What is the meaning of the statement that what is forbidden is listening to wind instruments, not merely hearing them unintentionally?
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The prohibition and sin in relation to psalms pertain to one who intentionally listens to them. As for someone who hears them unintentionally and tries to divert their mind, there is no sin upon them.
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