Rabash. What Is, “For You Are the Least of All the Peoples,” in the Work?. 40 (1990) [2026-05-08] #lesson

This episode explores a profound Kabbalistic teaching from Ravash's article 'What Is, For You Are the Least of All the Peoples,' focusing on the spiritual paradox of serving the Creator not for personal gain or pleasure, but purely for His sake—Lishma. The lesson unpacks the stages of spiritual development, from initial self-serving motivations (Lo Lishma) to the highest degree where one serves despite feeling no pleasure, even when the Shekhinah feels 'in the dust.' The central challenge is faith: how can a person work without any inner reward or sense of greatness, trusting that the Creator finds contentment in such work? The answer lies in faith in the sages and the establishment of an inner order that subjugates the ego to higher guidance. The speaker emphasizes that no external change occurs—only perception shifts. The path involves moving through stages of resistance, reluctant obedience, agreement, and ultimately love, all while recognizing that true advancement comes not from wisdom alone, but from desire and connection. The episode concludes with a call to elevate oneself, open one's senses, and recognize that the entire spiritual journey is a process of inner transformation, not external achievement.