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the reason that the pasuk specifies that Aharon “descended.” He lowered
himself in order to be able to bless the people.

“Moshe said to Aharon: Of this did Hashem Aharon specifically chose to excel in this trait because he feared that the
speak, saying: I will be sanctified through those splendid garments that he was required to wear while serving as the

whoare closetoMe, andIwill be honored Kohen Gadol would arouse a feeling of haughtiness in his heart. In order
before the entire people; and Aharon fell silent” to merit the Shechinah of Hashem descending following his sacrifice of
the korbanot, he reinforced the trait of humility.

The Noam Elimelech explains this pasuk in the following way. It is the
(Vayikra 10:3)
way of a tzaddik to always be connected and cling to the Upper Worlds.
However, he also wishes to be connected with Klal Yisrael and to benefit
them. Therefore, he descends from his lofty level in order to be a part of
the nation and relate to their needs. Aharon also possessed strong feelings
of love in his heart toward the people, wanting to bless them. Therefore,
he had to descend from his lofty level in order to reach out to the people
and bless them.

The approach of tzaddikim is to constantly examine their deeds to see if
there are any traces of sin or hirhurim ra’im. This is supported by the
words of the pasuk, since the sacrifices of the sin-offerings and
olah-offerings mentioned are brought in order to atone for hirhurim ra’im.
In addition, the peace-offering expresses the desire to be attached to the
Upper Worlds and make peace among the celestial hosts. Also Aharon
feared that perhaps he possessed a trace of haughtiness, which corresponds
to avodah zarah. Therefore, he reinforced his trait of humility by
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