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The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are an enumeration of seven spiritual gifts first found in the book of Isaiah, [1] and much commented upon by patristic authors. [2] They are: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. [3]
The meaning of spirituality has developed and expanded over time, and various meanings can be found alongside each other. [1] [2] [3] [note 1] Traditionally, spirituality is referred to a religious process of re-formation which "aims to recover the original shape of man", [note 2] oriented at "the image of God" [4] [5] as exemplified by the founders and sacred texts of the religions of the world.
knowledge or wisdom that is acquired from books or listening to others. reflective paññā (cinta-maya-paññā) knowledge or wisdom that is acquired from thought or logic and reasoning. paññā from spiritual development (bhāvanā-maya-paññā) knowledge or wisdom that is acquired from direct spiritual experience.
The understanding and practice of this side of spiritual philosophy is influenced through one’s ethical principles, thoughts and emotions. [22] Hence, non-religious spirituality is more open-ended than religious spiritual philosophy, as one’s spirituality not being based primarily on religious teachings and texts. [ 23 ]
According to Shneur Zalman's work Tanya, the intellect consists of three interconnected processes: Chochma (wisdom), Bina (understanding), and Da'at (knowledge). While other branches of Hasidism focused primarily on the idea that "God desires the heart", Shneur Zalman argued that God also desires the mind, and that the mind is the "gateway" to the heart.
Japa: (or Japam) A spiritual discipline in which a devotee repeats a mantra or the name of the God. The repetition can be aloud or just the movement of lips or in the mind. This spiritual practice is present in the major religions of world. This is considered as one of the most effective spiritual practices.
Hence, it is also understood as the wisdom of equality or impartiality. [3] Pratyavekṣaṇa-jñāna, the wisdom of "Investigative Awareness", that perceives the specificity, the uniqueness of dharmas. [2] This type of wisdom is a transformation of the sixth consciousness, and is also known as the wisdom of specific knowledge or sublime ...
It suggests that these elements are interconnected and contribute to one's spiritual evolution. Role of the Guru – The chapter emphasizes the significance of a knowledgeable teacher (guru) who imparts spiritual wisdom and guidance to the seeker. Arjuna learns from Krishna's teachings, symbolizing the importance of a wise mentor.