14 min
Tanya for the 16th of Sivan, ט׳׳ז סיון Daily Tanya
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- Spirituality
In order for created beings to believe that they possess independent existence, there must be the process of tzimtzum, which is an expression of the stern attribute of gevurah. Without it, all of creation would be completely nullified within its source.
G-d, however, desired that created beings maintain that they possess independent existence in order for them to be able to serve Him and ultimately be rewarded for their service. Thus, it is specifically gevurah and tzimtzum that enable them to realize the ultimate purpose of creation.
In order for created beings to believe that they possess independent existence, there must be the process of tzimtzum, which is an expression of the stern attribute of gevurah. Without it, all of creation would be completely nullified within its source.
G-d, however, desired that created beings maintain that they possess independent existence in order for them to be able to serve Him and ultimately be rewarded for their service. Thus, it is specifically gevurah and tzimtzum that enable them to realize the ultimate purpose of creation.
14 min