Significance of Siddha
Synonyms: Sage, Mystic, Ascetic, Yogi, Practitioner, Alchemist, Master, Expert, Accomplished, Proficient, Perfected being, Guru, Healer, Enlightened one, Traditional medicine, Ayurvedic practice, Holistic healing, Ancient medicine, Natural therapy, Herbal treatment, Complementary medicine
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Buddhist concept of 'Siddha'
In Buddhism, "Siddha" denotes enlightened beings with advanced spiritual powers and accomplishments. It characterizes practitioners, particularly in Tibetan Buddhism, recognized for their miraculous abilities, deep realizations, and significant spiritual achievements throughout the tradition.
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) A term for individuals who have attained significant spiritual success and powers, mentioned within the context of the individual's learning.[1] (2) Enlightened beings in Buddhist tradition who have attained advanced spiritual powers and understanding.[2] (3) A term for an enlightened being, suggesting the elevated spiritual status of Mangala guru in Staglungpa鈥檚 view.[3] (4) A term describing a realized practitioner who has attained certain mystical powers.[4] (5) A spiritually accomplished person; Bari interacted with various siddhas throughout his life.[5]
From: Bodhisattvacharyavatara
(1) Accomplished practitioners who have attained certain levels of realization within Buddhist traditions.[6] (2) An accomplished being, often referred to in the context of Mahayana Buddhism, including Shantideva, who is viewed as a master of profound realization.[7]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Accomplished beings in Buddhist tradition, sometimes confused with historical figures in the context of Nagarjuna and his contemporaries.[8]
From: Milindapanha (questions of King Milinda)
(1) An accomplished individual or master, particularly in the context of performing spiritual or magical acts, like intoning charms to cause specific events.[9]
Hindu concept of 'Siddha'
In Hinduism, Siddha refers to enlightened beings or accomplished yogis who have attained spiritual perfection and mastery over their abilities, embodying higher knowledge and supernatural powers, often depicted as celestial entities guiding others towards liberation.
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Attained beings or perfected individuals in Hindu philosophy who have achieved deep spiritual insights.[10] (2) A perfected being or one who has accomplished certain spiritual attainments.[11] (3) Advanced spiritual beings or entities in Hindu belief who have achieved a high degree of spiritual realization.[12] (4) Celestial beings with higher knowledge and spiritual attainment.[13] (5) A spiritually accomplished person whose practices have reached fulfillment.[14]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) Enlightened beings or perfected souls who have achieved mastery over physical and spiritual realms.[15] (2) Enlightened beings or perfected souls in Hindu tradition who have achieved mastery over spiritual practices.[16] (3) Semi-divine beings characterised by great purity and possessing supernatural faculties.[17] (4) Siddha refers to a state of spiritual perfection attained through the repetition of the mantra of Surabhi.[18] (5) Ascetics who have attained supernatural powers or spiritual perfection.[19]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri)
(1) Enlightened beings in Hindu and Buddhist traditions who have achieved spiritual perfection and are considered among the heavenly listeners of the 'Ramayana'.[20] (2) Mythical beings associated with spiritual accomplishment; mentioned in the context of Sita's possible fate.[21] (3) Illustrious beings associated with spiritual enlightenment and remarkable austerities, sought for knowledge regarding Sita.[22] (4) Spiritual beings or accomplished individuals who are associated with high knowledge and powers.[23] (5) A group of accomplished beings or enlightened sages through whom Pushpaka is instructed to journey.[24]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) A group of accomplished beings or saints in Hindu philosophy, left behind by the god of winds on his journey.[25] (2) The Siddhas are ascetic beings with great power and wisdom, portrayed as sitting in meditation on elevated rocks, showcasing their spiritual strength.[26] (3) A spiritually enlightened being or adept, representing Bhasa's state of being while dwelling under the Mandara tree.[27] (4) A being with spiritual powers capable of granting boons or curses, as experienced by Bhasa in different forms.[28]
From: Laghu-yoga-vasistha
(1) Enlightened beings who have achieved high spiritual accomplishments and possess deep understanding of reality.[29] (2) Accomplished beings or perfected yogis who have attained higher states of consciousness and are often seen as guides or enlightened masters.[30] (3) Enlightened beings or masters who have attained advanced spiritual knowledge and can guide others on the path to liberation.[31] (4) An adept or master of psychological feats who has the ability to manipulate perceptions and create illusions, as exemplified by the character in the story.[32]
From: Harivamsha Purana
(1) Enlightened beings or spiritual masters residing at mount Mandara, contributing to the mountain's virtuous nature.[33] (2) Enlightened beings who sung the glories of Vishnu and have attained a high level of spiritual enlightenment.[34] (3) Enlightened beings who serve the eternal aspects of consciousness.[35]
From: Bhagavad-gita-rahasya (or Karma-yoga Shastra)
(1) A person who has achieved a state of perfection or liberation.[36]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Enlightened beings or deities who assist in the spiritual practice and are meditated upon in conjunction with Bhairava.[37]
From: Markandeya Purana
(1) Spiritual beings residing in Janaloka that contemplate the actions of Brahma.[38]
From: Vishnu Purana
