Saturday, July 21, 2007

About Meditation















Meditation is one of the proven alternative therapies. It can be
broadly classified under the mind-body medicine.

Improve exercise performance in people with angina, Meditation is a safe
and simple way to balance a person's physical, emotional, and mental
states. It is very simple; but benefit everybody.

Meditative techniques are the product of diverse cultures and peoples
around the world. It has been rooted in the traditions of the world's
great religions. In fact, practically all religious groups practice
meditation in one form or another. The value of Meditation to alleviate
suffering and promote healing has been known and practiced for thousands
of years.
Siddar's
A siddha is one who has attained siddhi, There are eight kind of super
natural power caled as "ashtama Siddis".

1. Anima(Shrinking)
2. Mahima(illimitability)
3. Lagima (lightness)
4. Garima(Weight)
5. Prapthi(fulfillment of desires)
6. Prakasysm (irresistable will)
7. Isithavam(supremacy)
8. Vasithavam(Dominion over the elements)
The 18 Siddhars
There are 18 Siddhars in the tamil Siddha Tradition. Each of the Siddars
had lived in varied places. The following are most common names of the
18 siddhars.


1. Sri Pathanjali Siddhar
2. Sri Agasthiar Siddhar
3. Sri Kamalamuni Siddhar
4. Sri Thirumoolar Siddhar
5. Sri Kuthambai Siddhar
6. Sri Korakkar Siddhar
7. Sri Thanvandri Siddhar
8. Sri Sundaranadar Siddhar
9. Sri Konganar Siddhar
10. Sri Sttamuni Siddhar
11. Sri Vanmeegar Siddhar
12. Sri Ramadavar Siddhar
13. Sri Nadeeswarar Siddhar
14. Sri Edaikkadar Siddhar
15. Sri machamuni Siddhar
16. Sri Karuvoorar Siddhar
17. Sri Bogar Siddhar
18. Sri Pambatti Siddhar























       


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