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| AB02562 | 240 | Persian | ای ساغر پرنوش آنچه بجناب آقا سید تقی در تفصیل صعود بلبل گلشن عرش یعنی خدابخش | O thou brimming chalice! That which was conveyed unto the honored Áqá Siyyid Taqí concerning the ascension of the nightingale of the celestial rose-garden, namely Khudábakhsh [3.5s] | YARP2.197 p.188 | Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10978 | 50 | Persian | ای نوش باهوش هر چند در این اوقات نظر بحکمت اذن و اجازه حضور داده نمی شود ولی | O discerning soul! Although in these times wisdom doth not permit the granting of permission for a visit, yet [3.5s] | YARP2.198 p.189 | Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Personal instructions; Wisdom [hikmat] | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08055 | 100 | Persian | ای خداوند مهربان سروش بجوش و خروش آمده و طلب آمرزش پدر خود پاک زاد کیقباد را | O compassionate Lord! The celestial messenger hath arisen with fervent ardour, seeking forgiveness for his father, the pure-born Kayqubad [3.5s] | YARP2.201.2 p.193 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for forgiveness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06716 | 120 | Persian | ای جانفشان این عصر مقدس قرن عظیم است و عهد خداوند کریم انوار بخشش یزدان از | O thou who hast sacrificed thy life in this sacred age! This is a mighty century and the Covenant of the All-Bountiful Lord. The rays of divine bounty from [3.5s] | YARP2.202 p.193 | - | - | |||||||||||
| AB04022 | 180 | Persian | ای سروش ای بنده حلقه بگوش سروش اگرچه پنهانست ولی سمندش در جولان ملاحظه کن | O Herald, O servant with ears attuned to the celestial call! Though He remaineth hidden, yet behold His steed prancing in the field [3.5s] | YARP2.203 p.194 | Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Growth of the Cause; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07867 | 100 | Persian | ای اسفندیار خدا یار تو است و حضرت یزدان یاور مهربان تو از فضل و بخشش او دمزن | O Isfandiyar! God is thy helper, and the Lord is thy compassionate protector. Breathe thou of His grace and bounty [3.5s] | YARP2.205 p.195 | Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09554 | 80 | Persian | ای نوشیروان روانت نوشین باد و نوایت شیرین نوشیروان دادرس آوازه دادپروری را | O Nushiravan, may thy soul be sweet and thy melody delightful. Nushiravan the Just, renowned for his justice and benevolence [3.5s] | YARP2.206 p.195 | Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10002 | 70 | Persian | ای شهریار خداوند آسمانی یار تست و سرور ملکوتی یاور تو و دلیل بران هدایت | O Prince, the Lord of Heaven is thy companion, and the Celestial King thy helper, and the proof thereof is guidance [3.5s] | YARP2.208 p.196 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08935 | 90 | Persian | ای نوش دم نوشانوش باده هوش است و هنگام جوش و خروش گوش بعالم بالا ده تا سرود | O joyous imbiber of the celestial wine! This is the time of wisdom and spiritual fervor; incline thine ear to the realms above, that thou mayest hear the melody [3.5s] | YARP2.211 p.198 | Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06209 | 130 | Persian | ای دوستان دیرین پروردگار سپهر برین سالهای دراز و گردشهای بیشمار گذشت و شما در | O ye ancient friends of the Lord of the celestial realm! Long years and countless cycles have passed, and ye remain in [3.5s] | INBA59:251a | YARP2.212 p.198 | Consolation and comfort; Praise and encouragement; Stories; anecdotes | - | - | |||||||||
| AB06880 | 120 | Persian | ای مصیبت زدگان حضرت نوش هر زهریرا نوش بود و مجسمه عقل و هوش بود ایام خویش را | O ye who are stricken with grief! His Holiness accepted every poison as honey-sweet, and was the very embodiment of wisdom and understanding [3.5s] | YARP2.213 p.199 | Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Exhortations and counsels | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09720 | 80 | Persian | Translation List | یزدان من بادیه پیمودم از دریا عبور نمودم تا باقلیم نور رسیدم مقیم درگاه شدم | O my God! I traveled through wildernesses and crossed seas until I reached the realm of light, where I became a resident at Thy threshold and sought shelter in Thy court | YARP2.215 p.200 | ADMS#341 | Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness | - | - | ||||||||
