Ashta Siddhis and Nava Nidhis are mentioned in
Hanuman Chalisa Verse 31..
Ashta siddhi nava nidhi ke dātā,
asa bara dīnha jānakī mātā
meaning..
Mother Sita granted you a boon to become the bestower
of 8 Siddhis (supernatural powers) and 9 Nidhis
(divine treasures)
8 Siddhis (Supernatural powers) are:
Aṇimā: Ability to reduce one's size
Mahima: Ability to increase one's size
Garima: Ability to increase one's weight infinitely
Laghima: Ability to become lighter than the lightest
Prāpti: Ability to Obtain anything
Prākāmya: Ability to acquire anything desired
Iṣiṭva: Lordship over creation
Vaśitva: Having control over things
9 Nidhis (treasures) are:
Mahapadma: Great lotus flower
Padma: Lotus/ a Himalayan lake with treasures
Shankha: Conch shell
Makara: Crocodile/ Antimony
Kachchhapa: Tortoise or turtle shell
Mukunda: Cinnabar/ Quick Silver
Kunda: Jasmine/ Arsenic
Nila: Sapphire/ Antimony
Kharva: Cups, vessels baked in fire
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