all items by Abdu'l-Bahá, details

there is a communication between spirits, but [that] the spiritual séances as given in Europe where spirits are supposed to move objects, etc., are phantasmagoria.

PN_1909F p062, PN_1909F p116, AKL.013

Occult sciences; psychic phenomena; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart

ABU2886

Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-23

this is a matter of Divine Will. That although the Theosophists dwelt upon Karma and ultimate perfection, this was not to be expected, as degrees of existence must always be presented.

PN_1909F p061, PN_1909F p115, AKL.009

Differences in human capacity; Fulfillment of true potential; Maintainance of degrees in society; Theosophy

ABU3064

Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-23

There is either a standstill or a progression. There could not be a descent, upon the same principle that a man could not become a babe again.

PN_1909F p061, PN_1909F p115, AKL.008-009

All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization

ABU3189

Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-23

...that was not really a deterioration of the essential part of the man, the mind or spirit, but a weakening of the functional organs.

PN_1909F p061, PN_1909F p116, AKL.009

Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; Relationship of the soul to the body; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

ABU3387

Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-23

...diversity is really harmony. If our food were to be all of one kind it would become monotonous. So in many ways the existence of different degrees is in reality the perfection of harmony

PN_1909F p062, PN_1909F p116, AKL.009

Differences in human capacity; Diversity an attribute; requirement of existence; Diversity of thought and belief; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Unity in diversity

ABU1517

Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-25

210

The Arabs we met today were deprived of civilization, and yet they think they are not in need of civilization or knowledge.

PN_1909F p066, PN_1909F p125, AKL.010

Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Critique of Eastern values; culture; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU2764

Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-25

It has no effect. It does not develop the mind to subsist upon a vegetable diet. A man can be without reason or understanding, though he does not eat meat or flesh

PN_1909F p067, PN_1909F p127, AKL.010-011

Consumption of meat; vegetarianism; diet; Kindness to and rights of animals

ABU2919

Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-25

It is not a duty incumbent upon them; it is not obligatory, but if they have no special demand upon their time, the believers must be present at the meetings.... In such meetings, that is to say, the meetings which are open to the public

PN_1909F p066, PN_1909F p123, AKL.009-010

Importance of community building; Love of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

ABU2419

Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-26

100

In that hour you should make the children familiar with the prophecies in the Gospels

SW_v09#08 p.093, PN_1909F p069, PN_1909F p130, AKL.013-014

Education of children; moral education; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge; Study; deepening; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU2528

Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-26

There should be no differentiation between the blacks and the whites. All are the creatures of God

SW_v12#05 p.107, PN_1909F p069, PN_1909F p129?, AKL.011

Chastisement and requital; Race unity; racial issues; Stories; anecdotes; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU2654

Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-26

Hold fast to that which is the cause of unity and friendship. The result of everything should be the Love of God. This is the essential fact of everything

PN_1909F p071, PN_1909F p135, AKL.014

Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Love of God

ABU3512

Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-26

The word 'same' means that the reality is one. Just as the sun arises from several points.

PN_1909F p071, PN_1909F p135, AKL.014

Manifestation of God as sun; Oneness; unity of religion; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God

ABU2378

Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-28

100

There is a parting which is in reality meeting. If you will carry out the precepts of the Blessed Perfection.

PN_1909F p076, PN_1909F p143, AKL.014

Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU2312

Words to Mr And Mrs Holbach, spoken on 1914-01-19

100

The leaders of religion must be the means of binding the hearts together, establishing good-fellowship between the members of the human family

DAS.1914-01-19

Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity

ABU0843

Words to Mr and Mrs Holback, spoken on 1914-02-12

360

Some of the materialists have always endeavored to refute the wholesome influence exerted by the power of religion over the members of a community.

DAS.1914-02-12

Christ; Christianity; Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Miracles and their interpretation; War and peace

ABU1678

Words to Mr and Mrs Hollback, spoken on 1914-04-10

180

My happiness comes from the Kingdom of Abha! My joy is from the Delectable Paradise!

DAS.1914-04-10, SW_v13#04 p.102x, PN_1914 p009

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love as fire; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU2107

Words to Mr and Mrs Kinney et al around Aug. 1909

130

The more one falls into difficulties the more he finds help so that he will find those difficulties very easy tasks.

PN_1909C p120

Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Idle talk; backbiting; speaking ill of others; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU0514

Words to Mr and Mrs Kinney et al, spoken on 1909-08-21

530

Whosoever turns to the Kingdom must neither be affected by poverty or wealth... While the Master was in Teheran and the family was pillaged, for three days and nights they were left absolutely foodless... Man comes into the world naked

PN_1909 p065, PN_1909C p121

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0941

Words to Mr and Mrs Kinney et al, spoken on 1909-08-21

330

Wine is always a dangerous thing to take and no good effects ever come from it... Arak is a very, very dangerous drink

PN_1909 p064, PN_1909D p006-007

Alcohol and drugs; tobacco; opium; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Love of God; Second birth

ABU2870

Words to Mr and Mrs Kinney et al, spoken on 1909-08-21

Everyone upon awaking in the morning awakes with a thought. The commercial man awakes with the thought of commerce...

