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I recently mentioned the 8 Siddhis from South Asian spirituality and in the epics and Vedic to Hindu practices and in Buddhism as well.

What are they?

Narratively, most popularly to many, they are powers associated with Lord Hanuman.

But others can possess them as well and have, and in the ascetic arts, it's said you too can pursue and possess these abilities. So, what are they?

1: Aṇimā: the ability to reduce one's body to the size of an atom. NOTE: Your strength is not diminished here. So...think Ant Man potential.

You're a damn hyper mobile bullet at that point if you think about it. That's POWERFUL.

Now, note. This is not a GIGANTISM ability. ONLY SHRINKING. Narratively, Lord Hanuman uses this ability to shrink and hide from demons while searching Lanka for Mata Sita (mother Sita)

2: Mahimā: the ability to expand one's body to an infinitely large size. INFINITELY. Once, Lord Hanuman used this ability to become large enough (and his strength grew with him) to be able to carry a whole fucking mountain.

With this Siddhi, one can grow large enough to become celestial sized Vamana, also known as "Three step," the "milk-dwarf", and the "binder," is the 5th avatar of the God Lord Vishnu (the Preserver), in his dwarf avatar existence he uses Mahimā to grow large enough to take three steps in which he covers ALL of existence, and on the third step striding toward his enemy, the demon (really an Asura) king Mahabali, and shove him into the underworld.

3: Laghimā: the ability to become weightless or lighter than air. This is the example I talked about yesterday in where even Avatar: The Legend of Korra, in where they tied the Siddhi to a fictional Guru in the story for a really cool moment. And, yes, just like in the show, in the South Asian epics and myths, characters used this ability to become light enough to fly (even some demons who learned this Siddhi).

4: Garimā: the ability to become heavy or dense.

Note: You cannot alter your weight HOWEVER YOU WANT. You can increase it (not mass - weight) to the point of becoming literally immovable by anyone else.

5: Prāpti: the ability to realize whatever one desires. I wish, right? Well...okay, kinda that's what it is. It's the ability to create/grant anything. Just like that. Or achieve it. Gods, demons, and more do this throughout the epics. Some gods will snap up a boon right there. I've managed a tablet at best through wishy wishy magic powers.

...look, I have work to do, and practice, okay? In essence, it's the ability to get your desires.

6: Prākāmya: This one's complicated. This Siddhi allows one to adapt amazingly to circumstances around them. One can travel - adapt to distance, teleport, increase the length of their live -- longevity, live under water, or on top of freezing mountains.

7: Īśitva: the ability to control all material elements or natural forces. You can make it rain, storm, earthquake, or...something subtler, move the ground around you as you wish.

It's pretty godly.

8: Vaśitva: the ability to influence minds. This applies to creatures as well - not just humanoid, demon, gods and other beings of that nature. You can tame wild beasts, calm the angered, and more.

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"ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् । उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ।।"

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"We worship the three-eyed one (Lord Shiva) who is fragrant and who nourishes all beings. May He liberate us from death, for the sake of immortality, even as a cucumber is severed from its bondage (to the creeper)."

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The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra can be utilized in various ways to promote health, healing, and well-being:

Daily Chanting Practice: Incorporate the chanting of the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra into your daily spiritual practice, either in the morning or evening, to invoke blessings of health and vitality.

Healing Rituals: Use the mantra during healing rituals and ceremonies to create a sacred space conducive to physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.

Prayer for Loved Ones: Offer prayers and chants of the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra for the well-being of loved ones who may be experiencing illness or undergoing medical treatment.

Meditative Practice: Integrate the mantra into your meditation practice to calm the mind, alleviate stress, and promote inner peace and serenity.

Protection from Negativity: Invoke the mantra for protection from negative energies, obstacles, and adversities that may hinder your path to health and well-being.

Mantra Repetition: Practice Japa (repetition) of the mantra using a mala (prayer beads) to deepen your connection with its divine energy and amplify its healing effects.

Mindful Reflection: Reflect on the meaning and significance of the mantra's verses, contemplating its profound teachings on life, death, and the eternal soul.

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