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The Avodah of the Ben (continued)
Not only is the Ratzon of the Ben essentially that of the Av, but the imminent faculties of the Ben also reflect those of the Av. Thus, the Chochmah and Bina of Nefesh Elokis (Ben) do not merely comprehend Chochmah and Binah of Atzilus, but are themselves...
The Avodah of 'Ben'
The Avodah of Ben is the un-obscured Avodah of the Nefesh Elokis. Inasmuch as the Nefesh Elokis is – in the language of Tanya – a Chelek Elokah M’maal Mamash; its infinite and absolute love of Hashem (Ahavah Rabah) is entirely natural, reflecting its esse...
Beginning of the Maamer ומקנה רב
In explaining the distinction between the Avodah of Yaakov and that of Yisroel, the Rebbe indicates that the Avodah of Yisroel is the service of a Ben (son), whereas that of Yaakov is the service of an Eved (servant). Because the relation between a son an...
Learning the Maamar ומקנה רב
Completion of Maamar תתן אמת ליעקב
The fulfillment of Mitzvos on the level of Yaakov (Avodah of Shem Elokim) effects rectification of Kelim, whereas Mitzvos on the level of Yisroel (Avodah of Shem Havayah) reveals Ohr Ein Sof. Thus although Yaakov is Middas HaEmes, it is the Emes of Seder ...
Distinction between the Torah of Yaakov and that of Yisrael
The Torah of Yisrael, characterized by the Rashbi, involves effortless and unimpeded Hamshachah from above to below, solely for the sake of the revelation of Divinity, without investiture in worldly dimensions. In contrast, the Torah of the other Tanaim i...
The Paradoxical Avodah of Yisroel
Avodah of Shem Havaya (the role of Niggun)
The Avodah of Yisroel is pure illumination. It comprises undiluted delight in the Ohr of Divinity and requires no effort. It is associated with the generation of niggun (song), which emerges naturally as a result of the sublime nature of the Kavanah at th...
The Avodah of Shem Havayah
The Avodah of Yaakov Avdi is a struggle with a two-fold concealment: 1) The obscurity of Seder Hishtalshelus, and 2) our own personal darkness, the Nefesh Habamis (animal soul). In contrast, the state of Yisrael is pure illumination. It comprises undilute...
Avodah of Shem אלהים (continued)
The Avodah of Yaakov Avdi is a struggle with a two-fold concealment. The first, explained at length previously, is the Tzimzum of the HaOrah of Seder Hishtalshelus in general, and that is characteristic of our world (Olam Ha’Asiya) in particular. The seco...
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