Perek 94

[Bentzion Meltzer]

The Baal Shem Tov taught:

One should bind one's thoughts to the Light of the Eyn Sof/Infinite
One that is within the letters, which is the life-giving "Light that
is in the King's presence."1 This is a major rule for Torah study and
prayer, and is also remedy to annul harsh judgments.2

1 Proverbs 16:15
2 When one studies G•d's Word in the Torah, or communicates with Him
in prayer, one should aim to see through the individual ideas, words,
and even letters one is expressing, and behold the Oneness of the
Infinite G•d that is hidden behind them. Everything ultimately arises
from this Oneness, and when one reaches this, one has arrived at the
very goal of Torah study and prayer. And since everything G•d does is
for the best, when one reaches this level one realizes that there is
no such thing as harsh judgments (cf. #33,85).

Translation and Commentary by Rabbi Yehoshua Starrett and reprinted
with the kind permission of the Baal Shem Tov Foundation. Please visit
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