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Asher Yotzar = (He) Who created..
This is the "after blessing" that is done after one relieves himself. There is my particular favorite part in this prayer, the part that says, " should any one (various openings) become obstructed or should any of them break open, it would be impossible to remain alive for even a short while...." Basically, asking God to close what needs closing and open what needs opening.
That prayer has taken a whole new meaning ever since my operation. I am willing to bet that for every Jew who has suffered any physical pain, this prayer is a meaningful one - more than just thanking God for allowing us to relieve ourselves.
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I hope you have an extremely speedy recovery!
WOW, I learned something new today. Thats pretty cool. Can I ask when did this particular blssing come about? or is it written somewhere that you should do so.?
Hi Winegrrl -Thanks! I'm embarrassed to say -I should have said I had the operation a while ago -it was c-section. But ever since I've been saying that blessing with more depth.
Hi Casper - its part of the morning prayers done. (except this particular one gets said throughout the day as one relieves oneself) Its in my daily prayer book but its mentioned in the Talmud so its a pretty old prayer.
It just took on more meaning to me since my c-section two years ago and as I prepare for this upcoming birth.
Here's the whole thing:
"Blessed are You, Hashem, our G-d, King of the universe, Who fashioned man with wisdom and created within him many openings and many cavities. It is obvious and known before Your Throne of Glory that if but one of them were to be ruptured or but one of them were to be blocked it would be impossible to survive and to stand before You. Blessed are You, Hashem, Who heals all flesh and acts wondrously."
Wish you all the best Miriam and I also agree with Casper, I learnt something new every day.
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