The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:10
G-d knows Himself. His self-knowledge is infinite because He is infinite. This self-knowledge is called, Ohr Ein Sof (The Infinite Light). Though this self-knowledge reveals the essence of G-d, it itself, is not the...
Category: MYSTICISM
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:11
From the analogies above concerning the human soul, we may now understand the three matters mentioned above, as they apply to the Infinite Light. The first is called Yachid – singular. This level includes...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:12
The second level in the Infinite Light is called Echad (One). Here, an intention arises, the desire to do a kindness. This desire is “Highlighted”, so to speak, within the singularity. Now, this desire...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:13
The third level of the Infinite Light is called Kadmon (Primordial or Preceding). Here, all the details, to the finest detail, of Creation have been determined and established. All that is left is to...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:14
In order to understand the transition from Kadmon to the beginning of actualization, we must return to the microcosm, the human being. In order for an intention to come out into actuality from the...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:15
Now that we have understood the need for restraint for a human being to bring out an action, we may likewise discern the matter of restraint above, in the Infinite Light. In order for...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:16
From the above, we understand that a central point, which contains an impression of the essential light of the soul remains. In the analogy of the teacher-student relationship, it is from this impression, this...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:17
From the above, we understood that following Tzimtzum there remained a point which contained an impression of the entire Infinite Light, in a hidden way, and that it is similar to a blueprint. The...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:18
The Kav V’Chut-Line and Thread, which is the next stage in the creation process is the exact opposite of what preceded it. Whereas the Reshimu (Impression) is a complete withdrawal into a point, in...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:19
However, before there can be any actual revelation, there must first be a determination as to how long the Line and Thread should be. In the teacher-student relationship the line of explanation is what...
