Wise Words From Babaji
Your nature is your God-given superpower.
"In Sanskrit, svabhāva means your nature, personality, disposition, or your inborn tendencies. Knowing your svabhāva helps you to understand yourself so you can align with your strengths. Acting from this place of natural ease, one experiences true pleasure. For what is more pleasurable than sharing your gifts with the world?"
- Dr. Satyanaryana Dasa Babaji, creator of the Vedic Personality Quiz
Babaji's Svabhāva Type:
Jigyasu (Lifelong Learner) and Guru (Teacher).
Meet the Svabhāvas
Get to know these Personality types.
Can you guess which one you are before taking the quiz?
The Uplifters
The Uplifters nature is to naturally uplift people driven by the purity of heart. They derive pleasure by giving - be it knowledge, attention to studies, healing, compassion, or peaceful demeanor. They tend to be introverts.
Guru - गुरु
The Educator
Gurus are represented by the peacock because like a peacock, Guru types are very wise, adaptable, and sacred.
Jigyasu - जिज्ञासु
The Lifelong Learner
Jigyasyus are represented by the crow because, like a crow, they are very curious, clever, and have an amazing memory.
Vaidya - वैद्य
The Healer
Vaidyas are represented by the deer because, like a deer, Vaidya's are very sensitive, empathetic, and non-confrontational.
Vidushaka - विदूषक
The Entertainer
Vidushakas are represented by the parrot because, like a parrot, Vidushakas are very smart, humorous, and entertaining.
Vairagi - वैरागी
The Renouncer
Vairagi's are symbolized by the eagle, reflecting a solitary, peaceful life detached from material possessions, societal roles, and relationships.
Pavaka - पावक
The Purifier
Pavaka's are symbolized by the swan, reflecting purity, peace and beauty to people, environments and situations. Pāvaka also means fire - which purifies everything.
The Protectors
Protectors are driven by passion to protect, and are usually in high-power positions. They possess the drive, ambition, and determination to effectuate meaningful change and achieve their goals. They tend to be extroverts.
Udyami - उद्यमी
The Go-Getter
Udyamis are represented by the tiger because, like a tiger, Udyamis are very powerful, ambitious, and enjoy engaging in entrepreneurial activities.
Neta - नेता
The Leader/ Manager
Netas are represented by the lion because, like a lion, Netas are very strong, and brave, and know how to motivate and manage others.
Chatur - चतुर
The Outsmarter
Chaturs are represented by the jackal because, like a jackal, Chatur's are cunning, adaptable, and smart.
Sahasik - साहसिक
The Adventurer
Sahasiks are represented by the cat because, like a cat, Sahasiks are venturesome, curious, and daring.
Rajan - राजन्
The Protector
Rajans are represented by the elephant because like an elephant, Rajans are amazing protectors because they are very resilient, social, and emotionally intelligent.
The Sustainers
Sustainers are driven by desire to maintain the economy, and are usually in commerce positions. They possess the drive, ambition, and determination to make money. They tend to be extroverts.
Yojaka - योजक
The Connector
Yojakas are represented by the dolphin because, like a dolphin, Yojakas are very friendly, energetic, social, playful, and harmonious.
Poshaka - पोषक
The Sustainer
Poshaka's are represented by the oxen, because like an oxen, Poshaka's are able to sustain strength, stability and steadfastness in their unwavering dedication to serving.
Karta - कर्ता
The Creator
Kartas are represented by the tailorbird because, like a tailorbird, they are very creative, quick, and intelligent.
The Supporters
The Supporters derive happiness from performing service to others. They add value by performing laborious tasks to contribute to the livelihood of humans. They tend to be introverts.
Vadanya - वदान्य
The Provider
Vadanyas are represented by the mother cow because, like her, Vadanyas are very compassionate, nurturing, and abundant.
Sahayaka - सहायक
The Assistant
Sahayakas are represented by the bee because, like a bee, Sahayakas are very industrious, detail-oriented and precise. They are good at organizing things, maintaining schedules and correspondence for both the executives and customers alike.
Bharabhrt -भारभृत्
The Burden-Bearer
Bhārabhṛta's are represented by the camel because like an camel, Bhārabhṛta's are very simple, strong, and resilient as they bear the burdens of life, be it their own physical or mental burdens, other peoples or the society at large.
Sevaka - सेवक
The Pleaser
Sevaka's are represented by the horse, because like a horse, Sevaka's love to please through service, and do so beautifully through their obedience, dedication, and humility to their master.
Why Knowing Your Svabhāva Changes Everything
When you understand your Svabhāva, you can:
Make aligned choices in career, relationships, and personal growth.
Break cycles that keep you stuck in the same struggles.
Deepen self-awareness and navigate emotions with clarity.
Work with your strengths instead of fighting against your nature.
It’s not about fitting into a box—it’s about understanding your natural flow so you can move through life with confidence and ease.
Discover Your Svabhāva
Discover Your Nature
Harness your superpowers.
Take the Svabhāva survey to discover your inborn nature today!
What's my Svabhāva?
Meet the Minds
Behind the Personality Tests
These Ayurvedic personality tests weren’t created in a vacuum—they come from decades of deep study, practice, and lived wisdom.
Sri Satyanarayana Dasa Babaji, Phd and Psychologist, Dr. Joshi, designed these tests to help yoga teachers, Ayurvedic practitioners, healers, and seekers alike uncover the deeper forces shaping their thoughts, emotions, and purpose.
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