Siddhargalin Ashtamasiddhigal - Tamil | by C. S. Murugesan/ Yoga Book

• Siddhargalin Ashtamasiddhigal by C. S. Murugesan is a Tamil book that delves into the eight extraordinary powers or "Ashtama Siddhis" attributed to Siddhars, the ancient yogis and spiritual masters of Tamil Nadu.
• These siddhis are believed to be the result of intense meditation, spiritual practices, and the mastery of the mind and body, granting practitioners supernatural abilities.
• The book explains each of these eight siddhis in detail:
1. Anima Siddhi – The ability to shrink one's body to a minuscule size.Mahima Siddhi – The ability to expand one's body to enormous proportions.
2. Garima Siddhi – The ability to become extremely heavy.
3. Laghima Siddhi – The ability to become weightless or extremely light.
4. Prapti Siddhi – The ability to attain anything one desires.
5. Prakamya Siddhi – The ability to gain power over all things and control elements.
6. Vashitva Siddhi – The power to control others' minds or influence their actions.
7. Ishithva Siddhi – The ability to control the natural forces or the ability to govern the universe.
• In this book, C. S. Murugesan elaborates not only on the theoretical aspects of these siddhis but also on how they can be achieved through consistent yoga, meditation, and spiritual discipline.
• The author presents practical guidance on how to cultivate these powers, the ethical considerations involved, and the spiritual significance of such attainments.
• The book serves as both a guide to the spiritual and philosophical aspects of Siddhism and as a resource for practitioners of yoga who seek to understand the deeper mysteries and possibilities of human potential.
• It is intended for readers who are interested in the ancient Tamil spiritual traditions and the profound practices of the Siddhars.