Monday, December 29, 2014

Paradigms of Opposition and Unity

The main purpose of Creation is to reveal the Unity of God, that Creation should know Him. This can only come about when there are two diametrically opposing paradigms that can unite and blend together. This reveals the true unity as it demonstrates His omnipotence, and all is equal before Him. Despite the fact that the paradigms appeared to be in opposition within each of them lies the Infinite which directs them both to the same end.

This is symbolized by the masculine-feminine dynamic in which the masculine represents Chesed, the ability to give and the feminine represents the constriction and limitation of that which was given. Despite the fact that they are completely different, they can unite and produce offspring which are the manifestation of their complete unity. This pattern repeats itself throughout the upper worlds in which opposite paradigms unite together and blend to create something new. By showing that the opposite forces of infinite giving and limiting molding do not prevent God's ability to have them together do His will.

This unity is apparent when the two forces are separate initially each powerfully manifesting what it represents. However at times the feminine and masculine are connected back-to-back. I.e. they are relating in a manner in which they share something in common in that the masculine has some of the constricting feminine energy and the feminine has some giving. In that state the unity of God is not manifest in their unity as they are not in opposition to each other. in the absence of feminine-masculine conflict there is no revelation of His omnipotence. The Gaon of Vlina compares it to the moon shining during the day. Its light is swallowed up by the sunlight as they are one and the same and we gain nothing from it.
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