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En sof ohr is the infinite light predating all of reality

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Before the universe even thought about existing, there was just an endless, blinding glare. This concept represents the first emanation of the absolute—a totally incomprehensible, boundless illumination that fills all existence. It is light so intense and pure that the physical realm had to be shielded just to prevent immediate cosmic combustion.

En sof ohr is the infinite light predating all of reality
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