The World of Beriah: Difference between revisions
Created page with "'''The World of Beriah''' is the second among the four ABYA worlds: Atzilut, Beriah, Yetzirah, Asiyah. It is the first of the BYA worlds which are the separate worlds. The formation of the World of Beriah from the World of Atzilut occurs through a parsa (curtain) that conceals and hides the light. Therefore, the World of Beriah is created in a manner of creation of something from nothing (yesh me'ayin) from the World of Atzilut. However, although it is separate from its..." |
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In each world, one aspect of the Partzufim of the world of Atzilut is revealed. And it is said that "Ima Ila'ah (Supernal Mother) nests in three Sefirot in the Throne," meaning that in the world of Beriah, the aspect of Ima Ila'ah is revealed, which is the Partzuf of the Sefirah of Binah of the world of Atzilut. This is because in general, the world of Beriah is in the aspect of Binah and expansion, as opposed to the world of Atzilut, which is in the aspect of Chochmah and nullification. | In each world, one aspect of the Partzufim of the world of Atzilut is revealed. And it is said that "Ima Ila'ah (Supernal Mother) nests in three Sefirot in the Throne," meaning that in the world of Beriah, the aspect of Ima Ila'ah is revealed, which is the Partzuf of the Sefirah of Binah of the world of Atzilut. This is because in general, the world of Beriah is in the aspect of Binah and expansion, as opposed to the world of Atzilut, which is in the aspect of Chochmah and nullification. | ||
The angels of the world of Beriah are intellectual angels. These angels are called Seraphim. | The angels of the world of Beriah are intellectual angels. These angels are called Seraphim<ref>It should be noted from Tanya - Chapter 39 in the footnote that both the Seraphim and the Chayot are called "Chayot HaKodesh" (holy creatures), but the difference between them is that the Seraphim possess intellectual awe and love, while the Chayot possess natural awe and love. We also find other sources (including in Rambam, though it appears Chassidus rules differently from him) where Chayot are considered higher than Seraphim. This topic could be elaborated upon, but this is not the place for it.</ref>. | ||
The dwelling place of the souls of the righteous is in the world of Beriah. It is written in the Tikunim that "Ima Ila'ah nests in three Sefirot in the Throne," which is the world of Beriah, and therefore it is the dwelling place of the souls of the righteous who serve Hashem with fear and love (dechilu u'rechimu) that are drawn from contemplation of the greatness of Ein Sof, Blessed is He. | The dwelling place of the souls of the righteous is in the world of Beriah. It is written in the Tikunim that "Ima Ila'ah nests in three Sefirot in the Throne," which is the world of Beriah, and therefore it is the dwelling place of the souls of the righteous who serve Hashem with fear and love (dechilu u'rechimu) that are drawn from contemplation of the greatness of Ein Sof, Blessed is He. | ||
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* '''World of Souls''' - Since the souls were hewn from beneath the Throne of Glory in the world of Beriah. The reason that the source of souls is in this world is because this world is in the aspect of internality, and therefore the souls, which are from the internal aspect, are drawn from this world. | * '''World of Souls''' - Since the souls were hewn from beneath the Throne of Glory in the world of Beriah. The reason that the source of souls is in this world is because this world is in the aspect of internality, and therefore the souls, which are from the internal aspect, are drawn from this world. | ||
* '''World of the Throne''' - As it is written, "And upon the throne a form like the appearance of a person," which is in the aspect of a throne for the revelation of the world of Atzilut, which is called by the name Adam (person). One of the interpretations of "World of the '''Throne'''" (Kisei) is: Keis Alef. That is, it is in the aspect of '''covering''' for the '''A'''luf (Master) of the world, which conceals and hides Him. | * '''World of the Throne''' - As it is written, "And upon the throne a form like the appearance of a person," which is in the aspect of a throne for the revelation of the world of Atzilut, which is called by the name Adam (person). One of the interpretations of "World of the '''Throne'''" (Kisei) is: Keis Alef. That is, it is in the aspect of '''covering''' for the '''A'''luf (Master) of the world, which conceals and hides Him. | ||
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