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The four proposed definitions of chasidus (ch. 1) are all just particular manifestations of the essence of chasidus, but they do not capture the essence of chasidus which is infinite.
Similarly, all good and truth that may be found in any manmade system may be found in Torah, but this is not the essence of Torah.
On the Essence of Chasidus (Chs. 2-3)
The most obvious expression of an essence is in its lowest manifestations. Indeed, the Torah which is beyond even the highest of worlds is described as being the remedy for the lowest problems of the lowest world.
(Chs. 18-19)
Published 11/11/20
The conclusion reached by each of the four levels of Torah interpretation is compatible with that of all the others.
Furthermore, within each level we repeatedly see the theme of how the particulars are not in contradiction with the whole.
(Chs. 16-17)
Published 11/10/20