What Zeir Anpin receives even in the Second Maturity is not called an ascent for him. Only when he rises further afterwards is it called an ascent.
Having discussed the concept of ascents, we will now explain the significance of the Second Maturity, which is not an ascent.
What Zeir Anpin receives… Zeir Anpin receives his Mental Powers from Abba and Imma, and until he has received them it is not called an ascent. On the contrary, it is Abba and Imma who come down to Zeir Anpin, lowering their Netzach-Hod-Yesod to his level, and crowning and adorning him.