Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If self-realisation is not an exotic experience, what should we make of stories about sages such as Ramana Maharshi or Ramakrishna having so-called Siddhis or special powers and other extraordinary signs that seem to accompany enlightenment or awakening?
Rupert says: ‘These Siddhis, special powers or unusual facilities sometimes accompany the recognition of our true nature – but they are the side effect, not the recognition itself. For the vast majority of people, this simple recognition of their true self is not accompanied by any extraordinary signs, and they go on to lead very ordinary, quiet lives without ever speaking about it.
‘To me, the most extraordinary signs are imperturbable peace, causeless joy and unconditional love. Nothing competes with that. To me, those are the highest Siddhis. I wouldn’t exchange any Siddhis for those three. Siddhis are extraordinary and exotic, but the recognition of the nature of our being is simple.’
*This video is from one of Rupert’s weekly webinars, 17 April 2025. You can join or learn more about upcoming webinars here:
▸ rupertspira.com/events/webinar
Timestamps:
0:00 Self-Realisation Is Not Extraordinary
1:13 Siddhis, or Special Powers
2:04 Recognising Our True Nature
2:53 Peace, Love and Joy
3:54 Ramana Maharshi, Ramakrishna
4:43 Idealising Enlightenment
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If self-realisation is not an exotic experience, what should we make of stories about sages such as Ramana Maharshi or Ramakrishna having so-called Siddhis or special powers and other extraordinary signs that seem to accompany enlightenment or awakening?
Rupert says: ‘These Siddhis, special powers or unusual facilities sometimes accompany the recognition of our true nature – but they are the side effect, not the recognition itself. For the vast majority of people, this simple recognition of their true self is not accompanied by any extraordinary signs, and they go on to lead very ordinary, quiet lives without ever speaking about it.
‘To me, the most extraordinary signs are imperturbable peace, causeless joy and unconditional love. Nothing competes with that. To me, those are the highest Siddhis. I wouldn’t exchange any Siddhis for those three. Siddhis are extraordinary and exotic, but the recognition of the nature of our being is simple.’
*This video is from one of Rupert’s weekly webinars, 17 April 2025. You can join or learn more about upcoming webinars here:
▸ rupertspira.com/events/webinar
Timestamps:
0:00 Self-Realisation Is Not Extraordinary
1:13 Siddhis, or Special Powers
2:04 Recognising Our True Nature
2:53 Peace, Love and Joy
3:54 Ramana Maharshi, Ramakrishna
4:43 Idealising Enlightenment
––
ACCESS FULL VIDEO ARCHIVE
You can watch or listen to 1000s of hours of teachings, guided meditations and answers in Rupert's full video archive here:
▸ rupertspira.com/subscriptions
––
RETREATS (Weekend, 5-day, 7-day)
Rupert holds regular retreats, roughly once per month, either in-person and online. Many in-person retreats can also be attended from the comfort of your home via livestream.
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▸ rupertspira.com/events/retreat-at-home
IN-PERSON RETREATS SCHEDULE (Also Available to Join Online via Live Stream)
▸ UK rupertspira.com/event/location/united-kingdom
▸ EU rupertspira.com/event/location/italy
▸ US rupertspira.com/event/location/united-states
––
WEEKLY WEBINARS (2 hours)
Rupert's webinars take place on Wednesday evenings, from 4pm UK time. In the first twenty to thirty minutes, Rupert leads a spontaneous meditation. The remaining time is open for attendees to discuss their questions with Rupert.
WEEKLY WEBINAR SCHEDULE
▸ rupertspira.com/events/webinar
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▸ rupertspira.com/store
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