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Welcome to TanyaToday, where we offer daily doses of divine wisdom straight from the heart of Chassidic philosophy. Our episodes delve into the timeless teachings of the Tanya, shedding light on how these ancient insights are astonishingly relevant to modern living. Whether you're wrestling with life's big questions or simply seeking a moment of spiritual serenity, TanyaToday aims to enrich your day with meaningful, bite-sized lessons. Subscribe now to embark on a journey that bridges the heavenly and the everyday.
Welcome, dear listeners, to today's journey through the Tanya, the foundational work of Chabad Chassidus by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi. Let's explore a passage from Chapter 26, which holds a profound message for our everyday lives.
In this chapter, we encounter the concept of "Ahavat Olam," an eternal love for the Divine. Rabbi Schneur Zalman teaches us that every single Jew possesses this deep, unshakeable love for G-d. It is an inheritance from our ancestors, a spark within us that is always flickering, no matter how concealed it may seem.
Now, you might wonder, if this love is so intrinsic, why don't we always feel it? The Tanya likens this to a flame covered by ashes. Our material concerns and worldly distractions can obscure this divine love, like ashes that hide the steady burn of a fire. But just as one can blow away the ashes to reveal the glowing embers, so too can we fan the flames of our soul through Torah study and mitzvot, revealing the love for G-d that was there all along.
This teaches us that, regardless of where we find ourselves in life, no matter the hurdles, our connection to the Divine is constant and unbreakable. We might lose sight of it, but by engaging in spiritual practices, we can rediscover that eternal love. The challenges of life are the ashes; our actions and faith are the breath that clears them away.
So, as we go about our day, let's remember the eternal love lying within us, waiting to be revealed. Let's commit to one more mitzvah, one more page of Torah, to connect to that everlasting bond with the Creator.
Thank you for tuning in, and may this message of eternal love accompany you throughout the day. This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff.