Page 431 ff. NEW SV p. 567 ff. Absolute Truth means being entirely independent. This is true only of Hashem. Everything else exists and may be “True” because of Him. 3 levels: 1) Not complete lie, 2) Emes- True [because of Him, but Emes mitzad Atzmo because of Him], 3) Emes La’amito. Him!

Page 430 ff. NEW SV page 565 ff. Havaya in this context means Hashem! The Ginas Egoz explains that Havaya means to exist and all others exist because of Him. But this doesn’t define Him as a Creator. The Alter Rebbe explains that Hishavus (creation) can be only from Atzmus. This also doesn’t define Him…

Page 429-430. NEW SV p. 564-5. Havaya. Higher than Elokim Chayim. Havaya is one, not like Elokim. Normally it is Sovev. In this Maamar (however) it refers to atzmus- Him! 1) Hashem Elokeinu Hashem, 2) [The Rokeach] Ani Rishon…Acharon UmiBalude’cha Ain Elokim. 3) Elokeinu and Elokim, 4) [The Zohar] Ani Ani Hu… atzmus. 5) (The…

Page 428, NEW SV p. 562-3. Koach HaHechrech- the Soul’s power to get oneself to have real passion [Light] for something they naturally have no passion for. 1) The Neshama is a Pnimi (loyal, dedicated, commited) in essence. 2) Daas uses the Neshsma’s power to connect: a. Mind and heart, b. Chochma and Bina, c….

Page 427 ff. NEW SV Page 561 ff. Atzilus is only Giluyim (revealed light of G-Dliness) and is therefore available as Pnimyus of Elokim Chayim. This applies to three levels: 1) The Sfiros (like Kochos), 2) Ratzon, 3) Koach HaHechrech [the power to create an interest in the person where there is none in the…