obstructing the mind from becoming unruly. When due to this sort of control one’s mind harbors discontent one should smilingly ignore it.
6.Sidhi of enduring Adhibhautik heat means to serenely endure hardships pertaining to the body like heat, cold, hunger, thirst, sleep, diseases etc. and disallow the mind from getting agitated.
7.Sidhi of Vijnan Shakti means a pious psyche, pure character, equanimos mind, serene nature, one with a dash of humor, a hardworking person, observer of all rules, disciplined, alert, performer of righteous duties, generous nature and contentment.
8.Sidhi of Vidya Shakti means steadfastness in emotions and faith with reference to the nature, aim, duty of the soul. One has firm faith in God and knowing that one’s soul pervades every atom of the cosmos, one thinks everyone to be one’s very own beloved. Such a person oozes with love for the world since he has overcome all agitations and the rush of blood nature of the mind.
In very exceptional cases one sometimes hears or sees Sidhis like 1.Anima 2. Mahima 3. Garima 4. Laghima 5. Prapti 6. Prakamya 7. Ishatva 8. Vashitva.
“Anima” means to make the body subtler than an atom. “Mahima” means to make one self extremely gigantic. “Garima” means to make one self very heavy. “Laghima” means to make one self very light. “Prapti” means to experience far off objects very closely. “Prakamya” means to fulfill one’s wishes. “Ishatva” means lordship or to control other objects or circumstances. “Vashitva” means to induce other creatures to act according to one’s own wishes by controlling their thoughts.
There is another description of 8 Sidhis viz.: 1. Entering another person’s body. 2. Walking on water 3.