O SON OF DUST! Verily I say unto thee: Of all men the most negligent is he that disputeth idly and seeketh to advance himself over his brother. Say, O brethren! Let deeds, not words, be your adorning. ---Bahá'u'lláh, The Hidden Words
The understanding of His words and the
comprehension of the utterances of the Birds of Heaven are in no wise
dependent upon human learning. They depend solely upon purity of heart,
chastity of soul, and freedom of spirit....Well is it with the sincere in heart for their
share of the light of a mighty Day!
-- Bahá'u'lláh, The Kitab-i-Iqan, p. 210
This is the changeless Faith of God, eternal in the past, eternal in the
future ---Bahá'u'lláh, Kitáb-i-Aqdas, 85.
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"Even knowledge, though it may appeal to us all, is little more than a tool to be put to use by our spiritual natures. And like any tool, such as knives or the like, its usefulness is only worthwhile so long as no one gets harmed in the process. Otherwise, abandoning it entirely is far better than some kind of Pyrrhic victory, when the road to our dreams has been paved by the broken hearts of our loved ones and friends."
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Thank you richard for sharing that insightful fable and the kind words. Those quotes were intended to be in harmony with the themes of the fable. I agree, personal knowledge stops short and bows humbly towards the Peerless Mystery.
How can feeble reason encompass the Qur'an,
Or the spider snare a phoenix in his web? [Persian mystic poem]
May God continue to guide and bless you.
How can feeble reason encompass the Qur'an,
Or the spider snare a phoenix in his web? [Persian mystic poem]
May God continue to guide and bless you.