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Zohar - III 288b - The Three heads
Identifier
014266
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
These are all roles with various options:
- Creation, Maintenance and Destruction - similar to the Hindu model
- Creator, Created and World soul - also Greek philosophical thought
- Higher spirit, Inner court, Eye of God
All are valid, all 'right'. The key to understanding is provided by looking up the symbol three.
A description of the experience
The Ancient of Days has three heads. He reveals himself in three archetypes, all three forming but one. He is thus symbolized by the number Three. They are revealed in one another. [These are:] first, secret, hidden 'Wisdom'; above that the Holy Ancient One; and above Him the Unknowable One. None knows what He contains; He is above all conception. He is therefore called for man 'Non-Existing' [Ayin]'" (Zohar, iii. 288b).
The source of the experience
ZoharConcepts, symbols and science items
Concepts
ArchetypeCreated
Creation and destruction
Creation and destruction and the tarot
Creator
Egg
Higher spirit
Map of the Egg