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The | The '''Nefesh Helokis''' or the '''Divine Soul''' is a general concept in [[Chassidus]] and is a term for the spiritual and divine part within a Jew, including soul, spirit, and higher soul. A Jew's soul is called "Adam" and was created similar to the "Supreme Adam," containing ten powers and three garments. | ||
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== In the Tanya == | == In the Tanya == | ||
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In the Tanya, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi stated that the ''nefesh ha'elokit'' is "literally a part of God above." This is supported by quoting the morning prayer "Elokai neshamah", which says "the soul You gave me is pure. ...You blew it into me," then quoting a phrase of the Zohar that "one who blows, blows from within him." This is taken to mean, "from His innermost." | In the Tanya, [[Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi]] stated that the ''nefesh ha'elokit'' is "literally a part of God above." This is supported by quoting the morning prayer "Elokai neshamah", which says "the soul You gave me is pure. ...You blew it into me," then quoting a phrase of the Zohar that "one who blows, blows from within him." This is taken to mean, "from His innermost." | ||
== Unique to Jews == | == Unique to Jews == | ||
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* Deep contemplation of lofty concepts | * Deep contemplation of lofty concepts | ||
* Simple meditation on God's constant creation and sustenance | * Simple meditation on God's constant creation and sustenance | ||
[[he:נפש אלוקית]] | |||