Rabash. What Is, “A Drunken Man Must Not Pray, in the Work?. 21 (1989) [2026-04-20] #lesson

This Kabbalah lecture, based on Rabash's teachings, explores the spiritual principle that 'a drunken man must not pray' in the context of spiritual work. The host unpacks the idea that when a person is overwhelmed by egoistic pleasure or emotional highs—symbolized by 'drunkenness'—they lose the capacity for genuine connection with the Creator. True prayer and spiritual work require a state of balance, humility, and intentional self-nullification (screen), not emotional excess. The discussion emphasizes the importance of working within a group of ten (a 'group of 10') as a spiritual laboratory to correct egoistic tendencies and develop the 'screen'—the ability to receive for the sake of giving. The host illustrates how spiritual progress depends on transforming desires through restriction (Tzimtzum) and intention, not intellectual analysis. Key themes include the necessity of anti-egoist intention, the danger of spiritual pride, and the role of the group in revealing the Creator. The lecture concludes with reflections on how to assess one's spiritual state and the importance of consistent, intention-driven action over philosophical speculation.