AyinBase / Ayin Beis with R' Paltiel
Tuesday 18 Shvat 5773
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about
10th line of the page –
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starts, 'aval...') For text, click here.
We are saying that
there are inner and outer levels of the kav/line. Even though we are
talking of light... the external level is affected by the
tzimzum/contraction. It takes on an identifiable presence.
Regardless of the fact that it points to the source, it has its own
presence...
So the kav has a
tendency to expression and a level that is beyond expression.
The inner level, goes
through the tzimzum, but remains absorbed in its source. What is the
root of this principle? The principle is that there is a middle line
(tifferet) that is equal everywhere, and on this aspect the tzimzum
does not have an affect.
The Rambam says that
the way of G-d is the middle path between 2 extremes... it might be
beautiful or healthy, but how does it relate to Him? Think of the
way a man stands on 2 legs. He touches the ground, but he is not
dependent on it. He has a sense of his presence here on earth, but
not sunk into the world, he has a purpose and a mission. He
represents his mission, rather than his presence. This is the way of
G-d. Representing his Maker's mission on earth. The man is
grounded, yet independent... to have this stance is entirely
representative of and dependent on Him...
This middle path of
tiferet remains absorbed in its source.
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