Series of lessons on the topic: Rašbi - undefined

08 novembre 2009 - 08 agosto 2010

Lesson 212/5/2010

Zohar. Introduction to the Book of Zohar, “The Mother Lends Her Garments to the Daughter,” §§ 16–21

Lesson 21|2/5/2010
The Torah’s narrative begins with action upon a soul that has already undergone the stages of shattering, mixing of the broken fragments, and falling into hatred and rejection. In other words, the Torah speaks about a soul that is ready for correction. A person in our world, while in a state of concealment, does not feel themselves to be flawed, insignificant, or filled with enmity and hatred. Only the influence of the upper light can illuminate and help us understand our true nature, the complete dominance of fleeting pleasures and enjoyments. To rid itself of egoism and move toward the state of unending delight, the creation, Malchut, must change its intention from “receiving for itself” to “receiving in order to bestow.” For this purpose, the quality of Bina was created, which demonstrates how the will to receive can become a giver. When creation “restricts” its desires and annuls itself, it comes under the rule of Bina - the mother, who teaches the daughter, Malchut, how to work in bestowal. Once Malchut integrates into Bina, the mother begins to pass on to the daughter her “garments and precious adornments,” meaning the quality of Hassadim, under whose influence creation gradually becomes similar to the Creator. As spiritual development continues, Malchut rises above Bina and attains the quality of Elohim. This means she begins to perceive her root and comes to understand her place, function, and role within the system of the common soul.