Your Ayurvedic Personality Type (Svabhava -Ā ą¤øą„ą¤µą¤ą¤¾ą¤µ)
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Wise Words From Babaji
Your nature is your God-given superpower.
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"In Sanskrit, svabhÄva means your nature, personality, disposition, or your inborn tendencies. Knowing your svabhÄva helps you to understand yourself so you canĀ align with your strengths.Ā Acting fromĀ this place of natural ease, one experiences trueĀ pleasure. For what is more pleasurable than sharing yourĀ gifts with the world?"
-Ā Dr. Satyanaryana Dasa Babaji, creator of the Vedic Personality Quiz
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Babaji's SvabhÄva Type:
Jigyasu (Lifelong Learner) andĀ Guru (Teacher).
Sooo...Whatās YourĀ Ayurvedic Personality Type?
Your Mind Holds the Key to Who You Are
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Ever feel like you're wired a certain way? Like you naturally lead, teach, create, or healāwithout trying? Thatās not a coincidence. Itās your Ayurvedic Personality Type, the blueprint of how you think, feel, and connect with the world.
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In Vedic Psychology, personality isnāt random. Itās shaped by two forces:
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1. Your Ayurvedic Mind Type (Gunas): The energy (sattva, rajas, tamas) that drives your thoughts and emotions.
2. YourĀ Ayurvedic Personality type (Natural Disposition): The deeper essence that defines your role in the world.
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Understanding these two layers gives you a clear roadmap to self-awareness, stronger relationships, and a life aligned with your true nature.
YourĀ SvabhÄva Explains Why You DoĀ The ThingsĀ You Do
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Your SvabhÄva is your core personality typeāyour natural rhythm in life. While your guna describes your mental energy, your SvabhÄva determines how you express it.Ā Some people teach, others lead, some heal, while others innovate.
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Your SvabhÄva helps explain:
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There are 18 unique SvabhÄvas, each with its own strengths and challenges.
Your Ayurvedic Mind Type Explains Your Energy
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Every mind is influenced by three gunasāsubtle energies that shape how we experience the world:
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āļø Sattva (Peace & Harmony) ā Balanced, intuitive, and drawn to wisdom.
š„ Rajas (Passion & Action) ā Energetic, ambitious, and constantly moving.
ā°ļø Tamas (Passivity & Stability) ā Grounded, steady, but can get stuck in comfort zones.
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Your dominant guna affects everythingāfrom how you react under stress to the way you interact with others. Recognizing it helps you harness your strengths and bring balance where needed.
Why Knowing Your Personality Type Changes Everything
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When you understand both your mind type and SvabhÄva, you can:
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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.
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Itās not about fitting into a boxāitās about understanding your natural flow so you can move through life with confidence and ease.
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Discover Your Vedic Personality TypeHow Mind Types & SvabhÄva Work Together
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Your mind type (guna) influences how your SvabhÄva plays out. Here are a few examples:
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SvabhÄva type: Neta (Leader)
āļøĀ A Sattvic leader leads with wisdom.
š„Ā A Rajasic leader drives with ambition.
š©āš¾Ā A Tamasic leader provides stability.
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SvabhÄva type: Karta (Creator)
š¼ļø Ā A Sattvic creator crafts with purpose.
šØĀ A Rajasic creator thrives on bold innovation.
š¼Ā A Tamasic creator preserves tradition.
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Your SvabhÄva is who you are, and your guna is how you express it. Together, they create your unique personality blueprint.
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Take the First Step Now!Meet the Minds
Behind the Personality Tests
These Ayurvedic personality tests werenāt created in a vacuumāthey come from decades of deep study, practice, and lived wisdom.
Sri Satyanarayana Dasa Babaji, Phd and Psychologist, Dr. Joshi, designed these tests to helpĀ yoga teachers, Ayurvedic practitioners, healers, and seekers alikeĀ uncover the deeper forces shaping their thoughts, emotions, and purpose.
Take the Next StepĀ
Your mind already knows the answersāitās time to listen.
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šĀ Discover your Ayurvedic Personality Type.
šĀ Learn how your Mind Type influences your life.
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šĀ Find clarity, purpose, and self-understanding.
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Start Your JourneyMeet the SvabhÄvas
Get to know the Ayurvedic Personality types.
Can you guess which one you are before taking the quiz?
The Uplifters
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The Uplifters nature is to naturally uplift people driven by the purity of heart. They derive pleasure byĀ giving - be it knowledge,Ā attention to studies, healing, compassion, or peaceful demeanor. They tend to be introverts.
