A Late Revelation

Similarly, two seemingly opposing reasons are provided as to why the teachings of chassidus were publicly revealed only in recent generations:

1. As the darkness of exile grew thicker, we required a greater light.

2. The teachings of chassidus are a preliminary taste of the revelation of Moshaich. As we draw closer to redemption, we can already begin to taste it.

The first reason stresses the lowliness of our generation, the second, the closeness of our generation to Moshiach.