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ABU0814 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-04-22 370 In past ages, every night from this Mount Carmel the voices of the invocations of the saints ascended... A few nights ago I had a lovely dream the memory of which has uplifted my soul... That [Western] voyage was epochal in the history of the Bahá'í Cause.... To what an astounding degree people are attached to their digestive organ! DAS.1915-04-22 Accounts of dreams and visions; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Importance of prayer; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Shrines and Holy places; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU2093 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-04-22 130 Under all circumstances man must turn his face toward God and overlook the shortcomings of others, so that he may prosper in his affairs. There are some people who would go any length DAS.1915-04-22 Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
ABU2791 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-04-22 70 Horticulture is one of the most fascinating arts. I love it and watch the growth of the trees and flowers as one watches the growth of the babes. DAS.1915-04-22 Agriculture; Creativity in art; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Perfection; imperfection of nature - -
ABU2669 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-04-23 80 When I was a young man I wished to be entirely free, devoting my time to the service of the Cause. My first intention was not to marry. Four times the means of marriage were brought about by my family DAS.1915-04-23 Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
ABU1329 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-06 240 I am tired with the inactivity of these days. Our precious time has become unprofitable and valueless... The constant presentation of reiteration of worldly talk wears away the sharp edge of the spiritual susceptibilities DAS.1915-05-06 Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Call to action; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Stories; anecdotes; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU2180 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-06 120 One of the most necessary and at the same time difficult things in this Cause is amicable association with the outsiders. Only through the constant widening of the circle of one's acquaintances and friends the Truth will be made known DAS.1915-05-06 Being a source of light; guidance; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Methods of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU1466 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-07 220 When the Blessed Perfection was in Constantinople He sent a message to Mirza Hossein Khan, the Persian Ambassador DAS.1915-05-07 Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Growth of the Cause; Martyrdom of the Bab; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution - -
ABU1757 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-07 170 Persian هر امری که قوه دارد خودش کار میکند حال ما اینجا هستیم جمیع ابواب مسدود و طرق مقطوع است The Cause which is endued [with] dynamic, spiritual energy will advance and develop in spite of all obstacles.... It has taken possession of the subterranean layers of human consciousness… KHH1.228 (1.317) KHHE.334-335, DAS.1915-05-07 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution - -
ABU2896 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-07 60 The believers of God must invite the people to the feast of the love of God. The result of such a feast is the spirituality of the souls and the upliftment of the minds DAS.1915-05-07 Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU1843 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-08 160 Persian فقر از هر جهت بر ناس غلبه نموده ما هم امور مان وضعی است که نمیتوانیم Poverty has become widespread amongst all the inhabitants of Syria and our affairs are in such a confused state... the station of such a wealthy man is greater than the poor who is patient KHH1.233 (1.325-326) KHHE.342-343, DAS.1915-05-08 Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Christ; Christianity; Wealth inequality and its moderation - -
ABU0595 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-13 470 Persian من امروز ماست خوردم چون آقا میرزا حبیب را دوست میدارم هر چه میگوید میشنوم من ماست Today I had some yogurt... God forbid if a person is overtaken with pride. During His last days, the Blessed Beauty was greatly annoyed [with Mírza Áqa Jan] to the point that I wanted to punish him physically.... Mírza Áqa Jan did not have a good end. KHH1.240-242 (1.336-339) KHHE.355-357, STAB#122 Poems and quotation from poetry; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Stories; anecdotes; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Words vs deeds - -
ABU0232 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-20 860 His real name was Mirza Muhammad Qa'ini. He was a man of great spirituality and wit. Long before the appearance of the Báb from Shiraz DAS.1915-05-20 Humor; jokes; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Stories; anecdotes; Suffering and imprisonment - -
