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    7 Ways to Obtain Divine Gifts & Powers
    7 Ways to Obtain Divine Gifts & Powers
    7 Ways to Obtain Divine Gifts & Powers
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    7 Ways to Obtain Divine Gifts & Powers

    By V. M. GOPAUL

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    "By what means shall a man acquire these things? How shall he obtain these merciful gifts and powers? First, through the knowledge of God. Second, through the love of God. Third, through faith. Fourth, through philanthropic deeds. Fifth, through self-sacrifice. Sixth, through severance from this world. Seventh, through sanctity and holiness. Unless he acquires these forces and attains to these requirements he will surly be depraved of the life that is eternal. But if he possess the knowledge of God, becomes ignited through the fire that is the love of God, witnesses the great and mighty signs of the Kingdom, becomes the cause of love among mankind, and lives in the utmost state and sanctity of holiness, he shall surly attain to second birth, be baptized by the Holy Spirit and enjoy everlasting existence."
    ~ 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Foundations of World Unity

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherV. M. GOPAUL
    Release dateDec 6, 2014
    ISBN9780987901965
    7 Ways to Obtain Divine Gifts & Powers
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    V. M. GOPAUL

    Fiction writing is V. M. Gopaul’s passion. His capacity to dream up ideas show no bounds, with outlines for more than ten books yet to be written. As a software and database specialist, Gopaul wrote seven books for IT professionals. He then turned his attention to writing books on spirituality, which paved the way for a hidden passion to emerge. When crafting and completing Tainted Justice, a lifelong dream of Gopaul’s had become reality. Justice Denied is the first book in a new thrilling series based around ex-military officer Jake Hudley. Gopaul is planning to continue both the Jason McDeere Saga as well as Jake Hudley’s. Stay tuned at http://vmgopaul.com.

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      7 Ways to Obtain Divine Gifts & Powers - V. M. GOPAUL

      Praise for 7 Ways to Obtain Divine Gifts and Powers

      I found it to be very enlightening, inspirational, full of insights and common sense advice regarding our daily spiritual living… I would highly recommend it in trying to find a balance on your path in the progress of your own spiritual development with God.

      -Maddie Wingett

      V.M. GOPAUL helps the reader understand the inner spiritual meaning of concepts and terms encountered in the scriptures of religion, such as being ‘born again,’ and the ‘rapture’ predicted to occur at the end of the world when the dead will be raised from their graves.

      -Carla Jeffords

      All characters appearing in this work are fictitious.

      Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

      7 WAYS TO OBTAIN DIVINE GIFTS AND POWERS

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      Copyright © 2014 V. M. GOPAUL

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      No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior consent of the author vmgopaul@gmail.com.

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      Cover Design by Melissa J. Moores

      Original background photograph: Clouds & Sun Rays by Jim Pennucci - flickr April 26, 2011

      ISBN 978-0-9879019-6-5

      7 WAYS TO OBTAIN DIVINE GIFTS AND POWERS

      V. M. GOPAUL

      All rights reserved.

      Copyright © 2014 V. M. GOPAUL

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      Table of Contents

      TO THE READER

      INTRODUCTION

      CHAPTER 1 – SPIRITUAL BIRTH

      CHAPTER 2 – KNOWLEDGE OF GOD

      CHAPTER 3 – LOVE OF GOD

      CHAPTER 4 – SPIRIT OF FAITH

      CHAPTER 5 – PHILANTHROPIC DEEDS

      CHAPTER 6 – SELF-SACRIFICE

      CHAPTER 7 – SEVERANCE FROM THIS WORLD

      CHAPTER 8 – SANCTITY

      APPENDIX A

      BIBLIOGRAPHY

      REFERENCE

      ACKNOWLEDGMENT

      ABOUT THE AUTHOR

      To the Reader

      When researching and writing this book, I directed my attention to the scriptures of world religions, such as Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and the Bahá'í Faith. To me, they are authentic source of spiritual guidance and wisdom.

