To understand the statement in Shaar HaYichudim, ch. 2, Shaar HaYichudim of R. Chayim Vital (which appears in Shemoneh She’arim of current editions of the writings of the AriZal) is part of Shaar Ruach HaKodesh.

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To understand the statement in Pri Etz Chayim,2 that in the contemporary period the refinement [of the sparks of Tohu] is primarily effected by prayer,

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To understand the statement in Pri Etz Chayim,2 that in the contemporary period the refinement [of the sparks of Tohu] is primarily effected by prayer,

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The “elevation of mayin nukvin” in the mind and heart of man is [the love of G‑d] in a state of boundless flames of fire, and being boundless it relates to the infinite light;

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The “elevation of mayin nukvin” in the mind and heart of man is [the love of G‑d] in a state of boundless flames of fire, and being boundless it relates to the infinite light;

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(5 But since his intention is addressed to G‑d, He is, after all, in a state of prayer, except that alien thoughts interpose.

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The acts of refinement of Asiyah that are accomplished through practical mitzvot ascend to Yetzirah by means of the Divine Name Ba’n, and from Yetzirah to Beriah and Atzilut, as noted in Shaar Ma’n, Derush 11, sec. 7.

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To understand how a person reading narratives in the Torah becomes connected with Chochmah Ila’ah (“Supernal Wisdom”):

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As to the statement in the Zohar, Vol. III, p. 105, that “thinking achieves nothing,…”

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Examine the statement in Etz Chayim, Shaar HaNekudot, Shaar 8, ch. 6, that there can be no “turning of face to face” except through mitzvot requiring action.

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