Gurukulam: Mentor-Mentee
(ancient-traditional way of learning) for Svadhyays (from the Niyamas)
Svadhyaya is a Sanskrit word that means "self-study" or "self-inquiry". It's a practice of introspection and self-reflection that involves studying sacred texts and oneself. What does it mean?
- Svadhyaya is a Niyama, or ethical guideline, in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
- It's a way to deepen your understanding of your thoughts, emotions, and actions.
- It's a way to foster personal growth and spiritual awakening.
- You can study sacred texts, such as the Vedas.
- You can practice japa, which is repeating mantras that you've been given by a teacher.
- You can contemplate the guidance from your teacher or the teachings in sacred texts.
- You can reflect on your experiences, such as your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
- You can read inspirational books, such as religious, spiritual, or pop psychology books.
- You can spend time meditating.
- The word is made up of sva, which means "own", "self", or "the human soul".
- The word is made up of adhyaya, which means "lesson", "lecture", or "reading".
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