Baal HaSulam writes in the article “The Mutual Guarantee” that all those striving toward the Creator constitute a single nation responsible for one another, which is called mutual guarantee (Arvut).

The Torah (the light of correction) was given to this nation only after each individual was asked whether they agreed to accept upon themselves the fulfillment of the commandment to love their neighbor as themselves, as it is written: “Love your neighbor as yourself,” meaning care for others no less than our nature compels us to care for ourselves.

This is the condition under which we can draw the light of correction. Only when we reveal a genuine desire to unite in this way will the light come and correct our spiritual vessel.

Mutual guarantee is when we already form a single body, a single organism, in which everyone depends on one another, after rising above their personal desires. For this, each person must possess an anti-egoistic screen and be on the spiritual degree of bestowal (Hafetz Hesed), and treat their corporeal life as merely a necessary foundation for spiritual ascent.

Each individual fills others and understands that he must be connected with them, after all his entire life is devoted to this purpose, just like the cells of one body. Every cell and organ of the body lives to fulfill its function for the benefit of the whole organism.

The meaning of his life is love and bestowal. When we feel such a connection between us, it is called spiritual life. If we desire to connect in this way, we will receive the strength to accomplish it!
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 5/18/10, Writings of Baal HaSulam “The Arvut [Mutual Guarantee]”

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