SW_v14#06 p.165, PN_1909 p063, PN_1909D p018

Bringing oneself to account each day; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Transcending the material condition; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

ABU3370

Words to Mr and Mrs Kinney et al, spoken on 1909-08-21

The stars that we can see in the heavens are not one per cent of those that actually exist. Ignorant people imagine this to be the only world of existence, but there are many, very, very many world of existence, many more than we can see.

PN_1909 p063

Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Realms of being; three realms; five realms

ABU0811

Words to Mr and Mrs Kinney et al, spoken on 1909-08-22

370

You must be a source of happiness to whomsoever you meet. The world is like the body and the love of God is like the spirit

PN_1909 p067

Being a source of light; guidance; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB07158

Words to Mr and Mrs Ober

110

Bahá'í Prayers [2002]

Glory be unto Thee, O my God! Verily, this thy servant and this Thy maidservant

BPRY.120, SW_v03#12 p.015

MJ Cyr, E. Mahony

Prayer for married couples; Prayer for protection; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Prayer for unity

ABU1939

Words to Mr and Mrs Scott, spoken on 1913-05-07

150

You are the flowers of Paris and the cause of my happiness. All the inhabitants of this city are either thinking of industry or wealth or they are chasing after the worldly pleasures

DAS.1913-05-07

Growth of the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

ABU2357

Words to Mr and Mrs Stark and Mr Moore, spoken on 1913-04-15

100

The Cause will be spread very much in this country. Blessed souls shall arise to serve the Bahá'í revelation... Translate the Hidden Words, the Words of Paradise, Tajalleyat, Tarazat, the Bahá'í Proofs and other small pamphlets

DAS.1913-04-15

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Methods of teaching the Cause; Predictions and prophecies; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings

ABU0988

Words to Mr And Mrs W. White from Honolulu, spoken on 1912-10-07

310

You have taken great trouble. You have come a long way. You are very welcome, exceedingly welcome. How are the friends of God in Honolulu? Are there many there?

ECN.671

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Development of capacity and readiness; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Love of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0673

Words to Mr Briggs, spoken on 1914-03-09

440

The humane principles of Bahá'u'lláh have enlightened the East. They have laid waste to the foundation of prejudices.

DAS.1914-03-09

Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Oneness; unity of religion; Stories; anecdotes; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universality of the Cause

ABU1012

Words to Mr Chant, Fugeta, et al, spoken on 1919-12-26

310

Do you like Haifa by this time?... Look at the spiritual side of Haifa, not the material side... The title of 'Bahá'u'lláh' was given by Himself.

PN_1919 p046

Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Baha'u'llah; Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; He Whom God Shall Make Manifest; the Bab and Baha'u'llah; Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal; Declaration; advent of the Bab; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; Future of Haifa; of the Holy Land; Prophecy and fulfillment; Youth and pre-ministry of Abdu'l-Baha

ABU1587

Words to Mr Charles Tinsley, spoken on 1912-10-10

200

You must not be sad. This affliction will make you spiritually stronger. Do not be sad... A certain ruler wished to appoint one of his subjects to a high office

LOG#2040x, SW_v04#12 p.205, SW_v09#18 p.214x, ECN.374+451+527+604, STAB#115

Consolation and comfort; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU1776

Words to Mr Crewe of Newfoundland, spoken on 1913-03-02

170

The physical body is accidental and the inherent quality of every accidental composition one of which is decomposition. For example, the inherent quality of a house

DAS.1913-03-02

Composition and decomposition; Existence; immortality of the human soul; Relationship of the soul to the body; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]

ABU2901

Words to Mr Crewe of Newfoundland, spoken on 1913-03-03

O Thou Kind God! We are Thy humble servants; endear us in Thy Kingdom! We are poor; enrich us through Thy heavenly Treasury! We are ignorant, suffer us to become informed

DAS.1913-03-03

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Love of God; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

ABU1783

Words to Mr Diebold and Miss Wieland, spoken on 1913-04-28

170

I have heard you are engaged to get married. It will be a blessed union. A marriage performed according to the religion of God will be very blessed.

DAS.1913-04-28

Chastity and purity; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Marriage as means of spiritual progress

ABU2620

Words to Mr Eckstein, spoken on 1913-04-05

A thirsty man will run after every fountain, he may drink bitter and stagnant water but at last he will reach to the sweet spring.

DAS.1913-04-05

Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Oneness; unity of religion; Religion as reality; definitions of religion

ABU3220

Words to Mr Esslemont and Mrs True, spoken around Nov. 1919

As to the House of Spirituality the first question relates to its election. The election should be carried out with sincerity and goodwill.

PN_1919 p016, BSTW#248a

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Elections; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU1870

Words to Mr Frosell and his brother, spoken on 1913-04-11 in Budapest

160

I have come here to see men and not piles of stones and clay. These buildings you can find everywhere; for my part I am searching for men.

