siddhi: (Sanskrit) "Power, accomplishment; perfection."

Extraordinary powers of the soul, developed through consistent meditation and deliberate, grueling, often uncomfortable tapas, or awakened naturally through spiritual maturity and yogic sadhana.

Through the repeated experience of Self Realization, siddhis naturally unfold according to the needs of the individual. Before Self Realization, the use or development of siddhis is among the greatest obstacles on the path because it cultivates ahamkara, I-ness, and militates against the attainment of prapatti, complete submission to the will of God, Gods and guru. Six siddhis in particular are considered primary obstacles to samadhi:

-       clairvoyance (adarsha siddhi or divya siddhi),

-       clairaudience (shravana siddhi or divyashravana),

-       divination (pratibha siddhi),

-       super-feeling (vedana siddhi) and

-       super-taste (asvadana siddhi),

-       supersmell (varta siddhi).

The eight classical siddhis are:

1)    anima: to be as small as an atom;

2)    mahima: to become infinitely large;

3)    laghima: super-lightness, levitation;

4)    prapti: pervasiveness, extension, to be anywhere at will;

5)    prakamya: fulfillment of desires;

6)    vashitva: control of natural forces;

7)    ishititva: supremacy over nature;

8)    kama-avasayitva: complete satisfaction.

The supreme siddhi (parasiddhi) is realization of the Self, Parasiva.

See: ahamkara, prapatti, siddha yoga, psychic ability.

(See also: Siddhi, Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)

Remote Viewing, RV:

An ESP procedure in which a percipient attempts to become aware psychically of the experience of an agent who is at a distant, unknown target location.

(See also: Remote Viewing, RV, Psychic, Psychic Dictionary, Parapsychology, Parapsychology Dictionary)

psychic healing (psi healing, psychic therapy): Therapeutic technique that involves the channeling of psychic energy or spiritual power through the healer and into the patient. sources of such energy include oneself, God, and spirits. Common accompaniments to psychic healing include aura analysis, the laying on of hands, prayer, and massage.

The word psi refers to:

(a)   the ability to become directly (nonsensorially) aware of past, present, and/or future events outside the body;

(b)  psychokinesis; and

(c)   phenomena ascribed to such abilities.

(See also: Psychic healing, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

Psychic Reading

One hazard and lesson of this business I learned the hard way when I first got into it, is what I have come to call the MESSIAH COMPLEX. I almost fell into it myself, and it was a rough lesson to learn. Over the years, I have learned that many other people connected to this business also suffer from it in one form or another, and it can sometimes become quite detrimental, not only in the professional field, but also in your personal life.

An excerpt from Expanding the Psychic You by Keith Atkinson.

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Developing Psychic Abilities

How does one determine if he has psychic abilities and what they may be? It's not easy! There are "gurus" under every rock, and it seems at times there are as many psychics as there are real estate agents. They offer all sorts of courses, seminars, workshops, tapes, etc., in "self-discovery" and psychic development. It can become very confusing and, if caution and good common sense are not liberally employed, a bit risky. I suggest that you follow your "gut feeling" in every case.

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Death is the most common phenomenon in nature and yet the least understood fact. It is one of the most difficult problems of philosophy, because there is no direct evidence usually available as to what really happens in and after death.
Recently there has been an attempt made in the West by the Psychical Research Society to study the problem of death. Some thinkers have come to believe on the strength of the evidence collected that death does not bring human personality to an end.

This is an excerpt from the book What Becomes Of The Soul After Death by Sri Swami Sivananda.

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Afterlife is a British television drama series, produced by independent producion company Clerkenwell Films for the ITV1 network. First broadcast in 2005, the series follows the activities of a psychic medium who appears to have the ability to communicate with the spirits of the dead. Afterlife television - Overview. The main characters of the series are the psychic, Alison Mundy (played by Lesley Sharp) and the academic who becomes involved with her due to his sceptical interest in the paranormal, D ...

Including:

• Afterlife television - Overview
• Afterlife television - Critical reaction
• Afterlife television - Episode list
• Afterlife television - Overseas sales

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2150 is the title of a work of fiction written by Don and Thea Pylm in 1970. In this new age book, there was a concept called CI, short for Central Information. Wikipedia, and the internet in general is becoming the concept of CI. 2150 also outlined the "Macro Philosophy" -- which entailed the idea of acceptance and desire in order to balance one's karma and evolve from being shallow, and greedy (i.e. micro) to being open kind, and loving (macro), eventually becoming one with everything. Telekenesis, telepathy, and other psychic phenonema were some ...

