Siddhi
(सिद्धि)Literal Meaning
Attainment; perfection
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
From Sanskrit 'sidh' (to accomplish); extraordinary powers described in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras (Book III) that may arise through deep meditative mastery, ranging from heightened perception to more unusual abilities.
Spiritual Insight & Context
Patanjali himself warns that siddhis, though genuine, are distractions on the path — powers to be noticed and released, never chased, lest they replace liberation as the goal.