Some more reflections on the Vayikra section of the Zohar

Some more reflections on the Vayikra section of the Zohar

55. Rabbi Aba introduced the following psalm: "A song, A psalm for the sons of Korah" (Tehilim 48:1). This hymn transcends all other psalms of hymns the sons of Korah merited to praise Him. It is a double chant being a song and a Psalm, indicating a praise upon a praise, a praise that was divided into two praises.

The veil of praise is revealed in order to show the depth of praise. The way within rises with praise. It is the act of transcendence itself that is being alluded to. As we grow in understanding our appreciation and joy in this process of becoming overflows and leads us into levels of adornment where we put on the garments of wisdom and the appointments of understanding.

56. The sons of Korah merited to sing and recite the praise of the Congregation of Yisrael. What is it? It is in the phrase: "Great is Hashem, and highly praised in the city of our Elohim, in the mountain of His holiness" (Ibid. 2). when is the Holy One, blessed be He, called great? When the Congregation of Yisrael, is with Him, as is written, "in the city of our Elohim," He is great. together with the city of Elohim

The greatness of praise is contemplated once there is the intention to continue reaching up for that which is supernal. Great is Hashem when the entire focus of all thought is in the direction of connection. Now for the substitution of symbols. First. The city of our Elohim. Elohim is the creative force Bereshith Bara Ha Elohim. It is the mystical point of connection where the gathering of the Elohim or the Creative Forces await send out their reflections continuously. The Congregation of Israel is the demonstration of form that takes place via the energy that flows from the Elohim or the Creative forces. Remember the fountain of the King discussed previously. Once the gates are opened the flowing of these forces depends solely upon your own choices in terms of what you are going to spend your time thinking about. How will you then channel these creative forces? This is the question which wakes up a mundane consciousness and turns it into an elevated consciousness. When consciousness is elevated it mirrors the Elohim and both perform at peak efficiency. Both are great in that new opportunities for both expression and invention continuously revolve one within the other. Through this experience of praise the building blocks of our awareness are not only strengthened they are also extended into areas that we've heretofore have not encountered.