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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