siddhi
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- noun
- /ˈsɪd.i/
- Indian
- Many Indian yogis believe that achieving a siddhi can lead to enlightenment and a deeper understanding of the universe.
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Through years of dedicated practice, she finally attained a siddhi, allowing her to meditate without distraction.
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It is not a siddhi, a psychic power in you that grasps the deep meaning of Sri Aurobindo's (we might say 'prophetic') words, but your inner soul and possibly a spiritual awakening to higher degrees of unitarian knowledge which come from the "higher mind" regions.
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Sri Ramana Maharshi and brahmacharya as siddhi in the lives of Indian saints.
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However, in the context of understanding these siddhi powers and how Aurobindo conceived them, we may better understand Aurobindo's "ideal of human unity" and how he might have pictured the future development of humanity in the areas of politics, religion, society, and the spiritual self.
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In ancient texts, various siddhi powers are described, such as the ability to become invisible or to travel long distances instantly.
Synonyms
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A very deep meditation when the mind becomes completely still and peaceful
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A state of complete spiritual awakening and freedom from rebirth
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A state of complete spiritual understanding with deep wisdom and compassion
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Etymology
The word siddhi comes from the Sanskrit root siddh, which means 'to accomplish' or 'to succeed'. In Indian spiritual tradition a siddhi is an 'accomplishment' — often a special power or a state of perfection reached by long meditation, so the origin helps explain why it means a spiritual achievement.