By Victor M Fontane
In Indian religions, Siddhis (fulfillment, accomplishment) are material, paranormal, supernatural, or otherwise magical powers, abilities, and attainments that are the products of yogic advancement through sādhanās (Hindu religious training or discipline through which an individual attains samadhi) such as meditation and yoga. The term ṛddhi (Pali: iddhi, "psychic powers") is often used interchangeably in Buddhism.
These powers are developed by consistent and effortless meditation, taxing tapas, spiritual maturity; yoga sadhana and also as a birth gift." The eight most powerful siddhis in the Hindu scripture are: Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Istiva, and Vasitva.
Eight main Siddhis:
Anima - The ability to become smallest in size. By attaining this siddhi the practitioner can reduce one's body even to the size of an atom or even become invisible. He becomes supernaturally strong and congenial.
Mahima - The the ability to acquire enormous size. Several examples of this superpower are found in Hindu mythology. In one legend, Hanuman assumed a large form to burn Lanka and to fight Kumbha Karma. In another, Vishnu expanded to such a huge size that he was able to cover all three worlds in just three steps.
Garima - The ability of becoming infinitely heavy at will. Hanuman is said to have used this siddhi in several folklore tales, such as the story of Bhima's search for the Saugandhika flower. When Bhima encounters Hanuman, he is unable to lift the monkey's tail out of his way since it has become too heavy.
Laghima - The ability of becoming very light in weight like cotton fiber. On who has attained the Siddhi will be capable of free movement and fly in space.
Prapti - The ability of getting anything you desire immediately.
Prakamya - The ability to become whatever the practitioner desires. The thoughts of the person changes drastically and experiences a flow of supernatural energies. By achieving this ability the practitioner is able to do anything he wants.
Istiva - The attainment of lordship or becoming the Lord, which includes supremacy over creation and the ability to destroy at will.
Vasitva - Vastiva is a Sanskrit word that means “self-command,” “mastery of oneself,” “bewitching,” and “being one's own master.” It is one of the ashta siddhis, or eight main special skills or unusual abilities that a yogi may attain through deep and prolonged meditation and other yoga practices.
These Sindhis are attainable after many special spiritual practices mainly done by the ancient Hindu sages (A sage in classical philosophy, is someone who has attained wisdom) because they can trapped the practitioner ego in the physical world (samsara) not transcending his mastery.
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