Intelligence can map the journey to the palace of truth. But it dare not enter there. For within the blinding light of truth, intelligence is a nothingness, a void.
Faith can enter. Faith is prepared to throw itself into fire for the truth. But, on its own, it cannot find its way.
Hand in hand, intelligence and faith, understanding and wisdom, find their way into the most inner chambers of truth. Intelligence makes the journey; faith kicks down the door.
Va’erah 5721:4; Maamar Bayom Ashtei Asar.
United Desire To Enter The Palace Our intelligent mind is driven by our desire for self-benefit.
Only if we awaken that one divine desire in unity, we can evoke His Light to give us the force to rise above our ego-driven-intellect. The we can resemble His quality of love of others. Then only will the guards at the Palace allow us to enter the Palace.