Rabash. What It Means that the Generations of the Righteous are Good Deeds, in the Work. 4 (1990) [2026-04-15] #lesson

This Kabbalah lesson, based on Rabash's article 'The Generations of the Righteous are Good Deeds in the Work,' explores the profound idea that righteousness is not defined by completed actions but by the intention and inner preparation to do good. The host and guests delve into the concept that a person who aspires to be righteous—by mentally arranging their desires, thoughts, and intentions toward bestowal—is already considered righteous, even before achieving the state. Central to the discussion is the metaphor of 'father and son' in spiritual development: the thought (father) gives rise to the deed (son), with good deeds defined not by external performance but by the internal feeling of pleasure and connection during the act—such as praying with reverence or studying Torah with the intention of unifying with the Creator. The lesson emphasizes that true spiritual progress comes through yearning for higher states, using the community (the 'ten') as a catalyst for growth, and transforming egoistic impulses like pride into tools for connection with the Creator. Even in descent or spiritual darkness, staying connected to the group and the goal constitutes a descent for the sake of ascent. The episode concludes with a powerful message: reality is shaped by our inner intention, and by shifting from reception to bestowal, we begin to perceive the spiritual world and feel the Creator in our daily lives.