VAYIKRA

Shalom Shalom. We commence this DEVAR TORAH by focusing our attention on the TRUTH OF BEING. The TRUTH OF BEING is that the essence of life is Supernal. We are referenced to as being the SONS OF G-d. This is based upon the EMET (truth) that we are comprised of two components. Those components are INFINITE and FINITE. The INFINITE component is the CREATOR, that is, the NESHAMAH (Soul). The FINITE component is the CREATURE, that is, the BEGED (clothing) or physical body.

The HISTALSHELUT (Supreme Thought) of this marriage between the CREATOR and the CREATURE is that the BEGED will become a visible manifestation of the NESHAMAH. In EDEN, we attained HERUT R’TZON (freewill) that we would be empowered to participate in the unfoldment of the manifestation. The instructions that give rise to the unfoldment of the manifestation are hidden within the RAZ of TORAH. The RAZ may be described as the revelations contained in the ROOT LANGUAGE that disclose the science thereof.

In this week’s PARASHAT VAYIKRA, we are given in the BRANCH LANGUAGE the general rules of CARBONOT (offerings). In particular, these instructions cover the OLAH (burnt offering), the MINCHA (meal offering), the SHELAMIM (feast peace offering), the KATAT (sin offering) and the ASHAM (guilt offering). The NEVIIM (prophets) Isaiah and Malachi both spoke of a time in which the CARBONOT would undergo an evolution. The evolution has to do with effecting HISTALSHELUT in the BEGED. Isaiah spoke of the evolution to be one from animal sacrifice to reasoning. Malachi spoke of the evolution as one that will be effected by a perfected PRIESTHOOD whose service would reveal righteousness. This revelation of righteousness is that of the hidden Supernal potential within the BEGED. Both of the perspectives of the NEVIIM disclose that teaching is the method that will effect HISTALSHELUT.

This truth (EMET) that teaching will effect the GOAL discloses that we are all born with the tools that are needful in manifestation. Those tools are the physical body, the mind and the Soul. To effect the tools, we are destined to employ the RAZ of TORAH. The discovery of the RAZ is the product of an inward journey under the direction of one who has obtained ENLIGHTENMENT. Without one who has been ENLIGHTENED, the journey will be like unto the blind leading the blind. It is sightless leadership that will perpetuate a state of dependency whereas the protege is unable to ascend out of EGOISM.
 

As aforementioned the general instructions of the CARBONOT, when understood from the RAZ of TORAH is implemented, there will be a continual state of improvement that begins. The GOAL reached will be a visible manifestation of ECHAD, Blessed be His Name, in the BEGED.

 

VAYIKRA

Shalom, Shalom. We commence this DEVAR TORAH with the disclosure of what is termed the GENERAL RULES of OFFERINGS received by the NAVI MOSHE from ECHAD, Blessed be His Name. The instructions began with how to administer the OLAH (burnt offering). The OLAH offering may be brought by someone who has intentionally sinned, someone who had failed to perform a positive commandment, someone who had sinful thoughts and everyone who ascends to YERUSHALIYIM for SHLOSH REGULIM (the 3 Pilgrimages CHAGIM). The OLAH is completely burnt up signifying to raise its owner from the status of sinner and bring him to a state of spiritual elevation (R’HIRSCH).

When ascending the instruction to that of the ROOT LANGUAGE it reveals a method of disclosing what is termed HAVAYOT. HAVAYOT is the Hebrew transliteration for the force of creation. HAVAYOT is latent in the center of every created thing. All things are D’MUT ADAM, that is, made in the image of man. It is D’MUT ADAM that has been predetermined by ECHAD to become B’TZELEM ELOHIM, that is, the image and likeness of G-d. This potential to become a visible manifestation of the Creator is what is contained within the PARTZUF (the 10 sefirot). The PARTZUF sits within every created thing in the same way that there is a passenger in a MERKAVAH (chariot). If the MERKAVAH is destroyed, because of the indestructible nature of the PARTZUF, it will remain. The potential of the PARTZUF is HAVAYOT. Thus even at the destruction of a created thing that which is indestructible remains. As suggested, what remains is the force of creation.

