Mantra Siddhi :
It's important to understand what "Siddhi" means. Siddhi which means accomplishment may refer to different things based on context.
When a mantra sadhana is done for the fulfillment of specific sankalpa/vow taken, then accomplishment of that Sankalpa is considered the siddhi of the mantra.
When a mantra sadhana is done with a desire to attain the Shakti/power associated with that mantra/deity, then accomplishment of such power is considered as Siddhi.
But the real siddhi is when the mantra which is practiced will lead to the realization of the Deity, and when one finally merges with the deity. God realization is the ultimate siddhi of any mantra.
Well, there are no definite steps or levels to evaluate, if you are making spiritual progress, you will notice that, you will become more detached, less anger and you will feel contentment. If these are happening, then there is a definite progress.
As the Japa makes progress, ultimately a stage will come when Japa will become ajapa. That is, you will practice repetition of mantra spontaneously without any voluntary efforts. Then, the mantra will be playing in the background 24 X7. That can be considered as a major step in spiritual progress.
You have to do the following practice one hour daily :
- Sit in a comfortable cross-legged position with the straight spine and closed eyes.
- Make Gayana mudra from the left hand, to do this, place your left hand on your lap facing upward, bring the tips of the thumb and index finger together, and keep the other three fingers together, lightly stretched.
For the first half an hour :
- Chant mantra from the mouth
- See the mantra rotating in an elliptical/circular manner in your throat area in an anti-clockwise direction.Y ou can visualize a luminous sun as the mantra, rotating constantly in your throat chakra-area.
- Continuously draw elliptical/circular circles in an anticlockwise direction on the tip of the first finger of the right hand with the thumb of the right hand, in a synchronized manner with the rhythmic chant of the mantra, let the right palm rest comfortably on your lap in an upward direction.
For another half an hour :
- Do intonation of mantra in humming bee manner. The humming bee intonation of mantra consists of making a deep, soft humming bee-like sound while exhaling through the nose with the closed mouth.
- See the mantra rotating in your throat area in an anti-clockwise direction.
- Continuously draw elliptical/circular circles in anti-clockwise on the tip of the right-hand first finger with your right-hand thumb, synchronizing with the rhythmic intonation of the mantra.
Signs of Mantra Siddhi
Physical Signs :
- The body feels light and the mind becomes calmly enthusiastic.
- A specific kind of smell starts coming from the body. Flashes of divine fragrances and becoming more sensitive to smell.
- The skin becomes more smooth and tender.
- There is a version for tamsik food and routine. The Sadhak gets inclined towards righteousness.
- Selfishness gives way to selflessness and benevolence.
- There is luster in the eyes.
- Reduced appetite, reduced excretion, less sleep.
- Less interest in worldly affairs.
- Seeing flashes as if it is night during the day and as if it is a day during the night.
- Seeing flashes of thunder and lightning when there is no cloud.
Spiritual Signs :
- The sadhak intuitively comes to right conclusions when he thinks about any person or any work.
- Can read the feelings and thoughts of other persons.
- Gets premonition about things which are going to happen in the future.
- Endowed with divine capabilities to promote good and vanquish the forces of evil.
- Feeling that the devata's body has permeated own body.
- Feeling brilliant at heart and pleasant in mind
- Sometimes without any feeling and sometimes easily excited and happy.
- Feeling healthy, happy and dignified.
- Panchakshari Mantra of Lord Shiva (Five-syllable mantra नमः शिवाय -Namah Shivaya ) will chant automatically inside you, without your's own consent. You may chant any mantra, finally, the Pnachakshari mantra will come out of you automatically because the Shiva is the ultimate Founder and Owner of all Yoga, Mantra, and Tantra.
By
Geeta Jha
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