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36 / Lord Mahavira
11. Siddha
When the self is completely free from all types of karmic particles it goes to the top of the universe, knows all, perceives all and enjoys transcendental bliss forever, it is called siddha. It possesses eight great attributes, such as perfect knowledge, perfect perception, perfect right vision, infinite power, undisturbability, extreme fineness, interpenetrability and is neither heavy nor light. The self that attains siddhahood rises up to the summit of the universe called siddhasila.
The abode of the siddha is that place where there is no birth, death, old age, fear, attachment, desire, sorrow and disease etc. Siddha is neither the product of anything nor produces anything. It is impossible to express the nature of siddha. The definition of siddha is without any category. It is the state of perfect beatitude and final deliverance from the fetters of karmas. It is the state of total extinction of human passions and ignorance. A liberated self occupies space which is two thirds of its last body. Of the four states of existence, only human state can attain liberation.
