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Why did Hashem command that the nation bring a red cow, which is
uncommon? What is so unique about the color red? What lies behind the
command to bring a crimson thread, wood from a cedar tree, and a hyssop
plant? Why specifically the cedar tree, which had to be imported from
Lebanon?
When Hashem observes a person trying to maintain a level of purity, He
helps him, as it says, “He guards the steps of His devout ones.” Hashem
helps tzaddikim preserve their good habits. Pinchas, who wished to
maintain his level of kedushah, was spared defilement by the corpses
when he killed Zimri and Kuzbi. They did not die until after he withdrew
his spear and left.
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The ashes of the cow indicate that all mortals, important and simple folk
alike, are created from the ground and will return to the ground. The
crimson thread alludes to the two eyes, the agents of sin. The thread of
the silkworm alludes to the worms which will eventually consume the
body. This should arouse a person to complete teshuvah. The hyssop
plant refers to ordinary people, and the cedar trees refer to esteemed
people. Palaces are built with wood of the strong and tall cedar trees.
This alludes to the important people, who may have sinned through
haughtiness.

Rabban Shimon was held culpable by the strict hand of justice due to the
arrogance that crept into his heart at the fact that he succeeded in
transmitting scintillating shiurim.

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