1. The Role of Kelim and Or The act of Tzimtzum and concealment is represented by the concept of kelim (vessels), which obscure the Divine life-force (or, meaning “light”). The kelim ensure that created beings cannot perceive the G-dliness inherent within them. 2. Letters and Divine Utterances Kelim are associated
1. The Role of Kelim and Or
The act of Tzimtzum and concealment is represented by the concept of kelim (vessels), which obscure the Divine life-force (or, meaning “light”).
The kelim ensure that created beings cannot perceive the G-dliness inherent within them.
2. Letters and Divine Utterances
Kelim are associated with the letters of the ten Divine utterances, which form the life-force of created beings.
These letters are rooted in the five special Hebrew letters מנצפ”ך (mem, nun, tzadi, peh, kaf), which signify five levels of gevurah (restraint).
3. Source of Gevurah and Chesed
The source of the five levels of gevurah is termed Butzina deKardunita, signifying a “light from darkness,” a level of concealment that transcends light itself.
This gevurah originates from Atik Yomin, a spiritual level of keter (crown) that surpasses all worlds, including Atzilut.
Parallel to this, the source of Divine kindness is chesed of Atik Yomin, emphasizing balance within creation.