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In general, there when performing a mitzvah one must have intent to fulfill that mitzvah (See [[Having Kavana for Mitzvot]]). Regarding Davening, there are specific Kavanot (intentions) one should have when davening. | |||
==What to have in mind== | ==What to have in mind== | ||
# When reciting Hashem's "shem adnut" (yud-key-vav-key) one should have in mind that Hashem is the master of all, and that He was, is, and will be for eternity. <ref> Rabbi Haim Levy in Anshei Hayil page 8 quoting the introduction to Shaar Hakavanot. </ref> | # When reciting Hashem's "shem adnut" (yud-key-vav-key) one should have in mind that Hashem is the master of all, and that He was, is, and will be for eternity. <ref> Rabbi Haim Levy in Anshei Hayil page 8 quoting the introduction to Shaar Hakavanot. </ref> | ||
# Whenever reciting elokeinu or elokim, one should have in mind that Hashem is omnipotent. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 5:1 </ref> | # Whenever reciting elokeinu or elokim, one should have in mind that Hashem is omnipotent. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 5:1 </ref> | ||
