*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Donate- Why Torah study is greater than all the Mitzvahs: Based on the above it can be understood why the study of Torah is considered much greater than all the other Mitzvahs, including even greater than the Mitzvah of prayer which involves the unity of the upper worlds [as by Torah study one actually unites with the will of G-d].
- Why one must stop Torah study to fulfill a Mitzvah: Now, despite the above we still rule that unless a person studies Torah as his full occupation, he must stop his Torah study for the sake of fulfilling a Mitzvah. This however is only because he in any event stops and nullifies his Torah study for other purposes as well.
- Taking all the above into account, a person who is in the midst of Torah study should draw upon himself a great fear of G-d after contemplating the fact that his soul and its garments in his mind and mouth are actually united with an absolute unity to the Divine will, and that the infinite G-d Himself is revealed within them, to which all of the upper and lower worlds are considered like naught and nothingness before Him.
- A unique experience not found in the upper worlds: This experience is not even felt in the upper worlds, as the Divine will of G-d does not become actually invested within them, but rather simply encompasses them to give them their basic vitality of existence, and for this purpose shines to them a mere ray of the Divine will which becomes invested within them, in accordance to that which they are able to handle and not become nullified in their existence.
- A wisdom that leads to fear: It is regarding such fear that the sages state that if there is no wisdom there is no fear, as this fear is created through the study of G-d’s wisdom. Regarding this fear, the Torah is considered the gate that leads one to the fear.
- Even if not consciously experienced it leads to observance: Nonetheless, not every mind is capable of consciously experiencing this fear. However, even those who are not capable at all to consciously experience it to any measure or amount due to the low root and source of their G-dly soul in the ten Sefiros of the world of Assiya, nonetheless, this lack of conscious feeling does not prevent them from fulfilling and observing the Torah and Mitzvahs as a result of it.
Related Articles
Daily Tanya Thursday 16th Sivan Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 6: Also Sheim Elokim is Chesed
Post Views: 32 Chapter 6: Also Sheim Elokim is Chesed 1. The Role of the Name Elokim The Name Elokim represents gevurah (severity) and tzimtzum (constriction). It conceals the supernal light that sustains creation, making the world appear self-sufficient and governed by natural law. Hence, its Gematria is “Hateva” which
Daily Tanya Wednesday 15th Sivan Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 5: The Attributes of Chesed and Gevurah in creation
Post Views: 61 Chapter 5: The Attributes of Chesed and Gevurah in creation 1. The Process of Tzimtzum and Creation Tzimtzum, the Divine contraction, enables creation by allowing created beings to perceive themselves as independently existing. Initially, the world was conceived to be created through stern judgment (gevurah), but the
Daily Tanya Tuesday 14th Sivan Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 4 Part 3: The Role of Kelim and Or
Post Views: 74 1. The Role of Kelim and Or The act of Tzimtzum and concealment is represented by the concept of kelim (vessels), which obscure the Divine life-force (or, meaning “light”). The kelim ensure that created beings cannot perceive the G-dliness inherent within them. 2. Letters and Divine Utterances
Daily Tanya Monday 13th Sivan Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 4 Part 2: Hashem’s Gevura is not comprehensible
Post Views: 73 13th Sivan 1. The Attribute of Chesed (“Hagadol”) The term “Hagadol” signifies G-d’s infinite kindness, which spreads life-force universally to all worlds and beings, regardless of merit. Chesed embodies the ability to create ex nihilo (creation out of nothing), a capacity unique to G-d. No created being
Daily Tanya Sunday 12th Sivan Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 4 Part 1: The Shield and the Sun: A Divine Analogy
Post Views: 101 Chapter 4: The Shield and the Sun: A Divine Analogy 12th Sivan 1. The Shield as a Protector The Divine analogy compares the sun’s shield to the Name Elokim, which conceals the Name Havayah. Just as the sun’s shield allows creatures to benefit from its rays without
Daily Tanya Shabbos 11th Sivan Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 3 Part 2: Illustration of Divine creation Through the Sun’s Light
Post Views: 71 1. Illustration Through the Sun’s Light The light shining from the sun serves as an apt metaphor for the Divine life-force. Within the sun itself, this light is inseparable from its source and thus considered non-existent in its own right. However, as the light radiates outward and
Leave A Comment?
You must be logged in to post a comment.