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Introduction.
If God created the universe of which we are a part, handing us a
unique content, there is a reasonable probability that He would
have included in it, a significant essence for our benefit.
In order to discover this essence, we must examine and analyze
this unique content more wisely than we have done up until now.
In this analysis of the wise & hidden Commandments (Mitzvoth) of
the Pentateuch
we discover all the truths
designed to guide us in a continuous process of perfected
spiritual improvement. These truths also display and activate
what we may refer to as the "central players" of this process.
They contain the life's final and perfected code and signify for
us our holiest of holies. It is supremely important that we
grant them the attention they deserve. They do not provide us
new things, but come to awaken and correctly activate our inner
forces.
On the basis of these truths and on the basis of Aristo's
ingenious declaration by which "everything in nature has its
purpose and each thing moves towards the end for which it
appeared"; I have developed a meta principle:
To allow man, as a feature of nature, to progress towards his
purpose - the doing of
genuine Good, in the form of
walking along God's ways: Man was created in His image, given
the necessary means, provided with "social and
spiritual
assistance" and presented with commandments, both explicit and
hidden as well as with suitable guidance for their proper
observance.
This is no fantasy or Utopia. It is within our means to
actualize this. We receive a Godly encouragement from Moses:
"For this commandment
which I command thee this day, it is not
hidden from thee, neither is it far off. It is not in heaven..
Neither is it beyond the sea.. But the word is very nigh unto
thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it."
(Deuteronomy 30, 11-14)
The acceptance of this truth is crucial to the commencement of
our spiritual improvement. Everyone can generate good from it. We all
win, and none of us lose. In fact, we have no choice. After all,
we will not choose a nuclear holocaust over a life filled with
happiness, joy and progress.
We live in a world of reality. While some of it is still hidden
and incomprehensible, that part of it which is known, is real
and acts in accordance with complex logical rules. Every
scientific advance is carried out in accordance with this
principle. There is therefore a basis for supposing that the
complex entity called man, as part of this same world, was,
himself created by this same principle. It is therefore also
logical to examine our spiritual phenomena in the light of the
same principles. Similarly, it is logical to suppose that God's
words are part of the same creation and thus follow the same
principle.
If we accept this premise, we shall also accept the following
logical conclusions, regarding the relationship between us and
the Creator.
If we believe the highest intelligence in the universe created
us, then it cannot be that the essential purpose of our creation
is to walk in the paths of Evil.
Therefore, it is logical to determine that we have been created
with all the means required for the doing of Good. Since we are
an imperfect creation, having in our nature both good and evil,
we need guidance for the doing of genuine Good.
It is logical to determine that the content that God provided
us is indeed intended for this very purpose. Since we received
our guidance from "Him", it must be the most whole and correct
one. It is also logical to determine that this guidance was
given in a way we can identify, understand and use correctly.
After all, it is hardly conceivable for God to have provided us
with guidance that we cannot understand and utilize with the
means He gave us. I would go yet further and say that His
"Honor" expects of us to investigate and decode his guidance,
since only by doing so, can we make the most use of the content
he presented us with.
In summary: If God created Man, he must have provided
him, in some stage of his development, a spiritual
improvement whose purpose is to solve his most difficult problem,
which is the doing of Evil, and in parallel to bring him to do
Good.
To my joy, this divine improvement was given, in a hidden form, to the sons
of Israel, beginning with the Ten Commandments on mount Sinai
and continuing until Moses' demise. To our regret, and for
reasons that will be clarified during the course of this book
and website,
the improvement's true content has not been unveiled to man up to this very day.
This represents a significant cause of the dangerous situation
in which we are mired.
This book is philosophical and psychological. It is basic,
original and practical. Its philosophical side constructs the
truths from the Mitzvoth mentioned previously, and displays
important philosophical truths from the ancient world in order
to complete the picture.
On this basis, the psychological side of this book, constructs
a process of continual spiritual improvement both through the
correct observance of the "smart" Mitzvoth and by means of
recognized psychological tools. This book also presents
important content that enables man to improve his spiritual
domain making his development more efficient
If
we follow the route of this improvement's realization, it will
deliver us from the dire situation in which we mired, leading to
the natural progress God destined for us. In return, life will
present us with joy, fulfillment and happiness.
I would like to point out, that the far-reaching conclusions in
this book were arrived at through logical thought and
examination. The wonder is that my conclusions fit in with each
other and are tightly bound to reality. Although the book
presents principles based on the words of God - each idea,
principle and conclusion was examined and verified on a logical
basis, and when possible, on a scientific one. Its level of
simplicity is such that any man seeking knowledge will easily
comprehend and realize its ideas. In doing so, the book
reveals, verifies and actualizes the essence of God's word.
This book is designed to be experienced; you can acquire
knowledge by reading, but in order to experience it, you must
use it creatively. At various parts of this book, you will be
asked to practice simple exercises. They are designed in such a
way so as to provide you with this above-mentioned experience.
To derive the most benefit, you must be diligent in your
practice.
The book also includes arguments for accepting the truth whose
correctness I proved and which is capable of freeing you from
many spiritual limitations. Accept it in principle. This is a
necessary step. During this practice period, do not reject or
criticize the ideas underlying this truth, even if they seem to
be strange and unrealistic.
You cannot accept or reject the ideas and principles detailed in
this book through intellectual arguments alone. On the other
hand, you can prove their truth to yourself by practicing the
exercises and examining your results. Do not allow yourself to
be disappointed if nothing occurs at first. All I ask is that
you suspend your criticism and disappointment until the end of
the exercises, thus allowing my ideas a reasonable chance of
proving their truths.
The construction of an improved internal self can take a long
time, even a lifetime, but already after a relatively short
period you may experience a dramatic improvement in yourself. |