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RAMAKRISHNA ANANDA

Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Are you open to receive spiritual gifts?

As we practice yoga, we become aware that the whole universe is blessing our progress and awakening. Theologians have described this energy as the Holy Spirit. Explore attitudes which prepare you to accept the seven gifts of the Spirit into your life and yoga practice.

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The Seventh Gift

The seventh gift is fear of the Lord. What does this mean? It means standing in awe and wonder before the Lord as we become aware of His glory and majesty. With awe and wonder we receive knowledge, goodness, power and love. The virtue of hope transforms into reverence for the Lord.

The seven gifts are given under the impetus and timing of the Holy Spirit. In God we find the fulfillment of all we desire. May they be a blessing in your life.

  • First gift — wisdom:  the capacity to know and love Spirit — to live from spiritual awareness
  • Second gift — understanding:  we comprehend how to live as followers of the Lord
  • Third gift — counsel (right judgment):  we perceive the difference between right and wrong and are empowered to choose what is right
  • Fourth gift — fortitude:  we have the courage to stand up for what is right in the sight of God, including the firmness of mind required to do good and endure evil
  • Fifth gift — knowledge: we understand the truth of God. Knowledge is the day to day application of wisdom
  • Sixth gift — piety (reverence):  we have a deep respect for the Divine.

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