Mineral, Vegetable, Animal, and Speaking Being

Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 19:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

The Aspects of Mineral, Vegetable, Animal, and Speaking Being, Which Are in All the Worlds, and That the Speaking Being Is at Their Center

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Baal HaSulam's Introduction to ZoharDesire to Receive Grows from Mineral to HumanWe've been talking about the different levels of creation, and how each one embodies a greater degree of ratzon lekabel – desire to receive. Think of it like cl Introduction to Sulam CommentaryApproaching the Zohar of AnpinIt’s a fascinating question, and the answer takes us deep into the intricate world of the sefirot (the divine emanations), those divine emanations that structur Da'at TevunotWhat Is the First Question Worth AskingI think we’ve all been there. And sometimes, the biggest challenge isn't finding the answer, but knowing what question to ask in the first place. In the mystica Da'at TevunotThe Soul Pauses to Summarize the Layers of Kabbalah"Let us summarize all that we said until now on this matter," the Soul says, "for it is voluminous." When the Soul says "voluminous," it's not kidding. It can f Kalach Pitchei ChokhmahSaga of Atik YominThe Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah, a foundational text of Kabbalah, explores this idea in profound ways. It speaks of divine entities, male and female aspects, united Kalach Pitchei ChokhmahThe Cosmic Family of the DivineJewish mysticism, especially Kabbalah, has some pretty incredible answers. And they all start with a family. Not just any family, but the cosmic family of Abba