This EMET (truth) discloses that the intention of a burnt offering is to reveal the HAVAYOT concealed within the OLAH. Thus we have the revelation of a mechanic that we can employ giving rise to the exercising of our volition in participation with the unfoldment of HAMACHSHAVAH HAELYONAH, that is, the Supreme Mind. The Supreme Mind has predetermined that the INVISIBLE G-d would become VISIBLE. Since HAVAYOT (force of creation) is at the center of ADAM RISHON (the human conscious experience), employing the method of the OLAH can aid in DIVINE MANIFESTATION. 

The descension from PURE SOUL CONSCIOUSNESS into BODY CONSCIOUSNESS gave rise to the birth of the EGO. The EGO is one’s identification with the PHYSICAL BODY. From the identification with the PHYSICAL BODY, we perceive ourselves as having a birth date and a death date, a past, present and future. We perceive ourselves as weak, subject to change, and the like. By applying the instructions of the OLAH, we detach from this false identification, thus ascending into the TRUTH of BEING. The TRUTH of BEING is that we are INVISIBLE and IMMORTAL. The more that we return to this EMET by identifying with the MIDDOT of the Creator, the more our PHYSICAL BODIES will transform into the SAME. The transformation is termed EQUIVALENCE OF FORM, thus fulfilling the GOAL of CREATION through the exercise of VOLITION.

Whenever attending a service at the SYNAGOGUE, we should perform the OLAH offering at the door bringing only the CONSCIOUSNESS of the SOUL into the COLLECTIVE that we might aid in the fulfillment of HAMACHSHAVAH HAELYONAH, that is, to become a visible manifestation of ECHAD.

VAYIKRA

Shalom, Shalom. We commence this DEVAR TORAH by placing our attention on the subject opening the scenario. The SIDRAH commences with MOSHE REBEYNU being brought close to ECHAD for the purpose of receiving instructions about the GENERAL RULES of OFFERINGS. These rules may be perceived from both the BRANCH and ROOT levels of interpretation. The perception is that the BRANCH language is disclosing principles that when viewed from the ROOT will give rise to understanding the path to the unfoldment of the GOAL of CREATION as well as the mechanics to be employed to attain. The question is, how does the sacrificial system instruct the ATTAINMENT of the GOAL?

The portion commences with instructions on a burnt offering from the cattle. It reveals that the cattle is to be an unblemished male, the place it is to be brought to and it must be of one’s VOLITION. These requirements are a disclosure of what is to be the mechanics employed to effect TRANSFORMATION.

Since the GOAL of CREATION is to manifest the hidden qualities of ECHAD in the PHYSICAL BODY, the TRANSFORMATION that is being spoken about is that of the DESIRE to RECEIVE being TRANSFORMED into DIVINE INTENTIONS. The TRANSFORMATION of the DESIRES of OLAM into SUPERNAL INTENTIONS is what uncovers what CONCEALS the SUPERNAL INTENTIONS latent within. The cattle that is to be employed represents the END of the EXPANSION of the DESIRE TO RECEIVE being brought to the place of TRANSFORMATION. At the place of TRANSFORMATION, it is required that the individual participate. Therefore the voluntary participation discloses that the individual is destined to have part in his/her own transformation.

While it is true that those who are undergoing the human conscious experience are undergoing a process that will unfold PHYSICAL IMMORTALITY, we are destined to play a role in the process. The KOHANIM have been given the instruction to effect the process. Thus both instructions as well as embodiment is destined to be demonstrated by the KOHANIM.

VAYIKRA Part 2

Shalom, Shalom. We continue our focus upon the PARASHAT VAYIKRA by placing our ATTENTION on the following passage contained within the SIDRAH, it is written, “When one shall become guilty regarding one of these matters, he shall confess what he had sinned.” (Leviticus 5:5) It is evident from this passage found in TORAH, that for the MIND to function at its HIGHEST POTENTIAL, it must be free from guilt. Yea, it is the SUPERNAL GOAL for those who undergo the human conscious experience to both realize and actualize a CONSCIOUS UNION with ECHAD. The realization is to come to the revelation that the SOUL is an INDIVIDUAL ASPECT of G-d. The actualization occurs when that CONCEALED aspect of G-d in our physical body is made manifest. The manifestation is experienced as the CLEAR KNOWLEDGE of OUR BEING, THE UNFOLDMENT of the NATURE of OUR LIVES is ETERNAL and the ENDLESS JOY that is constantly poured out upon us.

