Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah and Tanya

Both texts acknowledge the vertical structure of Sefirot with Chokmah-Binah-Daat at top, Chesed-Gevurah in middle, and Netzach-Hod-Yesod at bottom. Text 1 (Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah) emphasizes the tripartite letter structure (3 letters = 3 levels) and the functional distinction of mohin p'nimim vs. two surrounding lights (maqifim). Text 2 (Tanya) emphasizes that even elevated sefirot like Chesed-Gevurah transcend created intellect and can only be grasped through their clothing in lower sefirot, specifically Netzach-Hod-Yesod. The disagreement is subtle: Text 1 focuses on structural arrangement and energetic function, while Text 2 focuses on epistemological accessibility—highlighting that Netzach-Hod-Yesod serve as vessels for comprehending higher attributes. Text 1 doesn't explicitly address how these lower sefirot function as comprehension-vessels.