Ein Aroch

Ein Aroch is a concept that describes the greatness of the Holy One, Blessed be He, in relation to His creations.

Its Meaning

The nullification (bitul) of created beings to the Holy One, Blessed be He, is a nullification of "Ein Aroch" - meaning that the created being has no ability to measure or feel the relationship to the Creator, only to grasp His creation of something from nothing (yesh me'ayin) and the wonder in all of creation.

In "Ein Aroch," one perceives the superiority and wonder of the Creator, in contrast to the nullification of "Ein Zulatecha" (there is none besides You - the nullification in the light of Kav and the angels), which is a nullification that stems from feeling the loftiness and wonder in the Infinite Light (Ohr Ein Sof). Since this comes from feeling, it corresponds to the level of the one who feels it. In His Essence, feeling is not applicable, and precisely in a place where one feels separate can there be comprehension and feeling that everything is a renewed and materialized existence in relation to the Creator. Therefore, the nullification of "Ein Aroch" reveals within "Ein Zulatecha" the superiority of "Efes Biltecha" (there is nothing without You) - a nullification that doesn't stem from feeling but from His Essence, that there is nothing outside His Essence.

Its Nullification

The nullification of "Ein Aroch" is in relation to the Holy One, Blessed be He, because in relation to the name Elokim, comprehension is still possible to some extent, since the name Elokim is clothed in nature. But in relation to the title "HaKadosh Baruch Hu" (the Holy One, Blessed be He), which is above the tzimtzum (contraction), understanding and comprehension are not possible at all.