DAS.1913-04-11

Goodly deeds; actions; Human reality created in the image of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The ephemeral and the eternal; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU2097

Words to Mr Herrigel, spoken on 1913-04-15

130

Gather once a week in a public meeting. Before the meeting begins, one must read a prayer, afterward they may sing together an anthem or a song. This is optional.... Crystallization of forms will kill the spirit...

DAS.1913-04-15

Spirit and form in the administration; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity of thought and belief

ABU1789

Words to Mr Herrigel, spoken on 1913-04-20

170

See to it that it is also published in a German newspaper and later in a pamphlet. This address is very useful for the Christians

DAS.1913-04-20

Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

ABU2003

Words to Mr Herrigel, spoken on 1913-04-20

140

other/unknown lang

Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913

شماها باید از استتکارت باین حدود بیائید و بنشر نفحات اللّٰه بپردازید

The city of Vienna will become a center for the Cause of God: only after my departure the friends must not remain inactive. They must work with greater zeal

BDA2.249

DAS.1913-04-20, MHMD2.324

Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Theosophy

ABU1943

Words to Mr Herrigel, spoken on 1913-04-26

150

The future of the Cause in Germany is very bright. Likewise Budapest and Vienna will become Bahá'í Centers.

DAS.1913-04-26

Growth of the Cause; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual springtime; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU2795

Words to Mr King from Seattle, spoken on 1912-10-24

Unless a man give his whole thought to a subject, he cannot comprehend it fully. He must give his mind to the thing, be free, and then he will understand it.

MAB.083

Effort; striving; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Study; deepening

ABU2078

Words to Mr Kinney, spoken around 1909-07-11

130

Among the nations of the world there is darkness of religion. Darkness due to hostility and animosity is intense.

PN_1909 p059

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universal peace; world unity

ABU3065

Words to Mr Kinney, spoken on 1909-07-02

There are two ways of taking pictures. These things about here that you have pictured will all pass away, but the true picture is the one you take on the mirror of the heart.

PN_1909 p060, PN_1909D p017

Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Humor; jokes; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU2749

Words to Mr Kinney's students, spoken on 1912-12-04

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

مقصود از تلاوت و قرائت پی بردن بحقائق آیات و اسرار کتابست اگر تنها خواندن بود بایستی ملت یهود جمیع مؤمن مسیح شده باشند

The object of reading and reciting is to understand the inner significance of the verses and mysteries of the Book. Had reading sufficed

BDA1.404.08

MHMD1.423

Importance of reading the Sacred Writings; Literal interpretation; Outward and inward meanings; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU2428

Words to Mr Lee and Miss Hodgson, spoken on 1913-05-09

Persian

Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913

انسان اول باید خود را تبلیغ نماید خود منجذب و منقطع باشد تا نفس او در دیگران تأثیر کند

Every soul must first teach himself; he must be severed, attracted, enkindled; he must be living the life -- then his words will have effect... This Cause has cost us very dear. We have not received it cheaply.

BDA2.293

DAS.1913-05-09, MHMD2.386

Development of capacity and readiness; Devotion; sacrifice; consecration in teaching the Cause; Methods of teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU3378

Words to Mr M in 1912

When you pray you must not think of your aching body, nor of the birds outside the window, nor of the cracks in the wall.. When you wish to pray you must first know that you are standing in the presence of the Almighty.

VLAB.132

Mindfulness; concentration; focus; Presence of; reunion with God; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer

ABU2079

Words to Mr MacNutt

130

Say, O people! Can the mosquito of violation withstand the eagle of the Testament? No, by the orb of effulgence!

PN_unsorted p013, BSTW#350

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU3305

Words to Mr Maxwell and others, spoken on 1912-09-06

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

شماها باید بآنچه سبب آسایش عالم انسانی است تشبث نمائید یتیمها را نوازش کنید گرسنه ها را سیر نمائید

You must cling to those things which prove to be the cause of happiness for the world of man. You must show kindness to the orphans

BDA1.231.02

SW_v19#12 p.381, MHMD1.247

Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world

ABU1166

Words to Mr Maxwell, spoken on 1912-08-31

270

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

در اینگونه مدارس چون تنها درس مادیات و حکمت طبیعی خوانده میشود لهذا نفوس تحریری که ذی فنون باشند

Every city in which the remembrance of God is raised... As only material education is imparted and only natural philosophy is taught, these universities do not produce highly talented scholars... Behold what eleven disciples of Christ have accomplished, how they sacrificed themselves!... On our way to Baghdad

BDA1.210.16

SW_v19#12 p.380, MHMD1.228-229

Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Educational curricula; Greek philosophers; Greek civilization

ABU3331

Words to Mr McCarthy, spoken on 1912-10-06

I am the lover of all the friends of God -- from the heart and soul I love them. This will become manifest.

ECN.481+707+814

Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Words vs deeds

ABU1217

Words to Mr Michel and others, spoken on 1915-05-10

260

When I was travelling in Europe and America I attended some concerts and oratorios and was delighted with the progress of the vocal and instrumental art in those parts... At one time I was walking along the shores of the Euphrates. Absorbed in my thought I suddenly heard

DAS.1915-05-10

Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Excellence; distinction; Music and singing; Predictions and prophecies; Service to others; to the Cause of God

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