Siddhis
The siddhis, or attainments, arise through self development, self knowledge. Those who report having achieved one of the siddhis report that it takes a great deal of time and training. These are people who have devoted decades to meditation, but they also acknowledge that some people are born with one of those attainments.
These powers are recorded in texts almost older than recorded history. Ultimately, a siddha, one who manifests the siddhis, is said to be able to achieve a state “over the universe”, ascension if you will.
“The highest siddhi is realization of the Self, for once you realize the truth you cease to be drawn to the path of ignorance.” Ramana Maharshi
“The desire for occult powers is part of the desire to impress others. It has nothing to do with the religious quest. It is essentially worldly.” Osho
Attainments
Siddhis, the attainments. We usually think of attainments as things we have achieved in our activities, new skills developed, new… Read More
Powers
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State Over the Universe
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Perceptual Freeze Frame
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