The Physical World of Asiyah: Difference between revisions

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The physical world of Asiyah, being a physical world, is not formed in the manner of cause and effect. Even through many tzimtzumim (contractions) and hishtalshelus (chain-like progression), it is impossible for physicality to emerge from spirituality - this is only possible through Hashem's power and ability alone.

And although the souls of birds are drawn from the face of the eagle in the Merkavah (Divine Chariot), and the animals from the face of the lion in the Merkavah, and humans from the human form upon the Throne, all this applies only to the soul. However, the physical bodies of birds, animals, and humans were not created from any spiritual aspect but solely through the power of Ein Sof, blessed be He. The concept is that before Ein Sof, blessed be He, physicality and spirituality are equal, since He encompasses and surrounds them and provides life-force to all equally. Therefore, creation does not occur through cause and effect but is created yesh me'ayin (something from nothing). To explain: The progression of cause and effect means that from the lowest level of the higher realm emerges and is formed the level below it, but for the existence of physical "yesh" (something) there is '''no''' source whatsoever!

And although the souls of birds are drawn from the face of the eagle in the Merkavah (Divine Chariot), and the animals from the face of the lion in the Merkavah, and humans from the human form upon the Throne, all this applies only to the soul. However, the physical bodies of birds, animals, and humans were not created from any spiritual aspect but solely through the power of [[Atzmus U'Mahus|Ein Sof]], blessed be He. The concept is that before Ein Sof, blessed be He, physicality and spirituality are equal, since He encompasses and surrounds them and provides life-force to all equally. Therefore, creation does not occur through cause and effect but is created yesh me'ayin (something from nothing). To explain: The progression of cause and effect means that from the lowest level of the higher realm emerges and is formed the level below it, but for the existence of physical "yesh" (something) there is '''no''' source whatsoever!

== The Purpose of Hishtalshelus and Descent of Worlds ==

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 The physical world of Asiyah, being a physical world, is not formed in the manner of cause and effect. Even through many tzimtzumim (contractions) and hishtalshelus (chain-like progression), it is impossible for physicality to emerge from spirituality - this is only possible through Hashem's power and ability alone.
-And although the souls of birds are drawn from the face of the eagle in the Merkavah (Divine Chariot), and the animals from the face of the lion in the Merkavah, and humans from the human form upon the Throne, all this applies only to the soul. However, the physical bodies of birds, animals, and humans were not created from any spiritual aspect but solely through the power of Ein Sof, blessed be He. The concept is that before Ein Sof, blessed be He, physicality and spirituality are equal, since He encompasses and surrounds them and provides life-force to all equally. Therefore, creation does not occur through cause and effect but is created yesh me'ayin (something from nothing). To explain: The progression of cause and effect means that from the lowest level of the higher realm emerges and is formed the level below it, but for the existence of physical "yesh" (something) there is '''no''' source whatsoever!
+And although the souls of birds are drawn from the face of the eagle in the Merkavah (Divine Chariot), and the animals from the face of the lion in the Merkavah, and humans from the human form upon the Throne, all this applies only to the soul. However, the physical bodies of birds, animals, and humans were not created from any spiritual aspect but solely through the power of [[Atzmus U'Mahus|Ein Sof]], blessed be He. The concept is that before Ein Sof, blessed be He, physicality and spirituality are equal, since He encompasses and surrounds them and provides life-force to all equally. Therefore, creation does not occur through cause and effect but is created yesh me'ayin (something from nothing). To explain: The progression of cause and effect means that from the lowest level of the higher realm emerges and is formed the level below it, but for the existence of physical "yesh" (something) there is '''no''' source whatsoever!
 == The Purpose of Hishtalshelus and Descent of Worlds ==