The name of God associated with Binah is YHVH, vocalized as Elohim. As I said earlier, Kabbalah teaches that the names of God are keys to understanding the secret meaning of the Bible. Since Elohim appears in the first three words of Genesis, Kabbalists say this passage reveals something about Binah. According to the Zohar, those opening words of the Old Testament, “Bereshit bara Elohim” (“In the begin ning God created”), are not about the creation of the world but about the creation of Binah. The Zohar says “Bereshit bara Elohim” really means: By means of the Beginning [a code name for Hokhmah], the hidden emanator [Ein Sof or Keter] created Elohim [a code name for Binah]. Gikatilla says that Binah, the Supernal Mother, merits the whole name YHVH because she delivers blessing to all the sefirot. Binah is also “the essence of redemption, freedom and many other kinds of salvation.”[402] In his section on Binah, Gikatilla again stresses that the activity of the sefirot is largely dependent on our actions. When we fulfill the law and perform good deeds, Binah brings blessing and favor to all the sefirot. This in turn causes Malkhut/Shekhinah to dwell among us and to bestow God’s blessings upon us. But if we are disobedient, Binah removes herself and God’s light ceases to flow to the earth.”
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(Binah/Understanding)
“Let my cry come near before thee, O YHVH* (Elohim): give me understanding according to thy word.” “My mouth shall speak of wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding [Binah].” “The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding [Binah] unto the simple.” “Great is our Lord and of great power; his understanding [Binah] is infinite.”[432] YHVH (Elohim), increase my understanding and intelligence, my insight and discernment. Help me develop the feminine side of my nature. For I would be an agent of Binah in the earth, succoring souls who are oblivious to their spiritual potential. Cast out all mediocrity and superficiality. I surrender unto you all doubt and worry, for I know that you will never leave me bereft. YHVH (Elohim), help me to see how I have limited myself by my false concepts about myself and others, and show me the shining vision of my soul’s purity. Grant me the faith and courage to see and rectify every flaw in my character.”
“Ein Sof, direct your light through Binah, the Supernal Mother, to bless all youth. Free them from peer pressure and substance abuse. Guide our ascent up the Tree of Life until we reestablish within ourselves the perfect pattern of Adam Kadmon and return to you.”
“[Here offer personal prayers to YHVH (Elohim).]
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