Parte 5 · Capítulo 48

Now there are several phases: The first is the unending craving of the lower light to adhere to the upper one. When there is Matei in Yesod, it is not Matei in Malchut, since then the light of Malchut ascends there in Yesod because of the craving. It is similar in all the other Sefirot except for Hesed with the Bina, since when there is not Matei in Bina, there is not Matei in Hesed due to the two distances. When it is Matei in Bina, it is also Matei in Hesed, as light of Hesed is not equal to the entire light of Bina. However, that one moment when Bina descends to her place, she finds Hesed in her place, and Hesed instantly descends to his place. This is the meaning of the VAK being a degree in and of themselves, and cannot adhere to Bina, who is from GAR. The matter of Matei and not Matei in GAR is also a different matter. This is because when it is Matei in Keter, both HB rise in Keter. For this reason, the GAR are regarded as one. When it is not Matei in Keter, it is Matei in Hochma, and Bina should remain there and be not Matei in Bina. However, “because He desires mercy,” it is Matei in Bina, too.