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waveSvadhyayawave

Definition: Self-study; study of sacred texts.

Insights: Svadhyaya is the introspective study of oneself and the contemplation of sacred texts. It is a crucial aspect of yoga practice, helping to purify the mind and deepen spiritual understanding.

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2.32

śaucasantoṣatapaḥsvādhyāyeśvarapraṇidhānāni niyamāḥ

Importance: 9/10

Cleanliness (śauca), contentment (santoṣa), austerity (tapas), self-study (svādhyāya), and devotion to Īśvara (Īśvara praṇidhāna) are the niyamas.

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2.44

svādhyāyādiṣṭadevatāsamprayogaḥ

Importance: 7/10

From self-study (svādhyāya), communion with the desired deity is achieved.

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