The shaliach asked about the graves that are at the footsteps of their homes. They answered him that it is to keep them focused on their purpose by reminding them of where they are going.
pg 421

Nefesh Hachiam
"GD himself placed into the mouths of the Men of the Great Assembly the specific words that contain the hidden mystical meaning to rectify the heavenly realm."
Gate Two, Chapter13 pg 95
pg 421
Nefesh Hachiam
"GD himself placed into the mouths of the Men of the Great Assembly the specific words that contain the hidden mystical meaning to rectify the heavenly realm."
Gate Two, Chapter13 pg 95