The Baal Shem Tov wrote in a letter that on Rosh Hashana of the year 5507 (1746), his soul ascended to the heavenly realms, where he was granted the privilege of entering the palace of Moshiach. "I asked the King Moshiach, 'Master, when are you coming?' And he replied: 'When your wellsprings [teachings] will be disseminated outward.' "From this reply it is apparent that the Baal Shem Tov's teachings--Chasidut--are closely connected with the coming of Moshiach. Chasidut is the vessel for the great light of Moshiach.(Likutei Dibburim)

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