Zohar and Tanya

Both texts affirm Netzach and Hod as legitimate kabbalistic sefirot with specific functions. Text 1 (Tanya) emphasizes that Netzach-Hod-Yesod serve as *mediated vessels* through which higher sefirot (Chesed-Gevurah) can be comprehended by created beings, with the phrase "התלבשותן במדות שלמטה מהן" (their enclothement in lower sefirot). Text 2 (Zohar) emphasizes Netzach-Hod as *gathering points* or *sources* (מבועים) where spiritual streams converge, with the metaphor of waters flowing from Eden. The Tanya stresses hierarchical mediation for comprehension; the Zohar stresses Netzach-Hod as focal convergence points in the divine emanation. No contradiction exists—different aspects of the same sefirot's role.