search results for 'ABU'

The materialists hold to the opinion that the world of nature is complete. The divine philosophers declare

LOG#1000x, PUP#106 (p.329-333)

divine philosophy and natural philosophy; education and the development of capacity; man's distinction from the animal; Manifestation of God as educator; mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; perfection; imperfection of nature; power of the Manifestation of God; second birth; spiritual transformation

ABU0150

Public address given on 1912-09-20

1040

Praise be to God! This is a beautiful and radiant assemblage. It is a merciful gathering

PUP#105 (p.325-328)

divine philosophy and natural philosophy; Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; independent investigation of truth; reality; knowledge; recognition of God; material and spiritual existence; two books; progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; proofs for the existence of God; religion as source of love and unity; spiritual transformation

ABU0158

Public address given on 1912-09-24

1010

PUP#107 (p.334-337), SW_v04#13 p.219-220+226

I have come from distant lands of the East to visit you, crossing the great ocean

knowledge; recognition of God; love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; love of God; materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; spiritual transformation; unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0057

Public address given on 1912-09-25

1500

In the Orient I was informed of the lofty purposes and wonderful attainments of the American people. When I arrived in this country

PUP#108 (p.337-342)

changing and unchanging parts of religion; Christ; Christianity; Moses; oneness; unity of religion; prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; proofs of the Manifestations of God; teachings as spirit of the age; unity; oneness of humanity; unity in diversity; universal peace; world unity

ABU0035

Public address given on 1912-10-06

1800

Mahmúd's Diary

The most important issue confronting humanity today is one religious in character. Religion should be the cause of fellowship and unity among mankind

ECN.248+976

Christ; Christianity; oneness; unity of religion; relativity of religious truth; suffering; rejection of Christ; suffering and imprisonment; teachings as spirit of the age; unity in diversity; war and peace

MHMD1.308

ABU0040

Public address given on 1912-10-25

1730

When Christ appeared, certain blessed souls followed His example. They were with their Master

LOG#2092x, PUP#113 (p.370-376), MAB.086x, ECN.359

banishment to; life in 'Akka; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; equality of men and women; harmony of science and religion; independent investigation of truth; reality; martyrdom of the Bab; mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; teaching the Cause; call to teach; two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0119

Public address given on 1912-10-26

1140

I have visited your Capitol and its gardens. No other Capitol has such beautiful surroundings.

PUP#114 (p.376-380), DAS.1914-09-05x, SW_v05#17 p.259-262, MAB.087-088x, ECN.368+503x+912x

call to unity; prohibition of disunity; divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; progressive revelation; renewal of religion; unity; oneness of humanity; war and peace

ABU0788

Public address given on 1912-11-05

380

As we are in Cincinnati, the home of President Taft, who has rendered such noble service

PUP#117 (p.388-389), SW_v06#11 p.081-082, SW_v13#12 p.324

love and unity; parliaments; constitutional government; supreme tribunal; unity; oneness of humanity; unity in diversity; universal peace; world unity

ABU0280

Public address given on 1912-11-07

770

In the world of nature we behold the living organisms in a ceaseless struggle for existence

PUP#120 (p.400-402), SW_v06#03 p.019-021, SW_v17#11 p.333

categories of Prophets (major; minor; village); Christ; Christianity; education of children; moral education; Moses; Muhammad; Islam; need for an educator; two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0138

Public address given on 1912-11-09

1070

PUP#123 (p.415-418), SW_v05#19 p.291-293

Every composition is necessarily subject to destruction or disintegration. For instance

composition and decomposition; meaning; importance of dreams and visions; mind as intermediary between soul and body; relationship of the soul to the body; second birth; the human soul

ABU0102

Public address given on 1912-11-10

1210

What is the reality of Divinity, or what do we understand by God? When we consider the world of existence

PUP#125 (p.421-425), SW_v06#03 p.021-024, SAS.108x

call to action; creation of the world; knowledge; recognition of God; the divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; things are known by their opposites; transcendence; unknowability of God