ABU1386 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-21 230 Yes. It would have had a marked effect. God willing this excellent idea will become realized, for such representatives and senators would concentrate all their energies DAS.1915-05-21 Promotion of commerce and industry; Unity of governments; political unity; Universality of the Cause; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace - -
ABU2181 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-21 120 It is now demonstrated that all their existent powers have contributed something toward the realization of this world war DAS.1915-05-21 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Growth of the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universal peace; world unity - -
ABU2497 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-21 90 Yes. We must wait and see how the results of the mighty events which are taking place in these days will shape themselves into concrete facts DAS.1915-05-21 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of governments; political unity - -
ABU1405 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-23 230 A Bahá'í must conform all his great and small affairs in accord with the good-pleasure of the Blessed Perfection. This is the unerring criterion. DAS.1915-05-23 Attaining good pleasure of God; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Service to others; to the Cause of God; The golden rule; regard for one's neighbor; doing unto others - -
ABU0106 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-24 1200 The parents must exert their utmost effort; thus their children may learn trades and professions... In this dispensation to study an art is prayer... When we were imprisoned in the barrack, one day, the Blessed Perfection spoke about the necessity of industrial education DAS.1915-05-24 Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Begging; mendicancy; idleness and sloth; Education of children; moral education; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Useful occupation; acquisition of a craft; trade; profession; Work as worship - -
ABU2671 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-26 80 The sandy desert along the beach is full of mystic stillness... If a person could disclose and bring into the light of day the real and secret qualities of the hearts, he would observe that although these people are human in outward form and shape DAS.1915-05-26 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
ABU3140 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-06-22 40 Persian دیشب خواب دیدم که روی شتری سوارم و این شتر مرا اذیت می کرد. از گردن او پیاده شدم. بعد این شتر پیراهن مرا دندان گرفته و بزمین می مالید و گمان می کرد من در پیراهن هستم و حال آنکه من ایستاده تماشا می کردم Last night I dreamt I was riding on a dromedary, going fast through a desert. The animal became wild and beyond my control. ZSM.1915-06-22 DAS.1915-06-22 Accounts of dreams and visions; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light - -
ABU2581 Words to some Greek passengers, spoken on 1912-10-26 80 Persian Mahmúd's Diary خدا حرب نخواسته این نزاعها مخالف رضای الهیست او بجهت بندگانش صلح و صفا خواسته God does not want war. These wars are against the divine will. He desires peace and love for His servants. BDA1.334.02 MHMD1.352 Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace - -
ABU2827 Words to some Indians, spoken on 1912-10-11 60 Persian Mahmúd's Diary انسان باید شجرهٴ مبارکه ئی را آبیاری نماید که اثمار باقیه دارد و سبب حیات من علی الارض است Man must irrigate the Blessed Tree which has eternal fruits and is the cause of life for all on earth. BDA1.297.03 MHMD1.315, ECN.543 Buddhism and Hinduism; religions of the East; Growth of the Cause; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light - -
ABU2924 Words to some Indians, spoken on 1912-10-11(?) 60 Prophets do not comprehend the God Essence. To comprehend the Sun of Reality we would have to be greater (than the Sun)... The Mirror of the Prophet cannot expand sufficiently to comprehend the Infinite. PN_1912 p015 Inability of the Manifestation; Prophet to comprehend God; Manifestation of God as sun; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher; Transcendence; unknowability of God - -
ABU3142 Words to some Jewish visitors, spoken on 1912-10-07 40 Persian Mahmúd's Diary روزی آمده و زمانی ظاهر شده که انبیای الهی بان وعده داده اند یوم یومی است که صهیون برقص آید The day and age promised by the divine Prophets has appeared. This is the day in which Zion dances with joy. BDA1.292.11 MHMD1.310 Future of Haifa; of the Holy Land; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Predictions and prophecies; Prophecy and fulfillment - -
ABU3186 Words to some materialist scholars spoken in Dec. 1900 40 A living body cannot come forth from a dead body. Only a living man can make a living child; this is a scientific fact. PN_1900 p118 Birth of Christ; purity; virginity of Mary; Evolution; human evolution - -
