Some Final Fundamentals

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The graph from the previous post is basically an image of the attributes of God Almighty when split into parts -in order to be palatable to us in this world. In truth, these attributes exists in all the worlds -the world of thought, the world of action, world of formation, creation, and so forth.

Let's break down some of these attributes just to understand them.

KETER -there is not too much to say about this. Its a realm that exists just slightly above of heads. Its like trying to understand something but being unable to but then suddenly the understanding "falls into your head". You suddenly get it!

Its the highest level of understanding and wisdom.

CHOCHMAH -This represents wisdom. Unbound wisdom like maybe the endless infinite numbers. Or it can be compared to water that spills everywhere. Its not limited wisdom.

Some say, its corresponding color is white.

BINAH -This is understanding. Judgement. The best way to compare it would be like a pipe that contains the water (CHOCHMAH)

These three are modes of intellect. They were never "created and destroyed" in any world.

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CHESED -This is kindness. As you can see from the graph it is aligned right under CHOCHMAH. That is because it is boundless kindness. One can just give and give and give and give endlessly. A perfect portrayal of this behavior personified is Abraham. He was willing to receive all wayfarers in the desert and enjoyed teaching and giving. Also, we all love this part about God!

DIN -Judgement. This is also called GEVURAH. It represents restraint. Tight control. Notice it is right below BINAH. For a reason. The corresponding persona for this trait is Isaac. (Actually, all of Abraham's children seem to have went against his overly kindness and leaned towards DIN. Ishmael -another of his sons- is known as the beginning of the Arab people. Islam appears to me very much on the side of DIN). This side of God brings concern. Its as if He is turning His face, God forbid, and left us to fend for ourselves due to our many sins and lack of repentance.

But its not always a bad thing! At times a parent must let go of the child, so the child can learn and realize that he can walk by himself. At the time, to the child, it may seem cruel, but it has a purpose -the glory of the child begins to shine.

TIFERET -the harmony of CHESED and DIN. Balancing kindness with strictness. Jacob is the persona for this trait.

NESAH -Domineerance. This is down the line from CHOCHMAH, CHESED, then comes NESAH. So, naturally, it signifies something unbound, something that has to do with giving. This is forceful giving. An example: when a prophet gets 'hit' with some prophecy. They didn't ask for it, but its put upon them. Its a combination of CHESED and DIN for the sake of giving for the sake of balance.

HOD -Empathy. Along the lines of BINAH, DIN; This is holding back. Its combining CHESED and DIN in the interest of holding back for the good of balance.

YESOD -Foundation. Combination with NESAH and HOD. Persona of this is Joseph.

MALCHUT -kingship. This is the ONLY trait that absorbs all the others and produces an outcome to give out.

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A quick note: Notice the color of each. These are the corresponding color of each trait. It is interesting to note that many people seem to know this in a subconscious level. For example: its interesting that the "danger" level or a stop sign is usually red. Like DIN. A call to restrain.

So too, Malchut is known as black. (also known as blue by some). Let's ponder on that one.

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These traits are found in every aspect of the different worlds. For example, in the world of ACTION, this whole sefirot graph exists. With MALCHUT being the lowest portion in that world, KETER being the top portion of that world.

Next, in the world of SPEECH, again you have the same sefirot graph existing. However, the KETER of the world just below it (ACTION, in this case), is really the MALCHUT of the subjected world.

This goes on for each world.