Why did Hashem create the World? This Maamar brings three reasons. 1) Midrash: Hashem wanted a Dira B’Tachtonin 2)Zohar: so He will be known 3) Etz Chaim: So He can express Himself ( his כחות). L’Shem Yichud and the Noda B’Yehuda’s objection. The Alter Rebbe’s Siddur is designed for everyone. one time L’Shem Yichud per day. Does what we do matter to Hashem? the Philosophers say no, but the Kabbalist say YES, in Atzilus, in G-dliness. Atzilus is Adam HaElyon and We are Adam Hatachton. each limb above corresponds to a different mitzva. When we do a Mitzva we strengthen the corresponding limb in Adam HaElyon and more light is drawn down. The Traditional explanation if this is that Sovev comes down, joins with Memale and becomes memale adding to the amount of light. The Rebbe Rashab says that Yichud Sovev and Memale brings together 2 opposites, Bli gvul and gvul and both keep their own characteristics. The shiur seems to end abruptly at this point.
