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Why in the world is this something we ask for by Rosh Chodesh bentching? Since when is this a good thing that it goes up there in the ranks of tova and bracha and the rest of the good stuff?
eleh mai…..
First Pshat: Eizehu ashir, hasameach bechelko; eizehu mechubad, hamechabeid es habriyos.
Second P’shat: Similar, but different twist. The right wealth, the right honor.
Third Pshat: while the never-ending pursuit of wealth and honor – at the expense of all else – is clearly a bad thing, wealth and honor per se are good things.
Methinks the OP makes an assumption.
This is the right way to desire honor. You pray for it once a month. If you run after it you lose it, but of course you need Kavod. A child needs Kavod and even an animal deserves a certain Kavod. Why shouldn’t you ask for it?
HaL, +1
Some say that’s why we repeat the request for yiras shamayim – after receiving osher v’chavod, its a whole new ballgame !
Chazal say if you run from kavod, it will run after you. As quoted in certain seforim, clear that its not an observation, but a promise. Same ‘question’ applies.
Think its pretty clear that these things are tools that can be used either way.
Davening for it is not running after it.
It is not an observation, nor merely a promise. It is by definition. The Maharal explains that Kavod is the perception about you from others. The more you try to manipulate that the more you are taking away from there being ‘others.’ This does not apply to Davenning for it.
Kavod is important. Why do you assume it isn’t? Sure, running after it is an embarrassment, and delving on it brings Gaava. The same goes for most important and necessary things. It really pays to understand this.
The positive side of being wealthy and of being respected? They are positive things. It just so happens that in pursuit of them we trip all over ourselves. Being very wealthy does come along with its set off Nisyonos that are not fathomed by anyone else. The same goes for Kavod. But they are essentially blessings. Likewise, enjoying good food at the proper time and situation is a blessing, while dashing across the hall to switch flavors of ice-cream is gluttonous.
Real, deserved Kavod is recognition of your status. That is only a positive thing. Being kept in your proper and actual regard allows you to be yourself.
does kavod = gaavah? the rambam doesnt say derech emtzaii about anivus/kovod
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