Mesilas Yesharim with Ari Goldwag Ari Goldwag
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- Religion & Spirituality
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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Chapter 27 - Kedusha - Holiness III
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.
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Chapter 27 - Kedusha - Holiness II
We continue the final chapter which speaks of the concept of Kedusha, a level of holiness where even the mundane is transformed into spirituality.
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Chapter 27 - Kedusha - Holiness
We begin the final chapter which speaks of the concept of Kedusha, a level of holiness where even the mundane is transformed into spirituality.
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Chapter 26 - Acquiring Fear
This fear is acquired by constantly contemplating and focusing on the fact that Hashem's Divine Presence is everywhere.
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Chapter 25 - Fear of Sin II
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.
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Chapter 25 - Fear of Sin
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.