Swadhayay - A Self Study
Real meaning of Swadhayay is Finding God within you rather than Outside.
Swadhyay Parivar, founded by Pandurang Shastri Athavale, is a spiritual and social movement based on the principles of self-study (Swadhyaya) and devotion (Bhakti), drawing inspiration from the Bhagavad Gita and other Indian scriptures. The movement emphasizes spiritual, social, and economic liberation through self-study and selfless service. It has spread to nearly 100,000 villages in India with around five million followers.
BHAKTI IS A SOCIAL FORCE
Bhakti is an Medium from where you can transform your society towards wellness for the people.
Defination of God
This represents the divine power that creates, sustains, and transforms the universe. “Generator” symbolizes creation, “Operator” stands for preservation, and “Destroyer” signifies transformation or renewal — together expressing the complete cycle of existence. G stands for Lord Brahma(Generator), O stands for Lord Vishnu (Operator), D stands for Lord Shiva (Destroyer) means Lord Brahma (Proton), Lord Vishnu (Neutron), Lord Shiva (Electron)
GOD has Supreme Power
GOD is the supreme power who creates the universe, protects all living beings, and destroys impurity and evil to restore balance and righteousness in the cosmos. God has a Power to Create, Generate The Universe, God has Power to Preserve Operate The Universe, God has Power to Destroy here destroy means not to harm anyone but to destroy evil spirit and impurity within living being
Divine Energy of God
The God Power Dosen’t means Superstition or Aghori Vidya, It’s have Powerful Scientific reason and energy. This Energy God Nurture in every Living being which is Brahma Vidya a Divine Energy. It says that not even single leaf of tree is turned without permission of god and that true. God presence is there in each living being without his permission nothing happens
Be the Protector of Earth
This beautiful line reminds us that every new day is not just another sunrise — it is an opportunity, a vote for the kind of planet we want to live on and leave behind. It calls on each of us to take responsibility for protecting the Earth’s essential elements: the soil, the water, and the sky — the very foundations of life. Each sunrise is a gentle reminder that life, like the Earth, is fragile yet full of promise. By respecting the soil that feeds us, the water that sustains us, and the sky that inspires us, we honor the gift of existence itself. Every morning, we are given a fresh chance to make a difference — to choose kindness toward nature and to vote for a brighter, cleaner, and more sustainable Earth.
Life is Like a Mirror, It will Smile, When you will Smile
The quote “Life is like a mirror; it will smile when you will smile” means that life reflects your attitude and emotions back to you. Just as a mirror shows the same expression you give it, the world often responds to your outlook. If you approach life with positivity, kindness, and hope, you’re more likely to experience happiness and attract positive energy from others. But if you focus on negativity or resentment, that’s what life tends to mirror back. In short, your mindset shapes your experiences — a smiling, optimistic attitude invites joy and goodwill into your life.
Be Humble, Stay Humble
The quote “Never blame anyone in life; good people give you happiness, worst people give you lessons, and best people give you memories” teaches a deep lesson about acceptance and gratitude in human relationships. It means that every person who enters your life has a purpose. Good people bring joy, comfort, and positivity — they make life brighter and remind you of the beauty of kindness. Worst people, though they may hurt or disappoint you, teach valuable lessons about trust, patience, and strength. They help you grow wiser and more resilient. Best people, the ones who truly understand and support you, leave behind unforgettable memories that stay in your heart forever.
Live Life with gratitude and great things will start happening in your Life
Gratitude means being thankful and appreciative — not just for big achievements, but also for the small, everyday blessings we often overlook. It’s the attitude of saying: “I may not have everything I want, but I appreciate everything I have.” Gratitude shifts your focus from what’s missing to what’s meaningful, and that shift changes your entire experience of life. Be thankful every day for what you have and what you experience. Builds positivity and inner peace. Gratitude changes your energy and perspective, leading to more good things. Attracts opportunities, happiness, and success.
We are Child of one God, God is present everywhere looking at us Develop god loving mentality rather than Fearing
This part expresses a universal truth found in many faiths and philosophies:
All people, regardless of religion, race, culture, or status, come from the same divine source. This line highlights the idea of God’s omnipresence — that the divine is not limited to a temple, mosque, or church but exists in everything and everywhere. Many people grow up associating God with fear — fear of punishment, sin, or judgment.
But this quote urges us to shift from a fear-based to a love-based relationship with the divine. Love brings peace, trust, and inner freedom, whereas fear creates tension and distance. We are all part of one divine family. God’s loving presence is everywhere, watching us with care — not judgment. Instead of living in fear of God, open your heart to love, faith, and kindness. When you love God, your actions naturally become pure, and your life becomes peaceful.
