Founded by Pandurang Shastri Athavale (1920-2003), the movement emphasizes self-study (swadhyaya), selfless devotion and application of Indian scriptures such as the Upanishads and Bhagavad gita for spiritual, social and economic liberation.

Svādhyāya (Devanagari: स्वाध्याय) is a Sanskrit term which means self-study and especially the recitation of the Vedas and other sacred texts. [1][2][3] It is also a broader concept with several meanings. In various schools of Hinduism, Svadhyaya is a Niyama (virtuous observance) connoting introspection and "study of self". [4]

Swadhyaya is a devotion-based initiative that originated nearly 80 years ago in India. Swadhyaya is neither a movement, nor an organization, neither a sect nor a creed. It is a process of self-development which shows a novel approach / understanding towards human life and its relationship with God almighty, humanity and the universe.

Swadhyaya, self-study and devotion to God, devotion to the Lord. These are the rules. Swadhyaya or self-study is unfortunately called the study of scriptures and books.

Swādhyāya or Self-study is unfortunately called the study of scriptures and books. In a way, it is correct, but it is not just that. The scriptures and books are only aids in the study of the Self. Just reading scriptures without any experience is of no use. Yes, I’d love to!

Founded by Pandurang Shastri Athavale (1920-2003), the movement emphasizes self-study (swadhyaya), selfless devotion and application of Indian scriptures such as the Upanishads and Bhagavad gita for spiritual, social and economic liberation.

May 31, 2012 · The word Swadhyaya (स्वाध्याय) is a composite of two words – the prefix ‘swa’ and ‘adhyaya’. The word ‘swa’ is often used as a reflexive pronoun and, depending upon the context, could mean ‘one’s own’, ‘belonging to oneself’, ‘inherent’, ‘natural’, ‘self’ etc.

Known as the swadhyaya movement, it bears a close resemblance to Gandhi's sarvodaya movement. Both are concerned with the welfare of all and the establishment of an ideal social order.

Mar 4, 2024 · The Swadhyaya Movement, led by Panduranga Shastri Athavale, focuses on collective wealth and harmony, opposing the notion of personal wealth. It involves projects like fishing cooperatives, collective farms, and well deepening, impacting over two million people in India and abroad.

Swadhyaya, also known as “self-study” or daily study of the scriptures, is one of the five niyamas. An important tool the yogi uses to overcome the “monkey mind,” Swadhyaya can be practiced as a way to develop devotion, remind us who we truly …