Likutay Moharan - Torah-teaching 276

276 – The Eating of Shabbat Is Not for Satiation at All

Know that the eating on Shabbat is not for satiation at all, but rather so that all six days will be blessed, as taught in the Zohar (Yitro 88a): “All weekday blessing and success comes as a result of Shabbat’s holiness.” From the eating of Shabbat, all six days are influenced and blessed. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Because the primary satiation is on Shabbat—“for a blind person has no satiation,” as our Rabbis teach regarding the verse “Who fed you manna in the wilderness to afflict you” (Deuteronomy 8:16)—so the spiritual light of one’s eyes is restored at Kiddush on Friday night (Berachot 43b). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

It is thus understood that the fullness of sight—that gives one true satisfaction—occurs on Shabbat. This satisfaction comes through the seeing of the eyes, as above.

The phrase "one steps in it a small step" indicates that on Shabbat one walks with a small step and eats three times (i.e. three festive meals), thus infusing the day with sanctity and blessing. Though it may seem counterintuitive—since the first wife (Shabbat) steps become shortened—the three meals restore and expand those steps, creating a “conquered path,” as in “You have cleared a path.”

Therefore, through the eating of Shabbat, one rectifies any defilement of Shabbat that is represented by shortened steps. The small steps are made broad and become a conquered path.

The leg is a remedy for weakness, as recognized by medical experts.

“Woe to me because I have sojourned in Meshech” (Psalms 120:5)—this verse expresses a prayer of distress over the judgments of fallen ones (sh"kh – numerical value 320), and the word “Meshech” reflects tamar twice, corresponding to two sets of sh"kh. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}