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234. He Who Ceases Words of Torah and Engages in Conversation
Adar Aleph, 1940, on the way to Gaza
“He who ceases words of Torah and engages in conversation is fed coals of broom.” This means that when one engages in Torah and does not stop, the Torah is considered for him a blazing flame that burns the evil inclination, and he can then continue his work. But if he stops in the midst of his learning, even if he immediately starts again, the Torah for him is already like coals of broom. This means that it can no longer burn the evil inclination, and the taste of Torah is spoiled for him, and he must cease his work. Hence, when he resumes his learning, he must take upon himself never to stop in the middle of his learning. And through the decision for the future, the blazing flame of the Torah will reignite.