Svadhyaya

Sanskrit Name:
Svādhyāya
Devanagari:
स्वाध्याय

Short Summary

Self-study — turning the light inward through reflection, scripture, and inquiry.

Full Description

*Svadhyaya* is the study of the Self in all its expressions. This includes sacred texts, mantra recitation, and honest self-inquiry. In Tantra, the highest scripture is the living body-mind itself, which reveals the One in every sensation, thought, and breath.

Try this: Take five minutes to journal honestly about one thought pattern you noticed in yourself today.

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Physical/Emotional Associations

journaling; pattern awareness; metacognition; habit tracking