Category: Chassidus

Let me explain myself, for my intent here is not merely to expound, but to bring to light the ultimate goal of truly revealing G_dliness in our souls. To preface, I must bring out...

Now, apparently there are five levels here, one above the other, each one of which will be explained in its place, so that no one should err etc. The first level is the worst...

Now, the second level, which is above this, is the above mentioned matter of listening from afar. He specifically listens to and contemplates G_dliness and understands it well, until he realizes the truth of...

The third, higher level, is called “A good thought that joins with deed”, this being love and fear of G_d as they relate to action only. The explanation of the matter is that being...

Now, the fourth, higher level is that due to his Divine contemplation, in which his intellect becomes very excited, this brings about an immediate and spontaneous emotional excitement in his heart, in an aspect...

Now, the fifth, higher level is the matter of the intent of the heart which is even higher than the excitement of the heart. In explanation; as known, when as a result of contemplation,...

From all the above, the particulars and categories of this general principle are clearly understood. This is the excitement of the mind and heart which, foremost, is specifically the product of preparation; this being...

However, all five levels mentioned above are levels of the “Intellectual Soul” which is called “The Natural, Vivifying Soul”, in that it too must agree and acknowledge, with acknowledgement and excitement of the mind...

Now, this statement needs to be explained and clarified. We observe an astonishing phenomenon in the matter of the listening ear of the human intellect in regard to the words of the Living G_d....

However, we must first understand the fundamental difference between Divine excitement that stems from the Divine soul and the excitement of the intellectual, natural soul in the brain and heart. At first glance, what...