ABU0256

Public address given on 1912-11-10

800

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Bahá'í Sacred Writings

This is a beautiful assembly. I am very happy that white and black are together

PUP#126 (p.425-428), SW_v06#13 p.099+102-103, SW_v12#05 p.108, STAB#005x

divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; race unity; racial issues; stories; anecdotes; unity in diversity; walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0101

Public address given on 1912-11-17

1210

This is a blessed meeting, for these revered souls have come together in complete unity

PUP#130 (p.437-442), FWU.009

coming-of-age; maturity of mankind; lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; prayer for the spiritual progress of others; progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; progress only takes place within its own degree; religion as reality; definitions of religion; spiritual transformation

ABU0139

Public address given on 1912-11-29

1060

PUP#133 (p.449-452), SW_v07#12 p.109-111+115

This evening I wish to speak to you concerning the mystery of sacrifice. There are two kinds of sacrifice

justice and mercy; original sin; sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; sacrifice of the Manifestation of God redeems the world; spiritual transformation; walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0523

Public address given on 1912-12-03

520

SW_v09#03 p.031-032+034-045

I have been informed that the purpose of your class meeting is to study the significances

PUP#137 (p.458-460)

interpretation of words and passages in scripture; literal interpretation; mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; outward and inward meanings; study; deepening; suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU0163

Public address given on 1913-01-24

1000

Welcome! Welcome! I have come again to Paris so that I may see if the seed I have sown last year has sprung up. Praise be to God, I can see that they have taken root

DAS.1913-01-24

disregarding individual capacity; weakness; mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; power of the mind over nature; spiritual transformation; transcending the material condition; two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

ABU1393

Public address given on 1913-01-28

230

Now praise be to God that his holiness Bahá'u'lláh hath appeared. He has upraised the flag of divine civilization, He has opened the doors of the Kingdom of God

DAS.1913-01-28

call to action; divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; light and darkness; praise and encouragement; serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; spiritual transformation

ABU2276

Public address given on 1913-01-28

110

There are certain trees which grow and develop quickly, other trees may take a long time before they put forth leaves and blossoms. It is evident that Paris is one of those trees which may take a long time to grow.

DAS.1913-01-28

growth of the Cause; light and darkness; teaching the Cause; call to teach; two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization

ABU2616

Public address given on 1913-02-17

This is the work. All else save this has no result. Humanity must become illumined with the light of the Kingdom, otherwise all our efforts will remain fruitless.

DAS.1913-02-17

attaining the life of the spirit; spiritual transformation; transience; worthlessness of the physical world; worldliness vs. other-worldliness

ABU0292

Public address given on 1913-04-03

750

I came from a distant land. I have travelled twenty thousand miles until I came to you in Stuttgart.... In this age every face must turn to God!

DAS.1913-04-03x, SW_v04#04 p.067-069, SW_v15#01 p.037, ABCC.381-382x

autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; oneness; unity of religion; progressive revelation; renewal of religion; two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization

ABU0212

Public address given on 1913-04-06

890

Many meetings are organized and established in all parts of the world; societies and organizations for the extension of general intercourse

SW_v04#09 p.156-157

corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; equality of men and women; fanaticism and hatred; martyrs and martyrdom; teachings as spirit of the age; unity; oneness of humanity; unity in diversity

ABU2174

Public address given on 1913-04-12

120

O Thou compassionate Lord! Illumine these hearts with the light of the Most Great Guidance! Confer life upon these spirits through thy divine glad tidings!

BBBD.206, DAS.1913-04-12

mindfulness; concentration; focus; mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; prayer for spiritual recognition; serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit

ABU1476

Public address given on 1913-04-21

220

The glory of the world of humanity is not through the body. This is the honor of the animal world; but the glory of man comes through the spirit.

