Siddha system of medicine is based on Saiva Siddhantha. Siddha is a Tamil word that is derived from its root 'chit' which means perfection in life or "heavenly bliss".

The fundamental subjects of Siddha methodology are
 
1.VADHAM (ALCHEMY)
2.AITHIYAM (MEDICINE)
3.YOGAM (YOGA)
4.GNANAM or THATHUVAM (PHILOSOPHY)

Siddhars, spiritual scientists of Tamil Nadu explored and explained the reality of Nature and its relationship to man by their yogic awareness and experimental findings. They postulated the concept of spiritualism for self improvement and the practices propounded by them came to be known as the "SIDDHA SYSTEM".

The eight mighty SIDDHIC PROCESS or OCTOMIRACLE ("ATTA-MA-SIDDHI") which could keep the body strong and perfect for EXTERNAL LIFE, where THERE IS NO DEATH OR REBIRTH.

ATT-MA-SIDDHI

ANIMA
The faculty of reducing gross body to the size of an atom and to enable him to fly in space.

MAHIMA
Power of expanding oneself without limit.

KARIMA
The power of reducing the primordial elements within himself to a point desired.

LAHIMA
The power of becoming as light as feather.

PRAPTHI
Faculty of knowing everything; Past, Present and Future and to secure everything as desired.

PRAHAMIYAM
The power of penetration like rays by which one can attain immortality.

ESATHWAM
Supreme power over animates and inanimate in the universe.

VASITHAM
The power of securing any object.

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