Introduction to the Book of Zohar (PDF) - Kabbalah Media Archive
Introduction to the Book of Zohar (PDF) - Kabbalah Media Archive
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I N T RO D U C T I O N T O T H E B O O K O F Z O H A R<br />
Why is it unlimited? The reason is that all <strong>the</strong> light that <strong>the</strong> Crea<strong>to</strong>r<br />
passes through <strong>the</strong> Kli Keter<br />
is here. The<br />
Kli Keter<br />
is AK, while Yechida<br />
is already completely similar <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Crea<strong>to</strong>r. Then follows Olam Ein<br />
S<strong>of</strong>, <strong>the</strong> world <strong>of</strong> Infinity, where man reaches <strong>the</strong> combined light called<br />
<strong>the</strong> Torah, NaRaNHaY. In this case, he becomes similar <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Crea<strong>to</strong>r<br />
not in actions, but in his thoughts. We define Keter as “<strong>the</strong> Crea<strong>to</strong>r’s<br />
actions with regard <strong>to</strong> creation”. “The Crea<strong>to</strong>r’s thought with regard <strong>to</strong><br />
creation” that precedes action is above Keter.<br />
47. In <strong>the</strong> Partzuf Nefesh, which man has attained through observing<br />
<strong>the</strong> Torah and Commandments without intent, <strong>the</strong>re already<br />
dresses a point from <strong>the</strong> light <strong>of</strong> Ruach.<br />
The Partzuf Nefesh is <strong>the</strong> smallest <strong>of</strong> all. We have already started<br />
acquiring it. We obtain <strong>the</strong> light <strong>of</strong> NaRaNHaY de Nefesh both in <strong>the</strong><br />
world <strong>of</strong> AK<br />
and here in our world. This can be done by observing <strong>the</strong><br />
Torah and Commandments without intent, i.e., by performing all kinds<br />
<strong>of</strong> actions that can correct us. Baal HaSulam describes <strong>the</strong>m in his article<br />
“Free Will”.<br />
What is <strong>the</strong> meaning <strong>of</strong> an “action”? “Action” means working with<br />
<strong>the</strong> book during your studies in <strong>the</strong> group. This directs you <strong>to</strong>ward <strong>the</strong><br />
Crea<strong>to</strong>r, enables you <strong>to</strong> increase your desire for Him. If you accumulate<br />
all your powers, all your desires combined with <strong>the</strong> desires <strong>of</strong> your friends<br />
while aspiring <strong>to</strong> achieve <strong>the</strong> states described in <strong>the</strong> book, you will cling<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> AHP<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> superior spiritual<br />
Partzuf<br />
(<strong>the</strong> teacher) <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r with<br />
o<strong>the</strong>rs, so that he will elevate you and attract <strong>the</strong> Ohr Makif.<br />
To this end, you do not need <strong>to</strong> have special intentions for <strong>the</strong><br />
sake <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Crea<strong>to</strong>r, for <strong>the</strong>y cannot yet appear in you. They will appear<br />
because <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Upper Light’s influence, but we can attract <strong>the</strong> light while<br />
still having egoistic intentions. In this case, <strong>the</strong> light that shines upon us<br />
is called not <strong>the</strong> Ohr Pnimi (it cannot enter us), but <strong>the</strong> Ohr Makif; and it<br />
will purify us all <strong>the</strong> same.<br />
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