ABU2860 Words to some musicians, spoken on 1912-08-13 60 Persian Mahmúd's Diary نغمات عبارت از تموجات هوائیه است که از آن پرده های گوش متأثر میشود و نغمه و صوت ملیح Music is produced by vibrations of air which affect the tympanum of the ear. Although music or an ordinary pleasing voice is of the physical realm BDA1.188.12 MHMD1.204 Connection between material and spiritual worlds; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Music and singing - -
ABU0521 Words to some newspaper reporters, spoken on 1912-04-30 520 Persian Mahmúd's Diary ما بهاءالله را اول مربی عالم انسانی میدانیم در زمانی که شرق را ظلمت اختلاف احاطه We believe Baha'u'llah to be the supreme educator of humanity. When the gloom of contention KHTB2.054, BDA1.060.06 MHMD1.068-070 Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Manifestation of God as educator; Oneness; unity of religion; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Religion as source of love and unity; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity - -
ABU0668 Words to some of the friends, spoken on 1912-04-18 440 But such a representation should be complete, and taken from its inception to its consummation.... For example: His baptism DJT.263-265, BLO_PN#027 Literal interpretation; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment - -
ABU0344 Words to some of the friends, spoken on 1912-05-01 690 The colored meeting was very good. The speech was well done and they understood it well. PN_1912 p073, BSTW#157 Race unity; racial issues; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU2782 Words to some of the friends, spoken on 1913-12-29 70 Under what tumultuous times the foundation of this divine structure was laid! Owing to the false reports DAS.1913-12-29 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Ottoman commissions of investigation; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Sacred remains; burial of the Bab; Shrines and Holy places - -
ABU1998 Words to some Persian Baha'is, spoken on 1913-10-23 140 We summon the people to severance and enkindlement. We call their attention to spirituality. We have nothing to do with political tricks and chicaneries. DAS.1913-10-23 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Non-participation in politics; Realms of being; three realms; five realms; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
ABU3235 Words to some Persian friends, spoken on 1913-03-18 40 Paris is like a very large, clean stable where many millions of horses are well-fed, well-kept and well-trained; but you do not expect to find spirituality. DAS.1913-03-18 Critique of Western values; culture; Knowledge; recognition of God; Love of God; Material and spiritual existence; two books - -
ABU1210 Words to some Persians living in Paris, spoken on 1913-05-05 260 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 حیات انسان خیلی عزیز است انسان باید این حیات عزیز را در امری عظیم صرف نماید The life of man is very precious; so he must spend it in a precious cause. To study the sciences of commerce, agriculture and medicine is very praiseworthy but to concentrate all our time on such things is not good. BDA2.285 DAS.1913-05-05, MHMD2.375-376 Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Work as worship - -
ABU1968 Words to some physicians, spoken on 1912-10-11 140 Persian Mahmúd's Diary امروز اعظم علاج عاجل و تریاق فاروقی که حکیم الهی تجویز فرموده وحدت عالم انسانی و صلح عمومیست Today, the greatest and speediest remedy and the sole effective antidote that the Divine Physician has prescribed for the world's ills is the oneness of humanity BDA1.296.06 MHMD1.314 Christian doctrine and practice; Harmony of science and religion; Literal interpretation; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity - -
ABU2005 Words to some pilgrims, spoken on 1913-06-21 140 When Bahá'u'lláh left Baghdad and without the knowledge of the friends went to Suleymaniyyih, one day He met a boy in the street weeping. DAS.1913-06-21 Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Education of children; moral education; Power of the Manifestation of God; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU2280 Words to some pilgrims, spoken on 1914-02-23 110 Tell me, what voice is heard in thy city? Is it the voice of an earthly singer or the voice of the Cause of God?... The charm and beauty of the voice of Truth attract the hearts and spiritualize the thoughts DAS.1914-02-23 Music and singing; Superiority; incomparability of the Word of God; The power of words; of speech; Word of God and human limitations - -
ABU2746 Words to some spiritualists, spoken on 1912-08-17 70 Persian Mahmúd's Diary ما دعا می کنیم خدا شفا میدهد ما اهل ادعا نیستیم اهل بیانیم جمیع منادی بامر بهآءالله هستیم من عبدالبهاء هستم و حضرت بهاءالله مطلع تقدیس است We pray but God bestows healing. We do not make claims for ourselves. We are only the expounders of the Word. BDA1.195.07 MHMD1.211 Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God - -
