Svabhāva
Your nature is your God-given superpower.
In Sanskrit, svabhāva means your nature, 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?
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.
Vadanya - वदान्य
The Provider
Vadanyas are represented by the mother cow because, like her, Vadanyas are very compassionate, nurturing, and abundant.
Vairāgī - वैरागी
The Renouncer
Vairagi's are symbolized by the eagle, reflecting a solitary life detached from material possessions, societal roles, and relationships. They live peacefully, free from dependence on life's transient aspects, focusing on inner strength and spiritual sustenance over external validation.
Pavaka - पावक
The Purifier
Pavakai's are symbolized by the swan, reflecting purity, peace and beauty to people, environments and situations. Pāvaka also means fire - which purifies everything.
THE MOVERS & SHAKERS
Movers & Shakers are driven by passion. These influential and dynamic individuals tend to make a significant impact in whatever they do. Movers and Shakers are usually in high-power positions and strive for power and wealth. 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.
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.
Karta - कर्ता
The Creator
Kartas are represented by the tailorbird because, like a tailorbird, they are very creative, quick, and intelligent.
Vidushaka - विदूषक
The Entertainer
Vidushakas are represented by the parrot because, like a parrot, Vidushakas are very smart, humorous, and entertaining.
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.
Yojaka - योजक
The Connector
Yojakas are represented by the dolphin because, like a dolphin, Yojakas are very friendly, energetic, social, playful, and harmonious.
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.
Bhārabhṛt -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.
Santulī - संतुली
The Balancer
Santulī's are represented by the vulture, because like a vulture that harmonizes the ecosystem by removing decaying matter from the environment, Santulī's harmonize the environment by cleaning up all kinds of physical messes. They are truly the unsung heroes of our world as their silent and often unnoticed contribution keeps the whole planet in balance.
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