"Rabbi Meir said: Whoever studies Torah with pure intentions - The secrets of the Torah are revealed to him; he becomes like a steadily strengthening fountain and like an unceasing river."
There are two types of scholars, (1) "comprehensive," and (2) "intensive." A comprehensive scholar masters the overall body of knowledge of his chosen field. Whereas the intensive scholar, focuses on selected areas of concentration; searching for new insights and discoveries. It is rare for an individual to achieve both aspects of scholarship.
Yet, the passage quoted above states: "he becomes like a steadily strengthening fountain and like an unceasing river." "A steadily strengthening stream" refers to an intensive Torah scholar, while "an unceasing river" refers to a comprehensive Torah scholar. Consequently, a person who studies Torah with pure intentions will merit to both aspects of scholarship!
The study of Torah with pure intentions will enhance the power of a person’s intellectual acuity. HaShem will increase his mind’s capacity to absorb and fathom knowledge and wisdom. A person will be able to attain a level of Torah wisdom that extends beyond one’s natural abilities.
Imagine the President issues a document introducing new public policy. He calls on the citizens to read the document and follow the regulations. The presidential advisors tell him that the affluent districts are not complying with the new policies. However, the poor districts are making a great effort to understand the new regulations. However, they are unable to fathom the complex ideas within the document. The president is happy to learn that the poor are dedicated citizens. Therefore, he travels to their towns and provides them with special teachers to help them understand the import of his words.
Likewise, HaShem gave us the Torah to teach us His good ways. When we study the Torah with pure intentions, i.e., to follow the path of decency, then HaShem will illuminate our eyes with righteousness and loving-kindness. May we study the Torah with pure intentions so that we become luminaries of good for the entire world.
TODAY: Study Torah with pure intentions and know that the light of Torah will shine upon you.
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