Inside Bottom of p. ג. (New SV p 4) The Rebbe Rashab is asking Why did Hashem create the world? and brings only three of many answers.1)The Midrash states to make a dira B’tachtonim – a dwelling place in this PHYSICAL world. 2) The Etz Chaim says so Hashem can express Himself, His Kochos. 3)…

In our Maamar the Rebbe introduces us briefly to three reasons for the purpose of creation from the midrash, the Eitz Chaim and the Zohar. Then he proceeds to discuss each in depth. The Arizal – the Etz Chaim says that the world was created so Hashem can reveal His shleimos, perfection and peace in…