DAS.1913-04-21

divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; East and West; communication between East and West; material and spiritual existence; two books; power of faith; power of the spirit; spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; spiritual transformation; teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0238

Reaction to pilgrims prostrating at 'Abdu'l-Baha's feet, spoken on 1914-02-17

850

No, it is unlawful.... All the people of the world will become believers.... The friends of Yezd suffered great calamities

characteristics and conduct of true believers; contention and conflict; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; growth of the Cause; steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; teaching the Cause; call to teach; unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0936

The Benefits of God to Man: Words spoken on 1911-10-27 in Paris

330

God alone ordereth all things and is all-powerful. Why then does He send trials to His servants?

LOG#2041x, PT#14 p.041

spiritual transformation; tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; theodicy; the mystery of evil; of suffering; the soul as soil; cultivation of the soul; trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

ABU0653

The Duty of Kindness and Sympathy towards Strangers and Foreigners: Words spoken on 1911-10-16 in Paris

450

When a man turns his face to God he finds sunshine everywhere. All men are his brothers…. Do not be content with showing friendship in words alone...

PT#01 p.001, AIF.1911-10-16, SW_v02#19 p.004x, SW_v08#11 p.137

T. Ellis, Nabil and Karim, R. Lea, Alda, Mea, Onni, Nader & Pedram, MANA, Naim & Friends

characteristics and conduct of true believers; consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; words vs deeds

First chapter of the book "Paris Talks", a collection of 59 talks given during ‘Abdu’l-Bahá's visit toParis in 1911 and 1912.

ABU0626

The Evolution of Matter and Development of the Soul: Words spoken on 1911-11-03 in Paris

460

Paris is becoming very cold, so cold that I shall soon be obliged to go away

PT#20 p.060

evolution; human evolution; existence; immortality of the human soul; relationship of the soul to the body; soul; spirit after death; spiritual transformation

ABU0651

The Four Kinds of Love: Words spoken at 97 Cadogan Gardens in London, 1913-01-04

450

What a power is love! It is the most wonderful, the greatest of all living powers.... There are four kinds of love

PT#58 p.192, DAS.1913-01-04x

Baha'i Youth of Japan, S. & C. Zein

four; five pathways of love; God's love for His own Essence; love and unity; love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; the divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God

ABU1062

The Imprisonment of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Words spoken on 1911-10-25 in Paris

300

I regret much that I have kept you waiting this morning, but I have so much to do in a short time

PT#10 p.030, SW_v02#16 p.006, PN_1911 p019

detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; spiritual communication; connections of the heart; suffering and imprisonment

ABU0845

The Light of Truth Is Now Shining upon the East and the West: Words spoken on 1911-10-23 in Paris

360

When a man has found the joy of life in one place, he returns to that same spot to find more joy

PT#08 p.023, SW_v02#16 p.005-006, PN_1911 p018

call to action; East and West; communication between East and West; spiritual transformation

ABU0937

The Need for Union between the Peoples of the East and West: Words spoken on 1911-10-20 in Paris

330

In the past, as in the present, the Spiritual Sun of Truth has always shone from the horizon of the East

PT#04 p.008

East and West; communication between East and West; progressive revelation; renewal of religion; teaching the Cause; call to teach; two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; universal peace; world unity

ABU1414

The Power and Value of True Thought Depend upon Its Manifestation in Action: Words spoken on 1911-10-18 in Paris

230

The reality of man is his thought, not his material body. The thought force and the animal force are partners.

PT#02 p.004, SW_v02#16 p.003-004, SW_v02#19 p.004-005, PN_1911 p016

divine philosophy and natural philosophy; goodly deeds; actions; knowledge of self; mind as intermediary between soul and body; the mind's power of discovery; worldliness vs. other-worldliness

ABU1482

The Progress of the Soul: Words spoken ca. 1912-12-26 in London

220

The mind and spirit of man advance when he is tried by suffering.

