Zeir Anpin: Difference between revisions

(5 intermediate revisions by one other user not shown)

Line 1:

Zeir Anpin is the name of the divine countenance formed from the integration of the emotional attributes (middot) in the World of Atzilut. Together with Malchut of Atzilut, they are also known as "Kudsha Brich Hu U'Shechintei" (The Holy One Blessed Be He and His Divine Presence). The unity created between them is called "Yichuda Tata'ah" (Lower Unity). Therefore, the commandments we perform are intended to unite Zeir Anpin with Malchut of Atzilut. Many have the custom to recite a "L'shem Yichud" (For the sake of unity) formula before performing commandments, for example: "For the sake of unifying the Holy One Blessed Be He and His Divine Presence."

Zeir Anpin is the name of the divine countenance formed from the integration of the emotional attributes (middot) in the World of Atzilut. Together with [[Malchus of Atzilus|Malchut of Atzilut]], they are also known as "Kudsha Brich Hu U'Shechintei" (The Holy One Blessed Be He and His Divine Presence). The unity created between them is called "Yichuda Tata'ah" (Lower Unity). Therefore, the commandments we perform are intended to unite Zeir Anpin with Malchut of Atzilut. Many have the custom to recite a "L'shem Yichud" (For the sake of unity) formula before performing commandments, for example: "For the sake of unifying the Holy One Blessed Be He and His Divine Presence."

== Spiritual Elevations and Shabbat ==

Zeir Anpin shines especially brightly on Shabbat. During the Musaf prayer of Shabbat, it ascends to the level of Abba and Ima (Father and Mother), which is an extremely high level of holiness. From there, Zeir Anpin and Malchut draw sustenance from Atika Kadisha (just as every world draws from the light of the world above it, as Abba and Ima constantly draw from Atika Kadisha). Therefore, the Shabbat morning meal is called "the meal of Atika Kadisha." During the third meal, it ascends even higher, to the highest level equivalent to Yom Kippur. At this time, Zeir Anpin itself reaches the level of Atika Kadisha, ~~though this elevation is unique to Zeir Anpin. Since Zeir Anpin's elevation to Atika Kadisha is an internal elevation - where it receives the powers of Atika Kadisha called "Ra'ava D'Ra'avin" -~~ this meal is specifically called "the meal of Zeir Anpin."

Zeir Anpin shines especially brightly on [[Shabbos|Shabbat]]. During the Musaf prayer of Shabbat, it ascends to the level of Abba and Ima (Father and Mother), which is an extremely high level of holiness. From there, Zeir Anpin (and Malchut) draw sustenance from Atika Kadisha (just as every world draws from the light of the world above it, as Abba and Ima constantly draw from Atika Kadisha). Therefore, the Shabbat morning meal is called "the meal of Atika Kadisha." During the third meal, it ascends even higher, to the highest level equivalent to Yom Kippur. At this time, Zeir Anpin itself reaches the level of Atika Kadisha, this meal is specifically called "the meal of Zeir Anpin<ref>The teachings of the Ari HaKadosh (Rabbi Isaac Luria) regarding Shabbat as they appear in Sha'ar HaKavanot:</ref>”.

== Essential Nature ==

Line 14:

An analogy for the difference between Zeir Anpin and Arich Anpin: It's like comparing a map of a geographical area to the actual area itself. For instance, a real river versus its symbol on a map, or the emotional attributes of a small child compared to those of an adult.

[[he:זעיר אנפין]]

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
-Zeir Anpin is the name of the divine countenance formed from the integration of the emotional attributes (middot) in the World of Atzilut. Together with Malchut of Atzilut, they are also known as "Kudsha Brich Hu U'Shechintei" (The Holy One Blessed Be He and His Divine Presence). The unity created between them is called "Yichuda Tata'ah" (Lower Unity). Therefore, the commandments we perform are intended to unite Zeir Anpin with Malchut of Atzilut. Many have the custom to recite a "L'shem Yichud" (For the sake of unity) formula before performing commandments, for example: "For the sake of unifying the Holy One Blessed Be He and His Divine Presence."
+Zeir Anpin is the name of the divine countenance formed from the integration of the emotional attributes (middot) in the World of Atzilut. Together with [[Malchus of Atzilus|Malchut of Atzilut]], they are also known as "Kudsha Brich Hu U'Shechintei" (The Holy One Blessed Be He and His Divine Presence). The unity created between them is called "Yichuda Tata'ah" (Lower Unity). Therefore, the commandments we perform are intended to unite Zeir Anpin with Malchut of Atzilut. Many have the custom to recite a "L'shem Yichud" (For the sake of unity) formula before performing commandments, for example: "For the sake of unifying the Holy One Blessed Be He and His Divine Presence."
 == Spiritual Elevations and Shabbat ==
-Zeir Anpin shines especially brightly on Shabbat. During the Musaf prayer of Shabbat, it ascends to the level of Abba and Ima (Father and Mother), which is an extremely high level of holiness. From there, Zeir Anpin and Malchut draw sustenance from Atika Kadisha (just as every world draws from the light of the world above it, as Abba and Ima constantly draw from Atika Kadisha). Therefore, the Shabbat morning meal is called "the meal of Atika Kadisha." During the third meal, it ascends even higher, to the highest level equivalent to Yom Kippur. At this time, Zeir Anpin itself reaches the level of Atika Kadisha, though this elevation is unique to Zeir Anpin. Since Zeir Anpin's elevation to Atika Kadisha is an internal elevation - where it receives the powers of Atika Kadisha called "Ra'ava D'Ra'avin" - this meal is specifically called "the meal of Zeir Anpin."
+Zeir Anpin shines especially brightly on [[Shabbos|Shabbat]]. During the Musaf prayer of Shabbat, it ascends to the level of Abba and Ima (Father and Mother), which is an extremely high level of holiness. From there, Zeir Anpin (and Malchut) draw sustenance from Atika Kadisha (just as every world draws from the light of the world above it, as Abba and Ima constantly draw from Atika Kadisha). Therefore, the Shabbat morning meal is called "the meal of Atika Kadisha." During the third meal, it ascends even higher, to the highest level equivalent to Yom Kippur. At this time, Zeir Anpin itself reaches the level of Atika Kadisha, this meal is specifically called "the meal of Zeir Anpin<ref>The teachings of the Ari HaKadosh (Rabbi Isaac Luria) regarding Shabbat as they appear in Sha'ar HaKavanot:</ref>”.
 == Essential Nature ==
@@ Line 14: / Line 14: @@
 An analogy for the difference between Zeir Anpin and Arich Anpin: It's like comparing a map of a geographical area to the actual area itself. For instance, a real river versus its symbol on a map, or the emotional attributes of a small child compared to those of an adult.
+[[he:זעיר אנפין]]