“Mind Light” p:9/7

Monday, March 16, 2015

“Mind Light” p:9/7

AyinBase / Ayin Beis with R' Paltiel, Adar 5775

Page 9 of pamphlet – (at top line of the page. Line begins: 'ku...') , Page 7 in the book. For text see below.

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We said that sechel/mind, by its nature must have a limit. It works with definition, although in essence it is light, and light is not made up of limits and structure, yet there is a limit in how far the light reaches.

One who is a greater sage, who knows the topic to a greater depth can show a greater expanse and show an inclusion of a broader spectrum, but nevertheless it must have an end and definition.

This is because sechel/mind is a light that imbues itself into a vessel. It does not stand alone. And thus it is revealed with a definitive presence, so it can be grasped and recognized.

So the element of limit is included in the nefesh/soul itself.

Every specific element and detail in sechel/mind has an element of ohr/light! We may think limit is only for the purpose of identification of the sechel. But the real purpose of limit is to relate to the sechel – it opens up a certain perspective. The human element is in a man's every activity.

What is the principle behind this? The Germans were very clean, but inhuman. Cleanliness does not make you human. What is the essence? The wise/chocham recognizes the truth of all existence. The recognition of being a purposeful creation made by God. And he wants that the intent of his Designer is recognized in each of his activities. If you eat to live, you recognize Him. If you eat to push off hunger, it is a focus on worldly experience.

The animal is a living body. By contrast you are life in a body...

Sechel/mind has inner and outer levels, but at heart the soul essence of it comes through – “I eat not to fill my belly. I eat to live...!”

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The power of the name...

In everything there is how this thing pertains to itself and how it represents itself. This representation is really a secondary element in this presence – that it can be viewed from outside and that it represents itself. There is a deep element - you would think that we can represent ourselves any way we want – this is politics, but this is a perversion. Really there is an essential element in a person to represent himself. This is the power of a name – it is an external thing, but at the same time it touches his essence. A person has a body and soul – the purpose of the soul in the body is not for itself, but to express itself outside...! ~ Shiur Sunday 8.22.2010

Light Power

All that came into being...

...all the created worlds and all the ethereal entities that live in them, even the worlds that are mere emanations without tangible substance, even the worlds of thought and beyond to the realms of infinite light that preceded Creation...

--all this came to be only as a result of the thought of you, the earthly being, struggling in a world that only a infinitesimal glimmer of G-dliness has reached in its purity, bringing light where light could not be.

And so it follows, that with one simple act of beauty, all those worlds and realms of light find their purpose fulfilled, and so shine yet brighter--and reciprocate with a burst of illumination into our lowly world.

That is why the entire creation can be transformed with one simple, sincere deed.

Never underestimate the power of light.

From the wisdom of the Rebbe. Words by Tzvi Freeman

Tools of the trade (Glossary)

(… to be continued and developed…)

· Bechinat – aspect

· Keili – vessel/container

· Ohr – light (pl: Ohrot or Orot)

· Hitlabshut – enclothement

· Kodesh – holy (lit: removed)

· Shaichus - connection

· Madrega – level

· Etzem – essence

· Muvdal – removed/separated

· Koach – power (as in koach reiya – the power of sight. Pl: kochot)

· Dibur – speech

· Machshavah – thought

· Myseh – action

· Malchus – kingship

· Kesser – crown, encompassing level

· Etzem – essence

· Mekabel – recipient

· Mashpia – giver / mentor

· Misromem – exalted

· Oh ein sof – infinite light

· Melech – king

· Meturgeman – translator / intermediary

· Tammuz – a Hebrew month

· Rav – teacher

· Sechel – mind

In the world - Beyond the world - Exodus - Shattering and Refinement

Hayom Yom (25 Tevet):

"From my father's discourses we see that Exodus from Egypt means leaving limitations and bounds, and Chassidus is to enable man to leave the restrictions of the material world.

There is a difference: The Egyptian Exodus means shattering and then departure. We went away from Egypt.

The Chassidic Exodus means purification and correction, stepping out of worldly limitations and bounds while remaining in the the world.

This means, that while functioning within the world we must transcend its limitations. We are to remove the limitations and bounds, and perceive the truth - that the world per se is truly good, since, after all, the natural world is what G-d intended.

This is attained through the Avoda (work) of Chassidus."

Notes: When society and environment ("world" in chassidic usage) conflict with Torah, there may be a reaction of withdrawal from "world" and its affairs. Extreme monastic withdrawal is rejected by Torah.
Chassidus advocates being "within world," involvement in the normal routines of family and occupation for example, but refusing subservience to the values and principles of "world."

The Jew's values are to be Torah's while he functions in the marketplace or laboratory. He utilizes the opportunities and challenges of "world" to subordinate and use worldly affairs for Torah ideals, values and goals.

He will do this intellectually when confronting concepts that appear not to be consonant with Torah, and also by observing Mitzvot in inhospitable circumstances.

While functioning in this environment he is apart from it, refusing to be dominated or intimidated by it.

Stand, Walk and Jump - Daily Chassidus

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