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RAMAKRISHNA ANANDA

Reintroducing You to Spirit

Are you ready to connect with Spirit?

Spirit is our essence. Through yoga we can cultivate a conscious relationship with Spirit. Explore the attributes of the Divine which can express through you as you grow in spiritual awareness. Find how joy and fulfillment are multiplied through your connection with Spirit.

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The Power of Shakti

Spirit, our source and essence, is often called God or the Holy Spirit. It is also called the Divine Mother because It acts like a loving mother, One who presides over our evolution and growth. The aspect of Spirit which guides us through various life experiences and leads us closer to God is called vidya.

The term Shakti means the wonderful power of God which clears away negative tendencies and obstacles, freeing us for spiritual growth. Shakti gives us whatever we need to develop in our awareness of the Divine. With our cooperation, Spirit becomes much more active in us — beyond simply maintaining our physical, mental and emotional life. Open to Spirit’s wonderful power and allow It to bless you.

  • Avidya, ignorance of Spirit, leads our awareness further away from God and lasting happiness
  • Yogis use the terms Shakti and Vidya to refer to the power which frees us to grow in spiritual awareness
  • Vidya is the current leading Godward
  • Shakti refers to the power which manifests life throughout creation
  • A guru is one who introduces the seeker to Spirit
  • Attributes of the Divine — love, light, insight, kindness, goodness and compassion — begin to express through us as we know Spirit

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