*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Donate- It does not suffice to arouse the previous loves of “My life” and “My father,” but one must also arouse the love of Ahavas Olam which consists of contemplating G-d’s greatness with intent to arouse an unquenchable passionate love for G-d which cannot be extinguished even through many waters and cannot be drowned even by rivers.
- Its advantage of passion: This form of love is advantageous over the previous forms as it is the result of one’s intellect, creates a stronger passion, and is likened to the value of gold over silver.
- The purpose of man: In addition, this love fulfills the entire purpose of man’s creation, which is to know G-d’s splendor and greatness, each person to the best of his ability, as it states in the Zohar that G-d created the world in order to be known, as is well known.
Related Articles
Daily Tanya Thursday 7th Tamuz Igeres Hateshuvah Chapter 1 Part 1: The types of sins and their atonements
Post Views: 113 Chapter 1: 7th Tamuz 1. Types of Atonement There are three types of atonement, each corresponding to a category of transgression. Repentance (teshuvah) is required in all cases. 2. Atonement for Positive Commandments If one fails to fulfill a positive commandment and repents, forgiveness is immediate. However,
Daily Tanya Wednesday 6th Tamuz Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 12 Part 2: The 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet
Post Views: 134 1. Reflective Nature of Divine Light Just as moonlight is a reflection of sunlight, the substituted letters are a reflection of the divine energy that sustains creation. 2. The Letters as Channels of Life-Force The letters of the divine utterances are channels for the life-force, light, and
Daily Tanya Tuesday 5th Tamuz Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 12 Part 1: Creation through the letters
Post Views: 132 Chapter 12: Creation through the letters 5th Tamuz 1. Creation Through Combinations Creatures are formed through various combinations, substitutions, and transpositions of the twenty-two letters. Changing the arrangement of letters results in new forms and beings. 2. Unique Roles of Individual Letters Each letter has a unique
Daily Tanya Monday 4th Tamuz Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 11 Part 2: The 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet
Post Views: 143 4th Tamuz 1. Letters Beyond Human Intellect The supernal letters of Divine speech transcend human wisdom and intellect. These letters are the source of wisdom and intellect found in the soul of Adam and all tzaddikim, surpassing even the intellectual capacities of angels. 2. The Source of
Daily Tanya Sunday 3rd Tamuz Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 11 Part 1: The Role of Divine Speech and Creation
Post Views: 73 3rd Tamuz 1. How Divine Speech Shapes Creation God’s ten utterances were used to create the world and reveal His presence in the physical realm. These utterances acted as a way to send divine energy into the world to bring it to life. 2. Link to Human
Daily Tanya Shabbos 2nd Tamuz Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 10 Part 2: Chesed and Gevurah in the days of creation
Post Views: 76 2nd Tamuz 1. The Role of Kindness in Creation On the first day, the attribute of kindness (chesed) was revealed to create light through the utterance, “Let there be light.” This light represented diffusion and flow, embodying kindness through its expansive nature. The attribute of might (gevurah)
Leave A Comment?
You must be logged in to post a comment.