8 Siddhis Attained By Lord Hanuman—Powers of Spiritual Mastery and Inner Control

In the spiritual tapestry of Sanatan Dharma, Shri Hanuman stands as a beacon of strength, devotion, wisdom, and unwavering loyalty. While he is revered for his superhuman feats in the Ramayana, there lies a deeper spiritual dimension to his character — his attainment of the Ashta Siddhis or eight supernatural perfections. These siddhis are not mere magical powers but represent mastery over the limitations of the material world, and in Hanuman’s case, they were attained not for ego or conquest but purely through bhakti (devotion) to Lord Rama.

"Ashta Siddhi Nava Nidhi ke Data,
Asa Bar Deen Janki Mata."

This verse reveals that Sita Mata granted Hanuman the boon to bestow the eight siddhis and nine forms of wealth upon devotees, highlighting his elevated spiritual stature.

Let us journey through each of these siddhis, not merely as powers, but as reflections of Hanuman’s spiritual evolution and divine service.


Anima is the ability to reduce one’s size to the minutest level, even to the size of an atom.

Hanuman displayed this siddhi during his journey to Lanka. Upon reaching the outskirts of the city, he reduced his form to a tiny size to avoid detection and stealthily entered the kingdom of Ravana. This allowed him to infiltrate the palace, observe the demon army, and ultimately locate Sita in Ashok Vatika.

Anima reflects humility — the ability to make oneself small, not just physically but in ego. Despite his immense power, Hanuman never sought self-glorification. This power symbolizes the annihilation of ego, which is necessary for any spiritual seeker.


Mahima is the power to increase one's size infinitely.

Hanuman invoked Mahima when he expanded his form to leap across the ocean to reach Lanka. His size became so immense that it startled celestial beings and even demons guarding the ocean path. He also used it to fight the demon forces in Lanka, growing in size to crush entire battalions.

Mahima represents the expansion of consciousness. For the yogi, it is the realization that the self is not limited to the body. Hanuman’s expansion represents the boundless nature of devotion and Dharma, which transcends limitations and encompasses all beings.


Garima is the power to become unbearably heavy.

In various battles, Hanuman used Garima to immobilize enemies by sitting on them, making it impossible for them to move. A prominent example is when he sat on Ahiravana's throne, making it impossible for the demon to lift or displace him.

This siddhi embodies stability and unshakeable presence. In a spiritual sense, it refers to the weight of one's character and resolve. Hanuman, grounded in virtue, cannot be moved by temptation, doubt, or ego.


Laghima is the power to become light or almost weightless.

During his childhood, Hanuman used this power to fly effortlessly. In the Ramayana, he exhibited Laghima while crossing the ocean, his body gliding over vast distances, defying gravity. He also used it to rise to the heavens in search of the Sanjeevani herb.

Laghima symbolizes freedom from attachment and burden. Spiritually, it reflects the lightness one feels when ego, desire, and fear are abandoned. Hanuman is the epitome of such lightness, unattached even in the thick of battle.


Prapti is the power to achieve or reach anything, regardless of distance or obstruction.

He used this power to traverse the world and obtain the Sanjeevani herb from the Himalayas in record time. When in need, nothing could stop Hanuman — neither terrain, nor time, nor death. His prapti was also internal: the attainment of divine wisdom and knowledge.

Prapti is not just physical reach, but the power of willful attainment. Spiritually, it reflects the capacity to access divine knowledge and grace, to reach the deepest layers of truth. Hanuman attained Rama — the supreme consciousness — through single-pointed devotion.


Prakamya allows one to realize any desire, including entering another body or manifesting thoughts into reality.

Though powerful, Hanuman never used this siddhi for personal gain. His desires were always aligned with Dharma. When he desired to see Sita and assure her of Rama’s love, that divine will was fulfilled instantly.

Prakamya reflects purity of desire. For Hanuman, desire was never rooted in selfishness. This siddhi teaches that when one’s will aligns with divine will, manifestation is effortless. Prakamya is the unity of intention and righteousness.


Ishita grants the ability to control the forces of nature, perform miracles, and even create or destroy matter.

Hanuman invoked this power during battles when he controlled fire, wind, and other elements to overcome enemy forces. He set Lanka ablaze using fire given to him after his tail was lit — a symbolic reversal of aggression into divine justice.

Ishita is lordship or mastery, but Hanuman used it with restraint and responsibility. True mastery does not seek control for ego but uses power only in service of Dharma. Hanuman is the ideal wielder of Ishita — a servant of divinity, not a tyrant of nature.


Vashita is the power to subdue or influence others, even control their will or mind.

Hanuman never used this siddhi to dominate. Instead, his presence alone subdued the wicked and comforted the righteous. When he met Ravana, his fearless words made even the demon king tremble in anger and awe.

Vashita is mastery over one’s own mind first. Hanuman's inner peace, humility, and control made him influential without manipulation. He embodies the saintly power of attraction, where truth and purity themselves subdue falsehood.

What makes Hanuman unique among those who attained siddhis is the motive behind their attainment. While many yogis strive for powers through tapasya or ritual, Hanuman attained all eight simply through pure-hearted devotion (bhakti) to Lord Rama. These powers came not as goals but as side effects of his love and service.

Unlike others who fell from the path due to ego (e.g., Ravana, who had immense powers but no humility), Hanuman used every ounce of his strength for Dharma.

Even after attaining these siddhis, Hanuman never became proud. In fact, he saw himself only as:

“Dasoham Kosalendrasya – I am the servant of the King of Kosala (Rama).”

Sita Mata, moved by Hanuman’s devotion, blessed him with the ability to bestow both Ashta Siddhis and Nava Nidhis (nine treasures) upon others. This rare boon made Hanuman not only a possessor of divine power but a distributor of grace.

Those who worship Hanuman with devotion often experience miraculous protection, strength, courage, and spiritual upliftment — signs of the siddhis working through him for the welfare of others.

Even today, Hanuman is not considered a deity of the past but a Chiranjeevi (immortal being). According to belief, he continues to live on Earth, guiding true seekers and protecting devotees of Dharma.

In this age of confusion and weakness, Hanuman offers not just miracles but a template:

His siddhis are not to be imitated superficially but understood spiritually. They point to what we too can become if we live with faith, truth, and surrender.

The eight siddhis attained by Shri Hanuman Ji are awe-inspiring. Yet what shines brighter is his unmatched humility, which kept him from ever misusing them. In the world of seekers and yogis, Hanuman remains the ideal role model, proving that ultimate powers can dwell in one who considers himself nothing but a servant of God.

True siddhi lies not in controlling the world but in mastering the self and surrendering it at the feet of the Divine. That is why Hanuman, though endowed with all powers, chose to chant Rama Rama with every breath — for in Rama’s name, he found the only siddhi that matters — eternal love.