In fact, like all of the Atzilut, Erich Anpin is also comprised of different combinations of MaH and BaN which function as its “maleness” and “femaleness” [1], i.e., its own particular blend of Chessed and Gevurah.
What sets Erich apart from the other Partzufim is the fact that while those others are independent, self-standing offshoots of the Partzuf that precedes it, Erich is the root of the rest of Atzilut, as they, i.e., all of the other Partzufim below Erich Anpin, are truly offshoots of Erich Anpin, which acts through them as a force of its own, it’s that central.
Footnote:
[1] See Eitz Chaim, Sha’ar Attik 1-2.
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