היום יום

A fundamental principle of Chabad philosophy is that the mind, which by its innate nature[1] rules over the heart,[2]) must subordinate the heart to G‑d's service by utilizing the intellectualization,[3] comprehension[4] and profound contemplation[5] of the greatness of the Creator of the universe.

Compiled and arranged by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of righteous memory, in 5703 (1943) from the talks and letters of the sixth Chabad Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, of righteous memory.

Lit. "from birth."

See Tanya Ch. 12, p. 49.

Haskala - the mind's creative power, related to chochma. (See Translator's Notes, p. 118).

Havana - comprehension, grasp; from bina, the second state of intellect.

Da'at - the third state of intellect.

יסוד עיקרי בשיטת חב"ד הוא, אשר המוח השליט על הלב בתולדתו, ישעבד את הלב לעבודת השי"ת [ה' יתברך], מתוך השכלה הבנה והעמקת הדעת בגדולת בורא העולם ב"ה [ברוך הוא].