Baal HaSulam. Study of the Ten Sefirot. Vol. 2. Part 5. Part 5 [2026-04-20] #lesson

This Kabbalistic lecture, part of Baal HaSulam's Study of the Ten Sefirot, explores the intricate dynamics of spiritual vessels and light (Ohr) as they flow through the Sefirot, particularly focusing on the interplay between Hesed, Gvura, Tiferet, and the role of purification in the spiritual ascent. The discussion centers on the transition from phase 1 to phase 2 of the spiritual process, emphasizing how the light of Hesed extends through Tiferet only after purification, and how the masculine (GAR) and feminine (Nukva) aspects of the Sefirot are structured through divine emanation. Key themes include the necessity of purification before light can be received, the symbolic significance of the Hei (the letter) as a vessel for divine light, and the hierarchical connection between the Sefirot, especially the role of Binah and Chochmah in enabling the flow of light. The lecture also examines the concept of 'Hesed in the house' and the spiritual mechanics behind the 'front' and 'back' of divine light, underscoring the idea that spiritual advancement requires both internal transformation and correct alignment of the Sefirotic structure.