42. Ani Ledodi 5735 (2nd Ma’amar). This Ma’amar offers a very unusual version of the “King in the Field” analogy. The King is in the field always due to the fact that this is where His purpose is. נתאוה הקב”ה להיות יתברך דירה בתחתונים [and therefore עיקר שכינה בתחתונים היתה]. The people come from the city; this means Neshamos come from Atzilus (טהורה היא) in to this world- “the Field” to achieve their end. The strength to achieve this comes (primarily) from their source in Atzilus; and also (secondarily) from ‘the King (who is always) in the Field’. He shows His face and gives encouragement (especially after Menachem Av etc.) to help the people (of the city) fulfill their purpose. To ‘Hold On To’ these inspirations we need Keilim (to hold them) which are Torah and Tzedaka. The Ma’amar (also) makes reference to the “King” going [back וצע”ק] to His Palace being accompanied by יחיד סגולה [and this needs further study to understand].
