Significance of Siddhi
Synonyms: Achievement, Accomplishment, Success, Realization, Attainment, Fulfillment
In Dutch: Siddhi; In German: Siddhi; In Finnish: Siddhi; In Spanish: Siddhi; In Swedish: Siddhi; In Malay: Siddhi; In French: Siddhi
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Siddhi'
Siddhi in Buddhism represents spiritual powers or accomplishments attained through advanced meditation and rigorous practice. It encompasses supernatural abilities, insights, and insights gained, reflecting profound spiritual achievements in the practitioner's journey.
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) Spiritual powers or attainments achieved through Tantric practices, with examples such as splitting rocks.[1] (2) Supernatural powers or accomplishments in Buddhist practice, often associated with advanced meditation.[2] (3) Extraordinary powers or abilities attained by yogis which are often regarded as by-products of deep meditation and spiritual practices.[3] (4) Spiritual powers or accomplishments obtained through dedicated practice and realization within the Buddhist framework.[4] (5) Siddhis are miraculous powers or abilities that one can attain through spiritual practice and realization, often discussed in the context of advanced meditation.[5]
From: The Six Yogas of Naropa
(1) Supernatural powers attained through spiritual practices and accomplishments in the Tantric tradition.[6]
From: The Great Chariot
(1) Spiritual powers or accomplishments that one can attain through advanced meditation practices.[7] (2) Spiritual powers or accomplishments that can be realized through advanced meditative practices.[8] (3) The essence of mantra practice, which is received in various styles and represents extraordinary spiritual accomplishments.[9] (4) Achieved spiritual powers or accomplishments resulting from dedicated practice and realization.[10] (5) The attainment of spiritual powers or accomplishments that arise from successful practice and commitment to samaya.[11]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) A text or scripture that discusses various aspects of Buddhist teachings, often referenced to support or justify interpretations.[12] (2) A treatise that includes definitions aligning with the descriptions of the faculties and their functions.[13]
From: The gods of northern Buddhism
(1) A term indicating supernatural powers, which Nagarjuna is said to have attained, allowing him to perform magical feats.[14]
Hindu concept of 'Siddhi'
Siddhi in Hinduism refers to supernatural or spiritual powers attained through dedicated practices such as meditation and yoga. It signifies spiritual accomplishments, including perfection and realization of one's divine nature, often linked to devotion.
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) Spiritual powers that Devi Manasa is said to bestow upon her devotees.[15] (2) A spiritual accomplishment or realization attained through the practice of reciting the Gayatri Hridaya.[16] (3) Spiritual powers or accomplishments that Tulasi grants to devotees who worship Her with devotion.[17] (4) A reference to mystical powers or abilities, suggesting that the Danava possesses great skills in manipulation and combat.[18] (5) Supernatural powers or abilities that can be attained through rigorous spiritual practice or meditation.[19]
From: Laghu-yoga-vasistha
(1) Spiritual powers or accomplishments gained through yogic practices and discipline.[20] (2) Supernatural powers or abilities attained through spiritual practices, including Yoga.[21] (3) Psychical powers that can be developed through spiritual practices.[22] (4) Supernatural powers or abilities that can be attained through various means but do not relate to true liberation (Moksha).[23]
From: Gautami Mahatmya
(1) Miraculous powers or spiritual accomplishments obtained by Ravana after worshipping Shiva.[24] (2) The accomplishment or success that one aims to achieve through dedicated penance and spiritual practices.[25] (3) Supernatural powers or accomplishments that can be attained through spiritual practice.[26] (4) Special abilities or accomplishments granted to individuals who resort to the holy centre of Bhadra-tirtha.[27]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) The attainment of supernatural powers or spiritual perfection that practitioners aim for.[28] (2) Spiritual accomplishments or powers that can be attained through dedicated worship and rituals.[29] (3) A state of natural accomplishment claimed to be obtainable everywhere except in Bharata Varsha.[30]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) A term used to describe the attainment of spiritual perfection.[31] (2) Siddhi represents the consummation or achievement of spiritual powers or perfection that can arise from yoga practices.[32]
From: Bhagavad-gita-rahasya (or Karma-yoga Shastra)
(1) The attainment of spiritual success or accomplishment, often used in the context of achieving the highest spiritual goals through practice.[33]
From: Shakti and Shakta
