Malkhut is the last of the ten sefirot. The essence of this sefira is its capacity as the ultimate vessel, the endless will to receive, which draws and reveals the infinite supernal light. This vessel actualizes the purpose of creation, which is for Ein Sof to bestow good on creation. Although this is its essence, the *constriction (tzimtzum)* prevents Malkhut from receiving the supernal light, protecting Malkhut from becoming subsumed by the supernal light. The constriction adds a new element to Malkhut: In addition to expressing the concept of receiving, it also possesses the attribute of constriction and judgment. The partition that rests upon Malkhut, a result of the constriction (tzimtzum), repels the supernal light, which gives rise to the returning light. This leads to the creation of new vessels, which give rise to the manifestation of the creation. Malkhut is positioned at the bottom end of each level of existence, but also begins the manifestation of the next level below. Malkhut is associated with the female aspect of creation, as well as the mouth. These symbols represent the capacity of Malkhut to receive the lights of the sefirot above and to transmit them to the levels below. It corresponds to the Nukba, or “female,” partzuf persona.
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