| AB11193 | 40 | Persian | ای مهربان وقت ظهور مهر در دل و جانست و دم همدمی با سروش آسمان فرصت تحریر | O kind friend! It is the time for the appearance of love in heart and soul, and the moment of communion with the celestial angel - a time for writing [3.5s] | YARP2.217 p.201 | - | - | |||||||||||
| AB10441 | 60 | Persian | ای بهرام بانگ سروش است که از جهان بالا میزند و آهنگ پرخروش است که بگوش | O Bahram! It is the Call of the Herald ringing from the realms above, and a stirring melody that reacheth the ear [3.5s] | INBA88:343c | YARP2.222 p.204 | Demons and evil spirits | - | - | |||||||||
| AB08972 | 90 | Persian | ای یار مهربان نامه تو رسید نگارش بوی گلشن پارسی بود و جوی جویبار راستی | O kind friend! Thy letter was received. Its composition was fragrant with the perfume of the Persian rose-garden and the flowing of the stream [3.5s] | YARP2.223 p.204 | Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB02784 | 230 | Persian | ای یاران پارسی نامه شما رسید و از معانی دلنشین نهایت سرور حاصل گردید حمد خدا | O Persian friends! Your letter hath been received, and from its heart-entrancing meanings the utmost joy hath been attained. Praise be unto God [3.5s] | YARP2.224 p.204 | Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Chastisement and requital; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; Past, present and future of Iran; Praise and encouragement; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10138 | 70 | Persian | ای هرمز باید در راه خدا چون پیک آسمان ره نورد و چالاک شوی و چون پرتو روشن پاک | O Hormuz! Thou must, in the path of God, become fleet and agile as a celestial messenger, and pure as a ray of light [3.5s] | YARP2.227 p.208 | Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05366 | 150 | Persian | ای یاران آسمانی خاکی جانهاایست که آلوده بالایش اینجهان گردد و آسمانی گوهریست | O celestial friends! Earthly souls there are whose wings are sullied by this nether world, yet whose essence is a heavenly gem [3.5s] | YARP2.228 p.208 | Attaining the life of the spirit; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08029 | 100 | Persian | ای جمشید جام جم در جهان مشهورتر از مهر تابانست ولی کل تابع اوهام ان جام ساغر | O Jamshid! The Cup of Jamshid is more renowned throughout the world than the radiant sun, yet all are in thrall to the illusions of that cup [3.5s] | YARP2.229 p.209 | Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08504 | 90 | Persian | ای اردشیر همنامت چون شیر دلیر در میدان مردان جنگیرا اسیر کرد و عنوان جهانگیر | O Ardeshir, thy namesake, like a valiant lion, took captive the warriors on the field of battle and gained the title of world-conqueror [3.5s] | YARP2.230 p.209 | Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10511 | 60 | Persian | ای رستم مهربان یزدانست که آفتابش تابان و اخترانش رخشان و ابرش پرباران و | O Rustam! The All-Merciful Lord it is Whose sun doth shine with splendour, Whose stars do gleam with radiance, and Whose clouds are laden with rain [3.5s] | INBA88:339b | YARP2.232 p.211 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God | - | - | |||||||||
| AB08385 | 100 | Persian | جمشید چون خورشید بدرخشید ولی پرتوش را پایان بود تو با جم جهان آسمان همدم شو | Jamshid, like unto the sun, shone resplendent, yet his radiance had an end. Be thou, then, a companion of the celestial sphere [3.5s] | YARP2.233 p.211 | Call to action; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08102 | 100 | Persian | ای رستم از یزدان پاک نیاز کن که تهمتن آن انجمن گردی و رستم با خود و جوشن شوی | O Rustam! Beseech thou the Most Pure Lord, that thou mayest become the mighty hero of that gathering, and like unto Rustam himself, be clad in valor and armor [3.5s] | YARP2.234 p.211 | Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10526 | 60 | Persian | ای شاه سیاوش همنام تو دامنی پاک داشت و رخی تابناک از جهان خاک آزاد بود و در | O Shah Siyavash! Thy namesake possessed an unsullied garment and a radiant countenance, and was free from the world of dust [3.5s] | INBA88:340b | YARP2.235 p.212 | Martyrs and martyrdom; Stories; anecdotes; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | |||||||||
