Monday Kislev 16 5704
Chumash: Vayeishev, Sheini with Rashi.
Tehillim: 79-82.
Tanya: "And charity (p. 625)...blessed be He". (p. 627).
A fundamental principle of Chabad philosophy is that the mind, which by its innate nature [1] rules over the heart, [2] must subordinate the heart to G-d's service by utilizing the intellectualization, [3] comprehension [4] and profound contemplation [5] of the greatness of the Creator of the universe.
Notes:
Lit. "from birth."
See Tanya Ch. 12, p. 49.
Haskala - the mind's creative power, related to Chochma. (See Translator's Notes, p. 118).
Havana - comprehension, grasp; from Bina, the second state of intellect.
Da'at - the third state of intellect.