אות - רצב

They told me his holy discourse that a certain chasid[463] came before him who was somewhat distinguished and was somewhat advanced in years, and had some knowledge of the writings of the Ari, o.b.m., and wanted to draw close to Rabbainu, o.b.m. And he began speaking with Rabbainu, o.b.m., and showing his greatness — that he was a Kabbalist and the like. Rabbainu, o.b.m., did not respond to him. And in the middle of the conversation Rabbainu, o.b.m., rose and went to another room, and the man followed him. And so it was several times — Rabbainu went to another room and the man followed. And finally Rabbainu, o.b.m., said to him: Do you know that I see all? And he told him several specific matters about himself. And the man trembled greatly. And then he admitted and confessed all his sins before Rabbainu and said exactly as Rabbainu told him. And Rabbainu spoke with him long about repentance and the service of Hashem. And after he left, Rabbainu, o.b.m., said: Now this man has hope — for now he told the truth about himself. 463. RAK: See Baal HaTurim on Devarim 6:4.