      In our material world, explaining and understanding spiritual concepts can present us with many challenges. Therefore, I also turned to nature. In many ways it mirrors the worlds beyond.

      Finally, I studied human experience in the application of divine concepts and how spiritual living has benefitted mankind.

      When reading this book you will notice many references to the writings of Bahá'u'lláh, the founder of the Bahá'í Faith. As you will see later, the idea of 7 Ways to Obtain Divine Gifts and Powers came from 'Abdu’l-Bahá, the son of the Prophet. In Appendix A, you will find a list of websites where authoritative, comprehensive information can be found about the Bahá'í Faith, in case you are not familiar with it.

      Introduction

      One occupation common to all humans is the search for happiness. Over the ages many paths have been tried. Some climb the highest mountain to find the elixir of life; some are consumed in their profession; still others are engaged totally in ascetic life of yoga, meditation, and charity. In the Bahá'í Faith, the key to happiness is a balanced life. A traveler will never be satisfied with just one goal. Humans are multi-faceted and complex beings. This means education, career, family life, and charity are all important, but all must be seen through a spiritual eye. In my estimation, positive action, executed with a clear, divine vision will bring the soul the greatest possible satisfaction.

      Cultivating a Healthy Spiritual Lifestyle

      We care a lot about our bodies. Breathing, eating, and drinking are routine activities that maintain our health by supplying vitamins, proteins, minerals and other essentials to our bodies. We spend a significant amount of time daily to earn money, go grocery shopping and cook meals. If we get sick we receive medical care from doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dietitians. Individuals, families, governments, and industry work together for our common physical benefit.

      We cannot say the same for our spiritual wellbeing. If a soul is concerned about its health, most of the time it’s on its own, without help from the government. Of course, there are religious groups as well as other associations that provide help to those in need of spiritual or psychological assistance. However, the Bahá'í Faith aims to unite all hearts in one universal Cause, one common Faith, and invites all of humanity, no matter what race or religion, to participate in such a civilization-building process.

      To promote this universal goal, let’s look at some activities individuals and groups can partake in to maintain a thriving community, where spirit and body are given equal importance. As Bahá'ís, we believe that we exist in an organic relationship with our environment. Individuals and societies are inseparable; in fact, each influences the other. Some of the teachings and activities of the Bahá'í Faith are:

      - Daily obligatory prayer

      - The Nineteen Day Feast, during which the members of the community read devotions, consult about matters of the Faith in their community, and socialize

      - An annual fast, lasting nineteen days

      - Study circles, a sequence of courses on spirituality, designed to develop qualities, attitudes, and capacities necessary for service to humanity

      - Thoughtful, daily reading of the Bahá'í Writings

      - Engaging in work or a profession is considered as worship to God if it is done in the spirit of service

      - The pursuit of education and the teaching of others are so highly regarded that they are considered the same as participating in services at a church, mosque, temple, or synagogue

      - Pilgrimage is recommended as a way to connect to the lives of the Central Figures of the Bahá'í Faith

      - Regional and national Bahá'í Schools are organized throughout the year, where believers go for weekends or whole weeks to study Bahá'í Writings as a way to replenish the soul and discover ways to apply the spiritual teachings in their lives.

      - Local children’s classes

      - Devotional meetings

      - Recitation of the Greatest Name (Alláh-u-Abhá, meaning God is the most glorious) ninety-five times daily

      - Living life according to Bahá'í principles

      These are just a few examples of how to provide your soul with the food it needs. Just as we make serious efforts to maintain a healthy physical being, our soul does not grow on its own. We must strive to develop our spiritual qualities.

      What happens when a soul does not make a conscientious effort to improve its wellbeing? Though one may experience a second birth or enlightenment, the spirit can also die without proper sustenance. The consequences of spiritual negligence are subtle. You don’t see it coming, until one day you realize something is wrong. Should you realize what went wrong, you will wish you could turn back the clock.

      When the body is not functioning there are immediate signs: usually some sort of pain. Fortunately, there are signals of inner malaise as well. But we have to learn how to listen for them, as they are not always as

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