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This is a question about time and how does it relate to Kabbalah. In the Jewish calendar we are in the year 5785. In the scientific timeline of Homo sapiens humans 200,000 to 300,000 years. The broader lineage of hominins, which includes our ancestors dates back around 7 million years.
What/when did the creator, the light of consciousness happen? What year is the consciousness of Adam?
Thank you,
Gina
My understanding of Kabbalah is that it stresses the importance of altruistic behavior and discourages unnecessary harm to animals and to the planet. On the other hand, Kabbalah has no issue with the consumption of animals and animal products. The animal agriculture industry uses almost half of habitable land for livestock, and is the main source of polluted land and water. Animals raised for food suffer significant physical and emotional pain throughout their lives and at the slaughter houses. Additionally, there is a lot of convincing medical research showing that animals and their by products are not required for human health. On the contrary, many compelling resources posit that animal products may compromise the health of humans? Can you help me reconcile this paradox?
Hey Nancy,
Not simply “altruistic behavior” but a complete change in nature.
According to Kabbalah, the act itself is not what influences reality, rather it’s the intention.
The method of Kabbalah is strictly to correct man’s nature. Consuming or not consuming animal products won’t influence the inner change that needs to occur. Kabbalah as a whole, does not look at the person in this world and how they need to act or behave. It’s a method that a person uses in order to understand what inner actions to make in order to awaken the light that reforms so we will want to bestow.
Hope that helps, thanks!
In kabbalah this process of correction is central. But how would I know that I have achieved a correction. And let’s say you pass away without having corrected everything is that the end ? Is it like you’ve failed if you didn’t achieve all the necessary corrections?
Hey Luke,
This is a very conscious act, you know exactly what you want to do and what you lack to do it and when you receive what you lack it’s clear. Just like if you need some salt, you add just the amount and you taste the difference.
If you don’t finish the correction you’ll continue in “the next round”!
Chris
I am eager to learn more, but the most i learn, more confused i get. I am having vivid weard dreams that i try to interpreted with the knowledge i think i am getting . They are related to my past. It is correct to try to interpreted my egoism over past occurances and how how it affect others?
Hi Alina,
No, need to dwell on the past, if that’s what you’re asking. Yes, the study will show a person their nature gradually, and the more one knows of their nature and how that specific quality within them is what is keeping them from a good life, they will be happy in that revelation.
Thanks!
Chris
I’m still trying to understand the covenants particularly the covenant of Abraham and the meaning of mitzvot. I really enjoy reading The writings of Baal hasulam and in these books he always refers to the importance of following the Torah, covenants and mitzvot.
Jewish people keep the covenant of Abraham the Brit Milah and mitzvahs like marriage, observing shabbat prayers and teffilin etc. But as a non Jew studying Kabbalah how am I supposed to keep the covenants and mitzvot? Because the only way would be to go to a Jewish rabbi and convert to Judaism which I don’t particularly want to do. So how do I keep the covenants and mitzvot? I do read the Torah however I prefer to read the Zohar as it provides the inner meaning of the Torah. So I don’t really read much Torah.
Hey Luke,
In Kabbalah, the focus is on the inner, spiritual meaning of the Torah, covenants, and mitzvot rather than their external, physical observance. The writings of Baal HaSulam emphasize that the true essence of these practices is an external expression of the spiritual action–the need to want to mimic the spiritual root. The covenant of Abraham, for example, symbolizes the commitment to align oneself with the path of bestowal and love for others. It’s about cultivating an inner state where we strive to rise above our egoistic desires and connect with the upper force.
Similarly, Mitzvot in Kabbalah are understood as spiritual actions or corrections that help us develop the qualities necessary for spiritual growth. They are not limited to physical rituals but are about the intention behind our actions and the inner work we do to transform our desires. The method of Kabbalah is one that gives a person the tools they need to draw the force of development upon them so it guides them and changes them according to their own desire and request. None of these things are dependent on who your mother was, or if you converted–or whatever your religion is or was. Ever human on Earth will need to undergo this transformation, therefore these definitions are ones each person will need to become familiar with, but again, has nothing to do with religious practices. The main this will always be the intention.
Thanks!
Chris
Hi Chris thanks for clarifying.
So would I be right in saying, For example people will wear teffilin because they interpret the Torah verse “Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. But really the Torah here isn’t purely talking about wearing leather straps. To me that’s not rather sufficient, here I see it as the Torah is requesting action that you hold its precepts continuously and not just for morning prayers. And with circumcision, “remove the skin and throw it to the dust.” To me circumcision is not a physical act but rather it’s a spiritual attainment. In this case the selfish sexual desires are corrected and hence thrown to the dust. It’s seems like the kabbalah is referencing a state of correction and attainment with this and not just another religious obligation. Am I on the right track here in my understanding ? I say this also with respect to people’s religious customs.
HHello! Please , what’s the difference between a Soul and Spirit? And Why we can’t controlling our feelings for some person that we fallen in love? And we didn’t wanted to fallen in love. Why this happens? Thank you 🥰🙏
Hey Francini,
You could say the soul is our “device” that connects us to the Creator, it’s our “place” of connection. You won’t really hear the term “spirit” much, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen it used as a synonym for soul. Typically, spirit is used in the context of society, the “mood”. Or sometimes, you can relate it to the translation of רוח [Ruach] which is spirit, but not the same way you’re thinking, but in the context of how the Kli interprets a certain fulfillment called “Ruach”.
Regarding the second part of your question, this is just how the Creator manages us, guides us, develops us…He gives us all kinds of desires and we go out and fulfill them. He doesn’t ask us which desires we want. I think what you’re asking is a great example of how we do not choose items on the menu, we just receive the menu and are given an illusion of choice all in order to bring us one step closer to the correct spiritual discernments, that’s all!
Chris
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