Once the light of G-d is already being constricted, the differences between the constrictions are expressed in the G-dliness felt or expressed down below.
The parable of the vagabond and the king, is not a true parallel to G-d and the Jewish people, because G-d is infinite. It is however helpful in visualizing G-d's great love for us.
Here the Rebbe explains how attaining a love and fear of Hashem is "very, very" close. This is based on the principle that love has reflective properties.
Here the Rebbe explains how attaining a love and fear of Hashem is "very, very" close. This is based on the principle that love has reflective properties.
Everything is comprised of a body and soul. Everything is vivified by a spiritual energy or it would not exist. This is to explain the verse "prayer without intent is like a body without a soul