The most innermost Partzufim of all, we're told, are ARIKH ANPIN – often translated as "Long Face" or "Long Patience" – and its Nukvah, its feminine counterpart. Think of them not as separate entities, but as a single Partzuf. The masculine aspect is on the right, and the feminine on the left. The Ramchal goes on to paint an image of incredible complexity: on the "arms" of ARIKH ANPIN, we find Abba ("Father") on the right and Imah ("Mother") on the left.
Now, imagine the arm divided into three sections. The first represents HABAD – Chochmah (Wisdom), Binah (Understanding), and Da'at (Knowledge). The second section is HAGAT – Chesed (Loving-kindness), Gevurah (Strength/Judgment), and Tiferet (Beauty). And the third section is NEHI – Netzach (Victory), Hod (Splendor), and Yesod (Foundation). According to the Ramchal, their Keter (Crowns, the highest Sefirot) reside in the throat of ARIKH ANPIN, extending down to its navel.
It gets even more intricate. The body of ARIKH ANPIN, down to the navel, is covered by Abba and Imah, each taking up half. Yesod, the Foundation, extends downwards from the chest of Abba and Imah. Their Keter is situated in their chest, and the remainder of their beings occupies the NEHI portions. And just like them, Yesod also has a similar arrangement emerging from their chests.
So, what's the takeaway? Abba and Imah are essentially Kelim – vessels – for ARIKH ANPIN. And Yesod? It resides in its navel.
The text continues, telling us that when they – Abba and Imah and Yesod – interact with ZA (Zeir Anpin, the "Small Face," often associated with the son), they extend their "legs" into it, reaching with it to the very edge of the world. This is where things get truly metaphorical and symbolic. It speaks to the influence and reach of these divine configurations, extending their power and influence throughout all of creation.
What does it all mean? It's a complex symbolic representation of the divine flow, the interactions between different aspects of God, and how creation itself is structured and sustained. It's a reminder that even within the most abstract and seemingly inaccessible concepts of Kabbalah, there are layers of meaning waiting to be explored. It's a cosmic dance, a divine architecture, a story whispered in the language of symbols. And, perhaps, by grappling with these ideas, we can glimpse a little deeper into the mysteries of existence itself.