Approbation 4 for Likutay Moharan by Rabbi Meir of Brod

Approbation for Likutay Moharan

Note from the English Translator
Rabbi Meir (d. circa 1817), the Chief Rabbi, head of the yeshiva, and religious judge of the holy community of Brod and its region, was a distinguished scholar and Chassidic leader renowned for his sharp intellect and mastery of Torah’s innermost secrets. Known as the "Holy Luminary" who enlightened the eyes of the wise, he was a respected figure in Chassidic and rabbinic circles. His approbation for Likutay Moharan reflects his authority and deep appreciation for Rabbi Nachman’s teachings, cementing his legacy as a pivotal figure in the Chassidic movement of his time.

By the honorable Rabbi, the genius, the renowned Chassid, sharp and erudite in the chambers of Torah, who enlightens the eyes of the wise, may his light shine, our teacher Rabbi Meir, of blessed memory, Chief Rabbi, head of the yeshiva, and religious judge of the holy community of Brod and its region:

Although I have long resolved, from days of old, not to offer approbations for the printing of new books under the press due to several hidden reasons etched in my heart, now a hand has been extended to me by one of my esteemed colleagues, the wondrous and exalted Rabbi in Torah and Chassidism, the renowned our teacher Rabbi Nachman, may his light shine, great in his good name, a product of holiness, a seed of sanctity from the quarry of his lineage, grandson of the renowned Rabbi in Torah and Chassidism, whose hands were mighty with tenfold strength, the Holy Luminary, the Chassid and ascetic, to whom no secret was hidden, our teacher Rabbi Yisrael Baal Shem Tov, of blessed memory. This Rabbi, our teacher Rabbi Nachman, follows in the footsteps of his holy ancestors and has composed a pure work on sayings from the Talmud that are obscure and require exposition. Though I lacked the time to study it thoroughly, from the little I glimpsed, I saw that the aforementioned Rabbi labored greatly to elucidate all hidden matters. Its foundations are firmly established, its words sweeter than honey, sweeter than the teachings that flow from our master, the holy Ari, of blessed memory. Therefore, I join the ranks of those deemed worthy, preceded by the eminent Rabbis, the great sages of our time, to bring the composition of our teacher Rabbi Nachman to the printing press. My hand shall be with them, and may all who support this mitzvah receive a double reward from Heaven, so that the soul of the aforementioned Rabbi our teacher Rabbi Nachman may find rest, hastening his efforts to bring his thoughts from potential to reality. Needless to say, no harm should come, God forbid, to the aforementioned Rabbi our teacher Rabbi Nachman. May all who heed our words dwell securely and tranquilly, their glory like a flourishing olive tree, and may they merit to see the coming of our righteous Messiah, whose name is Yinon.

Behold these are thw words of one who speaks for the honor of the Torah and its learners, Tuesday, the 25th of Shevat, 5568 [1808], here in the holy community of Brod, may it be exalted.

Words of [Signed by],
the insignificant Meir, son of our teacher Rabbi Tzevi