"Siddhi" the degree for the Gods!
Remember in Ramayan when Lord Hanuman went to search for Mata Sita, he reduced his body size and entered Lanka. Again, He increased his body size to lift the entire Dronagiri mountain to obtain Sanjeevni herb to cater to Lakshman. Ever wondered how was he able to do it? And why was he the only one able to do it? Well, it just wasn't magic, but these were the results of the abilities attained by Lord Hanuman after years of training, discipline, and ancient practices once followed and taught religiously in India and these now considered Godly and magical powers were then known as "Siddhis". The mention of use of various Siddhi are mentioned quite generously in the Hindu texts but most of us have seen right past those considering them to be supernatural or simply Godly powers. Below is a list of a few Siddhis:- 1. Mahima( महिमा): Ability to increase one's size 2. Laghima( लघिमा): Ability to reduce one's weight to less than that of a feather 3. Anima ( आणिमा): Ability...