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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 As we\u2019d already observed, the partzuf<\/em> of Nephesh<\/em> (i.e., the lowest partzuf<\/em> of the five) that we achieve by observing Torah and Mitzvot without (any specific, lofty) intentions already has a point of Ruach<\/em>-Light engarbed in it.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n See 44:1.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Thus, when we struggle to observe Torah and Mitzvot with proper intentions, we purify the vegetable aspect of the ratzon l\u2019kabel <\/em>there, and build up the point of Ruach<\/em> into a (full) partzuf<\/em> accordingly. <\/strong><\/p>\n That is, when we elevate our intentions and serve God in love and awe, we correspondingly elevate our beings, step by step and measure for measure, and also begin to purge our ratzon l\u2019kabel<\/em>. What follows are the inner esoteric details.<\/p>\n 2.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 When we fulfill the 248 imperative mitzvot with (the proper) intentions, the point (of the heart) expands outward to our 248 spiritual-organs; and when we avoid committing the 365 prohibitions the point expands outward to our 365 tendons.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 And when all 613 of our spiritual-organs are perfected,… <\/strong><\/p>\n … by our fulfilling all 248 imperative mitzvot and avoiding all 365 prohibitions en toto<\/em> …<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 … the point then ascends and becomes engarbed in the sephirah<\/em> of Tipheret<\/em> in the world of Assiyah<\/em>. The Infinite then issues it a more eminent light, which is termed Ruach<\/em>-Light, in accordance with the degree you\u2019d purified the vegetative aspect of your body.<\/strong><\/p>\n That is, our beings continue to ascend higher and higher to the point where…<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 All the details of mineral-ness, vegetable-ness, and animal-ness in the world of Assiyah<\/em> (in your being) which are relevant to the Tipheret<\/em>-complex, then help your Ruach<\/em> partzuf<\/em> (which is higher than the Nephesh<\/em> partzuf<\/em> we\u2019d been discussing) take in light from Tipheret<\/em> in its entirety in ways we explained before in terms of the Nephesh<\/em>-Light. And it\u2019s then termed holy<\/em>– vegetable-ness.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 The light (of holy-vegetable-ness is indeed higher than mineral-ness, as can be determined by the fact that it) corresponds to material vegetable-ness, in that one can differentiate actual movements in each detail, and the spiritual light of vegetable-ness then becomes powerful enough to emit light to each of the 613 organs in the partzuf<\/em> of Ruach<\/em>, which then exhibit the functions of that (spiritual) organ.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 And then, along with the appearance of the partzuf<\/em> of Ruach<\/em>, comes a point of the next highest level, which is to say, of Neshama<\/em>-Light which becomes engarbed in it.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n (c) 2012 Rabbi Yaakov Feldman<\/p>\n Feel free to contact me at feldman@torah.org<\/a><\/p>\n AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman’s translation of Maimonides’ “Eight Chapters” is available here<\/a> at a discount.<\/p>\n You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman’s translation of “The Gates of Repentance” here<\/a> at a discount as well.<\/p>\n Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon “The Path of the Just” and “The Duties of the Heart” (Jason Aronson Publishers).<\/p>\n Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled “Spiritual Excellence<\/a>\u201d and \u201cRamchal<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 As we\u2019d already observed, the partzuf of Nephesh (i.e., the lowest partzuf of the five) that we achieve by observing Torah and Mitzvot without (any specific, lofty) intentions already has a point of Ruach-Light engarbed in it.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 … Continue reading