A Composite of Moshiach Conciousness
Moshiach is described in biblical prophecies both as a King (Melech) and a Prince (Nasi). These refer to different yet harmonized aspects within the personality of Moshiach.
He is called a King in respect to his ability to radically change the world , effecting unity , peace and the desire for the knowledge of G-d in all men. This ability will be a by product of his complete humility.
As a catalyst free from the negative aspect of ego, he will be a perfect vessel, containing and transmitting the highest revelations of Divine truth into reality. Experiencing this aspect of Moshiach will go beyond the framework of our intellect and all familiar forms of knowledge transmission, creating a world of universal peace.
Yet he will also be our Prince. This will be his primary role after bringing the world to tranquility.
In this capacity he will act as the teacher of all Men and Women in the most practical sense. A guide revealing the Divine secrets in a way that will be grasped through the doors of perception and intellect that we are accustomed to now.
This great composite, of teacher (modeled after Moses) and transcendent king (the unique quality of Moshiach), is found in microcosm within us.
These potentials open a path toward harmony between body and soul. By tapping into our individual bond with G-d we can achieve a state where the body and ego no longer obscure the meaning of our Divine soul , but in fact become tools of its expression.
Much as, with the full revelation of Moshiach, the world will no longer obscure the existence of G-d but become the greatest beacon of Divine revelation.
This helps explains an interesting phenomena. With the Rebbe’s teachings as the 7th generation of Chabad Chassidus, the wellsprings of the Bal Shem have been fully revealed in great detail, nuance and abundance.
On the other hand, the modern era can be considered far from the highest peak of Divine revelation, such as when the Holy Temple was functioning. In some ways we live in times of unparalleled spiritual concealment.
These stark contrasts afford us the opportunity to actualize the aspects of Moshiach contained within us.
The great concealment’s provoke us to tap into our deepest connection to G-d. We then persevere and transcend like a king. The abundant wellsprings allow us to study and express Divine truths with the more external facets of our identity, like Moshiach as a teacher.
By revealing the synthesis of Moshiach consciousness within we directly provoke the revelation of Moshiach both as king and prince to the world at large.
(Adapted from Likutai Sichot 35 parshat V’yigash, Sefer Hasichos 1992 parshat Chai Sara, Hadran on Rambam 1986 found in Likutai Sichot 27, Ma’amer V’nacha 1965)
