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Originally Posted by FallingLeaves
otoh those are kinds of vibrations too. I know it is in vogue to deny them but then again it also seems in vogue not to learn to do miracles...
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If the goal is Samadhi and Enlightenment it's all distractions, and that is the purpose of the practices.
https://www.thecontemplativelife.org...-mystic-powers
Concerning Siddhis.
Most often, the importance of these supernormal occurrences are downplayed by major contemplatives. The ability to see into the future, gain mystical insight into present events, or emanate a supernatural light does little to help one achieve enlightenment. In fact, an interest in developing these powers is sometimes seen as a dangerous distraction that leads the contemplative astray.
Patanjali himself seems to take this attitude in 3.37 where he states:
"These powers are accomplishments for the mind that is outgoing but obstacles to samadhi."