This deep work aims to help us acquire an understanding of the concepts of Shleimus, spiritual perfection, Chassidus, true righteousness, as well as love and awe of Hashem (God). Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzato, the author of this work, was a leading Kabbalist in the 17th century. We previously explored his book Derech Hashem in the Daily Kabbalah lesson. The current work actually constitutes a guide to attaining Ruach Hakodesh, Divine Inspiration.
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This deep work aims to help us acquire an understanding of the concepts of Shleimus, spiritual perfection, Chassidus, true righteousness, as well as love and awe of Hashem (God). Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzato, the author of this work, was a leading Kabbalist in the 17th century. We previously explored his book Derech Hashem in the Daily Kabbalah lesson. The current work actually constitutes a guide to attaining Ruach Hakodesh, Divine Inspiration.
We complete the final chapter which speaks of the concept of Kedusha, a level of holiness where even the mundane is transformed into spirituality. We also speak briefly of the levels that follow, which are Divine Inspiration, and bringing the dead to life.
We continue to discuss the true fear of Hashem, which stems from a deep connection and love, the result of surrender of ego. This is the fear of the angels who serve Hashem.
There are three types of fear that are positive motivations in one's service of Hashem. The first is fear of punishment, which is the most basic and lowest of them. The higher level is fear of Hashem's greatness, followed by fear of any semblance of sin.
To acquire righteousness, one needs to focus on and contemplate our lowliness contrasted with Hashem's unconditional love for us. One also needs to avoid overinvolvement in the physical.
The chosid makes sure to weigh the results of his actions, and is careful not to only do actions that are good on the surface, but also have good long term results.
The chosid makes sure to weigh the results of his actions, and is careful not to only do actions that are good on the surface, but also have good long term results.
A person who wishes to reach an exalted level of righteousness needs to strive for a deeper love of God, similar to an intense love between a man and woman, or a man and his only son, where there is only a constant desire to express that love.
This deep work aims to help us acquire an understanding of the concepts of Shleimus, spiritual perfection, Chassidus, true righteousness, as well as love and awe of Hashem (God). Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzato, the author of this work, was a leading Kabbalist in the 17th century. We previously explored his book Derech Hashem in the Daily Kabbalah lesson. The current work actually constitutes a guide to attaining Ruach Hakodesh, Divine Inspiration.
