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The Practice of Yoga: Patanjali’s Perspective on Siddhis, Powers, and Self-Mastery

MKP अप्रैल 01, 2017


The practice of yoga

    By the practice of yoga, there arises the kind of powers that are called vibhuti or siddhi. If a person does not have such extraordinary powers even after practicing for a long time, then it should be assumed that he is not walking on the right track. But there is no magic in Siddis. The power of the senses is very high, but in general we do not have any knowledge of them and neither do we work with them. The practitioner gets the introduction of that power, he has such experiences in relation to the nature of the world which is not available to others. Taking a sight of a distant or hidden object, listening to behaviors, etc. are within the limits of the innate power of the senses, but for ordinary people it is a matter of surprise, they will be called as Siddhi. Similarly, there are many other forces in human beings that remain dormant in the normal stage. Wake up with the enthusiasm of yoga If we are going somewhere on the road, moving towards our goal will also unintentionally look at the topics left to the right. The truth is that whoever pauses to see these subjects will not reach the destination and will remain in the middle. That is why it has been said that whoever tries for accomplishments, deprives himself from Samadhi. Patanjali has said:

Absolutely! I can expand this into a comprehensive 5000-word post on Yoga philosophy according to Patanjali, connecting it to the concept of siddhis (vibhuti), spiritual practice, psychology, and practical application. Here, I’ll begin a detailed, structured outline and then provide the fully elaborated English content in a readable format.

Introduction: Yoga as a Science and Art

Yoga, derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, means to unite or integrate — the unification of the individual self (Purusha) with the ultimate consciousness (Prakriti or universal awareness). According to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, yoga is not merely physical exercise; it is a systematic practice aimed at mental, physical, and spiritual mastery.

“Yoga chitta vritti nirodha” (Yoga Sutra 1.2)
Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind.

Through yoga, the practitioner achieves not only mental clarity but also extraordinary powers or vibhuti, commonly referred to as siddhis. However, it is crucial to understand that siddhis are by-products, not the goal of yoga.

1. Siddhis: Powers of the Yogic Practitioner

Definition:
Siddhis or vibhutis are extraordinary faculties of the mind and body, latent in all human beings, which can be awakened through disciplined yogic practice.

  • Categories of Siddhi (per Patanjali):
    1. Anima: The ability to become as small as an atom.
    2. Mahima: The ability to become infinitely large.
    3. Laghima: The ability to become light as a feather.
    4. Garima: The ability to become extremely heavy.
    5. Prakamya: Ability to fulfill desires.
    6. Vashitva: Control over all beings.
    7. Ishitva: Lordship over creation.

Patanjali states that these powers arise as a natural consequence of self-discipline and concentration (Samyama), not as supernatural tricks.

2. The Science Behind Siddhis

Modern science offers an intriguing lens to understand the concept of siddhis:

  1. Neuroscience:

    • Advanced meditation alters brain waves, increasing gamma and theta frequencies, associated with enhanced perception, intuition, and focus.
    • Sensory powers like clairvoyance or subtle hearing can be explained as heightened attention and neural sensitivity.

  2. Psychophysiology:

    • Breath control (Pranayama) regulates the autonomic nervous system, allowing the practitioner to influence body temperature, heart rate, and even pain perception.
    • Examples like extreme control over the body, walking on fire, or withstanding cold, are manifestations of extreme mind-body coordination.

  3. Psychology:

    • Siddhis often appear as latent human abilities: memory, intuition, creativity, and focus beyond ordinary perception.
    • For ordinary people, these appear miraculous, but they are natural powers unlocked through consistent practice.

3. Yoga Practice and Siddhis According to Patanjali

Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga (Ashtanga Yoga) outline the path to self-mastery:

  1. Yama – Ethical restraints: non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, moderation, and non-covetousness.
  2. Niyama – Observances: purity, contentment, austerity, self-study, and surrender to the divine.
  3. Asana – Physical postures for stability and comfort.
  4. Pranayama – Breath control for regulating life energy.
  5. Pratyahara – Withdrawal of senses from distractions.
  6. Dharana – Concentration on a single object or thought.
  7. Dhyana – Meditation, a continuous flow of focus.
  8. Samadhi – Complete absorption, unification with universal consciousness.

