Patanjali was

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Q: 71 (CDS-II/2015)
Patanjali was

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General Knowledge

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CDS-II

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Option 1: Patanjali being a philosopher of the ‘Yogachara’ school - This option is not correct. Patanjali is not associated with the ‘Yogachara’ school of philosophy. Yogachara philosophy was developed by Asanga and Vasubandhu in the 4th century CE.

Option 2: Patanjali being the author of a book on Ayurveda - This option is not correct. Although Patanjali is associated with the development of Yoga philosophy, he is not known for writing a book on Ayurveda.

Option 3: Patanjali being a philosopher of the ‘Madhyamika’ school - This option is not correct. Patanjali is not associated with the ‘Madhyamika’ school of philosophy. Madhyamika philosophy was developed by Nagarjuna in the 2nd century CE.

Option 4: Patanjali being the author of a commentary on Panini’s Sanskrit grammar - This option is correct. Patanjali is renowned for his work on Sanskrit grammar, known as the Mahabhashya, which is a commentary on Panini`s Ashtadhyayi. Patanjali`s commentary is considered a significant contribution to the understanding and interpretation