One's birthday is a special time for them; a time to reflect on his mission on earth. Additionally, one's birthday is a unique chance of special power for that person.
The fascinating Chassidic leader, R. Tzadok Hakohen Rabinowicz of Lublin writes:
"The day upon which a man is born, his mazal is of unique potency; every year on that day, he need not fear anything... nor death."
קונטרס דברי החלומות (הנלוה לספר רסיסי לילה) לר' צדוק הכהן מלובלין אות כ
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Well, if he is a tsadik, then he very well may die. No?
ReplyDeleteDan, that is true. See the source where he addresses this question himself. The gist is that for a tzadik, death is not a bad thing...
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