קבלה אויף תהילים 133:2

Now what happens to the spirit of a deceased husband whose widow does not marry again? It dwells in her for the first twelve months, visiting his soul (nephesh) every night at the grave, in depression and sadness, and after the twelve months it leaves her and stands before the gates of Paradise, but occasionally visits this world, namely the “vessel” from whence it went out.. And when the woman dies that spirit goes out to meet her, and clothes itself in her spirit, and so she comes into contact with her husband; and husband and wife shine together in the closest union.

When the beard hair starts to rouse, it seems like a brave hero, a hero victorious in war to exact vengeance against the enemies of Israel (as said in section 150). The sacred ointment flows from the hidden Atika Kadisha, as said, “like the precious ointment upon the head, running down upon the beard, the beard of Aharon” (Tehillim 133:2), referring to the beard of Arich Anpin.

We now must enlighten you to a very great secret. That is, the mystery of the Upper Fixtures-Tikkunim HaElyonim-תקונים העליונים,⁴⁷⁴This refers to the Thirteen Fixtures of the Beard (Yud-Gimmel Tikkunei Dikna) of the Crown-Keter (The Long Patient One-Arich Anpin-אריך אנפין). called the Elder-Zaken-זקן, are also the secret of Splendor-Tiferet-תפארת. This is one of the great secrets of the Chariot (Merkavah), but it all goes to one place and one intention, like what was explained about the title Splendor-Tiferet-תפארת. This is also the secret of the verse,⁴⁷⁵Proverbs 20:29 “The splendor-Tiferet-תפארת of youth is their strength.” For, in truth, all powers are included in the Sefirah of Splendor-Tiferet-תפארת, and it therefore is victorious over all. One who knows the secret of the hairs of the beard-Sa’arot HaZakan-שערות הזקן,⁴⁷⁶This refers to the Thirteen Fixtures of the Beard (Yud-Gimmel Tikkunei Dikna) of the Crown-Keter (The Long Patient One-Arich Anpin-אריך אנפין), which are the thirteen qualities of Mercy-Rachamim, and are called (Shabbat 152a), “The glory of the face is the beard.” It similarly states (Psalms 133:2), “Like precious oil upon the head, running down upon the beard-Zakan-זקן; the beard of Aharon running down upon his emotions-Midotav-מדותיו.” That is, the emotional qualities of the heart, all of which are included in the Sefirah of Splendor-Tiferet-תפארת (called the small face-Zeir Anpin), receive from the upper qualities of the beard-Zakan-זקן of the Crown-Keter (which is called the Long Face-Arich Anpin). Also see Sifra d’Tzniyuta Ch. 3; Etz Chayim, Shaar 13 & 14; Shaar HaYichud of the Mittler Rebbe, Rabbi Dovber of Lubavitch, Ch. 22 & 25, and elsewhere. This will be explained further in the Tenth Gate. will know the secret of Splendor-Tiferet-תפארת. From this secret all the sections of the Chariot (Merkavah) are born, since the spreading forth to all sides is from Splendor-Tiferet-תפארת. This secret is hidden and sealed in the verse,⁴⁷⁷Isaiah 44:13 “It is the splendor-Tiferet-תפארת of man-Adam-אדם to dwell in a house-Bayit-בית.”⁴⁷⁸This refers to the secret of the teaching, “The Holy One, blessed is He, desired a dwelling place for Himself in the lower worlds.” Midrash Tanchuma, Bechukotai 3, Naso 16, Bereishit Rabba 3, Bamidbar Rabba 13:6 and elsewhere. It likewise is the secret of King Solomon’s statement,⁴⁷⁹Proverbs 19:11 “It is His splendor-Tifarto-תפארתו to overlook transgression.”⁴⁸⁰As mentioned before, through repentance-Teshuvah to HaShem-יהו״ה, blessed is He, one reaches to and elicits the radiance of the thirteen attributes of mercy from the Crown-Keter-כתר, tearing up and overturning all judgments. This refers to the matter that HaShem-יהו״ה, may He be blessed and elevated forever, is glorified-Mitpa’er-מתפאר when after having sinned, the creatures return in repentance-Teshuvah to Him. This will suffice for the understanding.