(1) Divine beings characterized by their control over physical desires and states of existence, residing north of the solar sphere and associated with immortality.[39]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Perfect beings who serve the mystical aspects of Krsna, embodying spiritual accomplishments.[40] (2) Accomplished beings with mystical powers, present at the yajna.[41] (3) The siddhas are spiritual beings who have attained perfection and mastery over their abilities.[42] (4) A term signifying perfection or accomplishment, attributed to Narayana Rishi in his capacity to grant wishes.[43] (5) Spiritual beings known to possess extraordinary abilities and high spiritual accomplishments, included in the assembly of the singers.[44]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) A type of demigod noted for their spiritual achievements and capabilities.[45] (2) Enlightened beings mentioned in the text who achieve spiritual success through their association with divine personalities.[46] (3) Highly elevated beings who, like the demigods, offer prayers to Lord Balarama, participating in his glorification.[47]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The state of completion or accomplishment, indicating that something is finished and no longer in a process of becoming.[48] (2) The accessories that are already present and ready for use in the completion of an action.[49] (3) This term indicates that the act of running, in the context of seeing, is considered an object or a completed action.[50] (4) Refers to the state of being set or realized, particularly in the context of accessories that are inherently available for the process.[51] (5) A term referring to something that has been established or realized, specifically in relation to the noun as a concept in the action of cooking.[52]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) Highly accomplished beings in spiritual practices, often connected to divine experiences and knowledge.[53] (2) Individuals who have attained great spiritual or magical powers through rigorous practice and self-realization.[54] (3) The perfected beings that are perceived through vision in the state of Samyama, residing in the space between earth and heaven.[55] (4) Those who have attained perfection and do not interfere with natural order, despite their powers.[56]
From: Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres)
(1) Accomplished yogis or masters who have attained spiritual knowledge and abilities, often revered for their teachings.[57]
From: Thirty minor Upanishads
(1) One who has attained perfection or success in spiritual practices.[58] (2) Perfected beings who have attained advanced spiritual development.[59] (3) One who has accomplished the realization and identification of his Atma with Brahman.[60] (4) Accomplished beings in spiritual practice who have attained a high level of realization and mastery.[61]
From: Shakti and Shakta
(1) A perfected being who has attained high spiritual realization through practices such as Yoga.[62] (2) Individuals who have attained mastery over certain spiritual or mystical powers, embodying the quest for enlightenment.[63] (3) A perfected being who has achieved enlightenment and mastery over spiritual practices, often through rigorous Sadhana.[64]
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) Ascetic beings known for their spiritual achievements, representing a challenge for Naravahanadatta in his quest for power.[65] (2) Enlightened beings capable of supernatural feats, who appear in the story to confer blessings upon the characters.[66] (3) Superhuman beings in Hindu mythology often depicted as friendly spirits, possessing superior knowledge and powers.[67]
From: Parama Samhita (English translation)
(1) Accomplished beings who have mastered their senses and activities, living for an extensive duration in higher realms.[68] (2) Those who have attained spiritual perfection and fulfillment through devotion and righteous deeds.[69]
From: Asvalayana-grihya-sutra
(1) Spiritual beings or perfected ones within the religious texts that possess supernatural powers.[70]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Attendants of the gods known as divine beings, as mentioned alongside Vibudhas.[71]
From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali
(1) Refers to individuals endowed with occult powers capable of perceiving fine or subtle entities unattainable by ordinary perception.[72]
From: Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture)
(1) An entity referenced as a decorative element in architecture, associated with supernatural characteristics.[73]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) Individuals with mystical powers and advanced knowledge in the fields of chemistry and alchemy, who were also Yogis.[74]
Jain concept of 'Siddha'
In Jainism, Siddha represents beings who have achieved spiritual perfection and liberation. This term signifies enlightened masters, such as Mahavira, and denotes a revered state positing high spiritual realization and mastery, reflecting ultimate enlightenment.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) Refers to the four infinities possessed by the Lord, indicating his spiritual achievements and capabilities.[75] (2) Celestial beings who reside in the upper part of the universe, particularly at the end of Lokagrata.[76] (3) Spiritual beings or enlightened masters that Kurangaka confesses to after wounding the sage.[77] (4) Individuals who have attained a high level of spiritual realization and mastery.[78] (5) Spiritual beings or accomplished individuals who are acknowledged within the narrative, contributing to the Lord's initiation.[79]
From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) Refers to liberated beings considered as the smallest in number.[80] (2) A term describing one who has attained perfection.[81]
From: Uttaradhyayana Sutra
(1) A revered state of being achieved through spiritual practices, indicating liberation and enlightenment.[82]
From: Acaranga-sutra
(1) A title referring to an accomplished being within Jaina spiritual context.[83]
From: Kalpa-sutra (Lives of the Jinas)
(1) A term denoting a perfect being or enlightened master, used to describe Mahavira post-enlightenment.[84]
The concept of Siddha in local and regional sources
Siddha denotes an accomplished yogi or sage who gains spiritual powers, symbolizes a God-like being, and represents enlightened practitioners in Tamil culture, known for transcending physical limitations and experiencing profound unity with Brahma through Yoga.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Enlightened beings or yogis who have achieved high spiritual realization and possess advanced spiritual powers.[85] (2) A term describing a God-like supernatural being, adding a spiritual dimension to the imagery within the poem.[86] (3) Individuals who achieve an overwhelming experience of Brahma through Yoga, losing the sense of self or object.[87] (4) Adepts from Tamil culture believed to possess superhuman powers and the ability to transcend the limitations of the physical body.[88] (5) A term describing an enlightened being or practitioner in the context of Tamil and Indian spiritual traditions.[89]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) The Siddha are figures who, according to the text, have lived for extended periods because of their use of particular herbs.[90] (2) Siddha is a traditional Indian medical practice that, along with Ayurveda and Unani, was examined in the Usman Report, revealing the diverse approaches to healthcare.[91]