Tikkun HaKlali The Universal Remedy Presented by Rabbi Shlomo Nachman © April 7, 2020 http://learnemunah.com/chassidut/tikkunhaklali.html Our holy teacher, great grandson of the BESHT (the Baal Shem Tov of Blessed Memory), Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (1772-1810) has revealed the Tikkun HaKlali, the Universal Remedy for the world's ills. He has assured us that one who recites these ten Tehillim (Psalms) with emunah (active faith) and righteous kavanah (intention) will be delivered from their sins, will be restored to wholeness according to the Divine Wisdom. Reciting these Tehillim will repair whatever is broken, even the most serious fractures, and will open the Way to teshuvah (repentance). Tikkun HaKlali is therefore the most important weapon in ones arsenal of Tikkun Olam, bringing wholeness and shalom to oneself, ones family, ones community, and the world at large. Rebbe Nachman of blessed memory first revealed this method of spiritual rectification to his talmidim (disciples) in 1805 to help them overcome nocturnal emissions. In time this important teaching was expanded and the specific Psalms of the Tikkun HaKlali were revealed. He explained: The reason one must recite ten chapters is because there are ten types of melodies which correspond to the ten modes in which the Book of Psalms was composed, as brought (Pesachim 117a; Zohar III, 101a), which are Ashrei, Beracha, Maskil, Nitzuach, Shir, Niggun, Mizmor, Tefilla, Hoda'ah, and Halleluyah (see Rashi Psalm 1:1). Each one of these ten modes has the power to cancel the power of the kilipa (i.e. forces of negativity), for each one of these modes is the opposite of the kilipa [and hence counters its effect]. One who desires tikkun or rectification is therefore encouraged to recite and/or hear these Psalms. One also does well to study the precise meanings of the above listed melodies and what they counter. For example, the Rebbe explains that ashrei is the root of looking and focussing. Ashrei therefore counters the kilipa's power to damage sight, as in the verse "[Isaac's] eyes became dim MeyRot [from seeing]" (Genesis 27:1). This, he explains, corresponds with "Let there be M'AoEoT [luminaries]" (ibid 1:14). Note the missing vowels here. This signifies, in its written form, m'ayrat, or a "curse." Of this connection our sages tells us, "This refers to Lilith (see Tikkuney Zohar 44). In other words, the main power of Lilith arises from the kilipa attacking sight whereas ashrei, meaning sight, counters it's negative influences. Rebbe Nachman explains this at some depth in Likutey Moharan lesson 205. Rebbe Nachman declared: Know that the ten Psalms which a person must recite on the very same day as he has an impure experience, God forbid, are: 16, 32, 41, 42, 59, 77, 90, 105, 137, 150. These ten Psalms are a very great remedy for [all problems]. One who is worthy of saying them on the same day need have no more fear ... because [the matter] has indubitably been corrected by this remedy without any doubt (Likutey Moharan II, 92). Read the full piece with the Psalms here: http://learnemunah.com/chassidut/tikkunhaklali.html Got Questions or Comments? Let me know