E Mussar - Sabedoria para o Crescimento Pessoal: SF - Learn Torah Until It Bursts Into a Flame

quarta-feira, 3 de maio de 2023

SF - Learn Torah Until It Bursts Into a Flame

There are spiritual lights that are "suspended" over all the letters of the Torah. When a person simply looks at the letters he perceives a simple light, like a glowing coal. However, when he strives to understand the Torah concept, he reads and reviews and reads again. This process of thought strengthens his grasp of the concept. Even more, this method of learning illuminates the lights of the letters, until they are kindled like the flame of a coal. The Mishnah alludes to this phenomenon (Avot 5:22), "Turn it and turn it, because everything is within it." So too, a person needs to contemplate the Torah concepts many times until they ignite, just like a coal that bursts into a flame.

The deep learning of Torah accomplishes two worthy outcomes. One is the understanding of the Torah concept at hand. The other is the revelation of the holy light of the letters to the soul of the person who engages in Torah study.

Envision several glowing coals that burst into a flame. Review your learning until you grasp the concept. Continue to contemplate and review your study. Imagine the words ignite into a spiritual light that illuminates your soul with the Divine Light.

(Based on Derech Eitz Chaim of the Ramchal)