MYSTICAL QUOTES
By zevi770 · April 4, 2018
Biyoim Ashtie Asar – 5731
JEW’S GREATNESS
The Medrash says, that the greatness of the Jewish people is that God chose them and the greatness of the Jewish people is that they chose God.
“IDOLATRY”
The nature of idolatry is not so much that one thinks that the idol is worth worshipping, rather one imagines, by worshiping the idol, one will benefit materially– hence, one who is preoccupied with material gain (this is a form.)
JEWISH WISDOM
The Medrash speaks about the greatness of the Jewish people – once a king came to town and everyone was asked to host him and his retinue – many said, “I will take this or that minister” – however one wise person said, “I will take the king, for they all are replaceable.”
So too the Jewish people are wise (choosing but God.)
This Medrash contains a deep lesson – for it refers to those who worship the sun or moon (idols;) now they too know the king is loftier, however for two reasons they serve (idols); the first is that they do not want to humble themselves (which is necessary before the king,) the second is that ministers have no expectation (they sort of give tit-for-tat.)
The Jewish people though, due to their love of God, forgo all these material gains.
JEWISH WISDOM
To the Jewish people the main thing – serving (G-d.)
DARKNESS/EMPTINESS
Kabbalah teaches darkness attaches itself to emptiness.
MOSHIACH/EVIL
When Moshiach comes, all evil will dissipate.
PERSON VS DOG
The nature of a person is that their mind controls them (a person whose emotions does, is like a dog.)
MAN AND G-D
The Medrash gives an example of a king who throws a big feast – now there are four beneficiaries – the dogs (who get the scraps.) There are the servants who likewise. – Then there are the important servants who get to be at the table. – Then there are the important ministers, and the very important ministers. – the difference is, the dogs care only about themselves (and being arrogant seek more) the servants serve out of fear (of punishment) the important servants serve with love – the ministers who have a great understanding of the king, serve with an extraordinary devotion (this of-course is about us and God.)
JEWISH WISDOM
The Baal Shem Tov gives an example of a king who invited people to see him – but before they came to his throne room, he put vast treasures; – most took treasures – but those who truly desire – just came.
JEWISH WISDOM
The Alter Rebbe would frequently say, “I want not your Gan Eden, nor your world to come, I want but you;” Now the Alter Rebbe had a keen insight, understanding and perception of both (Gan Eden and the world to come) but the Jewish soul seeks its father. (not its personal gain.)
JEWISH WISDOM
When what is important to us, is say money, then all those who we imagine may provide it, become our god – to the Jew, who knows what is important, is God (and his will to dwell below – then say money, is only a means to God’s end.)
LOVE FOR GOD
It is not enough to love God – we must translate this (into our thoughts, speech and actions.)
ALTRUISM
The main pleasure God derives is from the Jew’s altruism – however in order for them to serve altruistically, hence God chose them (for in choice there is pure love/altruism.)
ALTRUISM
From the Rebbes come the infinite ability to serve (altruistically).