The EVENTS that occur within our lives are predetermined by the SUPERNAL to aid in the actualization of our CONCEALED POTENTIAL. We are undergoing a PROCESS of EVOLUTION. The process is MENTAL, whether it unfolds at an ACCELERATED PACE or is HINDERED is effected by the CHOICES we make. When we choose that which is in harmony with the WILL of G-d, the PROCESS is ACCELERATED. On the other hand, when we choose what is contrary to HIS WILL, the process is HINDERED. The process of being in harmony gives rise to the experience of GLORY (the visible manifestation of G-d), while being contrary to HIS WILL engenders SUFFERING. Since our experiences are MENTAL in NATURE, the SUFFERING is mental. Thus the MIND filled with GUILT will create the experience of SUFFERING.

The INSTRUCTIONS reveal how to free the MIND from GUILT. It discloses that CONFESSION is essential on experiencing the LIBERATION. CONFESSION implies to EMBRACE. In other words, one must embrace the THOUGHTS that bring about the EXPERIENCE of GUILT to be set free. After all, the deed that you did, although contrary to G-d, IT is HE who desires you to experience the GUILT. The GUILT causes the realization that we are responsible for our THOUGHTS, WORDS and ACTIONS, and CREATES a breach within a SPIRITUAL community. The ATONEMENT that is made occurs as the INDIVIDUAL follows the instructions of the TEACHER and returns to ENGAGE with the work of the COMMUNITY and supporting with his/her goods. Thus repairing the BREACH.

It is important to note that a SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY is made up of INDIVIDUALS who share a CORPORATE CONSCIOUS. The CONSCIOUSNESS is ONE with G-d. Spirituality is not experienced in EGOISM, but rather in a SUPERNAL CORPORATE CONSCIOUSNESS.

VAYIKRA

Shalom, Shalom. We commence this DEVAR TORAH by focusing on the title of the PARASHAT. The title of the PARASHAT is VAYIKRA. The IVRI (Hebrew) transliteration VAYIKRA is interpreted to describe the term “called.” The portion commences with the unfoldment of the SCENARIO of ECHAD calling to Moses to reveal to BENEI YISRAEL instructions concerning the GENERAL rules of offerings.

The communication between ECHAD and the NAVI Moshe is described as PANAYIM EL PANAYIM, which is translated face to face. This level of COMMUNICATION is considered to be one of CLEAR VISION and not in riddles. It is further uncovered that Never again has there arisen in YISRAEL a prophet like Moses who HaShem had known face to face. This may be perceived as a QUALITY of the SUPERNAL rather than a gift of the SPIRIT in that it is a MANIFESTATION of the HOST SOUL termed Moshe.

It is the lack of understanding levels of SUPERNAL COMMUNICATION that gives rise to the DECEPTION experienced at this present time. The deception has led to ERROR. The ERROR gives rise to calling EVIL, GOOD and GOOD, EVIL. It is during the season in which JUDGMENT IS SET that the correction of ERRONEOUS PERCEPTION occurs. As the veil is removed from the EYES, the thought of CREATION can be experienced, that is, the END of SUFFERING and the pouring out of UNBOUND BLESSING.

The instructions revealing the general rule of offerings are MYSTERIES that when uncovered will aid assisting the EVOLUTION that those in the human conscious experience are undergoing, yea, the transformation is the MANIFESTATION of no LIMITATION.

The purpose of OFFERINGS is not to APPEASE ECHAD, it is written, “Why do I need your numerous sacrifices? says HASHEM, I am sated with elevation offerings of rams and the fat of fatlings, and blood of bulls, sheep, and goats I do not desire.” (Isaiah 1:11) No doubt the idea of APPEASING ECHAD in order to change HIS ATTITUDE TOWARDS YOU is not the purpose of SACRIFICES. The appeal to this KIND of THINKING may seem reasonable in the BELIEF of a PERSONAL G-d, but it is CLOUDED in the IDEA of an IMPERSONAL G-d, that is, ONE WITH G-d. This requires that we examine SACRIFICE and OFFERINGS from a HIGHER PERSPECTIVE.

