We thus see that the first thing rooted in Zeir Anpin is stern Judgment in its sad aspect, as stated above – except that the mitigation comes and removes it. Accordingly, prior to the arrival of the power of mitigation, stern Judgment stands in all its sadness. The effects of this state are what the Supreme Mind wanted to reveal first.
...and Imma still allowed them to remain that way. It is clear from what we have already explained that the intention was to show what develops out of Judgment unless it is mitigated.