Trikaldarshi siddhi (or trikaldarshitva)

 Trikaldarshi siddhi (or trikaldarshitva) is a spiritual power in Indian traditions, particularly Hinduism and Tantra, meaning the ability to see or know the past, present, and future. Achieving this siddhi is considered extremely difficult and requires intensive spiritual practices, including rigorous meditation, advanced yoga, and often guidance from a perfected spiritual master or guru. Tantric texts describe rituals and mantras as paths to attain such time-transcending powers, alongside a surrender of ego and a deep spiritual transformation.  

Practices to Attain the Sutta

Meditation and Yoga: Practices like intensive meditation and advanced yoga are essential for developing the spiritual awareness and inner discipline needed for this siddhi. 

Mantra Chanting: Chanting specific mantras, such as a Trinetra Jagruti Mantra (Third Eye Awakening Mantra) or Trikal Darshan Mantra, is believed to help awaken the divine vision and clairvoyance required. 

Guru's Guidance: Spiritual masters and gurus play a crucial role in guiding sadhaks (practitioners) through these complex spiritual paths. 

Ego Annihilation: To achieve true trikaldarshitva, one must surrender their ego and the "self" as merely the body, mind, or intellect, and realize their true nature as the divine self. 

Concentration Techniques: Practices like Bindu Trataka (a point-gazing meditation) and Darpan Trataka (mirror gazing) can help in developing focus and the ability to perceive beyond normal limits. 

Significance and Context

Spiritual Mastery: The ability to perceive the past, present, and future is a sign of advanced spiritual mastery and ksatra. 

Divine Vision: This siddhi allows an individual to attain divine vision, which is seen as a form of heightened awareness and knowledge. 

Tantric Paths: In some tantric traditions, this siddhi is also a goal of specific sadhanas or practices designed for spiritual transformation and the acquisition of such powers. 

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