From the HIGHER PERSPECTIVE, offerings are viewed as the UNIVERSE BALANCING ITSELF. The EMET that the UNIVERSE is always seeking to BALANCE ITSELF discloses One of the goals of our EVOLUTION. That goal is to BALANCE ONESELF. In other words, we are destined to CENTER in the unfoldment of the EVENTS that usher in our DESTINY. The CENTERING in order to BALANCE OURSELVES regardless of the CHALLENGE actualizes the CONCEALED QUALITIES of ECHAD within, yea, the EVENTS of our lives are PREDETERMINED to aid in the UNFOLDMENT of the GLORY of ECHAD which is our MANIFESTATION of being ONE WITH ECHAD.

VAYIKRA Part 3

Shalom, Shalom. We continue our focus upon the PARASHAT VAYIKRA by placing our ATTENTION upon the following passage in the SIDRAH, it is written, “If his offering is a feast peace-offering, if he offers it from the cattle - whether male or female - unblemished shall he offer it before HASHEM. He shall lean his hands upon the head of his offering and slaughter it at the entrance of the Tent of Meeting; the sons of Aaron, the Kohanim, shall throw the blood upon the Altar, all around. From the feast peace-offering he shall offer as a fire offering to HASHEM: the fat that covers the innards, and all the fat that is upon the innards; and the two kidneys with the fat that is upon them, that is upon the flanks, and he shall remove the diaphragm with the liver, with the kidneys. The sons of Aaron shall cause it to go up in smoke on the Altar, besides the burnt-offering that is on the wood that is on the fire - a fire-offering, a satisfying aroma to HASHEM.” (Leviticus 3:1-5) In this disclosure, instructions are given on the presentation of a PEACE OFFERING. OFFERINGS that are made before ECHAD are not purposed to change G-d. Concerning changing G-d, the NAVI MALACHI was given the following revelation, it is written, “For I, HASHEM, have not changed; and you, the sons of Jacob, you have not perished.” (Malachi 3:6) As suggested, there is nothing that can change or effect ECHAD. The idea that He can be changed is one that is the product of viewing HIM as a PERSONAL G-d. From the perspective of an IMPERSONAL G-d, He is not subject to change, but may be described as PURE SOUL CONSCIOUSNESS. Thus the offerings that are MADE before the HIGHER LEVELS of CONSCIOUSNESS are purposed to CHANGE the ONE who makes the OFFERING. 

As aforementioned, this portion of the SIDRAH is descriptive of the instructions given by ECHAD for the presentation of the PEACE OFFERING. The PEACE OFFERING, when viewed from the HIGHER LEVELS of CONSCIOUSNESS are seen as having the PURPOSE of aiding the ONE who makes the OFFERING in making the ASCENSION into PURE SOUL CONSCIOUSNESS. This EMET (truth) can be seen in the instructions disclosing that ECHAD, the KOHANIM and the ONE who makes the offering are to PARTAKE THEREOF. The directions disclosing that all are to PARTAKE is demonstrative of the MANY BECOMING ONE. It further reveals that the MANY BECOMING ONE is not ABSORPTION, but rather the MANIFESTATION of PEACE, which is an ATTRIBUTE of ECHAD. The sages have declared that the MANIFESTATION of this SHALOM (PEACE) has the spiritual capacity of increasing peace in the world. Indeed the GLOBAL EFFECT of this PEACE reveals it to be an ATTRIBUTE of G-d. 

This ATTRIBUTE of SHALOM is experienced in PURE SOUL CONSCIOUSNESS, disclosing that the PEACE OFFERING is destined to change those who OFFER enabling them in making the ASCENSION into PURE SOUL CONSCIOUSNESS.

VAYIKRA Part 2

Shalom, Shalom. We continue our focus upon the PARASHAT VAYIKRA by placing our ATTENTION on the following passage found in the SIDRAH, it is written, “When a person offers a meal offering to HASHEM, this offering shall be of fine flour; he shall pour oil upon it and place frankincense upon it. He shall bring it to the sons of AARON, the KOHANIM, one of whom shall scoop his three fingerful upon it, from its fine flour and from its oil, as well as all its frankincense; and the KOHEN shall cause its memorial portion to go up in smoke upon the Altar - a fire-offering, a satisfying aroma to HASHEM. The remnant of the meal offering is for AARON and his sons; most holy, from the fire-offerings of HASHEM.” (Leviticus 2:1-3) It is evident from this passage found in the SIDRAH that a MEAL OFFERING consists of FLOUR, OIL and FRANKINCENSE. Since these ITEMS are INEXPENSIVE, MORE THAN OFTEN they would be brought by the POOR for the purpose of establishing a CONSCIOUS UNION with ECHAD. 

