Talks about the Steps of the Ladder, Part 257

How Can We Intend Lishma Before the Barrier?

It is impossible to truly intend Lishma before the barrier, but there is “the grace of Kedusha (holiness),” which means that we would like it. Why? Just because. It has grace. “Grace” cannot be explained. Why? This is because it is surrounding light. It does not enter the vessels and does not give knowledge. “Knowledge” is light that is in the vessels. It shines from outside, and therefore it is called “grace,” something that cannot be explained. We want it. It attracts us, but why? What is happening? What will we get from it? Why do we want something that is against this world? We do not know. The surrounding light provides all of this to us.

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