The Navi (prophet) defines the relationship between God and man as a relationship between a bestower and a recipient, as it says כמשוש חתן על כלה ישיש עליך אלוקיך, "As a groom rejoices over his bride, your God will rejoice over you." This relationship is also alluded to every Friday night as we sing Aishes Chayil in which Hashem whispers in the ear of each Neshama how precious it is in His eyes. Hashem reminds each Neshama that the heart of its husband (i.e. Hashem) has full confidence in it, and praises it רבות בנות עשו חיל ואת עלית על כולנה, "Many daughters have committed acts of valor, but you have risen above them all."
Prior to their marriage a Choson and Kallah are impressed by all of the wonderful things that they hear about each other; the accomplishments on Torah study, the wonderful character traits they each possess, etc. But after the wedding the aforementioned praises are meaningless. Now is the time for real life and who cares about all the platitudes. All the praises are forgotten over the years and have no value or influence as they have no place in the heart. Now all that is important are different sorts of praises, the ones that relate to the relationship the two have built - nothing to do with the superficial praises of old. The distinction is that previously any comments were עליו (about the person), whereas after marriage and praises have to be אליו (to the person). I.e. the only concern now is about the relationship, everything and anything else will follow what the relationship is, as any person will do all he or she can to do the will of the he or she loves.
Similarly, the works that introduce a person to the concept of unifying with Hashem are all discussing עליו, they refer to His greatness, exaltedness, how His Light reaches us, how He conducts Himself and deals with humans, and His names. But the light of גאולה (redemption) directs a person to יחוד with his Creator that is a discussion that gets to the root of the matter אליו, to direct a person to the essence of the connection, and not with superficial matters. (It is for this reason that in the שמונה עשרה (Amidah) we are no longer focused on the praises of Hashem, as we were in Pesukei D'Zimrah) as we are now speaking אליו, to Him.
Prior to their marriage a Choson and Kallah are impressed by all of the wonderful things that they hear about each other; the accomplishments on Torah study, the wonderful character traits they each possess, etc. But after the wedding the aforementioned praises are meaningless. Now is the time for real life and who cares about all the platitudes. All the praises are forgotten over the years and have no value or influence as they have no place in the heart. Now all that is important are different sorts of praises, the ones that relate to the relationship the two have built - nothing to do with the superficial praises of old. The distinction is that previously any comments were עליו (about the person), whereas after marriage and praises have to be אליו (to the person). I.e. the only concern now is about the relationship, everything and anything else will follow what the relationship is, as any person will do all he or she can to do the will of the he or she loves.
Similarly, the works that introduce a person to the concept of unifying with Hashem are all discussing עליו, they refer to His greatness, exaltedness, how His Light reaches us, how He conducts Himself and deals with humans, and His names. But the light of גאולה (redemption) directs a person to יחוד with his Creator that is a discussion that gets to the root of the matter אליו, to direct a person to the essence of the connection, and not with superficial matters. (It is for this reason that in the שמונה עשרה (Amidah) we are no longer focused on the praises of Hashem, as we were in Pesukei D'Zimrah) as we are now speaking אליו, to Him.
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