Quotes from Tanya – Chapter 15
By zevi770 · February 19, 2012
CHAPTER 15
“Now we can understand the meaning “comprehend and you will discern between a Tzaddik and a Rahsha between he who serves God and one who doesn’t.”
The Benionie is one who struggles valiantly, constantly repelling the attacks of his Yezter Hara (as of course do the Rashas who try to improve themselves.)
On the other hand, the Tzaddik is one who having banished his Yetzer Hara receives the title of Eved Hashem (As Moses was called, namely a servant of God, for he has already conquered his Yetzer Hara hence holds the title of a servant.”)