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DonateThe union of the soul and the body:[1]
The unity and bond between the essence of the soul and its garments is similar to the union between the soul and body. The soul and body are independent entities which complement each other. The body is similar to a garment of the soul which allows it to express itself in the physical realm. The union between body and soul is so strong that the soul becomes affected by deficiencies of the body. For example, when the body stubs its toe the soul feels the pain. Likewise, when the soul desires to move one of the limbs, such as to walk, then the limbs move automatically. There is no delay in time between the effects that the soul has on the body and the effect of the body on the soul, as they are strongly bound and united throughout all their existence. Every part of the body contains a revelation of the soul and hence every part of the body has an effect on the soul without any delay. Thus, we see an example of two separate entities which have two independent essences that act as if they are one essence due to their great bond. The same applies regarding the essence of the soul and its garments that they appear like one essence even though they are in truth similar to two separate entities.
[1] Torah Or p. 13b
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