The Siddhas of India were not rigid adherents to orthodox Hinduism. They were the open-minded spiritual rebels of their times who pursued mystical union with God while rejecting sectarianism, ritualism, superstition and the caste system. They were also known as master healers who were experts in the use of herbs to promote health and longevity.
The Siddhas believed that everyone, irrespective of their social position, had the ability and right to experience God directly without dependence on intermediaries. Because of this open-minded and egalitarian approach to spirituality, the Siddhas were often persecuted by the orthodox Hindu establishment whose control of the masses was threatened. In much the same way as great Sufi Masters were persecuted and even put to death by orthodox Muslims for proclaiming their oneness with God, the Siddhas were derided by Hindu priests and falsehoods were spread to defame them.
The result of this persecution and misrepresentation of the true teachings of the Siddhas is that their immense contribution to the spiritual advancement of humanity has been marginalized and nearly lost until today.
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