The seven lower Sefirot of Atik, which are clothed in Arich Anpin, govern the latter according to the nature of the Head that is above. As discussed earlier, the purpose is to bind the government of Atzilut under this governmental order founded on the interconnections of MaH and BaN in order to stand under Adam Kadmon.
Daat of Atik, which is clothed between the Crown and Brain of Arich Anpin… The ARI of blessed memory taught that Daat of Atik is hidden (גנוז, ganuz) in the Cavity (אווירא, avira – see Etz Chayim, Shaar Arich Anpin ch. 6). This means that it is not clothed in the same way as the other seven Sefirot but rather, it is hidden there. The difference is as follows. When something is said to be clothed, it means that the wearer of the clothing keeps hold of the governmental power exercised by the clothing. However, when something is said to be hidden away, it means that it is separate from the essential functioning of the clothing but has some other purpose, as the proposition goes on to state.