Light and Fragrance

And Aaron shall burn thereon incense of sweet spices, every morning when he dresses the lamps, he shall burn it.                  Exodus 30:7

My father commented that lighting the menorah symbolizes the light of Torah. Therefore, the fact that the incense, with its beautiful aroma, is to be offered in conjunction with lighting the menorah symbolizes the idea that Torah is to be presented in a pleasant way, one which will draw the people’s hearts to it.