Thursday, May 29, 2014

“Ever Present; Stand Witness” p:62

AyinBase / Ayin Beis with R' Paltiel 



ThursdayNight 29 Iyar, 5774

Page 62

At lower third of the page – (line begins, “kuli...”) For text, click: Here or see below.

This final paragraph is a summary of the discourse. Abraham was the first Jew. In contrast to angels he is able to transform the worldly levels and perceptions of the animal soul into Godliness.

This ability is due to his soul. The essence of his soul. He's able to raise up the animal soul for its native emotions and mind/sechel.

Essence and the essence of the soul is always present. That is what brings everything into being. But, all the great features of the soul are concealed in various functioning qualities – so you land up seeing mind and emotions...

In every human quality is hidden the human soul, with the Godly soul behind it.


So the essence is ever present. But not recognized. It seems to be something else. By working with the animal soul, the essence of the soul is revealed.

Why does 'appearance' bear witness to a supreme reality? Why do appearances matter so much? During shmonei esrei prayer you should 'look like you are standing in front of a king'. If your mind is elsewhere is this not just pretense? Think of a home. It has a reality that only a human being can relate to – beyond any functional element.

So we cannot create a table by our desire. But God can do it by spirit. And since we relate to Him, if there is the spirit of a wall there is a wall. So too with prayer we make a vessel (our stance) that alludes to the spirit... When we stand we are confirming the truth, that is there because it is true.

The two souls are in battle. In combat there is a halacha to surround an enemy on 3, not 4 sides, so he has the ability to run away. If there is no out, he fights more ferociously... The animal soul fights from the perspective of its personal preference. The Godly soul has a completely different basis – not a preference, but the statement, 'this is true for you too...'

The Godly soul surrounds the animal soul on all 4 sides, but the Godly soul gives it a better option, till he realizes that all he will lose is his preference, but will gain truth...





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