We live in a UNIVERSE of BECOMING. The UNFOLDMENT and INFOLDMENT of the UNIVERSE of BECOMING suggests that it is TRANSIENT in nature. The CONSTANT STATE of FLUX that moves in a CYCLE is in reality the PURSUIT of the ALL attempting to UNFOLD the HIDDEN attributes of GOD, yea, the purpose of HASHEM giving us the TORAH is to change the approach of LIFE. In the pursuit of LIFE, we are destined to experience MOMENTS questioning our EMUNAH (faith) in the unfoldment of a CONSTANT STATE of change. The righteous works of a WISE MAN is the path we are DESTINED to go. No doubt, the ATMOSPHERE that SURROUNDS us provides many changes in order for us to ascend into the HIGHER LEVELS of CONSCIOUSNESS. The offerings that are being SPOKEN of in the SIDRAH are destined to enable us in our pursuit of perfection. The MEAL OFFERING was given to the KOHANIM that we might become ENLIGHTENED. The continuance of this STAPLE discloses that the TRANSIENT NATURE of the UNIVERSE requires that we redefine every thing.

 Redefining a thing gives rise to its proper use. The proper use of a THING was to be discovered by the KOHANIM who put their direct focus on the ALL. The focus upon the THING will aid in the unfoldment and infoldment of the GLORY of HASHEM that is CONCEALED WITHIN. By giving the KOHANIM this offering, they were EMPOWERED to continue with the HOLY WORKS unhindered by PHYSICAL NEEDS. The CONTINUAL FOCUS upon G-d gives rise to the MANIFESTATION of G-d hid within. The MANIFESTATION is to be bought as a SIGN that G-d is with us. One of the WAYS that we are able to MAINTAIN this LIFESTYLE is because it was revealed to us by G-d. We are GOD manifesting HIMSELF in the UNIVERSE of BECOMING. The purpose of the MEAL OFFERING is to feed the KOHANIM that we might maintain the HIGHER LEVELS of CONSCIOUS BEING to aid in the people’s pursuit of a CONSCIOUS union with ECHAD.

VAYIKRA

Shalom, Shalom. We commence our focus upon the PARASHAT VAYIKRA by placing our ATTENTION upon the INTERPRETATION of its TITLE. The term VAYIKRA is an IVRI (Hebrew) transliteration DELINEATING the IDEA, “and He called.” In context with the opening of the chapter, it is descriptive of ECHAD summoning the NAVI MOSHE. In light of viewing the SUMMONS from an IMPERSONAL PERSPECTIVE of ECHAD, it may be viewed as a BECKONING coming from the MEMORY, yea, in the HIGHER levels of CONSCIOUSNESS, there is but ONE VOICE which is purposed for the PROCESS of BECOMING.

To be cognizant of the ONE VOICE requires the PURIFICATION of the MIND. The MIND is reflective in NATURE mirroring the VIBRATIONS that are both INTERNAL and EXTERNAL. The PURIFICATION of the MIND is the goal of the SACRIFICIAL SYSTEM revealed to the NAVI MOSHE, yea, it is not the PURPOSE of SACRIFICES to change ECHAD. ECHAD is PURE SOUL CONSCIOUSNESS UNAFFECTED by ALL CREATED THINGS. The KARBONOT (sacrifices) are not to appease G-d, but rather to create a STILLNESS in the MIND that will perfectly reflect the PURE SOUL CONSCIOUS STATE which is HIGHER THAN THAT of REASONING.

The lower levels of the MIND may be compared to a CHATTERING MONKEY. WITHOUT MIND REFINEMENT, the CHATTERING MONKEY becomes more and more IRRITATED until the POWER to REFLECT is destroyed engendering a STATE of FRACTURED LIGHT. In this STATE, the IMAGE of GOD is distorted giving rise to SELF DECEPTION. The KARBONOT was designed to bring stillness to the MIND through the SACRIFICE of the animal NATURE found in the NEFESH (lower parts of the SOUL). The SACRIFICE of the animal NATURE gives rise to ASCENSION into the IMPERSONAL G-d.