A Siddha in Sanskrit means "One who is accomplished" and refers to perfected masters who have transcended the Ahamkara (Ego or I-maker), have subdued their minds to be subservient to their Awareness, and have transformed their bodies composed of dense Rajo-tama Gunas into pure Satvic light. This is purportedly accomplished only by persistent meditation over many lifetimes.
A Siddha has also been defined to refer to one who has attained a Siddhi. The Siddhis as paranormal abilities are considered emergent abilities of an individual that is on the path to Siddhahood, and do not define a Siddha, who is established in the Pranav - the Aum, which is the spiritual substrate of creation. The Siddhi in its pure form means "the attainment of flawless identity with Reality (Brahman); perfection of Spirit."
The concept of Siddhas is a prime notion in Jainism.
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Acharya Chandrahas Sharma- Siddha Yoga - India-based type of Siddha Yoga, based on the Shaktipat tradition of Yogeshwar Sri Chandra Mohan Ji (1907-1990) and Mahaprabhu Ramlal Ji (1888 - ca. 1939). Site includes teachings, photos and biographical details.
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Nityananda Institute - Directed by Swami Chetanananda, named after Bhagavan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri (died 1961). Information on programs in Boston, New York and Santa Monica.
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Self Awareness Institute: Laguna Beach, California - Offer courses in self realization and teacher training in Shaktipat Meditation.
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Shanti Mandir - Group of Swami Nityananda (Subhash Shetty, born 1962), the brother of Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, and also one of the successors of Swami Muktananda (d. 1982). Information on teaching and ashrams, with a photo gallery.
Siddha Loka: The abode of the Siddha Guru - Siddha Loka is an Ashram (hermitage) near Bangalore in India, headed by Swami Chetanananda Saraswati, a disciple of Bhagwan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri. Site with many photos of the ashram and information on programs.
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Siddha Yoga Meditation - Official site of the SYDA foundation, the largest Siddha Yoga group, directed by Gurumayu Chidvilasananda (Malti Shetty, born 1955), one of the successors of Swami Muktananda (d. 1982). Information on ashrams, worldwide programs, and bookstore.
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