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Swadyaya is an ancient form of psychology. It's important to consider that working with Swadaya involves entirely different approaches than what one is accustomed to in modern times. With Swadaya, it's the individual, the patient, who must do most of the work on their psyche according to certain guidelines and rules. The person familiar with Swadyaya merely explains how to carry out the next step of the process. Typically, they instruct a large group of people simultaneously, which is not surprising in a country like India with a large population. What's beneficial is that the participants help each other, which is often more efficient because the "Swadyaya therapist" has limited knowledge and experience in comparison to a group and can only offer their own perspective.

 

This approach may not be well-received by many individuals in our modern, dependency-based society. They expect guidance and understanding in their personal concerns and assume that the therapist will focus on them and their issues. For those who lack the will to step out of their comfort zone and make changes, Swadyaya is entirely unsuitable. It can even be perceived as very uncomfortable. Therefore, for these people, please stay away.

 

For those who do not want to consciously or unconsciously deceive themselves or others, Swadyaya is a blessing and a freeway toward truth and authenticity. Embracing the truth reveals so much new, positive, and beautiful experiences that the pain, anger, and disappointment often become secondary. If these negative emotions still prevail, it means that you have not yet fully or not at all arrived at the truth. Therefore, Swadyaya is for those who are not afraid to independently and WITHOUT EXCUSES, but with the help of the group, confront (resolve) their fears, traumas, and difficulties.