Why is it customary to visit the grave of Rabbi Shimon (RASHBI), the author of The Book of Zohar, as if there is some special energy there? Such a place serves as a “point of connection” with RASHBI, who was the greatest kabbalist.

If a person seeks to establish a connection with him, places like this give him a greater chance. Those who truly desire to connect with RASHBI’s soul and make the necessary effort can achieve this.

Connection is possible from any location, not just at the gravesite, but the opportunity is greater there according to the spiritual law of “root and branch.” When a Kabbalist is freed from his biological body, which added egoism to him, he becomes even holier, even closer to the Creator. That is why people come to the grave. This applies to all Kabbalists, but RASHBI is beyond comparison; he is far above the rest.

Connection with the soul of a Kabbalist can also be established through studying his writings, and what will work more strongly depends on the root of a person’s soul. But of course if one never studies the Kabbalist’s works and only visits his grave, no true connection will be made. A connection to the original source is necessary.

If a Kabbalist is no longer in a physical body, a person can go to his grave and ask to draw closer to him. The same request can be made while studying Kabbalistic texts. How powerful the result will be depends on a person’s spiritual root and on the intention behind his desire to connect with the Kabbalist.

The root of a soul is determined by the Creator, but it is up to the person how sincerely he prays and strives to reach the point of connection. Only prayer can help persuade the Creator to actualize the root of a person’s soul. One should ask for the opportunity to connect with the spiritual root of RASHBI.

There are many Kabbalists, but RASHBI is a unique soul, intimately connected with the Creator and related to all souls. If you pray and form a special spiritual Kli (vessel) within yourself, you may receive illumination from his unique spiritual root.

Much depends on the root of a person’s soul, his connection with the Kabbalist, with his writings, with the place of his holy burial, but how can one know the root of his own soul? Ask the Creator for understanding, and perhaps you will receive an answer and reveal the root of your soul.
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From a conversation with the students 5/30/2025, “Conversations on the Road”

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