Monday Kislev 16 5704
Torah Lessons (5703)	Chumash: Vayeishev, Sheini with Rashi. Tehillim: 79-82. Tanya: "And charity (p. 625)...blessed be He". (p. 627).

A fundamental principle of Chabad philosophy is that the mind, which by its innate nature [1] rules over the heart, [2] must subordinate the heart to G-d's service by utilizing the intellectualization, [3] comprehension [4] and profound contemplation [5] of the greatness of the Creator of the universe.

   

Notes:

1. (Back to text) Lit. "from birth."

2. (Back to text) See Tanya Ch. 12, p. 49.

3. (Back to text) Haskala - the mind's creative power, related to Chochma. (See Translator's Notes, p. 118).

4. (Back to text) Havana - comprehension, grasp; from Bina, the second state of intellect.

5. (Back to text) Da'at - the third state of intellect.