siddha | सिद्ध

siddha (Devanagari: सिद्ध ISO15919: siddha) generally signifies "perfected," "accomplished," or "fulfilled."

The term carries specific nuances depending on the context:

• Spiritual Status: It refers to a Siddha Mahapurush—a God-realized saint who has attained the ultimate goal of life.
• Metaphorical (Ripening): It implies the state of being "ripened." For instance, in the path of devotion, it describes the stage where Bhakti ripens into perfection.
• Culinary: It means "cooked to perfection" (e.g., rice that is cooked until it is perfectly tender—neither hard nor mushy).

Further Reading and Reference

• Related Concepts: prema bhakti
• Reference: Bhakti Shatak - Hundred Gems of Devotion - an in-depth analysis