siddhasbeings

Siddha beings is a term used in Indian spiritual traditions to denote beings who have attained siddhi, or spiritual perfection. The word siddha derives from Sanskrit siddha, meaning perfected or accomplished.

In Hinduism and Yoga traditions, siddha beings are those who have mastered yogic powers through disciplined practice, self-realization, and renunciation. They are often portrayed as liberated beings who transcend ordinary limits, and may be described as residing in forests, on mountains, or in celestial realms. The concept is closely linked to lists of siddhis, or specific powers, associated with advanced meditative attainment.

In Tamil Siddha literature, a parallel tradition speaks of Siddhars, mystic sages who pursued inner alchemy, medicine, and spiritual wisdom. Siddhars are revered as founders of Siddha science and are credited with a body of poetic and technical works on health, longevity, alchemy, and enlightenment. This tradition emphasizes experiential knowledge gained through inner practice as well as empirical observation.

In contemporary discourse, siddha beings sometimes appear in esoteric writing and spiritual communities as archetypes of mastery or as beings with advanced knowledge. Scholarly treatment tends to distinguish historical and mythological siddhas and siddha imagery from modern, personal claims, focusing on textual sources, historical development, and symbolic meaning rather than a single, universally defined entity.