| AB09563 | 80 | Persian | ای همنام تهمتن رستم پیلتن در میدان غرش شیران نمودی و با زنده پیلان دست و پنجه | O namesake of Rustam, mighty as an elephant! In the arena thou didst roar like lions and didst grapple with living elephants [3.5s] | YARP2.237 p.213 | Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05845 | 140 | Persian | ای هوشیار آنچه نگاشتی و داشتی سخن راستان بود و داستان بندگان آستان بزرگوار | O thou who art wise! That which thou didst write and possess was the word of the truthful ones and the story of the servants of the glorious Threshold [3.5s] | INBA88:344a | YARP2.238 p.213 | Predictions and prophecies; Symbolism of color and light; Zoroastrianism; Mahabad and Zoroaster | - | - | |||||||||
| AB09341 | 80 | Persian | ای خسرو خسروی کشور داناای جو و افسر بخشش یزدانی بر سر نه و بر تخت جوان بخت | O Khusraw, sovereign of the realm of wisdom! Seek thou and don the crown of divine bounty, and ascend the throne of gracious fortune [3.5s] | YARP2.239 p.214 | Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07980 | 100 | Persian | ای بی نیاز رشید خداداد را بفریاد رس دولت رشید را بپرتو خورشید روشن کن خورشید | O Thou the Independent One! Come to the aid of God-given Rashid, and illumine the dominion of Rashid with the rays of the sun [3.5s] | YARP2.240 p.214 | Prayer for forgiveness; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB04125 | 180 | Persian | ای یاران دیرین آن دلبر دلنشین پایان این گشایش بیکرانرا چرخ برین خوانند | O ancient friends of that enchanting Beloved, the celestial sphere proclaimeth the culmination of this boundless unfolding [3.5s] | YARP2.241 p.215 | Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Transcendence; unknowability of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09364 | 80 | Persian | ای دو یاران من کامرانی کنید و شادمانی نمااید که در زیر سایه درخت امید | O my two friends, be ye full of joy and manifest gladness, for ye dwell beneath the shade of the Tree of Hope [3.5s] | YARP2.243 p.216 | Attaining the life of the spirit; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB02201 | 260 | Persian | ای بنده بهاء حمد کن خدا را که سفر دریا نمودی تا باستان جمال الهی وارد شدی خاک | O servant of Bahá! Render thanks unto God that thou didst journey upon the sea until thou didst arrive at the threshold of the Divine Beauty [3.5s] | YARP2.244 p.216 | - | - | |||||||||||
| AB07904 | 100 | Persian | ای بامس مهربان یزدان در بخشایش گشوده و بر جهان آفرینش بذل و بخشش میفرماید | O Thou Who art compassionate in the name of God, His door of forgiveness is opened wide and He bestoweth bounty and grace upon the world of creation [3.5s] | YARP2.246 p.218 | Call to action; Chastisement and requital; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09399 | 80 | Persian | ای سروش روش نیکان گیر تا در سایه یزدان پرورش یابی دست در آغوش دلبر یکتا نما | O celestial messenger! Follow the path of the righteous, that thou mayest be nurtured beneath the shadow of God. Clasp thou to the embrace of the One Beloved [3.5s] | YARP2.247 p.218 | Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09467 | 80 | Persian | ای گرفتار روی دلبر یکتا نامه ات رسید و رازش چون پرتو بامداد از خاور دل دمید | O thou who art captivated by the countenance of the Peerless Beloved! Thy letter was received, and its secret, like the rays of dawn, shone forth from the East of the heart [3.5s] | YARP2.248 p.218 | Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08771 | 90 | Persian | ای شاعر یگانه اشعاریکه که چون عقد لئالی در سلک نظم آورده بودی ملاحظه گردید هر | O unique poet! The verses which thou hadst strung like a necklace of pearls have been perused [3.5s] | YARP2.249 p.219 | Call to action; Literature; drama; humanities; the arts; Music and singing; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07518 | 110 | Persian | ای گودرز من سالار آن مرز سپاهی چون هژبران از لشکر روحانیان در پس داری و دژی | O Goudarz, Commander of that realm! Like unto mighty lions is the host of spiritual warriors thou hast marshalled behind thee [3.5s] | YARP2.250 p.219 | Call to action; Chastisement and requital; Consolation and comfort; Predictions and prophecies | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10969 | 50 | Persian | ای مهربان پور گودرز گودرز کیانیان را پسری چون گیو خدیو بود جویای کیخسرو | O Mihraban, son of Goudarz! Know thou that Goudarz of the Kayanian dynasty had a son, Giv the noble, who sought after Kay Khusraw [3.5s] | YARP2.251 p.220 | Call to action; Stories; anecdotes | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10919 | 50 | Persian | ای سروش سروش غیب سرود میزند که بوجد و طرب آای و ساقی الهی جام نوش میبخشد | O Soroosh! The herald of the unseen chanteth a melody that calleth thee to joy and ecstasy, and the divine Cup-bearer bestoweth the chalice of delight [3.5s] | YARP2.254 p.222 | Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09095 | 90 | Persian | یزدان مهربانا آن کنیز شورانگیز را روز رستخیز برانگیختی و باده شادمانی در کام | O compassionate Providence! Thou hast raised up that enchanting handmaiden on the Day of Resurrection and poured the wine of gladness into her soul [3.5s] | YARP2.255 p.222 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed; Soul; spirit after death | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB04123 | 180 | Persian | ای یاران پاک یزدان همه گروه انبوه جهان چشم براهند و در اندیشه پرده برانداختن | O pure friends of God! All the multitudes of the world are expectantly waiting, their thoughts bent upon the rending of the veil [3.5s] | YARP2.256 p.222 | Call to action; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Manifestation of God as sun | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB01723 | 300 | Persian | ای کنیزان عزیزان خدا امة الله شیرین باین زمین پاک دلنشین وارد و زبان شکرین | O beloved handmaidens of God! Sweet maidservant of God hath arrived in this pure and enchanting land with words of thanksgiving [3.5s] | YARP2.257 p.223 | High station of the true believer; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08344 | 100 | Persian | ای یاران یزدانی ستایش پاک یزدان را که در دل کیهان آتشی برافروخت که گرمیش | O ye divine friends! Praise be to the pure Lord, Who hath kindled within the heart of creation a flame whose warmth [3.5s] | INBA21:148a | YARP2.262 p.228 | Being a source of light; guidance; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | |||||||||
| AB08083 | 100 | Persian | ای دو یار نازنین الحمد لله بااین شاه بهرام پی بردید و از افسانه های بی پا نجات | O two cherished friends! Praise be to God that through this King Bahram ye have discerned the truth and found deliverance from baseless tales [3.5s] | YARP2.263 p.228 | Praise and encouragement; Zoroastrianism; Mahabad and Zoroaster | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07978 | 100 | Persian | ای بهرام خوش نام بفرخی این روز فیروز شادکام شو و بهمایونی این مه تابان جهان | O Bahram of goodly name! Be thou joyous on this victorious day, and in the felicity of this radiant moon [3.5s] | YARP2.265 p.230 | Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Power of the Manifestation of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07979 | 100 | Persian | ای بهرام شادکام تو در هندوستانی و ما در سورستان و صد بلکه هزار فرسنگ مسافت | O joyous Bahram! Thou art in India whilst We are in Suristan, separated by a hundred, nay, a thousand leagues [3.5s] | YARP2.266 p.230 | Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09318 | 80 | Persian | ای جمشید رشید چون برکن شدید پناه بردی الطاف رب مجید البته شامل حال پدر مهربان | O valiant Jamshíd, when thou wert uprooted, thou didst seek refuge in the grace of the Glorious Lord. Surely the tender mercies of the All-Loving Father encompass thee [3.5s] | YARP2.271 p.233 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for parents | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09461 | 80 | Persian | ای کنیز عزیز خدا گوهر باید پرجوهر باشد زیرا صفای هر چیز و لطافتش بجوهر است | O cherished handmaiden of God! A gem must needs be replete with substance, for the purity and delicacy of all things lieth in their essence [3.5s] | YARP2.272 p.233 | Knowledge; recognition of God; Love of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10658 | 60 | Persian | ای یار روحانی تا توانی بهیاکل انسانی مهربانی کن و هر بشر را نوازش نما و هر | O spiritual friend! As far as thou art able, show kindness unto every human being, and caress every soul [3.5s] | YARP2.273 p.233 | Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Importance of community building | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06098 | 130 | Persian | ای بنده رب مجید رشید نفسیست که بر نفس و هوی غالب گردد و جمال احدیت را طالب | O servant of the All-Glorious Lord! A noble