Sva means "self' or "belonging to me." Adhyaya means "inquiry" or "examination". The word Svadhyaya literally means, "to get close to something." It means to get close to yourself, that is, to study yourself. It could also mean meditation or contemplation.
This aspect has 2 sub-aspects.
Reflection: Means looking at oneself/state of the present/current state mapping. Here, the person not only reviews the situation objectively but also considers his present experience (do I like this? How do I feel? Why am I anxious?).
This element is one of the most important aspects of Situational Awareness as it is the most effective way of increasing jnana (conceptual knowledge). While it is easy to learn a skill, to learn the subtleties of the skill requires reflection on the subject.
Acceptance: This is the first step to finding a solution, accepting current state of being. We accept what we did and the consequences of our action. This opens the way for us to find solutions and a forward path with lower stress levels.
Acceptance can occur as a compromise or as consensus. The result of consensus is positive on everyone but compromise can result in pain. How does one deal with the negative impact of compromise?
What happens if no solution emerges?
Share your opinion and experiences
- What is the right time to introspect?
- Does introspection have a structure?
- What is the role of instinct & intuition in introspection?
- How does one weed out emotions when reflecting?
- What are the issues one faces when accepting reality?
- Why is reality hard to accept?
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