Updated: 19-09-2026 ; Author : E.Pavan Kumar & Ashritha Pendkar
What are the 8 siddhis of Hanuman ji?
These are the 8 (Ashta) Siddhis of Hanuman Chalisa: Explore the 8 Divine Powers of Hanuman Chalisa.
In the divine “Hanuman Chalisa”, there is a specific mention of “Ashta Siddhi Nava Nidhi ke Dhata.”
This specific sentence indicates that the supreme power Hanuman is the granter of the eight prominent spiritual perfections and nine treasures.
In our spiritual world, this chant is considered the embodiment of unlimited power and divine grace.
The eight Siddhis—Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Ishita, and Vashita —in Hindu philosophy are the ultimate mastery of the body, mind, and matter.
The 8 Ashta Siddhis:
Eight Great Yogic Powers and Importance of Ashta Siddhis:
1. Anima – Becoming One with the Smallest
Anima Siddhi stands for absolute modesty and the capacity to recognise the most delicate aspects of life, thereby teaching the solution to dissolve our ego.
2. Mahima – Infinite Greatness
It is a symbol of power, humility and the ability to grasp the most subtle truths of life, thereby showing us how to let go of our egos.
3. Garima – Immovable strength
This power entails the capacity to enlarge one’s body weight by several folds, thereby making the body extremely heavy.
The individual thus becomes unmovable by anyone or anything in this case. It is often cited as an example where Hanuman made his tail so heavy that Bheema was not able to lift it.
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4. Laghima – Lightness of Being
Laghima Siddhi is a spiritual state of supreme happiness and freedom where detachment from life’s burdens is achieved, and one remains ‘light’ in a spiritual sense.
5. Prapti – Manifesting Desires
Prapti Siddhi defines the ultimate focus on the goal mechanism, combined with total divine alignment, which leads to the desired achievements, as exemplified by Hanuman carrying out Rama’s requests.
6. Prakamya – Divine Willpower
The most significant characteristic of this power was to be the source of faith in the most difficult moments, thereby enabling fearless, courageous and purposeful actions.
7. and 8. Ishita & Vashita – Mastery over Nature and Self
These Siddhis together represent absolute control over one’s emotions, desires, and situations through self-discipline and continued practice of devotion.
Nava Nidhi’s – Inner Treasures: The figure nine treasures indicate the material well-being, knowledge, good health, and prosperity that can only be obtained through pure devotion and righteous living.
Living the Hanuman Way: Chant Hanuman Chakras with devotion to experience self-realisation, attain inner calm and obtain spiritual powers.
How to get 8 Siddhis from Hanuman Chalisa?
According to the Hanuman Chalisa, Lord Hanuman is the bestower of the Ashta Siddhis (eight Siddhis) and Nava Nidhis (nine divine treasures), through a boon granted by Mother Janaki (Sita) because Sita devi given these 8 powers to lord hanuman.
To get these 8 siddis devotees faithfully recite the Hanuman Chalisa with devotion to seek Hanuman’s blessings, spiritual strength and inner transformation.
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