(1) Siddhi refers to the attainment of perfect realization or accomplishment in spiritual practices, leading towards unity with the divine.[34] (2) The attainment of spiritual powers or accomplishments through rigorous practice and discipline as stated within the Tantrik traditions.[35] (3) Powers or accomplishments gained through spiritual practices or Yoga.[36] (4) Any power or achievement obtained as a result of Sadhana, particularly in a spiritual context.[37] (5) The attainment of spiritual powers or accomplishments through the mastery of Mantras and spiritual practices.[38]
From: Thirty minor Upanishads
(1) Siddhis are special powers or attainments that can arise from deep spiritual practices, often conferred by the grace of the divine.[39] (2) Special powers or achievements attained through spiritual practices.[40] (3) Supernatural powers or abilities that are often pursued in yogic practices but are deemed unimportant here.[41] (4) Supernatural abilities or powers that are often sought after but deemed unimportant by the enlightened.[42] (5) The supernatural powers or accomplishments achieved through spiritual practice and knowledge.[43]
From: Ishavasya Upanishad with Shankara Bhashya (Sitarama)
(1) Spiritual powers or accomplishments that are believed to be attained through the worship of Hiranyagarbha.[44]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) The realization of spiritual perfection and fulfillment that one aspires to achieve through disciplined practice.[45] (2) The term for supernatural or extraordinary powers attained through spiritual practice.[46]
From: Haribhakti-sudhodaya
(1) Occult powers or supernatural abilities that are acquired by yogis but are secondary to the devotion of the Supreme Lord.[47] (2) Spiritual powers attained through yogic practices, which can become distractions from true devotion to the Supreme Lord.[48]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Siddhi means mystical or spiritual powers or accomplishments that are often sought by practitioners of yoga and spirituality.[49]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja鈥檚 Rajamartanda)
(1) The accomplishments or supernatural powers that can be attained through the practice of Yoga as described in the text.[50] (2) Occult powers or abilities obtained through yoga and meditation practices, which allow the adept to perform extraordinary feats.[51] (3) These are the supernatural powers that practitioners of Yoga aspire to acquire through dedicated practice and training in Kriya-yoga.[52]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) Psychic powers that can be developed or innate, acquired through Yoga practices, asceticism, or other means.[53]
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) Extraordinary powers attained through advanced practices of yoga that facilitate enhanced perception and abilities.[54]
From: Parama Samhita (English translation)
(1) The desired end or spiritual accomplishment attained through religious practices and worship.[55]
From: Baudhayana Dharmasutra
(1) A term denoting the attainment of desires or goals, discussed in the context of penances and ritual practices in the Dharma-sutra.[56]
The concept of Siddhi in local and regional sources
Siddhi encompasses various forms of spiritual accomplishments achieved through sadhana, meditation, and yoga practices, indicating success, supernatural powers, and spiritual attainment, as discussed within different philosophical and religious contexts.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A term used in yoga philosophy referring to an accomplishment or success in spiritual practices, which is juxtaposed against the calmness of lack thereof.[57] (2) Spiritual or supernatural powers attained through yoga and meditative practices, as referred to in discussions about Swaminarayana's teachings.[58] (3) Siddhis are supernatural powers that may manifest as a result of rigorous yogic practice and mastery over one's self.[59] (4) A term referring to spiritual attainment or success, particularly marked by Sri Aurobindo on November 24, 1926.[60] (5) The attainment of spiritual accomplishment, enlightenment, and fulfillment that one seeks through dedicated practice and divine grace.[61]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) Siddhis are the powers that indicate success in the practice of Yoga, and they can be achieved through different methods, such as reciting a Mantra, Yoga practice, meditation, fasting, or even by using herbs and drugs.[62] (2) These are the powers, like Anima and Laghima, that are already present in the soul and can be manifested through practice, according to the Yogi.[63] (3) These are powers attained through birth, chemical means, power of words, mortification, or concentration, according to the text.[64]
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) The personified accomplishments which are favorable to the God of gods, supporting his invitation to the Brahmans.[65] (2) A concept representing accomplishment personified, referring to the unexpected blessing impacting Raka's worship.[66]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) Siddhis are a goal that the use of herbs is mainly advocated for in premodern systems of Yoga, according to the text.[67] (2) Siddhis are tantric spiritual accomplishments, and here they indicate the bcud len substances, some of which are ceremonially eaten after intensive practice.[68]