Chapters 38-40. Though there are four categories of servant of G-D each in their own “world”, still all of us have (potentially) all four levels and can sometimes exceed our own level.

Chapter 38-40. This is the second part of the discussion on the four levels of Kavana. 3. Kavana rooted in creating original (outside of one’s nature) passions from one’s MIND. 4. “MERKAVA”, Kavana that reflects an intimate sense of G-Dliness (as the baseline of one’s connection to G-D).

NOTE: For technical reasons the first several minutes of this class were lost. We apologize. Chapter 38-39. This is the first of two classes. The Rabbi divided the level of “KAVANA” into 4 levels (only three appear explicitly in the Tanya; the fourth is alluded to at the end of chapter 40 in a note)….

NOTE: For technical reasons the first few minutes of this class are lost. We apologize. Chapter 38. Though the “action is the main thing” There must nevertheless be KAVANA as well so that the body (of Yiddishkeit) is LIVING. Note: Lessons 39-44 address chapters 38-40. They elaborate on the need for passion to raise up…

Chapter 37. When one isn’t obligated to do Mitzvos he should study Torah. Torah is greater than mitzvos in several very important respects.

Chapter 37 (-38). Dira biTachtonim affects our belongings. Collectively this process affects and elevates all of Klipas Noga (and causes the demise of the 3 evil Klipos) and brings Moshiach.

Chapter 35-6. Why does a Jew need Judaism? The answer: for the sake of BITTUL which is the way he can reach the Shechina to rest upon us.

Chapter 35. Why did G-D create the world (For us to raise ourselves above it or) For Him to be brought to the lowest (most unG-dly) place “Dira biTachtonim. Bringing G-D to the lowest level gives physical Mitzvos an advantage over Torah study.

Chapter 33-34. Hisbonenus, using the mind as a key (not only to the heart but) to the Soul! A method of connecting to one’s own inner G-D within the limitations given to them by their creator.

Chapter 33 (part). (Another symptom of the Soul) Emuna (faith) that’s been brought forward to one’s consciousness is equal to hosting G-D in your mind. Revealed faith reduces of all of Judaism to the faith itself.