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Guru - ą¤ą„ą¤°ą„
The Educator
GurusĀ are representedĀ by theĀ peacock because like aĀ peacock,Ā Guru types are very wise, adaptable, and sacred.Ā
Jigyasu -Ā ą¤ą¤æą¤ą„ą¤ą¤¾ą¤øą„
The Lifelong Learner
Jigyasyus are represented by the crow because, like a crow, they are very curious, clever, and have an amazingĀ memory.Ā
VaidyaĀ -Ā ą¤µą„ą¤¦ą„ą¤Æ
The Healer
VaidyasĀ are representedĀ by theĀ deer because, like a deer,Ā Vaidya's are very sensitive, empathetic, and non-confrontational.
VadanyaĀ -Ā ą¤µą¤¦ą¤¾ą¤Øą„ą¤Æ
The ProviderĀ
VadanyasĀ are representedĀ by theĀ mother cow because, like her,Ā Vadanyas are very compassionate, nurturing, and abundant.
Vairagi - ą¤µą„ą¤°ą¤¾ą¤ą„
The Renouncer
Vairagi's are symbolized by the eagle, reflecting a solitary, peaceful life detached from material possessions, societal roles, and relationships.Ā
PavakaĀ -Ā ą¤Ŗą¤¾ą¤µą¤
TheĀ Purifier
Pavaka's are symbolized by theĀ swan,Ā reflecting purity, peace and beauty to people, environments and situations.Ā PÄvakaĀ also means fire - which purifies everything.
The Movers & Shakers
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Movers & Shakers are driven by passion.Ā These influential and dynamic individuals tend to make a significant impact in whateverĀ 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.
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Udyami -Ā ą¤ą¤¦ą„ą¤Æą¤®ą„
The Go-GetterĀ
Udyamis are represented by the tiger because, like a tiger,Ā Udyamis are very powerful, ambitious, and enjoy engaging in entrepreneurial activities.
Neta - ą¤Øą„ą¤¤ą¤¾
The Leader/ Manager
NetasĀ are representedĀ by theĀ lion because, like aĀ lion,Ā Netas are very strong, and brave, and know how to motivate and manage others.Ā
Chatur -Ā ą¤ą¤¤ą„ą¤°
The OutsmarterĀ
ChatursĀ are represented by theĀ jackal because, like a jackal, Chatur's areĀ cunning, adaptable, andĀ smart.
Sahasik - ą¤øą¤¾ą¤¹ą¤øą¤æą¤
The Adventurer
SahasiksĀ are representedĀ by the cat because, like a cat,Ā Sahasiks are venturesome, curious, and daring.
Sahayaka - ą¤øą¤¹ą¤¾ą¤Æą¤
The Assistant
SahayakasĀ are representedĀ by the bee because, like a bee,Ā 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 -Ā ą¤ą¤°ą„ą¤¤ą¤¾
The Creator
KartasĀ are representedĀ by the tailorbird because, like aĀ tailorbird, they are very creative, quick, and intelligent.Ā
Vidushaka -Ā ą¤µą¤æą¤¦ą„ą¤·ą¤
The Entertainer
Vidushakas are representedĀ by theĀ parrot because, like a parrot, Vidushakas are veryĀ smart, humorous, and entertaining.Ā Ā
Rajan - ą¤°ą¤¾ą¤ą¤Øą„
The Protector
RajansĀ are representedĀ by theĀ elephant because like an elephant,Ā Rajans are amazing protectors because they are very resilient,Ā social, andĀ emotionally intelligent.Ā
Yojaka - ą¤Æą„ą¤ą¤
TheĀ Connector
Yojakas are representedĀ by theĀ dolphinĀ because, like a dolphin,Ā Yojakas are veryĀ friendly, energetic, social, playful, and harmonious.
The Supporters
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TheĀ SupportersĀ derive happiness from performing service to others. They add value byĀ performing laborious tasks to contribute to the livelihood of humans. They tend to be introverts.
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Poshaka -Ā ą¤Ŗą„ą¤·ą¤
The Sustainer
Poshaka'sĀ 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.
Bharabhrt -ą¤ą¤¾ą¤°ą¤ą„ą¤¤ą„
The Burden-Bearer
BhÄrabhį¹ta'sĀ are representedĀ by theĀ camel because like an camel, BhÄrabhį¹ta's are veryĀ 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.Ā
Sevaka -Ā ą¤øą„ą¤µą¤
TheĀ Pleaser
Sevaka'sĀ 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.
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