The books of Prophets contain many descriptions of the utopian idyllic
state of life. All these refer only to the Messianic Era, but the reward
of the World to Come is beyond human comprehension, and “No eye except Yours, O God, has
seen that which He will do for one who awaits Him” – this is the
opinion of Rabbi Yochanan. However, Shmuel says that there will be no
difference between this world and the Messianic Era, except that the
Jews will be completely free from foreign dominion.
What is the reward for constant Torah study? “If a person toils in the study
of Torah, the Torah will toil for him after death” - asking God to
keep giving him knowledge.
Every man is created for toil,
and it is not physical
labor but verbal toil, and specifically the study of Torah, because
of “This Book of the Torah is
not to leave your mouth.” Therefore, happy is one who merits to toil
in Torah.
Art: Mikolajus Ciurlionis - Paradise