The purpose of the descent of the soul below:[1]
It is known that the purpose of the descent of the soul below into the body in this world is in order to refine and elevate the Divine sparks, through the fulfillment of Torah and Mitzvah’s in which is invested the infinite light of G-d. Through doing so, one draws the infinite light onto his actual soul. Now, prior to the descent of the soul, the soul was incorporated in its maker, and was engaged in the emotions of love and fear, as the soul is made up of intellect and emotions. The descent and investment of the soul into the body and animal soul conceals this love, and causes it to now be garbed with filthy garments, which are the emotions that come from the side of evil. Nonetheless, this descent is for the sake of an ascent, as through the work in this world it gets to unite with the infinite light of G-d, as explained above.
[1] Torah Or p. 2b-3b
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