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The effect of tzimzum is two fold. One is that the “water” is drawn off in a defined amount. The other is that the pipeline can bring an indefinite flow of water (since it draws from an infinite source). The fact that it is connected, means that there is no concern that the flow will end.
This is like a king having infinite resources – he can either open the treasure house and remove the walls, alternatively he can set up an office that will distribute the wealth to the people – there is a window for all to approach and be granted what they want.
The people know that at any time they can approach and get what they need – the ein sof quality is expressed through gvul.
This is what we're learning now – that the kav represents the ohr ein sof before the tzimzum.
The reshimu is the infinite aspect that cannot be, and does not have to be hidden. The ein sof is a presence of a non-presence – it cannot be defined. From the aspect of reshimu you can now take water from the infinite river and define it.
This is like the first impression of a view is overwhelming, and later on reflection the different aspects of the view become apparent. The ein sof aspect is the overall aura that says, “all of these details are here due to an infinite reality”.
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