אות - קעח

Before his passing he said: he is already standing now on a level such that it is impossible to attain higher in any way while clothed in the body. And he said he greatly yearns to strip off his body, for it is impossible for him to stand on one level in any way. For all his days in his entire life he never stood on one level (357) — even when he arrived at some supernal level, however elevated it may be, even at the ultimate degree — even so he sought more, until he arrived at a level higher and higher. And so it was always all the days of his life as is explained elsewhere. And at the end he arrived at such a lofty level that it is impossible while within the body to attain higher in any way. And therefore he was compelled to pass away. And he said in this language: "Ich volt shoin gigerin dos hemdil ois gitan — varin ich kan oif ain madreiga nit shtain" [I would already like to strip off my shirt — for I cannot stand on one level]. 357. RAK: Shivchay HaRan 33.