With reference to Hath Yog, which of the following statement is/are correct? 1. Hath Yog was practised by Nathpanthis. 2. Hath Yog technique was also adopted by the Sufis. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Option c is the correct answer
Hath Yog is a form of physical yoga that involves various postures, breathing exercises and meditation to achieve spiritual perfection.
Statement 1 is correct: Hath Yog was practiced by Nathpanthis, who were a group of religious people in the medieval period who believed in the rejection of the world and the realization of the formless one. They were also known as Siddhas and Yogis and they criticized the meaningless rituals and social order of their time.
Statement 2 is correct: Hath Yog technique was also adopted by the Sufis, who were Muslim mystics who sought a direct connection with God through love, devotion and meditation. They also questioned the existing laws and rituals of Islam and developed various methods to train their hearts.