288. Afar, Efer, and Parah
Description
There was a fundamental difference between the quality of Moshe's prophecy as opposed to the prophecy of the forefathers, and it involved a perception of the higher essence (Yud-kei-vav-kei) as opposed to the concept of Elokim.
The raw act of the mitzvah itself is the main part of the fulfillment. The thoughts one attaches to it are only secondary.
Published 01/03/11
Another trick is that the evil inclination has a person believe that the focus should only be on purity of heart, and tricks him to miss the proper time of the mitzvah or prayer.
Published 01/02/11