soul is one that overcometh self and desire, and seeketh after the Beauty of Divine Unity [3.5s] | YARP2.274 p.234 | Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05855 | 140 | Persian | ای یار دلجوی من الحمد لله یزدانی و رحمانی و جوهر مهربانی گشتی و از این خاکدان | O my comforting friend! Praise be to God, thou hast become divine and merciful, the very essence of loving-kindness, and from this earthly realm [3.5s] | YARP2.275 p.234 | Consolation and comfort; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06127 | 130 | Persian | ای ثابت بر پیمان چون بدقت نظر کنی هر موهبتی خداداد است نه بسعی و کوشش عالم | O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! When thou gazest with discernment, every bounty is divinely bestowed, not through the endeavors and strivings of the world [3.5s] | YARP2.276 p.235 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Thankfulness; gratitude; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB01622 | 310 | mixed | ای یاران یزدانی فریدون این عبد را بیاد و ذکر شما رهنمون گشت و مرا آرزو چنان | O divine friends! Fereydoun hath guided this servant to remembrance and mention of you, and such is my longing [3.5s] | YARP2.277 p.235 | Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Rendering assistance to God; victory [nusrat]; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10926 | 50 | Persian | ای شیر دلیر اردشیر شهیر سلطنت ایرانرا تجدید نمود ولی خونریز بود و جنگ انگیز | O lion-hearted one! The renowned Ardeshir restored the sovereignty of Iran, yet was a shedder of blood and an instigator of war [3.5s] | YARP2.278 p.236 | Exhortations and counsels; Stories; anecdotes | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10946 | 50 | Persian | ای کنیز عزیز خداوند شیرین شهیر ناپدید شد و آغاز زندگانیش هر چند انکبین بود ولی | O dear handmaiden of God! The renowned Shirin hath vanished, and though the beginning of her life was sweet as honey [3.5s] | YARP2.279 p.237 | Consolation and comfort; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08614 | 90 | Persian | ای بنده یزدان رستم بیهمال همواره افتخار بجهان پهلوان زال مینمود که صفدر است | O servant of God, peerless Rustam! Ever did the warrior Zál glory in the world that he was valiant [3.5s] | YARP2.280 p.237 | Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes; The power of words; of speech | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07418 | 110 | Persian | ای دوستان ای راستان در زمینید ولی در دبستان آسمانی در آمدید و در نزد ادیب | O friends, O ye sincere ones! Though ye dwell upon the earth, yet have ye entered the school of heaven and attained the presence of the Teacher [3.5s] | YARP2.281 p.237 | Being a source of light; guidance; Mystical themes; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07989 | 100 | Persian | ای پروردگار مهرپرور هرمزدیار عفو پدر خواهد و آمرزش مادر هر چند ما گنهکار و | O compassionate Lord! Hurmuzd-Yar seeketh forgiveness for his father and pardon for his mother, though we are sinful [3.5s] | YARP2.282 p.238 | Prayer for forgiveness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10078 | 70 | Persian | ای مشتاق صبح امید مروارید وقتی قدر و قیمتش پدید گردد که از قعر دریا بدراید | O thou seeker of the morn of hope! The pearl's true worth and value are revealed only when it ascendeth from the depths of the sea [3.5s] | YARP2.283 p.238 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10868 | 50 | Persian | ای بهمرد شیرمرد باش و مانند شیر ژیان در بیشه امکان غرشی بنما تا روبهان ناپاک | O noble man! Be thou a lion-hearted soul, and even as a fierce lion, cause thy roar to resound through the forest of being, that the impure foxes [3.5s] | YARP2.284 p.239 | Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10909 | 50 | Persian | ای دوست من مرغان چمن آهنگی بنواختند که غلغله در آفاق انداختند و ولوله در جهان | O My friend! The birds of the meadow have struck up such a melody that they cast their tumult throughout all regions and their clamour throughout the world [3.5s] | YARP2.285 p.239 | Critique of Eastern values; culture; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Growth of the Cause; Praise of Western values; culture | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10950 | 50 | Persian | ای گوهر دانی که در و گهر چیست آن آاین الهی و