svabhavik | स्वभाविक

Svabhavik (Devanagari: स्वभाविक; ISO 15919: svabhāvika) signifies natural, innate, or inherent.

It describes qualities that are intrinsic to the essential nature of an object or being, as opposed to traits acquired through practice or habit.

Examples

• The capacity to burn is svabhavik to fire; it is not learned.
• The inclination to bestow grace is svabhavik to God; it is His eternal nature.

Further Reading and Reference

• Related Concepts: svabhav
• Reference: Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 10