Perek Shira - The Song of the Elephant

[Music] [Applause] [Music] the elephant says how great are your deeds Hashem very deep are your thoughts the elephant is the most wondrous of creatures it's very name Pele is related to the word pellet meaning wonder it's huge size elongated trunk and over large ears are unique in the animal kingdom it is an imposing mass of tough flesh armed with spear like ivory tusks yet it feeds on nothing more than simple vegetation in fact due to its unusual characteristics our sages teach that in some instances one who sees an elephant must recite the blessing mission AHA brios meaning blessed is he who makes diverse creatures as its unique nature displays the breadth and genius of a Shems kaleidoscopic creative powers the sheer size of the elephant is a display of the immensity of a Shems great deeds hashem z' deep thoughts are manifest in the elephant's extreme features which are perfectly adapted for survival his Titanic size renders it in vulnerable to predators if it would have been a carnivore it is unlikely that it would be able to hunt enough meat to sustain its colossal body if it was not equipped with its characteristic trunk who would have needed a giraffe like neck to reach the ground to feed but a neck so long would have made it vulnerable to the jaws of other mighty and aggressive creatures indeed all of its features were fashioned with divine wisdom deeper than we can comprehend thus the wondrous elephant in its entirety is a song to its creator how great are your deeds hashem very deep are your thoughts the elephant's song is excerpted from meas more surely I'm a Shabbos a psalm of song for the Shabbos day this chapter of Atilla Malouda to the world to come an era of complete Shabbos rest for the universe only then when the world reaches its final state of perfection will we be clearly able to perceive the true intent of a Shems great deeds yet even in the obscurity of our present world the elephant's song is a call to realize that the grandeur and purposefulness of all oceans deeds are beyond our scope of understanding man must sing from whichever vantage point he resides the strong and wealthy banker Shem for every element of goodness that they have been given and for the success granted to their endeavors The Weeknd poor thank him for sustaining them and protecting them from toppling standing in the orchestra of the world do not crane your neck to try to read the music notes of your neighbor your instrument and part are uniquely significant rejoice in your lot and play your part wholeheartedly the master composer has arranged a song perfect beyond comprehension [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music]