Rabbi Nachman of Breslov
Breslov, Achronim, Kivrei Tzadikim
Rabbi Nachman of Breslev was the founder of the Breslov Hasidim and a great grandson of the Bal Shem Tov. In his relatively short life of 38 years, Rebbe Nachman reached very high spiritual levels and gave over many powerful and inspirational teachings. Rebbe Nachman is buried in the city of Uman, Ukraine and thousands of Jews flock to his grave site each year for the Rosh Hashanah Kibutz. His teaching are considered amongst the most spiritual reviving lessons of today's age and have gained much publicity in recent years. He was also a descendant of the Tana Rabbi Yochanan Hasandlar.
His Torah The Torah teachings revealed by Rebbe Nachman were tens of thousands of times lower compared to the level that he initial perceived them in their above origins. The fact that he was able to lower, encapsulate and constrain these holy, delicate, refined spiritual Torah into teachings and advice that could be accessible to all proves his extraordinary greatness.[1] His Greatness Rabbi Nachman of Breslov knew the entire Torah, both Nigleh and Nistar, Talmud, Poskim, Rishonim and Achronim and all the hidden mysteries.[1] He had very refined traits and was humble, simple and forgiving.[1] He served Hashem with self sacrifice day and night and never took any breaks from his service of Hashem.[1] Fasting Rebbe Nachman fasted thousands of times including many consecutive fasts, numerous that lasted from Shabbos to Shabbos. He also performed many Sigufim.[1] Hisbodedute Rebbe Nachman practiced Hisbodedute for many years[1] Holiness Rebbe Nachman distanced himself from all types of lusts and sanctified himself with all types of holiness.[1] Trip to Eretz Yisroel Rebbe Nachman reached great levels of revealed and concealed holiness through his trip to Eretz Yisroel.[1] He traveled during a period of a harsh powerful war, undergoing many dangerous experiences, a plague, and severe physical, psychological and monetary obstacles.[1] His spiritual ascent was apparent though the teachings he revealed following his trip to Eretz Yisroel, as they were much higher then his previous teachings.[1]
[1] Hakdama of Likutey Moharan