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........ SIDDHAS --- DIFINISION OF SIDDHAS
Siddhas, Siddhar, Sittar and Cittar
The words variously used in English by the Western and as well as Indian scholars are
Siddhas, Siddhar, Sittar and Cittar, but each as specific connotation in Tamil. Siddhas means
the refined monotheistic creed existed. Siddhar means perfected or realized saints. Sittar
implies an expert in occultism, alchemy and so on with magic or superstitious power. Cittar
also connotes the same however exhibiting such powers with mind. It may be noted that the
differentiation arises due to the understanding and interpretation of the Tamil words siddhu
(miracle, supernatural performance, etc) and cittu (connected with mind and mental powers).
Here, the word Siddhas is used for the group, which flourished during 16th to 19th century
period. Incidentally, they coincide with Sanskrit counterparts.
Cit = the principle of universal intelligence or consciousness
Citta = mind-stuff; sub-conscious mind.
Siddh = realised, perfected, thus, Siddha is a perfected yogi.
Siddhi = perfection, attainment, psychic power.
Siddhanta = established tenet or doctrine.
In Tamil, as there is only one letter used for sa/ca, different words are used. Following the tradition Nava Siddhar of north India, South Indian Padinen Siddhar tradition might have been created. In fact, the available Siddha literature duly acknowledges it.
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