Ayin (ע) means "eye," but it represents a deeper, metaphysical vision beyond the physical senses. It symbolizes the wellspring of divine insight, the unconscious, and the 70-fold wisdom of the Torah. Ayin is also the number 70, representing the nations of the world and the multiplicity of perspectives. Its metaphysical meaning challenges us to see God in all things, to develop a "cosmic eye" that perceives the unity behind the illusion of separation.