تعالیم ربانی و ستایش حضرت | O thou who knowest the worth of pearls! What are pearls and gems but divine verses and heavenly teachings, and praise of the Lord [3.5s] | YARP2.286 p.239 | Praise and encouragement; Religion as reality; definitions of religion | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07941 | 100 | Persian | ای بنده بهاء رستم را برادری بود پر ظلم و ستم با دشمنان برادر پیوست و دل بمکر | O servant of Bahá! Rustam had a brother steeped in tyranny and oppression, who allied himself with his brother's enemies and set his heart on deceit [3.5s] | YARP2.287 p.239 | Rejection, opposition and persecution; Stories; anecdotes | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09597 | 80 | Persian | ای یار دیرین آاین جم راستی و دوستی و خوشخوای و نیکوای بود آن آاین ایامی چند | O ancient friend! That gathering was indeed one of truthfulness and fellowship, of grace and goodliness - such were those bygone days [3.5s] | YARP2.288 p.240 | Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09605 | 80 | Persian | ای یار مهربان گشتاسب سرور جهان بود و تاجدار کیهان ولی بپایان آن بنیان ویران | O kind friend! Gushtasp was the sovereign lord of the world and the crowned monarch of all existence, yet in the end that foundation fell to ruin [3.5s] | YARP2.289 p.240 | Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10157 | 70 | Persian | ای یار این بنده بها یار و یاوری هشیار و مهرپرور چون بخاطر آای ساحت دل گلستان | O thou companion of this servant of Bahá, wise and beloved friend! When thou comest to mind, the garden of the heart doth bloom [3.5s] | YARP2.290 p.241 | - | - | |||||||||||
| AB10408 | 60 | Persian | ای بنده حق بهرام هر چند کوکبی درخشنده است ولی محدود بحدود است چون از آن حدود | O servant of the Truth! Though Bahram is a brilliant star, yet is it bound within limitations, when from these bounds [3.5s] | YARP2.291 p.241 | - | - | |||||||||||
| AB08699 | 90 | Persian | ای خورشید پرتو کوکب آسمانی جهان جسمانیرا نورانی نماید اما نور اختران یزدانی | O Sun of Splendour! The celestial orb illumineth the physical world, but the light of God's stars [3.5s] | YARP2.292 p.241 | Manifestation of God as sun; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08581 | 90 | Persian | ای بنده جمال ابهی بهرام ستاره رخشنده است ولی از این رخشندگی مرام روحانیان | O servant of the Abhá Beauty! Bahram is a shining star, yet from this radiance flows the purpose of them that are spiritual [3.5s] | YARP2.293 p.242 | Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10160 | 70 | Persian | ای یار روحانی من دوستان پارسی براستی سبب شادمانی شدند و باعث روح و ریحان | O my spiritual friend! The Persian friends have truly been the cause of gladness and the source of joy and delight [3.5s] | YARP2.294 p.242 | Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08049 | 100 | Persian | ای خداوند بنده دردمندت از این مستمند خواهش نموده که بدرگاه خداوندیت پرستش | O Lord! Thy suffering servant hath besought this lowly one to render worship at Thy divine threshold [3.5s] | YARP2.295 p.242 | Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB01609 | 310 | Persian | ای یاران پارسی عبدالبهاء هر اقلیم اهالی قدیم را بن و بنگاه و بر هر کشور | O Persian friends of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! Every clime hath its ancient inhabitants as foundation and wellspring, and upon every land [3.5s] | YARP2.296 p.243 | Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Thankfulness; gratitude; Zoroastrianism; Mahabad and Zoroaster | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07301 | 110 | Persian | ای پارسیان یزدان پرست جناب سروش با تمام جوش و خروش باستان رحمان شتافت و در | O God-worshipping Persians! With all the fervor and tumult of ancient times, Soroush hastened unto the Most Merciful, and [3.5s] | YARP2.297 p.244 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Consolation and comfort; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09985 | 70 | Persian | ای سروش حمد کن خدا را که بهوش آمدی و ندای یزدانیرا گوش کردی و اوهام و تقلید | O celestial herald! Praise God that thou hast awakened to consciousness and hearkened unto the divine call [3.5s] | YARP2.298 p.244 | Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09226 | 80 | Persian | ای بنده پارسی الهی الحمد لله که پارسیان زائر آستانند و زردشتیان مقرب درگاه | O Persian servant of God! Praise be unto the Lord that the Persians are pilgrims at the Threshold and the Zoroastrians draw nigh unto the Court [3.5s] | YARP2.299 p.245 | Praise and encouragement; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Zoroastrianism; Mahabad and Zoroaster | - | - | ||||||||||
