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Class 14- Inner Fire- Kuntres Hahispaalus- Chapter 2

Summary Paragraph 4 This paragraph describes a 3rd higher level of avodah where deep G-dly contemplation Hisbonenus in the mind leads to an immediate, tangible emotional arousal in the heart- stronger and more inward than intellectual inspiration alone- as it was discussed in the previous paragraph. However, this is not yet true revelation of the G-dly soul’s emotions; rather, it is the animal soul in the heart being refined and drawn after the intellect, illuminated by the Chabad of the G-dly soul. This level fulfills “with all your heart”- the arousal reaches the entire heart, not only behavior. It is the core of avodah shebalev: sustained mental exertion until the light of understanding penetrates inwardly and reveals emotion. This is called פולחנא דרחימותא- pulchana derachimuta (service of love) because it involves real inner work and transformation of middos. From this revealed love and fear: Love becomes the root of the 248 positive mitzvos, performed with eagerness and vitality. Fear becomes the root of the 365 prohibitions, guarded with strong inner sensitivity. These correspond to Chessed and Gevurah in the heart. There are many gradations (more felt in the mind vs. more felt in the heart, as well as joy vs. bitterness). This level belongs to a neshamah of Beriah, capable of internalizing Divine light so that Torah and mitzvos ascend on their own merit, not merely through Heavenly assistance. In Kabbalistic terms, it aligns with yenikah / Chagat, where Malchus is called- רעייתי- My beloved. In short: Intellect that truly penetrates inward transforms the heart, refines the animal soul, and gives mitzvos living emotional power.