When You Go Forth to War

These words refer to the descent of the soul, "a veritable part of G-d Above," into the physical world.

Its mission, enclothed within a physical body, is to wage war and conquer the material world by infusing it with holiness, learning Torah and observing its commandments.

This conflict will reach its successful conclusion with the coming of Moshiach, when G-dliness will reign triumphant.

(Peninei HaGeula)