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DonateUnderstanding the contraction and concealment of the infinite light:[1]
The concealment of the infinite light of G-d within the essence of G-d, which is known as the Tzimtzum and Makom Panuiy, is similar to the concealment of the power to enliven a body that is contained within the soul prior to it descending to a body. Only when the soul is infused within the body does its power of life become revealed. However, when the soul is not within the body, its ability to enliven a body is concealed and is found in the potential and not the actual. Another example can be brought from a sage. When the sage is involved in teaching or studying a matter of wisdom then his wisdom is revealed. However, when he is not involved in a matter of wisdom than his wisdom is concealed within himself and is hence found in the state of potential and not actual. Another example can be brought from one’s sense of sight. One who opens his eyelids reveals his sense of sight in actuality. However, one who closes his eyelids leaves his sense of sight in a state of concealment and potential.
[1] Torah Or p. 14a
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