Based on Likutey Halakhot Purim 6:6, 9
[The *korban Pesach* (Paschal offering) shall be] an unblemished
male yearling...either from sheep or goats...they [the Jews]
will eat its roasted meat... (Exodus 12:5, 8).
Reb Noson asks, why specifically from sheep or goats, and why
specifically roasted? He points out that sheep and goats are
"money makers" (see Rashi on Deuteronomy 28:18). The lamb was
one of the major idols of ancient Egypt. Money, Rebbe Nachman
teaches, is the whole world's major idol. Every form and
manifestation of idol worship includes the worship of money to a
greater or lesser degree. Therefore, in order to prepare for the
worship of God, our ancestors had to bring the *korban Pesach*
from a lamb (or a kid) in order to divest themselves of all idol
worship.
The "worship" of money aggravates our infantile egocentricity.
Being denied or frustrated at not making or losing money, makes
us angry. Often one's whole approach to adding his material can
be described by the word "ferocious."
Thus, the mitzvah to roast the *korban Pesach*. Your natural
ferociousness is there, writes Reb Noson. The Torah is teaching
us that if and when we God forbid feel anger or rage building up
within, to put into words— even screams —of prayer. Use the fire
to serve and come closer to God, rather than to serve an idol
that enslaves you.
agutn Shabbos!
Shabbat Shalom!
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