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Siddhi is a Sanskrit term for spiritual power (or psychic ability), it litterally means "a perfection." It is known in Hinduism and tantric buddhism. These spiritual powers supposedly vary from relatively simple forms of clairvoyance to being able to levitate, be present at various places at once, become as small as an atom, materialize objects, having access to memories from past lives and more. The term became known in the West through the work of H.P. Blavatsky. The plural is Siddhis. There are many perspectives of attaining ...

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Cosmic Consciousness:

A blissful experience in which the person becomes aware of the whole universe as a living being.

See also altered state of consciousness, mystical experience.

(See also: Cosmic Consciousness, Psychic, Psychic Dictionary, Parapsychology, Parapsychology Dictionary)

Unmesa:

Literally, this means unfolding. God is said to unfold every aspect of the universe from Himself. To become conscious of any particular act of unfolding is to some extent become conscious of the Source.

(See also: Unmesa, Psychic, Psychic Dictionary, Parapsychology, Parapsychology Dictionary)

In 1994, Thomas signed an agreement with Florida-based Psychic Reader's Network (later known as Traffix, Inc.) to become the spokesman for the Philip Michael Thomas Psychic Connection. He appeared in television spots and claimed to have met the planet's premier psychics through his "world travels". He dressed similarly to his Miami Vice alter ego, even opening the ads with the phrase, "From Miami Vice to world advice!" Traffix replaced Thomas as spokesman in favor of Miss Cleo. Thomas sued, alleging breach of contract, and won. In 2002, a New York arbitrator awarded Thomas $1.48 million for improper use ...

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Philip Michael Thomas, Philip Michael Thomas - Music Career, Philip Michael Thomas - Psychic Reader's Network, Philip Michael Thomas - Filmography

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kahuna

Ancient Hawaiian religious faith that brings illuminating knowledge and information regarding psychic skills, (the unknown becomes known). A strict discipline for those who are willing to learn and accept discipline

(See also: Kahuna, Body Mind and Soul)

Benefic:

Refers to a planet, which is beneficial, given the particular rising sign of the chart. In general, the most benefic planets are the lords of the trikona houses: the first, fifth and ninth. The lords of the kendra houses, the fourth, seventh and tenth are also benefic, but may become malefics under certain rules.

(See also: Benefic, Psychic, Psychic Dictionary, Parapsychology, Parapsychology Dictionary)

Empowered Mantra:

A mantra becomes empowered through the process of initiation. It is during initiation that a disciple receives his or her mantra from the guru. The mantra is empowered in the sense that the guru acts as a vehicle of God's grace, and it is God's grace that is embodied in the mantra.

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The term, and concept, strictly relating to "The Psychic Vampire" is mostly modern in origin. While there are countless life-force feeding creatures across many cultures (linked more to the mythological vampire) accurate sources referring to the exact creatures described in New Age books do not exist. The Psychic Vampire, from a modern standpoint is alternately seen as a predator who attacks their "victims" or a symbiotic partner who forms a mutually beneficial relationship with their donor. When the "donor" is unwilling, it becomes a ...

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Energy vampire, Energy vampire - Cultural, Energy vampire - Modern Origins, Energy vampire - Non-mystical interpretations, Energy vampire - Sources

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ENANTIODROMIA

Things turning into their opposites. The tendency towards psychic balance (prostitute wanting to become a nun, clown wanting to be a tragedian actor, etc.). Enantiodromia has been called "The Law of reverse effect". Colin Wilson points out in Lord of the Underground that enantiodromia isn't really some deep psychic resistance, as Jung says it is, but is merely the result of the fact that when we are too anxious to do something well, we do it badly.

(See also: ENANTIODROMIA, Magick, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul, )

Hara:

Refers to the feminine side of god, or Shrimati Radharani. When used as an address it becomes Hare; the first word of the Hare Krishna Maha or great mantra, which is declared by many of the vedas- Puranas and Upanishads to be the supermost mantra for deliverance of the soul from material bondage to the highest spiritual destinations. The maha mantra: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare.

(See also: Hara, Psychic, Psychic Dictionary, Parapsychology, Parapsychology Dictionary)

Holy Spirit:

The Holy Spirit is the Presence of God that makes God knowable and known. The Holy Spirit carries that Presence and Personality outward so that one may become baptized 'In' it, saturated within it and refreshed within God so that one might live with God. The Holy Spirit is the Water of Life Itself that washes over all levels of Creation and Manifestation so that Life can Happen.

(See also: Holy Spirit, Psychic, Psychic Dictionary, Parapsychology, Parapsychology Dictionary)

Yantra:

Mechanistic patterns, designs and symbols which represent someone or something. Yantra refers to mechanistic science. Yantra has become known as the symbology for various divine realities through mystical patterns, which are drawn on the ground, on paper, etched in copper or drawn on computer screens, etc. For example, the Star of David is a component in many yantras, as is the swastika. Both of these are ancient vedic symbols.

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