Definitions

1. noun

A person who has achieved a high state of spiritual realization or enlightenment, especially in Hinduism or Buddhism.

“The guru was considered a siddha by his followers for his extraordinary abilities.”

2. noun

In Hinduism, a class of beings, often depicted as yogis or ascetics, who are believed to possess supernatural powers.

“The siddha was said to have the power of teleportation and healing.”

3. noun

In Buddhism, a being who has achieved liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

“The siddha had transcended the suffering of the material world and achieved a state of nirvana.”