PT#57 p.191

detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; knowledge of self; soul; spirit after death; spiritual communication; connections of the heart; spiritual transformation; tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU1959

The Seventh Principle—Equality of Men: Words spoken on 1911-11-15 in Paris

150

The Laws of God are not imposition of will, or of power, or pleasure, but the resolutions of truth, reason and justice.' All men are equal before the law, which must reign absolutely

PT#47 p.160

justice and mercy; justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; relationship between government and people; unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0625

The Sun of Truth: Words spoken on 1911-10-22 in Paris

460

It is a lovely day, the sun shines brightly upon the earth, giving light and warmth to all creatures

PT#07 p.020

Christ; Christianity; corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Manifestation of God as sun; material and spiritual existence; two books; progressive revelation; renewal of religion; religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization

ABU0473

The True Meaning of the Prophecies Concerning the Coming of Christ: Words spoken on 1911-10-30 in Paris

560

In the Bible there are prophecies of the coming of Christ. The Jews still await

PT#16 p.047, SW_v13#05 p.115x

forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; literal interpretation; outward and inward meanings; suffering; rejection of Christ; symbolism; walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0281

The Universal Love: Words spoken on 1911-10-24 in Paris

770

The Message of Krishna is the message of love. All God's prophets have brought the message of love.... The power of the Holy Spirit enlightening man's intelligence has enabled him to discover

PT#09 p.025, SW_v08#08 p.097x, SAS.108x, CHH.153x

E. Mahony, E. Mahony, Shay & Camila, S. Peyman

Buddhism and Hinduism; religions of the East; consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; love of God; oneness; unity of religion; rejection, opposition and persecution; serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; The Holy Spirit; unity in diversity; words vs deeds

ABU1575

Words at a wedding, spoken on 1920-11-18

200

This is a very happy evening, one of joy. In one respect it is a wedding night

PN_1920 p082, PN_1920_heh p023

detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; unity; oneness of humanity; unity in diversity; universal peace; world unity

ABU1013

Words compiled by Isabella Brittingham, spoken in 1903

310

To live the life. To be no cause of grief to anyone. To be kind to all people and to love them with a pure spirit... To be silent concerning the faults of others

TOR.168-170, ABTM.072-073, BNE.083x, BSTW#036, BSTW#390

characteristics and conduct of true believers; detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; humility; meekness; lowliness; lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; service to others; to the Cause of God; teaching the Cause; call to teach; walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; wisdom [hikmat]

ABU2778

Words following address to theosophists, spoken on 1913-04-10

Our hearts like unto pure mirrors receive the impressions and these spiritual images are reflected from one mirror upon another without the medium of language.

DAS.1913-04-10

human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; limits of language; spiritual communication; connections of the heart; spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; the power of words; of speech

ABU3670

Words of Abdu'l-Baha in 1919

310

Verily it is so. They are now in Paradise. The German friends are pure, their hearts are overflowing with love, their whole beings are filled with the Cause of God

BBBD.473-474

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; East and West; communication between East and West; praise and encouragement; service to others; to the Cause of God; universal peace; world unity

ABU3501

Words recorded by Miss Boylan spoken around 1911-08-25

Tell them a Bahá'í is a person who is free from all prejudices - racial prejudice, religious prejudices... A Bahá'í is one in whom the human perfections are active.

PN_1912 p071

characteristics and conduct of true believers; definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; race unity; racial issues; walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU3455

Words recorded by Mrs Goodall in Oct 1910

The meaning is this -- For instance, take this teapot. It, in its beauty, is of itself in appearance. It is the last of its kind.

Seal of the Prophets; symbolism

ABU3516

Words recorded by Mrs Goodall in Oct 1910

The atoms composing an ocean are in appearance the ocean, but the identity of the atoms remains. So it is with our individuality in the ocean of life, it remains.

interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; soul; spirit after death; unity in diversity

ABU3541

Words recorded by Mrs Goodall in Oct 1910

The sun that would come down and enter everything would not remain the sun. Its identity would be scattered.

God as immanent vs. transcendent reality; Manifestation of God as sun; transcendence; unknowability of God

ABU3627

Words recorded by Mrs Goodall in Oct 1910

The Christians have exaggerated the birth of Jesus.