PROPHECY CONCERNING THE NUMBER SEVEN

SEVEN SPIRITS AS IN THE BOOK OF ISAIAH

“And the spirit of the LORD shall [#1] rest upon him, the spirit of [#2] wisdom and [#3] understanding, the spirit of [#4] counsel and [#5] might, the spirit of [#6] knowledge and of the [#7] fear of the LORD.”

- Isaiah 11:2

SEVEN ELEMENTS OF ENLIGHTENMENT

Minds that are grounded in seven elements of enlightenment (mindfulness, wisdom, energy, joy, peace, concentration, equanimity), that don't cling to anything but rejoice in the freedom of non-attachment, whose appetites are conquered, who are full of light, attain nirvana.

- Dhammapada, 6.14, Panditavaggo, The Wise Man

SEVEN THINGS DETESTABLE TO THE LORD

There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.

- Proverbs 6:16 - 19

DEADLY SINS

In Hindu theology, arishadvarga or shadripu (meaning the six enemies) are the six enemies of the mind, which are: kama (desire), krodha (anger), lobha (greed), mada (Sense of I), moha (Attachment), and matsarya (Partiality); the negative characteristics of which prevent man from attaining moksha.

- Proverbs 6:16 - 19

There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him;

Greed (Greed) - haughty eyes

Lust (Desire) - a lying tongue

Wrath (Anger) - hands that shed innocent blood

Gluttony (Attachment) - a heart that devises wicked schemes

Pride (Sense of I) - feet that are quick to rush to evil

Sloth (Partiality) - a false witness who pours out lies

Envy - a person who stirs up conflict in the community

THE SEVEN CHAKRAS Chakra (cakra in Sanskrit) means “wheel” and refers to energy points in your body. They are thought to be spinning disks of energy that should stay “open” and aligned, as they correspond to bundles of nerves, major organs, and areas of our energetic body that affect our emotional and physical well-being. Each of the seven chakras has a corresponding number, name, color, specific area of the spine from the sacrum to the crown of the head, and health focus.

ROOT CHAKRA - I Am - Blocked by fear - Survival

Location; The base of the spine in the tailbone area.

Color; Red.

Meaning; Physical identity, stability and grounding. A blocked root chakra can manifest as physical issues like arthritis, constipation, and bladder or colon problems, or emotionally through feeling insecure about finances or our basic needs and well-being. When it’s in alignment and open, we will feel grounded and secure, both physically and emotionally. SACRAL CHAKRA - I Feel - Blocked by guilt - Pleasure

Location; Just above the bellybutton, just above the pubic bone.

Color; Orange.

Meaning; Sexuality, pleasure, creativity. Issues with this chakra can be seen via problems with the associated organs, like urinary tract infections, lower back pain, and impotency. Emotionally, this chakra is connected to our feelings of self-worth, and even more specifically, our self-worth around pleasure, sexuality, and creativity. SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA - I Do - Blocked by pain - Will Power

Location; The upper abdomen in the stomach area.

Color; Yellow.

Meaning; Self esteem, confidence. Blockages in the third chakra are often experienced through digestive issues like ulcers, heartburn, eating disorders, and indigestion. It’s the chakra of our personal power. This means it’s related to our self-esteem and self-confidence. HEART CHAKRA - I Love - Blocked by shame - Love

Location; The center of the chest above the heart

Color; Green.

Meaning; Love, compassion Blocks in our heart chakra can manifest in our physical health through heart problems, asthma, and weight issues. But blocks are often seen even more clearly through people’s actions. People with heart chakra blocks often put others first, to their own detriment. It’s the middle of the seven chakras, so it bridges the gap between our upper and lower chakras, and it also represents our ability to love and connect to others. When out of alignment, it can make us feel lonely, insecure, and isolated. THROAT CHAKRA - I Talk - Blocked by lies - Truth

Location; The Throat.

Color; Blue.

Meaning; Communication. As one would expect, this chakra is connected to our ability to communicate verbally. Voice and throat problems as well as any problems with everything surrounding that area, such as the teeth, gums, and mouth, can indicate a blockage. Blocks or misalignment can also be seen through dominating conversations, gossiping, speaking without thinking, and having trouble speaking your mind. When in alignment, you will speak and listen with compassion and feel confident when you speak because you know you are being true to yourself with your words. THIRD EYE CHAKRA - I Will - Blocked by illusions - Understanding

Location; Between the eyes, on the forehead

Color; Indigo.

Meaning; Intuition, imagination Since this chakra is physically located on the head, blockages can manifest as headaches, issues with sight or concentration, and hearing problems. People who have trouble listening to reality (who seem to “know it all”) or who are not in touch with their intuition may also have a block. When open and in alignment, it’s thought that people will follow their intuition and be able to see the big picture. CROWN CHAKRA - I Understand - Blocked by ego attachments - Cosmic Energy

Location; The very top of the head.

Color; Violet or White.

Meaning; Awareness, intelligence. The crown chakra is linked to every other chakra (and therefore every organ in this system), and so it affects not just all of those organs, but also our brain and nervous system. It is considered the chakra of enlightenment and represents our connection to our life’s purpose and spirituality. Those with a blocked crown chakra may seem narrow-minded, skeptical, or stubborn. When this chakra is open, it is thought to help keep all the other chakras open and to bring the person bliss and enlightenment.