Svadhaya

Svadhyaya refers to the study of true self and the scriptures to gain the supreme knowledge of Yoga and its meaning and how it is connected to Paramatma. Svadhyaya means Self-study. In Sanskrit “Sva” means the Self and “Adhyaya” means study. Svadhyaya can be interpreted as the study of one’s Self or Self-inquiry into one’s inner reality. Traditionally, svadhyaya can also mean the study of scriptures that discuss the process and methods of reaching the spiritual goal. Spiritual wisdom is contained in the Upanishads, the Puranas, the Bhagvat Gita, the Brahma Sutras, Ithihasa texts, etc. Svadhyaya is about inner exploration. The seeker has to go through the process of Sravana (hearing the scriptures), Manana (self–reflection or contemplating on the truth revealed in the scriptures), and Nidhidhyasana (abiding in the indescribable, silent inner reality after understanding the truth).