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We can identify four specific dimensions in this spirituality of Blessed Chavara. We will present them in four succinct expressions as given below.
Remembrance and Burning in love (Smarikalum Jvalikalum)
He remembers the numerous blessings given by God and as a grateful response to it he burns in love of God
Remembering and Repenting (Smarikalum Thapikalum)
He remembers his sins and shortcomings and repents that he wounded the loving heart of God.
Remembrance and Ever burning in love (Smarikalum Ujjvalikalum)
He remembers that though he was unfaithful God granted him several special gifts instead of curses and as a response to it he ever burns in love of God.
Daring venture and Leaping surrender (Thuniyalum Erangalum)
As a response to the numerous blessings and special gifts received from God he ventures into the practice of heroic virtues and surrenders himself for the service of the people of God and the people around him.
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