According to Patanjali, the path of Yoga has ____ number of limbsa.none of theseb.4c.12d.8

According to Patanjali, the path of Yoga has ____ number of limbs: a. none of these b. 4 c. 12 d. 8

To answer this question, we need to refer to Patanjali's teachings on the path of Yoga. Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, which is a foundational text on Yoga, describes the path of Yoga as having eight limbs, known as Ashtanga Yoga. These eight limbs are:

1. Yama (ethical principles)
2. Niyama (self-discipline)
3. Asana (physical postures)
4. Pranayama (breath control)
5. Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses)
6. Dharana (concentration)
7. Dhyana (meditation)
8. Samadhi (state of oneness or enlightenment)

Therefore, the correct answer to the question is d. 8.