Letter 322

On the days of Chanukah and Purim — a wondrous illumination shines — which is the illumination of the aforementioned great Tzadik. Who is able to illuminate even in those who have fallen very greatly and who are the most seriously ill.

The essential sin of the Golden Calf — which is the aspect of heresies and false faiths — came about through their blemishing the honor of the true Tzadik. Also afterwards — his words are alive and enduring forever. And one must fulfill the words of his Torah forever — always. For his words are literally the words of Hashem — which endure forever. As it is written: "And the word of our G-d will endure forever" [Isaiah 40:8]. And those who dispute against the Tzadik — and also those who made themselves…