The story of 'creation' in Kabbalah..
is quite interesting..
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In Kabbalah, the story of God creating a vessel refers to the concept of Tzimtzum and the subsequent Shevirat HaKelim (Breaking of the Vessels). Initially, God, being infinite and without limit (Ein Sof), contracted Himself to create a space for creation. Into this void, a ray of divine light was sent, and ten vessels (Sefirot) were created to receive and channel this light. However, these vessels were not strong enough to contain the divine light's intensity, and they shattered, scattering sparks of divine light into the void.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Tzimtzum (Divine Contraction):
According to Kabbalah, before creation, God filled all of existence. To allow for creation, God contracted, creating a void where the universe could come into being.
Adam Kadmon (Primordial Man):
Within this void, God emanated Adam Kadmon, a primordial, spiritual being, from whom the Sefirot emerged.
The Ten Sefirot (Vessels):
The Sefirot are ten attributes or emanations through which God interacts with the world. They are often described as vessels designed to contain and channel divine light.
Shevirat HaKelim (Breaking of the Vessels):
The vessels, though designed to receive the divine light, were not strong enough to contain it. They shattered, scattering the divine sparks into the lower realms, creating both the physical world and the potential for both good and evil.
Purpose of Creation:
The breaking of the vessels is not viewed as a divine mistake but as a necessary step in the unfolding of creation. Humanity's purpose, according to Kabbalah, is to gather the scattered divine sparks and restore the vessels, a process known as Tikkun Olam (Repair of the World).
Tikkun Olam (Repair of the World):
By performing mitzvot (good deeds) and striving for spiritual perfection, individuals participate in the process of Tikkun Olam, gathering the divine sparks and restoring the broken vessels.
This breaking of the vessels and the subsequent scattering of sparks is a central concept in Kabbalah, explaining the nature of creation, the existence of evil, and the human role in perfecting the world.
further thoughts...
Think this is L4+ Gods' creation of a universe of a L(N-1) God.
Recursion of "Gods" at every 'level'?