| ABU1975 | Words spoken to Siyavash Sifidvash on board the SS Cedric at sea, 1912-03-24 | 140 | Persian | بجناب میرزا سیاوش از قبل من نهایت اشتیاق و محبت را ابلاغ دارید فی الحقیقه | Convey unto his honor Mirza Siyavash, on my behalf, expressions of the utmost yearning and affection. In very truth [3.5s] | YARP2.300 p.245, RMT.032-033, QUM.219.06x, YARD.043x, YARD.086-087 | Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha | - | - | |||||||||
| AB03233 | 210 | Persian | ای یاران پارسی من نامه خوش سخن مانند ابر بهمن ریزش باران معانی نمود و گوهر | O My Persian friends! The sweet-spoken letter, like the clouds of Bahman, showered forth the rain of meanings and pearls [3.5s] | YARP2.303 p.250 | Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Zoroastrianism; Mahabad and Zoroaster | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB03708 | 190 | Persian | ای دوستان حقیقی حکمای الهی بر آنند که عالم انسانی را سیر در عالم وجود مانند | O true friends! The divine philosophers maintain that the journey of the human world through the realm of existence resembles [3.5s] | YARP2.305 p.252 | Arcs of ascent and descent; Past, present and future of Iran; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10948 | 50 | Persian | Translation List | ای گل وقت آنست که در جنت ابهی چون کل شکفته گردی و بوی خوش معرفت الله را بمشام | O rose! Now is the time for thee to become even as a blooming flower in the Abha Paradise | YARP2.306 p.253 | ADMS#105 | Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||
| AB02898 | 220 | Persian | ای پر عجز و نیاز بدرگاه بی نیاز نامه شما رسید ستایش و سپاس خداوند آسمانی را | O thou who art humble and supplicant before the One Who is free of all need, thy letter hath been received. Praise and thanksgiving be unto the heavenly Lord [3.5s] | YARP2.307 p.254, RMT.192-193a | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Predictions and prophecies; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06118 | 130 | Persian | ای پروردگار این هوشیار را در درگاه خویش پرستنده و پاینده و پسندیده بدار عون و | O Lord! Keep this vigilant soul ever-worshipping, steadfast and well-pleasing at Thy threshold [3.5s] | YARP2.308 p.255, RMT.192-193b | Martyrs and martyrdom; Prayer for protection; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Rejection, opposition and persecution | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB03232 | 210 | Persian | ای یاران این اسیر زندان هرمزدیار رستم یاران را جان نثار است و دوستانرا مهربان | O ye companions! This Prisoner of Hormuzdiyar's gaol is devoted unto Rustam's companions with his very life, and loving unto the friends [3.5s] | YARP2.311 p.260 | Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09146 | 80 | Persian | ای احبای الهی قرونی بود که افق ایران تاریک بود و کشور ایران جولانگاه عرب و | O ye beloved of God! For ages the horizon of Iran was darkened, and the realm of Persia was the arena of Arab conquest [3.5s]... O ye divine believers! For many centuries the horizon of Persia was dark and the country of Iran | YARP2.314 p.267 | DAS.1913-11-01 | Past, present and future of Iran; Praise and encouragement; Zoroastrianism; Mahabad and Zoroaster | - | - | |||||||||
| AB10334 | 60 | Persian | اوست بهرام از بخشش و بزرگوارى پرودگار و دهش و پرورش کردگار جانهائی تازه شده | He is Bahram! Through the bounty and magnanimity of the Lord, and the grace and nurturing care of the Creator, souls have been made new [3.5s] | INBA88:336b | YARP2.316 p.268 | Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within | - | - | |||||||||
| AB11052 | 50 | Persian | شاپور پور شاه بود امیدوارم که تو پرتو آسمان شوی اگر او تاجدار کشور خاک بود تو شهریار جهان تابناک گردی | Shapur was the son of a king. I cherish the hope that thou mayest become a radiant star of the heavens. If he was a crown-bearer of the earthly realm, mayest thou become a sovereign of the luminous world [3.5s] | INBA88:336c | YARP2.317 p.268 | Praise and encouragement; Servitude; submission to God; repentance | - | - | |||||||||
