466 —הדרכה על סדר לימוד חסידות ומושגים קבליים

B"H, 20 Adar, 5709.

Haraha"ch vavach" iy"a nu"m etc. Y. Goldstein

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your two letters: A) Regarding what you wrote in Zohar III (272b) that Ze'er Anpin is united and dependent in Atik—this refers to the seven lower sefirot (so it is explained in the discourse Samchuni 5660 in its commentary), and only there is it united and dependent. See Torah Or Yisro, discourse "HaAvos Heim HaMerkavah," and Imrei Binah by the Rebbe Maharash, mitzvah of Tefillin chapter 2. Regarding what you wrote elsewhere that "the inner aspect of Abba is the inner aspect of Atik"—this means it is truly the inner aspect of Atik itself, as explained elsewhere in Hemshech 5666. See also the note in Kuntres Limud HaChassidus p.6. But this applies specifically to the inner aspect of Chochmah and Binah, not just intellect in general.

B) Regarding what you wrote elsewhere that "Daas includes Chesed and Gevurah"—see its explanation in Siddur Shaar HaTefillin and by the Rebbe Maharash at the beginning of mitzvah Tefillin.

As I see from your letters and questions—you need, in my opinion, to make an order in your study of Chassidus: which books or discourses to study first and which later, etc., and to consult about this with those who educated you in learning Chassidus.

With blessings for all good things,

M. Schneerson

Summary

The Rebbe clarifies complex Kabbalistic ideas for the recipient and stresses the importance of a structured approach to studying Chassidus, recommending consultation with one's mentors for effective spiritual growth.