Subtle Perceptions and Powers 10/13/24
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Siddhis, riddhis and nidhis — these are three different types of mystical powers that a yogi is endowed with, progressively more and more with their continued practice. Yet the yogis of yore, who gave us these practices and documented them in their writings, warn against the pitfalls of having such powers. With these, you can get lots of attention from lots of people, but you won't find your own Divine Essence. You may hold others captive, but you are completely dependent on them. This is not freedom. It is a sophisticated sort of bondage…
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