correct sequence-
A. Śauca
B. Tapas
C. Svādhyāya
D. Santoṣa
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Sauca, Santosa, Tapas, Svadhyaya.
Updated On: Oct 1, 2026
  • A, B, C, D
  • A, D, B, C
  • B, A, D, C
  • C, B, D, A
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Use the verse order.
Yoga Sutra 2.32 lists the Niyamas as: sauca, santosa, tapah, svadhyaya, isvara-pranidhana. We simply map the letters on this verse.

Step 2: Find the first one.
Sauca is A. Options 3 and 4 start with B and C, so they are removed.

Step 3: Compare options 1 and 2.
Both start with A. They differ in the second place. Option 1 puts B (Tapas) second. Option 2 puts D (Santosa) second.

Step 4: Decide the second place.
The verse puts santosa straight after sauca, before tapas. So D comes second and option 1 is wrong.

Step 5: Confirm the rest.
Option 2 then has B (Tapas) and C (Svadhyaya), which matches the verse order. All four places agree.

Final Answer:
Option 2 follows the Yoga Sutra order of the observances. \[ \boxed{\text{Option 2}} \]
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