Truth is Like Oil in Water No matters how much you Add Water It always sinks up Truth never Hides
Truth is like oil in water — you can try to hide it under lies and deception, but it will always rise to the surface. Lies fade away, but truth shines through in the end. Therefore, live truthfully, because truth has the power to reveal itself, no matter what. Truth and lies can’t mix; truth always rises. Truth has a natural power to reveal itself. No matter how many lies or cover-ups. Truth cannot be buried forever. Truth always emerges with time. Lies fade, truth endures. Truth is eternal and unchangeable. Always speak and live truthfully.
Every Child is Special It's Important to identify it's Spark at Right Time
Every child is unique — with their own personality, abilities, dreams, and pace of growth. “Special” doesn’t necessarily mean gifted in an extraordinary sense; it means that each child has something distinctive that makes them who they are. Society often values certain skills (like academics or sports), but this phrase reminds us that all forms of talent — creativity, kindness, curiosity, empathy, imagination — have value. It’s a call to see children as individuals, not to compare them with others or force them into one mold.
Knowledge, Action and Devotion
Every Human has right for Education to gain Knowledge, Everyone should gain complete Knowledge after gaining knowledge proper impactful action should be done by us after doing action sometimes ego comes in our mind that we are a super power no other is great than us at that time devotion has to be done hence in real term Knowledge, Action and Devotion is complementary to each other
Importance of Women in Life
The importance of women in life is profound and irreplaceable they are the foundation of families, the strength of societies, and the nurturers of humanity. In real terms, women play multiple vital roles that shape individuals, communities, and the entire world. In essence, the importance of women is not just emotional or symbolic it is real, practical, and foundational. Without women, there would be no life, no progress, and no compassion. They are the heart of humanity creators, caregivers, leaders, and changemakers who make the world a better and more balanced place.
Human Dignity and Self Respect
Human dignity and self-respect are the cornerstones of a peaceful, just, and progressive society. They define how individuals value themselves and others, shaping the moral and ethical foundation of a nation. When citizens uphold dignity and self-respect both for themselves and for others they contribute to harmony, equality, and national strength. Human dignity and self-respect are not just personal virtues they are national responsibilities. A nation can truly prosper only when its people respect themselves and each other. When citizens act with integrity, compassion, and pride in their humanity, they build a nation that stands tall in both moral and social strength a nation where every individual lives with honor, freedom, and purpose.
Unity in Diversity
“Unity in Diversity” is one of the most defining and inspiring characteristics of India. It expresses the idea that while the people of India belong to different religions, languages, cultures, and traditions, they are bound together by a deep sense of unity, respect, and shared identity as Indians. This unity is what has kept India strong, peaceful, and vibrant for thousands of years. India’s unity in diversity is not merely a slogan; it is the soul of the nation. It shows that real strength lies not in uniformity, but in the ability to embrace and celebrate differences. The Indian spirit teaches the world that diversity, when respected and nurtured, becomes a source of beauty, creativity, and resilience.
India remains a shining example of how millions of people, diverse in every sense, can live together in harmony — proud of their roots, yet united under one flag, one Constitution, and one nation.
In Hindu mythology, the phrase “33 Koti Devata” is often misunderstood. Many people think it means 33 crore (330 million) gods, but in ancient Sanskrit, the word “Koti” originally means “types” or “categories,” not crore (ten million).
So 33 Koti Devata actually refers to 33 principal divine forces of the universe, mentioned in the Vedas — especially the Rigveda.
Let’s understand them clearly and in detail 👇
🌟 THE 33 KOTI DEVATA – THE 33 DIVINE POWERS
They are divided into three main realms:
☀️ 1. TWELVE ADITYAS (Solar Deities – Cosmic Order & Life)
Sons of Aditi, representing the sun’s power and universal laws.
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Vishnu – Preserver of the universe
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Mitra – Friendship & harmony
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Varuna – Cosmic justice & oceans
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Aryaman – Nobility & customs
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Bhaga – Wealth & prosperity
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Amsha – Vital life force
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Dhata – Creator force
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Tvashta – Divine architect
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Pushan – Protector of travelers
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Savita – Inspirer of life
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Indra (sometimes replaced by Surya in some lists) – Power & rain
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Surya – The visible Sun God
👉 They maintain cosmic balance and time cycles
🌬️ 2. ELEVEN RUDRAS (Forces of Transformation & Destruction)
Forms of Lord Shiva — controlling storms, emotions, breath, and renewal.
