So long one is on the platform of bhukti, mukti and siddhi, he is restless. He is working because he's desiring. Siddhi is specially meant for the yogis. The yogis, they want to play wonderful magic: aniimaa, laghimaa, praapti-siddhi, isitaa, vasitaa. There are eight kinds of yoga siddhis. That kind of siddhi is not recommended here.

Siddhi means to understand one's spiritual identity and work for it; that is called siddhi.

Out of million, million persons, one tries for this siddhi, perfection of life, to understand spiritual identity and to work for it. That is called siddhi.

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You say that Siddhi means to understand one's spiritual identity and work for it, but it is a very rare person who tries for it...one in a billion? This doesn't seem right to me. Could you explain? I seem to know some people who are "Siddhi"...

It all sounds very complicated to me...always has. So many levels and separated parts. And there are so many different interpretations from so many different teachers/guru/yogis. I do appreciate your responses and this thread!

Some questions: How have you become so knowledgeable about the Vedas? What is your background and education?

What, specifically, should we do? To awaken?

Is it necessary to understand the Vedas to achieve enlightenment?

Thanks again!