Having discussed the building of both Zeir Anpin and Nukva, let us now examine the repairs and ascents they undergo.
NOTEThe explanation of the building of Nukva in the previous Opening is followed in this and the next Opening by a discussion of Zeir Anpin’s maturity and various ascents – which do not depend on men’s deeds. Discussion of the Nukva – whose various states do depend on men’s deeds – is resumed in Opening 134.The worlds were created in such a way as to be able to rise above their intrinsic level. Men’s whole task is to elevate and enhance the status of the creation. For the creation was placed on the lowest level in order to allow destruction to rule over it – so that men would be able to repair the damage, thereby acquiring merit. Men’s merit and all their endeavors are bound up with elevating the creation to the highest level, rescuing it from destruction and ordering it in such a way as to prevent further damage.