Siddhis arise during the last three limbs: Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi, collectively called Samyama.

  • Sutra 3.16: “Desha-bandha-chittasya dhyanajam” – Through concentration on a specific object, knowledge of that object arises.
  • Sutra 3.45: “By Samyama on the mind, Siddhis arise naturally.”

4. Misconceptions about Siddhis

  • Siddhis are not magic or for personal gain.
  • Pursuit of siddhis for display leads to ego inflation, which disrupts spiritual progress.
  • True yoga practitioners remain detached from powers, using them only as tools for self-awareness and service.

“Just as a seed sprouts naturally when nurtured, siddhis appear as a natural consequence of deep meditation.”

5. Practical Examples: Sensory and Psychic Powers

  1. Clairvoyance: Ability to see distant or hidden objects.
    • Modern explanation: Enhanced mental visualization and attention to subtle cues.
  2. Clairaudience: Hearing distant sounds.
    • Linked to heightened auditory cortex activity and intuition.
  3. Telepathy: Understanding others’ thoughts.
    • Neuroscience connects this to mirror neurons and empathy networks.
  4. Levitation or Lightness (Laghima):
    • Symbolic representation of the mind’s lightness, detachment from material bonds.

6. Siddhis as Tools for Self-Realization

Patanjali emphasizes:

“Siddhis are obstacles if attachment develops; they are merely signposts of progress.”

  • Mental clarity: Siddhis sharpen focus and reduce distraction.
  • Ethical living: Awareness of powers enhances responsibility.
  • Service-oriented life: Powers used for helping others, not ego gratification.

7. The Internal War: We as Our Own Shatru and Mitra

  • Just as you said in the Sanskrit mantra, the greatest enemy and friend reside within us.
  • Shatru (enemy): Desire, ego, fear, anger.
  • Mitra (friend): Discipline, focus, wisdom, compassion.

Yoga teaches us to transform the internal enemy into a friend through practice. The mind’s fluctuations (chitta vritti) are controlled, giving rise to inner harmony and Siddhis.

8. Scientific Experiments Supporting Yoga Powers

  1. Biofeedback studies: Meditators can regulate heart rate, skin conductivity, and temperature.
  2. Cognitive enhancement: Meditation improves memory, intuition, and reaction times.
  3. Pain management: Yogis demonstrate the ability to modulate pain perception through focused awareness.

The so-called miraculous powers are in fact hidden human potentials awakened by disciplined practice.

9. The Road to Samadhi and Detachment from Siddhis

Patanjali warns:

“Siddhis can distract the practitioner; attachment to them leads to regression.”

  • The ultimate goal is Kaivalya (absolute freedom), not powers.
  • Siddhis should be treated as indicators of growth, not goals.
  • Meditation and ethical living are the main paths; powers are incidental.

10. Conclusion: Yoga, Siddhis, and Self-Mastery

  1. Yoga is integration: body, mind, and consciousness.
  2. Siddhis are latent powers, unlocked through concentration, ethical living, and meditation.
  3. Human beings are both enemies and friends of themselves. The mind, when uncontrolled, is a shatru; when disciplined, it is a mitra.
  4. Science and Yoga converge: Modern neuroscience and physiology validate what Patanjali described thousands of years ago.
  5. True yoga focuses on liberation (moksha) and service, with siddhis as by-products.

11. Suggested Practices for Awakening Siddhis Safely

  1. Daily asanas for physical stability.
  2. Pranayama for control over energy and senses.
  3. Dharana and Dhyana for mind training.
  4. Ethical observances (Yama and Niyama) to prepare the mind.
  5. Detachment from fruits of actions (karma yoga principle).

In essence: Power without ethics leads to chaos; power with ethics leads to liberation.

References from Patanjali Yoga Sutras

  • 1.2: Yoga is cessation of fluctuations of the mind.
  • 3.16: Through Samyama on the mind, knowledge arises.
  • 3.45: Siddhis arise naturally from Samyama.
  • 4.1–4.34: Different siddhis and their causes.
  • 2.29–2.32: Importance of Yama, Niyama, and ethical conduct.


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