Daily Tanya Sunday 19th Sivan Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 7 Part 1: Higher-Level and Lower-Level Unity

Chapter 7: Higher-Level and Lower-Level Unity

19th Sivan

1.      Higher-Level and Lower-Level Unity

  • The holy Zohar distinguishes between two levels of unity in Divine perception:
  • Higher-Level Unity: Represented by the verse “Shema Yisrael.”
  • Lower-Level Unity: Represented by “Baruch shem kvod malchuto leolam vaed,” with “vaed” considered equivalent to “echad.”

2.      The Purpose of Creation

  • Creation exists to reveal G-d’s sovereignty, as a king requires a nation to reign over.
  • The term “nation” (עָם) is associated with separateness and concealment, akin to dimmed coals.
  • A king’s relationship is only complete when individuals consider themselves distinct yet submit to the king’s authority. In contrast to children or ministers of the king whose subjugation to him is a given matter.

3.      Attributes of Divine Kingship

  • The attribute of malchut is central to the existence of creation.
  • It is represented by the Name of Adnut.
  • This Name sustains the world, enabling it to appear as separate and independent rather than utterly nullified.

4.      Concealment and Sustenance of Creation

  • G-d’s withdrawal of the attribute of malchut would lead to the world ceasing to exist independently. Creation would revert to its source—completely nullified and indistinguishable as a separate entity.
  • The Name Adnut and the attribute malchut ensure that the world remains a distinct entity capable of perceiving itself as separate from G-d.

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