Daily Tanya Tuesday, 7th Teves: Chapter 6-Why there is so much evil and tragic occurrences in this world

(LY) 7^th Teves

1. Why there is so much evil and tragic occurrences in this world:

• It is due to the above reason that this physical world is called the world of evil, [being that it is filled with entities that view themselves as independent from G-d, due to the contracted state of the holiness that is found within them which energizes them in a form of exile].
• Likewise, it is for this reason that the dealings of this physical world are filled with difficulty, evil and tragedy, and those who are wicked have power to govern.

2. Gloss-In truth, G-d fills even this world:

• Even this world contains the 10 Sefiros of Atzilus: Although on a conscious level, the G-dliness that is found within the creations of this world is in state of exile, in truth it contains within it the 10 Sefiros of the world of Asiyah, which in turn contains within it the 10 Sefiros of the world of Yetzirah, which in turn contains within it the 10 Sefiros of the world of Beriyah, which in turn contains within it the 10 Sefiros of the world of Atzilus.
• Even this world contain G-d’s infinite light: Now, within the Sefiros of Atzilus resides the infinite light of G-d. It is thus found that even this world is filled with the infinite glory of G-d, as His infinite light is invested within the 10 Sefiros of all the worlds.

3. The two levels of Kelipos-The completely evil Kelipos:

• The side of evil contains two different levels, one lower and more severe than the other.
• The lowest and most severe level of evil-Gimel Kelipos Hatmeios: The lowest and most severe form of evil consists of the three completely unclean and evil Kelipos which do not contain any goodness at all.
• These three evil aspects are mentioned in the prophecy of Ezekiel regarding his vision of the chariot of G-d.

4. What derives from the completely evil Kelipos:

• All of the following items are rooted in and derive from this lowest level of evil known as the three unclean Kelipos which contain absolutely no good in them:
  • Gentiles: The souls and bodies of all the idolatrous nations of the world.
  • Non-kosher animal products: The souls and bodies of all the non-kosher animals and living creatures which are forbidden to be eaten.
  • Non-kosher vegetative products: The energy of all forbidden vegetation, such as Arla and Kileiy Hakerem.
  • 365 negative commands: The energy of all forbidden thought, speech, and action of the 365 negative commands and their offshoots.