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The Nasi of the Generation is the Moshiach of the Generation

The Hebrew term “Shliach” (emissary) has the numerical equivalent of 348, ten short of the term “Moshiach.”

“Moshiach” refers to the Nasi of the generation. When the Nasi charges his emissaries with their mission they become his messengers and when they commit their ten soul-powers and dedicate themselves to fulfilling their mission, they effect the revelation of the sender, the Moshiach (358).

Why is the Nasi equivalent to Moshiach? First of all the simple meaning of the term Moshiach is “anointed one,” which personifies the Nasi, who was chosen and anointed to be the Nasi and Shepherd of Israel.

I should not complain if you were to translate Moshiach as the “redeemer — our righteous Moshiach,” because in truth the Nasi of the generation is the redeemer of the generation.

Shluchim & Moshiach

…What actually is this connection between the emissaries and Moshiach? Moshiach’s neshama is the general all-encompassing yechida-soul of the Jewish people, which means that the yechida-soul-level of every Jew is a part of the soul of Moshiach. Every Jew has a ‘spark’ of the soul of Moshiach.

This important component of the Jewish soul influences the essential being of the Jew. When properly developed and revealed it will effect an amazing ascension in the spiritual powers and faculties of the individual. The person must put his mind to the Divine service of revealing this inner spark so that it will illuminate his entire being — and as a result of the individual revelation — there will be more power to reveal the general yechida-soul and bring Moshiach.

… Now, when we realize that the yechida level of every Jew is the ray of the soul of Moshiach then every Jew has the ability through his small spark to have some influence on the total Moshiach.

The Role of a Shliach: To Make More Shluchim

…What is the special role of the Shliach? We discussed the concept that the Nasi of the generation has the role of Moshiach of the generation. When the Nasi chooses someone and appoints him to the role of emissary, he stands in place of the sender. He goes to a spiritually distant place to spread Yiddishkeit and to make a dwelling for the Shechina there. When the Shliach does his mission with dedication and devotion, using his ten soul-powers, he then adds the number ten to the gematria of Shliach — 348. This is the revelation of Moshiach in that generation.

To ease the burden of this work — one must be connected to the Nasi, the generational Moshiach. For G-d reveals His secrets through His prophets, and the righteous of each generation bring about the revelation of G-dliness. So many of us saw my father-in-law the Rebbe act in openly miraculous ways. When this connection is essential and intrinsic, it also helps to reveal the spark of Moshiach in himself — for that is the role of the Nasi.

The role of emissary is really pertinent for every Jew, but it depends on the individual whether he will assume the role and shoulder the responsibilities. In fact, the present Shluchim must realize that they have the responsibility to encourage others to assume the role of Shliach — to spread Yiddishkeit and Torah in every place.

Stop Doubting!

…For those who till this moment may have had doubts about their role as emissary, let it be known from this point onwards that they may join the ranks and become Shluchim of the Nasi of our generation.

Additionally, since they have seriously agonized over this question of their eligibility, they should know that their ponderations prove that they are in fact true ambassadors, for if not, where would the doubt come from and why would they spend so much time thinking about it!?

(Reprinted from Sichos in English)

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