קבלה אויף תהילים 116:7

In this manner, contemplate the matter of Repentance-Teshuvah-תשובה mentioned in Torah, which is the secret of the Return-Teshuvah-תשובה of the soul to the place from which it was uprooted, and its return to its place of tranquility, as in the verse,¹⁸⁹Psalms 116:7 “Return-Shuvee-שובי, O’ My soul-Nafshi-נפשי, to your tranquility.” And how should she return to her tranquility? Through the good remedies Torah established for every kind of sin and transgression, as stated in Torat Kohanim.¹⁹⁰That is, the book of Leviticus. About this the verse states,¹⁹¹Psalms 19:8 “The Torah of HaShem-יהו״ה is perfect, it returns the soul-Meshivat Nefesh-משיבת נפש,” in that it truly returns the soul. For, if Torah had not made the paths of return-Teshuvah-תשובה known to us, there would be no way to return. However, the prophet cried out and said,¹⁹²Jeremiah 3:22 “Return-Shuvu-שובו, O’ wayward children, and I will heal your waywardness.” And how do we know that the Sefirah of Understanding-Binah-בינה is the secret of Return-Teshuvah-תשובה? Because it is the fundamental principle-Binyan Av-בנין אב that applies throughout Torah,¹⁹³“Binyan Av-בנין אב” mentioned before, which is one of the principles of exegesis. See introduction to Sifri and the principles of exegesis of Rabbi Yishmael recited at the beginning of the morning prayers. as it states,¹⁹⁴Isaiah 6:10 “His heart will understand-Yaveen-יבין, and he will return-v’Shav-ושב and be healed.” This being so, contemplate the matter and understand that Return-Teshuvah-תשובה is the secret of the Coming World-Olam HaBa-עולם הבא.

Know and believe that whosoever answers the sanctification-Kedushah prayer, with the intention (Kavanah) of unifying the ten Sefirot in this way, is apportioned life. His words are desirable and he is a member of the coming world (Olam HaBa). Accordingly, the order of the unity of sanctification-Kedushah in the verse should be understood as follows: The first “Holy-Kadosh-קדוש” is the crown-Keter. The second “Holy-Kadosh-קדוש” is wisdom-Chochmah. The third “Holy-Kadosh-קדוש” is understanding-Binah. What is written then? “HaShem of Hosts-HaShem Tzva’ot-יהו״ה צבאו״ת,” [in the plural] which includes victory-Netzach, majesty-Hod, and foundation-Yesod. What is then written? “The whole earth-Aretz-ארץ is full of His glory,” referring to the final Sefirah called the Lord-Adona”y-אדנ״י, which is the Land of the Living-Eretz HaChayim-ארץ החיים and is the Light of Life-Ohr HaChayim-אור החיים. The verse therefore states,²⁴⁵Psalms 116:9 “I shall walk before HaShem-יהו״ה in the Lands of the Living-Artzot HaChayim-ארצות החיים.” Another verse likewise states,²⁴⁶Psalms 56:14 “To walk before God-Elohi”m-אלהי״ם in the Light of Life-Ohr HaChayim-אור החיים.” It similarly states,²⁴⁷Isaiah 6:3 “Holy, Holy, Holy is HaShem of Hosts-HaShem Tzva’ot-יהו״ה צבאות, the whole earth-Aretz-ארץ is full of His glory.” It appears to me that, for now, this matter has been adequately hinted to you. In His mercy, HaShem-יהו״ה, blessed is He, will show us the way of Truth! Amen!