Siddhayoga

The Tirtha lineage of Siddhayoga is a sect within Shaivite Hindu that emphasizes experiences of the life force, or kundalini shakti, and understanding the Shastras. A central element in this tradition is the guru-disciple relationship, where the guru is understood to transfer Shakti (strength) to the disciple through a process called Shaktipat. Within this tradition, Shakti is described as being automatically infused into a disciple by a guru through this process.

Within Siddhayoga, various lineages exist, some with a common origin and others without. Different groups, even those not using the specific term Siddhayoga, discuss the infusion of kundalini shakti. This approach is known by multiple names, including siddha yoga, sahaja yoga, mahayoga, and siddha mahayoga.

Teachings similar to those in Siddhayoga are said to trace back to Tantric masters, such as the scholar Abhinavagupta. Shakti is considered the energy of an eternal soul and, within the tradition, is believed to be accessible regardless of religious background. Due to this perspective, Siddhayoga is sometimes viewed as having universal aspects rather than being exclusively Hindu.