Prayers to stop itching and scratching
RABBI BERLAND'S PRAYERS TO STOP ITCHING AND SCRATCHING
Please note: The following prayers have been translated from a compendium of Rabbi Berland’s prayers on healing different illnesses and different parts of the body.To get these prayers in the original Hebrew, please go HERE.
Prayer to stop itching:
MASTER OF THE WORLD, WHO CAN DO ANYTHING, AND FROM WHOM NOTHING IS WITHHELD, MAY I MERIT TO POUR OUT MY HEART LIKE WATER BEFORE YOU, AND PLEASE SEND A COMPLETE HEALING TO ……………… SO THAT THEY WILL NOT HAVE ANY ITCHING, G-D FORBID.
And through all my actions being only to unify the holy (415) name (341) Blessed (232) Be He (12). And through this, may I merit extraordinary (166) success (168), to the aspeklaria (428) d’nehara (260) (the shining looking-glass) +1 = 2187, and all the days of my life may I merit to unify (52) unifications (88) for the name (390) which is great (48) and awesome (298).
AND SEND A COMPLETE HEALING TO ……………. IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE.
And may I merit in the blessing, “I (61) will be (21) to him (36) a father (33) and he (18) will be (30) to Me (40) a son (82)” and through this, may there be imbued in my sons and daughters the souls of Moshiach (358) son of (52) Yosef (156) Moshiach (358) the son of (52) David (14) = 2187 who will build the Temple in the blink of an eye. Amen Netzach Selah Va’ed.
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Prayer to stop scratching:
Master of the world, who can do anything, and from whom nothing is withheld, may I merit to pour out my heart like water before You, may I merit to be a chariot for the Omnipresent, and may all my body turn into a fiery flame.
AND IN THE PLACE OF TERRIBLE SCRATCHING WHICH BURN ME DAY AND NIGHT, MAY I MERIT THAT ALL MY SINEWS AND VEINS AND ALL MY 248 LIMBS AND 368 SINEWS WILL ALL TURN INTO FIERY FLAMES TOWARDS YOU, AND MAY I MERIT TO BE CLOTHED IN A HOLY BODY FROM GAN EDEN, WITH A HIGHER SHINING WHICH ADAM HARISHON HAD BEFORE THE SIN.
And may you send me abundance from the wellsprings of life, from the flowing stream the source of wisdom happiness and emunah.
And may I merit a holy soul from Gan Eden, and through this remove from me all the scratching in the blink of an eye.
And may I merit to rise up in a heavenly wind with my new holy body which You will give me, like Eliyahu and Chanoch, Yehoshua ben Levi and Serach bat Asher.
Please Hashem, who is full of mercy, who formed me and created me before the creation of all the worlds, to take pleasure from the pleasance of Hashem and to enjoy from the glow of the Shechina, please in Your great mercy, stop all my scratching in the blink of an eye, and may I merit a holy body from Gan Eden, from now on and forever.
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MASTER OF THE WORLD, HEAL MY SCRATCHING IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE, AND MAY I NEVER HAVE ANY MORE SCRATCHING ON MY BODY, G-D FORBID.
And may my body be renewed and strong, like the flesh of a young child. And please heal my broken hand in the blink (305) of an eye (130) = 435, in the merit of the Tzaddik (209) the foundation (80) of the world (146) = 435, and in the merit of this may I love you with a love (13) without (42) borders (380) = 435.
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VISIT THE A-Z OF PRAYERS BY RABBI ELIEZER BERLAND, HERE.
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How to Use the Prayer to Stop Itching for Spiritual Relief
When experiencing severe skin discomfort, reciting a specific prayer to stop itching can transform a moment of physical suffering into a profound spiritual connection. According to the teachings of מורנו הרב (Rav Berland), physical ailments are not random; they are direct messages from the Creator urging us to elevate our consciousness. By crying out to Hashem during these moments of intense irritation, a person can draw down immense divine mercy.
To get the most out of these holy words, it is recommended to find a quiet place where you can speak to the Master of the World without interruption. As you read through Rabbi Berland’s text, focus deeply on the spiritual concepts mentioned, such as transforming the physical burning sensation into a fiery flame of devotion to God. This shift in perspective helps alleviate the physical distress while simultaneously purifying the soul.
In the tradition of Breslov Chassidut, personal prayer is the ultimate tool for healing. Rav Berland emphasizes that we should never despair, no matter how relentless the physical discomfort might feel. When you insert the name of the person suffering into the blank spaces of the text, do so with complete emunah (faith) that Hashem can remove the affliction in the blink of an eye, just as the prayer requests.
Consistency and focus are essential. If the irritation persists, continue to recite the supplication with renewed concentration. Many individuals have found that combining these specific requests with daily personal reflection brings not only miraculous physical relief from the urge to scratch, but also a renewed sense of inner peace and closeness to the Almighty.
How to use a prayer to stop itching for spiritual relief
When dealing with chronic skin conditions, severe eczema, or sudden unexplained irritation, reciting a specific prayer to stop itching can bring immense spiritual and physical comfort. Physical discomfort often distracts us from our spiritual service, making it difficult to focus on Torah study or daily prayers. By turning our distress into a direct conversation with the Master of the World, we transform a painful physical experience into a powerful moment of connection.
According to the teachings of Breslov and the guidance of מורנו הרב (Rav Berland), every physical sensation has a spiritual root. The sensation of scratching and burning skin is often compared to an unrectified inner fire. Instead of letting this fire consume us through frustration and physical suffering, we are taught to redirect that intense energy toward Heaven. As seen in the holy words translated above, the goal is to elevate the body's distress so that our very limbs and sinews burn only with a fiery love for Hashem.
To get the most benefit from these supplications, it is highly recommended to incorporate them into your daily hitbodedut (personal, secluded prayer). Find a quiet place, pour out your heart in your own native language, and then recite the text provided by Rabbi Berland. Be sure to pause and concentrate deeply when inserting your name, or the name of a loved one who is suffering, into the blank spaces of the text.
While one should always follow appropriate medical advice for dermatological issues, true healing ultimately comes from the Creator. The unique unifications and holy names embedded within Rav Berland’s prayers are designed to draw down a profound spiritual light. By consistently reciting these words with simple faith (emunah), the sufferer draws down divine mercy, asking Hashem to replace their physical irritation with the pure, holy light of Gan Eden.
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