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The World of Atzilus is the first of the four worlds of ABYA: Atzilus, Beriah, Yetzirah, and Asiyah. This world is called "Olam HaAtzilus" because it is close and adjacent to Him. Olam HaAtzilus is the highest of all worlds, where the actual Ohr Ein Sof (Infinite Light) dwells. | The World of Atzilus is the first of the four worlds of ABYA: Atzilus, [[The World of Beriah|Beriah]], Yetzirah, and Asiyah. This world is called "Olam HaAtzilus" because it is close and adjacent to Him<ref>Pardes Shaar 16 (Shaar ABYA) Chapter 1</ref>. Olam HaAtzilus is the highest of all worlds, where the actual Ohr Ein Sof (Infinite Light) dwells. | ||
Olam HaAtzilus differs from the three worlds of BYA in that it is included in the infinite worlds, unlike the worlds of BYA which are limited and appear separate - as it were - from the Creator, appearing as an additional reality that conceals Him. | Olam HaAtzilus differs from the three worlds of BYA in that it is included in the infinite worlds, unlike the worlds of BYA which are limited and appear separate - as it were - from the Creator, appearing as an additional reality that conceals Him. | ||
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Olam HaAtzilus was created from Ohr Ein Sof through 'hatzalah' (emanation), meaning that Hashem emanated and separated from Ohr Ein Sof in a way that could unite with Ohr Ein Sof. | Olam HaAtzilus was created from Ohr Ein Sof through 'hatzalah' (emanation), meaning that Hashem emanated and separated from Ohr Ein Sof in a way that could unite with Ohr Ein Sof. | ||
== The Term Atzilus == | ==== The Term Atzilus ==== | ||
Olam HaAtzilus was created through hatzalah, which has two interpretations: | Olam HaAtzilus was created through hatzalah, which has two interpretations: | ||
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== The Partzufim of the World of Atzilus == | == The Partzufim of the World of Atzilus == | ||
The World of Atzilus, being the intermediary world between Ohr Ein Sof and the Worlds of Briah, Yetzirah, and Asiyah (BY"A), is understood to be the primary channel through which Hashem reveals Himself in the BY"A worlds. Therefore, the details of the Sefiros and Partzufim of Atzilus, as well as the various ways they manifest in the BY"A worlds, are extensively discussed in Chassidus. | The World of Atzilus, being the intermediary world between [[Ohr Ein Sof]] and the Worlds of Briah, Yetzirah, and Asiyah (BY"A), is understood to be the primary channel through which Hashem reveals Himself in the BY"A worlds. Therefore, the details of the Sefiros and Partzufim of Atzilus, as well as the various ways they manifest in the BY"A worlds, are extensively discussed in Chassidus. | ||
The Sefira of Kesser of Atzilus is called Kesser Elyon. This Sefira encompasses Atzilus and all the ABYA worlds. This Sefira contains two Partzufim: the inner aspect of Kesser - Atik Yomin, and the outer aspect of Kesser - Arich Anpin. | The Sefira of Kesser of Atzilus is called Kesser Elyon. This Sefira encompasses Atzilus and all the ABYA worlds. This Sefira contains two Partzufim: the inner aspect of Kesser - Atik Yomin, and the outer aspect of Kesser - Arich Anpin. | ||
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== The Klipah in Olam Ha'atzilus == | == The Klipah in Olam Ha'atzilus == | ||
It is explained that the klipah of Olam Ha'atzilus is the aspect of klipas Re'umah. | It is explained that the klipah of Olam Ha'atzilus is the aspect of klipas Re'umah. | ||
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