Unlocking Expanded Consciousness with Rabbi Solomon Sage's Daily Tanya Podcast: Explore the Teachings of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi

Unlocking Expanded Consciousness with Rabbi Solomon Sage's Daily Tanya Podcast: Explore the Teachings of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi

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Shalom Aleichem to all our listeners, thank you for joining us today. We delve into the Tanya, the foundational work of the Chabad philosophy by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, known as the Alter Rebbe.
Today, we're exploring the concept of "Mochin D'Gadlut" from Chapter 3, a Kabbalistic term that translates to "expanded consciousness." It's the Alter Rebbe's teaching that in our everyday lives, we have the capacity to elevate our perspective, to shift from a narrow, self-centered view to an expansive, God-centered view. This shift is not just about knowledge or understanding, but about perspective and consciousness.
Imagine, for a moment, you're in the midst of a stressful day. You're overwhelmed, feeling boxed in. Now, picture a moment where you've felt awe or wonder — perhaps watching a sunrise, or looking at the night sky. In that moment, all your worries seem to shrink in comparison to the grandeur of the universe. That's a taste of "Mochin D'Gadlut."
The Tanya teaches us that this isn't just a passing moment. We can live in this elevated state, where our daily struggles are put into perspective against the vastness and goodness of God's creation. We just need to cultivate it, to make this shift from "Mochin D'Katnut," or "constricted consciousness," to "Mochin D'Gadlut."
And how do we do that? By immersing ourselves in Torah and prayer, by doing acts of kindness, by constantly reminding ourselves of the grandeur and goodness of God. This shift in perspective doesn't make our challenges disappear, but it gives us the strength and tranquility to handle them with grace and faith.
May we all merit to experience Mochin D'Gadlut in our lives, and through this, draw closer to our Creator.
This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff.