The Tosher rebbe once related:
Rav Mottel Neshchizer used to keep a copy of the Rambam’s Yad haChazaka on his table at all times. When his son, Rav Yitzchok of Neshchiz was questioned as to why his father had this custom, he explained: My father had a vision in which the Rambam appeared before him with a complaint: “Why do you not study my sefer?”
“I apologize,” answered my father, “but with people coming to me day and night with their problems, I just don’t have the time; I am simply unable to help them and also find time to study your sefer.”
The Rambam then returned, “At least keep a copy of my sefer on your table,” I promise that if you keep a copy before you on your table at all times, whenever you need to help a Jew and achieve some yeshua for someone, just open my sefer and take a look inside. I assure you that you will find some cure and manner of healing.” That is the reason for this custom, he concluded. (L’Yesharim Tehilla, see also Avodas Avoda Sichos Shemos)
