Tanya 1rar -

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: It details the origin of the animal soul from Kelipat Nogah , which contains both good and evil, and is responsible for natural human traits like compassion or arrogance. Tanya 1rar

: The Lessons in Tanya series on Chabad.org provides a detailed, paragraph-by-paragraph explanation of the text. You can access the full text and commentaries

: It begins by explaining the Talmudic definitions of the Tzaddik (the righteous), the Rasha (the wicked), and the Beinoni (the intermediate). The first chapter, part of the section titled

The first chapter, part of the section titled Likutei Amarim , introduces the concept of the two souls within every Jew: the "G‑dly soul" and the "animal soul".

: Read the complete Chapter 1 on Chabad.org or the Sefaria Library .

: The chapter sets the stage for the book's central goal: providing a guide for the "intermediate" person to serve G‑d through self-control and refinement of these inner drives. Resources for Reading and Study