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"Atzmus U'Mahus" is a term used in Kabbalistic literature to refer to the existence of the Creator as it is beyond any definition, positive or negative. The concept of "Atzmus" refers to the essence of the Creator as it is beyond '''all''' human comprehension, '''with complete reservation''' from anything that might seemingly be implied by the term itself (the essence of the Creator and so forth). | "'''Atzmus U'Mahus'''" is a term used in [[Kabbalah|Kabbalistic]] literature to refer to the existence of the Creator as it is beyond any definition, positive or negative. The concept of "Atzmus" refers to the essence of the Creator as it is beyond '''all''' human comprehension, '''with complete reservation''' from anything that might seemingly be implied by the term itself (the essence of the Creator and so forth). | ||
= Terminology = | == Terminology == | ||
The reason for this terminology will be understood by first explaining what is taught in Chassidus, that every concept and existence within the order of Hishtalshelus (chain of spiritual worlds) has a 'geder' (limitation), a specific definition by which they are defined. For example, a physical object is defined and limited to a specific place, specific time, and specific form. This definition expresses the lack of true authenticity of the physical object, because 'truth' means something 'correct', and untruth, falsehood, means something incorrect. Therefore: when dealing with something defined - its definition expresses its lack of correctness, since its existence is contingent and correct only within certain limitations. | The reason for this terminology will be understood by first explaining what is taught in Chassidus, that every concept and existence within the order of Hishtalshelus (chain of spiritual worlds) has a 'geder' (limitation), a specific definition by which they are defined. For example, a physical object is defined and limited to a specific place, specific time, and specific form. This definition expresses the lack of true authenticity of the physical object, because 'truth' means something 'correct', and untruth, falsehood, means something incorrect. Therefore: when dealing with something defined - its definition expresses its lack of correctness, since its existence is contingent and correct only within certain limitations. | ||
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A precious stone, on the other hand, has its own existence; it has intrinsic content even without shining. No one buys a precious stone for its light. So too, the Essence of Ein Sof - He exists in self-existence, and it does not matter to Him whether worlds come into being or not. | A precious stone, on the other hand, has its own existence; it has intrinsic content even without shining. No one buys a precious stone for its light. So too, the Essence of Ein Sof - He exists in self-existence, and it does not matter to Him whether worlds come into being or not. | ||
== Ohr Ein Sof (Infinite Light) == | == [[Ohr Ein Sof]] (Infinite Light) == | ||
Ohr Ein Sof is the illumination revealed from the 'Essence and Being' of the Creator (in a voluntary way, not by necessity), and through it the 'Essence' is expressed. The Infinite Light is always connected to its source, resembles its source, has no change, is not an existence unto itself, and shines passively. | Ohr Ein Sof is the illumination revealed from the 'Essence and Being' of the Creator (in a voluntary way, not by necessity), and through it the 'Essence' is expressed. The Infinite Light is always connected to its source, resembles its source, has no change, is not an existence unto itself, and shines passively. | ||
The expansion of the light is also infinite in all its details, and no power or factor can limit or define it. | The expansion of the light is also infinite in all its details, and no power or factor can limit or define it. | ||
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