Direct Light vs. Returning Light in Kabbalistic Thought

Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah 16:1

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

Two kinds of direct and returning light: in the governmental order and in the developmental chain

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Wisdom Light Mysticism Kabbalah Creation

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