Commonly listed as:
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Kapali
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Pingala
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Bhima
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Virupaksha
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Vilohita
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Shashta
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Ajapada
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Ahirbudhnya
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Sambhu
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Chanda
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Bhava
👉 They destroy negativity and allow rebirth and purification
🔥 3. EIGHT VASUS (Natural Elements & Cosmic Energies)
Represent fundamental forces of nature:
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Agni – Fire
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Vayu – Wind
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Aditya – Solar energy
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Dyaus – Sky
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Soma – Moon & nectar
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Prithvi – Earth
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Apas – Water
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Nakshatra – Stars
👉 They form the building blocks of the physical universe
⚡ 4. PRAJAPATI / INDRA (Sometimes added to complete 33)
In many scriptures:
• Indra – King of gods, rain & atmosphere
• Prajapati – Lord of creation
(Some traditions count Indra or Prajapati separately to make 33)
📜 SUMMARY TABLE
| Group | Number | Represents |
|---|---|---|
| Adityas | 12 | Cosmic order & Sun power |
| Rudras | 11 | Transformation & destruction |
| Vasus | 8 | Natural elements |
| Indra + Prajapati | 2 | Leadership & creation |
| TOTAL | 33 | Divine cosmic forces |
🌺 SPIRITUAL MEANING
The 33 Koti Devata are not separate “millions of gods” but 33 divine energies working together to:
✔ Create
✔ Maintain
✔ Transform the universe
Hinduism teaches that all these powers are ultimately expressions of one Supreme Reality (Brahman).
✨ In simple words:
33 Koti Devata = 33 sacred divine forces governing the cosmos
KNOWLEDGE (GYAN)
Knowledge is an third eye of the Human.
Gaining Knowledge is an Important, Prime Duty and Essential Right of Every Human.
While gaining Knowledge no other Human has right to stop that Human to gain Knowledge.
Education Is a Basic Need of Society which can bring change in society
ACTION (KARMA)
After Gaining Knowledge It’s Prime Duty of Human to do Accurate, Perfect, Impactful Action for society.
Proper Impact in Society has to be perform while doing your Action (KARMA).
While doing action in Society many resistance, objections, will come but you have to stay calm.
DEVOTION (BHAKTI)
Develop God Loving Mentality Rather than Fearing
After Gaining Knowledge Ego comes in Human Mind that only he is a super power no one else is better than him
To Killed this attitude Devotion is a Important
Bhakti should be done with Pure Soul not by showoff or to impress other
WHAT IS RELIGION (DHARMA)
Humanity is a primary religion
Helping people in there though time is true religion
Been faithful and Obedient towards parents is true religion
One time if you don’t worship god is ok but if you are faithful towards your work it’s means you are following your religion
Because God is everywhere looking at us.
Conclusion Work is Workship.
Message of Geeta
Shreemad Bhagvatgeeta sung by Lord Shree Krishna for Arjun when his mind was full of depression and anxiety at that time to woke him up Lord Shree Krishna told without doing you can’t achieve, your effort will never go in vain, you have power to do work, you do your karma, never hope for what outcome you will get you only focused on your present doing your karma, ask for help and you will be helped, never hope something for free, believe in yourself and never get depressed never betrayed anyone, be loyal to your work be humble and stay strong
WHAT IS SHREEMAD BHAGVATGEETA
Shreemad Bhagvatgeeta is an Book sung by Lord Shree Krishna in Kurushetra for Arjuna.
Shreemad Bhagvatgeeta is only book in this world who’s Jayanti (Birthday) is been celebrated
Shreemad Bhagvatgeeta is an not Bible of Hinduism but it is a Bible of Humanity
Shreemad Bhagvatgeeta Leads us from Confusion to Clarity
Shreemad Bhagvatgeeta is an Manual Book in which you can get answer of every questions
Shreemad Bhagvatgeeta tells that you should always focus on your Karma you should only do your work rather than focusing on output that what output will you get.
If you will only focus on what output will you get, you will ruin your present and future both.
So Live your present with good will power.
Never ever pretend to be good in front of someone other, We have born alone and we will go alone, We should only trust on our karma, Obviously Good karma will give you good result. You should only focused on your karma. Let the destiny decides what your future will be.
Shreemad Bhagvatgeeta tells that you are a Child of God so you are not weak you are most powerful Living being on this Earth
Shreemad Bhagvatgeeta says that God is Present in your Bottom of Heart, God is present everywhere you should have faith in God
By Great Ignited thoughts of Shreemad Bhagvatgeeta Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Lokamnya Balgangadhar Tilak, Swami Vivekanand, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, Mahatma Gandhi, Pandurang Shashtri Athavale, Baba Amte and APJ Abdul Kalam became great and makes nation powerful by there work, and other social reformer also become great and inspired other to become great
So Conclusion is that God will only work for you when you will work for God, for society for Development and prosperity in every field
When you kneel before God, God Stands for you and when God Stands for you no other can dare to stand against you.
This page is created by taking inspiration from Indian great philosopher, Silent reformer, Founder of Swadhayay Parivaar, Modern Saint Param Pujaniya Pandurang Shashtri Athavale and other great leaders.
The Real Motive to create this website and this BHAKTIDECODED post is to connect mutual understanding towards people, to generate WORLD PEACE to generate self respect, Human Dignity towards each other no matter you belongs to which religion, caste, color, gender, Because We are child of one God, God is Everywhere looking at us, Develop God Loving Mentality rather than fearing. When Self respect will integrated in each Human being that other is not other but he is my Divine Brother then only Human Dignity Day will be celebrated in real Life and easily in every fields it’s Impact will be seen and will make the any Nation Great in all means.

