The 8 Maha Siddhis vs 64 Siddhis: A Comprehensive Guide

The 64 Siddhis (supernatural powers or divine attainments) are spiritual abilities. They arise from deep meditation, yogic practices, and mastery over energy. These powers are mentioned in various traditional scriptures and more so in Tantric Scriptures. These include the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Bhagavata Purana, and Tantra texts.

Most people are aware of the 8 Maha Siddhis (Ashta Siddhis). But, in reality there are 64 Siddhis. They go quite deep in the explanation of the gaps that one feels and realizes within the scriptures

Categories of the 64 Siddhis

The 64 Siddhis can be grouped into different categories based on their functions and powers:

1. Ashta Maha Siddhis (8 Great Siddhis) : These are the most powerful supernatural abilities and mostly known to the people:

  1. Anima – The ability to become as small as an atom.
  2. Mahima – The ability to expand infinitely.
  3. Garima – The ability to become infinitely heavy.
  4. Laghima – The power to become weightless or levitate.
  5. Prapti – The ability to acquire anything instantly.
  6. Prakamya – The power to manifest desires and travel anywhere.
  7. Ishatva – Divine rulership and supreme control over nature.
  8. Vashitva – The ability to control minds and elements.

2. Manas Siddhis (Mental and Psychic Powers)

  1. Dūrashravana – Clairaudience (hearing distant sounds).
  2. Dūra-darśana – Clairvoyance (seeing distant places).
  3. Manojava – The ability to travel at the speed of thought.
  4. Para Chitta Jñāna – The power to read minds.
  5. Adrishta Darshanam – The ability to see invisible beings.
  6. Kāla Jñāna – Knowledge of past, present, and future.
  7. Prarthana Siddhi – Instant fulfillment of prayers.
  8. Sankalpa Siddhi – Manifestation of thoughts into reality.

3. Sharira Siddhis (Body-related Powers)

  1. Kāya Siddhi – The ability to make the body disease-free and immortal.
  2. Vayustambhan – The power to stop the movement of wind (prana control).
  3. Jalastambhan – The ability to control water.
  4. Tejastambhan – The ability to withstand extreme heat or fire.
  5. Sharira Laya – The power to dissolve the body at will.
  6. Chāyā Siddhi – Controlling one’s shadow and reflections.
  7. Vishuddhi – Immunity to poison.
  8. Urdhvajānu – The ability to float or rise above water.

4. Bhuta Siddhis (Mastery Over Elements)

  1. Panchabhuta Jaya – Complete mastery over the five elements.
  2. Agni Sakti – The power to create and control fire.
  3. Vayu Sakti – The power to control the air element.
  4. Jala Sakti – The power to walk on water.
  5. Prithvi Sakti – The ability to become one with the earth.
  6. Akasha Gati – The power to travel through space effortlessly.
  7. Meghakarshana – The ability to summon clouds and rain.
  8. Jalakarshana – The power to draw water from any source.

5. Rasayana Siddhis (Alchemy and Transformation)

  1. Svarna Siddhi – The ability to transform any metal into gold.
  2. Navanidhi Siddhi – Mastery over the nine treasures (Nidhi).
  3. Chyutasarira – The ability to exit the body at will.
  4. Bhutajaya – Control over spirits and astral beings.
  5. Annapurna Siddhi – The ability to manifest food.
  6. Shiva Sakti Siddhi – The ability to merge with divine energy.
  7. Prana Sakti Siddhi – Control over the life force.
  8. Chintamani Siddhi – The ability to manifest anything one desires.

6. Yoga Siddhis (Mystical Powers Through Yoga)

  1. Kundalini Jagrana – Full awakening of the Kundalini energy.
  2. Trikala Darshan – Seeing past, present, and future.
  3. Bhutalinga Siddhi – Manifesting divine forms at will.
  4. Surya Sakti Siddhi – Drawing power from the Sun.
  5. Chandra Sakti Siddhi – Harnessing the cooling energy of the Moon.
  6. Nadabrahma Siddhi – Mastery of sound and vibration.
  7. Samadhi Siddhi – Entering deep states of enlightenment.
  8. Hridaya Siddhi – The ability to control emotions completely.

7. Loka Siddhis (Powers to Travel and Influence Other Worlds)

  1. Deva Darshan Siddhi – The ability to see and interact with gods.
  2. Pitru Darshan Siddhi – Communication with ancestors.
  3. Yaksha Siddhi – Mastery over celestial beings like Yakshas.
  4. Gandharva Siddhi – Mastery over celestial music and arts.
  5. Kinnara Siddhi – Mastery of divine dance and beauty.
  6. Brahmarakshasa Siddhi – Control over powerful spirits.
  7. Sarva Deva Sakti – The ability to invoke divine energies.
  8. Akashagamana – The power to fly through space.

8. Dharma and Moksha Siddhis (Ultimate Spiritual Attainments)

  1. Brahma Sakshatkara – Direct realization of Brahman.
  2. Kaivalya Moksha – Attaining absolute liberation.
  3. Sarva Shakti Siddhi – Mastery over all divine powers.
  4. Para Brahma Siddhi – Merging with the ultimate cosmic force.
  5. Jnana Siddhi – Complete knowledge of existence.
  6. Ananda Siddhi – Eternal bliss and freedom from suffering.
  7. Vijnana Siddhi – The highest form of wisdom.
  8. Atma Sakti Siddhi – Ultimate control over one’s soul.

How to Attain the 64 Siddhis?

The 64 Siddhis are achieved through:
✔ Deep meditation (Dhyana)
✔ Breath control (Pranayama)
✔ Mantra chanting (Japa)
✔ Kundalini awakening
✔ Self-discipline & purity of mind
✔ Divine grace and spiritual sadhana

While some Siddhis manifest naturally in advanced yogis, true wisdom lies in transcending them and realizing the ultimate goal—Moksha (liberation).

~ Sri Adi Maitreya Rudrabhayananda ji (Sri AMaRa ji)

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