WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF ALL THIS EXERTION?

The Rebbe Rayatz had arranged for Basi L’Gani to be given out on the day of his passing, so its message must also be connected with the concept of a person’s passing. After the soul ascends from the body, however, the body decomposes, begging the question: What is the purpose of all the Jew’s service, toiling throughout the duration of all the days of his life to refine his body, if it decomposes upon his passing? * Likkutei Sichos, Vol. 6, pg. 81-85
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