A Prayer Rabbi Nachman of Bratislav
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Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav, the influential 18th-century Hasidic master, pioneered a distinctive form of Jewish mysticism that merged solitary contemplation with profound ecological awareness. His remarkable prayer, translated here from Hebrew, reveals how natural settings—particularly trees, grass, and growing vegetation—can serve as spiritual conduits for divine communion. Through careful preservation of the contemplative and mystical qualities characteristic of Bratslav Hasidic spirituality, this English translation illuminates Rabbi Nachman's theological framework wherein practitioners actively engage with nature's life force to enhance their prayers. The text demonstrates how regular outdoor meditation practices were integrated into traditional Jewish religious expression, while the prayer's petitions for personal and familial spiritual welfare reflect the deeply personal dimension of this nature-based devotion. By examining this significant prayer, we gain crucial insights into early modern Jewish mystical thought and its emphasis on individual spiritual development through natural world engagement, highlighting the radical interconnectedness of all living things through their transcendent Source.

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Published 1964
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Shamai Kanter