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Hi Gil. Reason for pause. And what is “back” in the great spiritual world and Kabbalah? . Is this normal? And most importantly, what is the solution?
Good evenning, i have a question, reading on the book of Kabbalah fot the student. a human without a soul, is simple inanimate matter, right? so when we died, our body or container becomes what it always was, what all is, simple matter without life. So, my question is, ¿Are animals and plants also made out of a soul? and more interestingly, ¿what are microorganism?
Than you.
Hi Ricardo,
A human without a soul is as an animal in this world, meaning they exist in an unconscious connection with the upper force. A conscious and reciprocal connection with the upper force is called a soul.
Plants and animals are created, to begin with, in complete adhesion with the Creator, but this is in an unconscious manner. They receive everything they need directly from that force, and all their actions exist in accordance with the ultimate plan of nature. The same is true for microorganisms or anything else in this world.
The only part of creation that must rise to a conscious connection are human beings. Hence, it is only we who must carry out the work of coming closer to this force by building our soul.
Joseph
After course: “Kabbalah Revealed – Part 2” ends there is a link to “Start Kabbalah in Action Now” that doesn’t function.
So how can I access to ‘Kabbalah in Action’?
Hi Joseph,
despite the fact I have completed Kabbalah revealed and Kabbalah revealed 2, I can not access course Kabbalah in action. It says I need to complete first course Kabbalah revealed 2. What I have done. So I dont understand what else should I do in order to be able to apply course Kabbalah in Action. Could you please provide consultation how can I apply to this course?
Hello,
I have a question concerning something I read from the book Shamati page 21; 166 & 167.
We discern many degrees and discernments in the worlds.
We must understand that there are not more than two degrees, either Kedusha (Sanctity) or Sitra Achra (Other Side).
There is no intermediary state, but the same rod itself becomes a serpent, if thrown to the ground.1. Those degrees describe in the page 21 are they the same as that describe in page 166?
A hand means attainment, from the words, “and if a hand attains.” A rod means that all one’s attainments are built on the discernment of inferior importance, which is faith above reason…..
If the rod is thrown to the ground and one wants to work with a higher discernment, meaning within reason, degrading the above reason, and this work seems low, one’s Torah and the work immediately become a serpent. This is the meaning of the primordial serpent, and this is the meaning of, “Any one who is proud, the Creator tells him: ‘He and I cannot dwell in the same abode.’”
The reason is, as we have said, that He has placed His Shechina on trees and rocks. Hence,if one throws the discernment of the rod to the ground, and raises oneself to work with a higher attribute, this is already a serpent. There is no middle; it is either a serpent, or Kedusha, since all the Torah and the work that one had from the discernment of a rod, all has now entered the discernment of serpent.
2. I got a bit confused with this part. Does it mean that we should not try to work with reason / higher discernment? Will that make me proud if I try to seek to work with a higher discernment?
3. I do understand that faith is important and that there are certain things that require faith. But with all the influence of religions I have a feeling that I don’t have a proper understanding of faith – as this word is really misuse in every sense possible. Hence, what does faith above reason mean in this context please?
4. What is the discernment of the rod and the discernment of the serpent?
Thank you in advanced 🙂
Hi Permal,
1. Any place where the Kabbalist refer to degrees they are referring to ones equivalence of form with the Creator. Every action that brings us closer to the quality of bestowal is considered that we are climbing from one degree to a higher one.
2. In this passage, Baal HaSulam refers to a specific state of one who has already attained the discernment of above reason. In that state, one should add the discernment called within reason only to the extent that it can strengthen one’s work in above reason. Our entire work should be primarily in above reason.
For now, you are working with neither, so you shouldn’t confuse yourself. A student begins their journey in the preparation phase. Once a person has established a more conscious contact with the upper force, we can begin discussing the states of within reason and above reason. About pride, I asked my teacher a similar question once. The answer I got was that even if you feel prideful as a result of a certain action, it is still beneficial. Later we will learn how to add on top of the action the intention of bestowal.
3. Faith above reason means bestowal above reception. A person is born with the quality to receive. This quality governs all of ones thoughts and actions and determines everything that a person does. Through the influence of the reforming light, which one receives through the correct study together in the proper environment, one acquires the intention of bestowal which enables a person to act according to the will of the upper force and the plan of creation. The acquisition of the intention to bestow to the upper force, which is contrary to ones nature, is considered faith above reason.
4. A rod refers to the work of above reason, the intention to bestow without thoughts of self benefit. A serpent refers to the work of within reason, meaning one wishes to advance according to the knowledge they receive and not because they wish to be similar to the Creator and by that to bring Him contentment.
Joseph
good morning
I have a question how to remove the judgement in my life? what kind of verse in Zohar to remove the judgement in my life?
thank you
Hi,
Kabbalists describe the book of Zohar as a remedy, meaning it has a special force within it that brings a person closer to spiritual attainment. This is on condition that a person who reads it wishes to draw closer to the quality of bestowal, which is the quality of the upper force. If a person reads the Zohar with this intention, then it doesn’t matter what part he reads. Ultimately, everything in our life is purposeful. Through the correct study we come to realize that.
Joseph
So the breaking of the communion loaf of bread is Adam Harishon and the goblets of wine were the kli?
Hi Voldsom,
I would recommend not to draw comparisons between the teachings of the Kabbalists and actions of our world. Although such connections do exist, according to the law of root and branch, which indicates that every corporeal phenomenon has a spiritual root, still, this is beyond the scope of this course.
According to the source texts Adam is the one unified corrected and connected soul. And the kli is the spiritual vessel in which we receive the upper light. Stick to the definitions straight from the source texts and things will become clear. Eventually, we will also learn the connection between spiritual phenomena and our corporeal world.
Joseph
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