ABU2061 Words to some students, spoken on 1914-07-15 130 God be praised! How wonderful are these students! I am looking forward with DAS.1914-07-15, SW_v09#09 p.100, SW_v13#05 p.104 Humility; meekness; lowliness; Praise and encouragement; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU0533 Words to some students, spoken on 1914-10-12 510 Persian گفتند شما ها امروز میخواهید بروید گفتم پس بروم وداع کنم علی العجاله در تابستان I have been informed that you are leaving today... When the Commission of Inquiry came [in 1904], they made matters difficult for us. KHH1.108-110 (1.151-154) KHHE.164-169, DAS.1914-10-12, PN_1914 p068 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Mystery of the great reversal; Ottoman commissions of investigation; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
ABU0802 Words to some students, spoken on 1914-10-12 370 Persian مقصود اینست که الحمد الله تلامذه بهائی در بیروت بحسن اخلاق بحسن اطوار Praise be to God, that the Bahai students in Beirut are well known for the beauty NSS.161x, KHH1.110-111 (1.155) COC#0798x, LOG#0719x, KHHE.168fn, DAS.1914-10-12, SW_v09#09 p.099-100x, PN_1914 p072, SEIO.011x Characteristics and conduct of true believers; High station of learning - -
ABU2569 Words to some students, spoken on 1915-06-29 80 Persian تعالیم جمال مبارک نوعی کرده است که احبای الهی از جمیع من علی الأرض ممتازند. اینها از برکت نصایح و تعالیم جمال مبارک The teachings of the Blessed Beauty have made the loved ones of God distinguished above all who dwell upon the earth. This is through the blessing of the counsels and teachings of the Blessed Beauty [3.5s] ZSM.1915-06-29 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Non-participation in politics - -
ABU1997 Words to some Theosophists, spoken on 1913-04-20 150 other/unknown lang Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 من بسیار مسرُورم از اینکه در این انجمن حاضر شدم این انجمنیست که اعضایش معتقد بروحانیّاتند I was most pleased to present myself in your midst and speak with you; a meeting which believes in the spiritual power BDA2.248-249 DAS.1913-04-20, MHMD2.322-323 Call to action; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Theosophy - -
ABU1478 Words to some visitors, spoken on 1913-02-27 220 There was once a Sufi in Baghdad who on a hot summer day went to the Euphrates river with his water pitcher DAS.1913-02-27 Empty learning; false spirituality; Occult sciences; psychic phenomena; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU1636 Words to some visitors, spoken on 1913-02-27 190 There was once a Persian Bahá'í who was very hospitable and always entertained new guests. Although he was poor DAS.1913-02-27 Humor; jokes; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU2022 Words to some visitors, spoken on 1913-02-27 140 A young man who was graduated from the college applied for a position of teaching in a village far away from civilization. DAS.1913-02-27 Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Wisdom [hikmat] - -
ABU0695 Words to some young Bahá'í women, spoken on 1912-10-17 420 Be seated! How are you? We have been for a walk. San Francisco is a good city. San Francisco is a good garden, fresh and verdant. MAB.059-061 Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Wisdom [hikmat]; Work as worship - -
ABU0510 Words to some young Bahá’ís, spoken on 1915-05-02 530 All the Bahá'í children must learn a trade or manual profession. This must be aside from their literary education... Do not be satisfied with a superficial smattering of a language DAS.1915-05-02 Education of children; moral education; Excellence; distinction; High station of learning; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Useful occupation; acquisition of a craft; trade; profession - -
ABU0603 Words to some Zoroastrian Bahá’ís, spoken on 1914-05-06 470 The more union and agreement appear amongst the believers of God the greater will be the divine Confirmations, the more uninterrupted will be the descent ... The cause of God is like unto a college. The believers are like unto the students. COC#0424x, DAS.1914-05-06, SW_v07#18 p.178-179x, BSTW#052X Bringing forth results; fruit; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
ABU2496 Words to some Zoroastrian farmers, spoken on 1915-02-26 90 Giving is a divine quality. Blessed are those who give! When we were in Baghdad we had an Arab Bahá'í who lived nine miles out of the city. DAS.1915-02-26 Being a source of light; guidance; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU0515 Words to some Zoroastrian friends, spoken on 1915-04-18 530 The Blessed Perfection expressed always great love for the Parsee friends. When Manikchi came to Baghdad and stood in His spiritual Presence he related many stories concerning the humiliation of the Parsees DAS.1915-04-18 Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Predictions and prophecies; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU1996 Words to someone who asked for money, spoken on 1913-05-31 140 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 ولی وِل خرجی مکن زیرا اسراف همیشه انسان را ملول و سرگردان نماید من اگر می‌بینید بعضی تعارفات Never be a spendthrift. Do not be extravagant in thy expenses. An extravagant person comes always to a sad end and feels the pinch of want and misery. BDA2.324 DAS.1913-05-30, MHMD2.430 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Moderation; frugality; simplicity; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -

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