@Amitabha
Oh, it’s marvelous!
I suppose there is also my own willingness and effort too, but overall the field sure has helped tremendously to overcome many issues I’ve been struggling with.
Some things I definitely felt/experienced from the field
- Letting go of possessiveness and increase in generosity
- increase in contentment
- feeling closer to the divine and trusting its goodwill for me.
- increase in discipline or at least the intention to be more disciplined. :)
Those were my highlights, probably because I had already internalized a fair degree of the other yama/niyama concepts. So this field has been filling in the gaps quite well.
Tip: Sometimes, I felt low/tired/desperate despite using this field, and Holy Paladin was an excellent cure to make me keep going and stay committed. However, I eventually let that one go too, as the “ahimsa (non-violance)” aspect of the purity grew stronger, and I simply had no reason to feel like a warrior…
I think many don’t know that the 8-arm-yoga’s ethical restraints and observances bring superpowers.
So here’s something to hype you up.
It’s ChatGPT generated, so take it with a grain of salt, but I can definitely testify for at least some of them.
Siddhis from Practicing Yama
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Ahimsa (Non-violence)
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Invincibility: It is said that one who perfects Ahimsa gains such a state of peace and non-harm that even wild animals become non-threatening in their presence.
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Absence of Enmity: The practitioner develops a powerful aura of peacefulness that repels violence and conflict from their environment.
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Satya (Truthfulness)
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Mastery of Speech: A perfected practice of Satya is believed to grant the power of speech that manifests truth. Whatever the yogi speaks will come to pass.
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Clairvoyance: The ability to know or understand deeper truths, gaining insights into situations or people that others cannot perceive.
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Asteya (Non-stealing)
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Acquisition of Treasures: The practice of Asteya is said to lead to the spontaneous acquisition of all desired material and spiritual treasures without any effort or sense of ownership.
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Mind Reading: The ability to understand the thoughts of others, as the mind becomes free from the desire to possess what others have.
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Brahmacharya (Moderation, Celibacy)
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Vitality and Strength: Practicing Brahmacharya is believed to enhance vitality, mental clarity, and physical strength, leading to a powerful and radiant presence.
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Memory and Intelligence: The conservation of energy leads to heightened mental faculties, including extraordinary memory and sharp intellect.
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Aparigraha (Non-possessiveness)
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Knowledge of Past Lives: Practicing Aparigraha is said to enable one to remember their past lives, gaining insights into karmic patterns and the soul’s journey.
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Liberation from Material Bonds: The practitioner experiences freedom from material attachments, leading to a state of contentment and inner liberation.
Siddhis from Practicing Niyama
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Saucha (Purity)
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Purity of Vision: Perfecting Saucha is said to cleanse the vision, allowing one to see the divine in all things and perceive subtle energies.
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Clairaudience: The purity of body and mind can lead to the ability to hear subtle sounds or spiritual voices that are not accessible to ordinary senses.
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Santosha (Contentment)
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Supreme Joy: The practice of Santosha leads to a profound and unshakeable state of happiness and contentment, irrespective of external circumstances.
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Steadfastness: The practitioner becomes unwavering, unperturbed by pleasure or pain, leading to a stable and serene mind.
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Tapas (Austerity)
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Mastery over Elements: Through the heat generated by Tapas, one gains control over the elements (earth, water, fire, air, and ether) and can perform extraordinary feats.
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Inner Fire: The practitioner develops an internal fire or energy that can purify the body and mind, leading to exceptional willpower and endurance.
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Svadhyaya (Self-study)
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Communication with Divine Beings: The practice of Svadhyaya can lead to the ability to communicate with divine beings or receive guidance from higher sources.
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Spiritual Knowledge: The practitioner gains deep knowledge of sacred texts and spiritual truths, often accessing knowledge beyond ordinary comprehension.
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Ishvara Pranidhana (Surrender to God)
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Divine Grace: Surrendering to a higher power is said to attract divine grace, bringing about spontaneous realizations and protection in difficult times.
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Unity with the Divine: The ultimate siddhi of Ishvara Pranidhana is a profound sense of oneness with the Divine, leading to self-realization or enlightenment.