Your question is important and interesting.
The Holy Spirit refers to any wisdom or spiritual attainment that comes as a direct influence from above, rather than through natural means.
It is important to know that there are several levels within what is called the Holy Spirit. The highest level is prophecy — which no longer exists today — but the other levels still remain.
Here are some of the levels:
Prophecy – When a prophet conveys the exact words of God. This no longer exists since the last prophets, Zechariah and Malachi.
Holy Spirit in Torah study – Granted to those who study Torah purely for its own sake, allowing them to reach insights beyond their natural capacity.
Guidance and vision – When a great Torah sage, deeply attached to God, receives divine guidance to bless, advise, or think in the correct way.
Siyata Dishmaya without perception – Heavenly assistance that continues even when direct spiritual vision is no longer present.
Purity of mind – The Holy Spirit that comes from a sage’s pure intention when answering questions for the sake of Heaven and the benefit of the questioner, with no personal interest.
Merit of the questioner’s faith – When a sage is guided by virtue of the sincere faith of the one asking, which brings strength and Siyata Dishmaya.
All of these levels, except prophecy, still exist today among the holy sages and leaders of the generation. That is why we strive to seek Torah guidance — to merit Heavenly assistance and the Holy Spirit that guides the great Torah scholars.
Best regards, and may you have success in all matters.
This response was translated automatically from Hebrew and has not yet been reviewed by a person. It may therefore contain inaccuracies and should not be considered a definitive reference.
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