Thursday, 29 January 2026

Swavabagyana

 I think you’re referring to Svabhāva-jñāna (स्वभावज्ञान) — sometimes loosely written as Swavabagyana / Swabhavagyana.



Svabhāva-jñāna = Knowledge of one’s own true nature



Svabhāva → one’s inherent nature, essence

Jñāna → knowledge, direct knowing


So, Svabhāva-jñāna means self-knowledge at the deepest level — knowing who you really are, beyond roles, ego, habits, and conditioning.



In Indian philosophy (Yoga & Vedānta)



  • It is the direct insight into the Self (Ātman / Puruṣa)
  • Seeing clearly:
    • “I am not just body or mind”
    • “I am awareness itself”

  • This knowledge destroys avidyā (ignorance), which is the root of the pañca kleśa




In relation to Pañca Kleśa



Svabhāva-jñāna:


  • Weakens asmitā (ego) → no false identification
  • Dissolves rāga & dveṣa → less craving and aversion
  • Reduces abhiniveśa → fear of death fades naturally




How it arises



  • Deep meditation
  • Self-inquiry (ātma-vichāra) — “Who am I?”
  • Sustained viveka (discrimination) between the seer and the seen



In short:


Pañca kleśa bind you.

Svabhāva-jñāna frees you.


If you want, I can explain this with a simple real-life example, or show how Yoga Sūtras and Advaita Vedānta describe it differently.


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