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What are the ashta (8) Siddhis and nava (9) nidhis

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Ashta Siddhis and  Nava Nidhis are mentioned in Hanuman Chalisa Verse 31..

Ashta siddhi nava nidhi ke dātā, asa bara dīnha jānakī mātā

meaning..

Mother Sita granted you a boon to become the bestower of 8 Siddhis (supernatural powers) and 9 Nidhis (divine treasures)

8 Siddhis (Supernatural powers) are:

  1. Aṇimā: Ability to reduce one's size
  2. Mahima: Ability to increase one's size
  3. Garima: Ability to increase one's weight infinitely
  4. Laghima: Ability to become lighter than the lightest
  5. Prāpti: Ability to Obtain anything
  6. Prākāmya: Ability to acquire anything desired
  7. Iṣiṭva: Lordship over creation
  8. Vaśitva: Having control over things

9 Nidhis (treasures) are:

  1. Mahapadma: Great lotus flower
  2. Padma: Lotus/ a Himalayan lake with treasures
  3. Shankha: Conch shell
  4. Makara: Crocodile/ Antimony
  5. Kachchhapa: Tortoise or turtle shell
  6. Mukunda: Cinnabar/ Quick Silver
  7. Kunda: Jasmine/ Arsenic
  8. Nila: Sapphire/ Antimony
  9. Kharva: Cups, vessels baked in fire

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