The use of the verb “to fall” (tipol) to describe how the Land of Israel becomes ours teaches us an important lesson.
The fact that we are obligated to perform certain commandments only within the Land of Israel alludes to the fact that we can perform G‑d’s commandments and elevate material reality only during our physical lifetime. We do not have this opportunity before and after our souls are within our bodies, even though our souls are alive before birth and live on after death.
Relative to the idyllic existence that our souls enjoy in their heavenly abode before birth, the difficult and challenging lives we must lead in the physical world can indeed seem to be a “fall” from a former height. But by utilizing all our powers to capitalize on the unique opportunity that is ours only in this world, we help G‑d achieve His purpose in Creation, fulfill the purpose of our existence, and also vastly enhance our ability to absorb the Divine revelations that await us in the afterlife.1
Well last time I said something, 3 years ago, it appears no one read it, the commentary or my comments. I would like to rephrase my thoughts in that I think the intent is what the soul can do while within the body but is restricted prior to entry and most certainly after making the exit relative to the body?
I read your comment and I think you are correct. I'm not well versed ( I am not a Jew ), but I believe early in the Aboth a Rabbi is quoted as saying "If not now, When?" Now we have hands to help, minds and tongues to encourage and teach and lives to live as examples. Let's not leave this life with any regrets about the work we could have done.