| AB09787 | 70 | Persian | ای اسفندیار گویند که اسفندیار روئین تن بود همجنگ تهمتن تیغ و تبر در او کارگر نبود | O Esfandiar! It is recounted that Esfandiar was invincible of body, a warrior equal to Tahmatan; neither sword nor axe could prevail against him [3.5s] | INBA88:337a | YARP2.318 p.268 | Stories; anecdotes | - | - | |||||||||
| AB10442 | 60 | Persian | ای بهرام روز تو به باد که در این روز در جهان هستی پا نهادی و بگلستان راستی | O Bahram! Blessed be thy day, for on this day thou didst set foot upon the realm of existence and enter the rose-garden of truth [3.5s] | INBA88:337c | YARP2.320 p.269 | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10507 | 60 | Persian | ای رستم تیغ پولاد کشور خاک گشاید و شهر و آبادی اندوهناک ستاند پولادگان خداای | O Rustam! The sword of steel openeth the realm of dust and conquereth sorrowful cities and habitations [3.5s] | INBA88:338b | YARP2.321 p.269 | The power of words; of speech | - | - | |||||||||
| AB10609 | 60 | Persian | ای مهربان فرود فرود آنچه مهربانی نمود طوس برآشفت و آنچه خوشخوای کرد و دلجوای | O Mihraban! Descend, descend! Even acts of kindness enraged Tús, and those gestures of benevolence and warmth [3.5s] | INBA88:338c | YARP2.322 p.270 | Compassion; kindness; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | |||||||||
| AB10626 | 60 | Persian | ای نامدار نامداران در جهان بسی پدیدار شدند ولی پرتو شکوهشان دمی بود و دریای خروش شان شبنمی | O illustrious one among the renowned! Many have appeared in the world, yet the radiance of their glory lasted but a moment, and their surging ocean proved but a dewdrop [3.5s] | INBA88:339a | YARP2.323 p.270 | Praise and encouragement | - | - | |||||||||
| AB10942 | 50 | Persian | ای فریدون همنام تو بنیاد ستم برانداخت و کشور از دشمن بپرداخت درفش کاویان برافراخت و بنیاد داد بنهاد | O Firaydun! Thy namesake overthrew the foundations of tyranny and cleansed the realm of its foes. He raised aloft the standard of Kaveh and established the foundations of justice [3.5s] | INBA88:339c | YARP2.324 p.270 | Exhortations and counsels; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Service to others; to the Cause of God | - | - | |||||||||
| AB10959 | 50 | Persian | ای مست باده هوشیاری هوشیار و بزرگوار نیاکانند که چون دریای گشایشند و چون سپهر پر آرایش | O thou who art intoxicated with the wine of awareness! Thou art of noble and vigilant forebears who are as an ocean of bounty and as an adorned firmament [3.5s] | INBA88:342a | YARP2.325 p.271 | Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline | - | - | |||||||||
| AB10820 | 50 | Persian | ای اخگر سوخته پیکر جمشید اگر چه چون خورشید در خشیه لکن ماه و هور | O ember-scorched figure of Jamshid! Though thou shinest like the sun in the firmament, yet art thou both moon and sun [3.5s] | INBA88:342b | YARP2.326 p.271 | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10041 | 70 | Persian | ای کنیز خدا قرین محترمت را آرزو چنین که این خامه و آمه نامه نگارد و ترا بجهان | O maidservant of God! Thy respected companion yearneth thus: that this pen and this letter may indite and convey unto thee [3.5s] | YARP2.327 p.271 | - | - | |||||||||||
| AB04663 | 160 | Persian | ای بندگان عزیز خداوند مهربان هر چند بظاهر ما در این سامان و شما در هندوستان | O beloved servants of the All-Merciful Lord! Though outwardly we are in this land and ye in Hindustan [3.5s] | YARP2.328 p.272 | Spiritual communication; connections of the heart | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10577 | 60 | Persian | ای مرد پارسی الحمد لله دوستی و راستی و خداپرستی و از دام اینجهان رستی و بجهان | O Persian man! Praise be to God that thou hast attained unto friendship and truthfulness and the worship of God, and hast been delivered from the snares of this world [3.5s] | YARP2.329 p.272 | Love of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09361 | 80 | Persian | ای دو مرغ چمن عرفان موسم دی و بهمن بگذشت فصل بهار جانپرور رسید دشت و صحرا | O ye two birds of the meadow of mystic knowledge! The season of Dey and Bahman hath passed away, and the soul-nurturing springtime hath come unto the fields and plains [3.5s] | YARP2.331 p.273 | Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10493 | 60 | Persian | ای خداوند مهربان این نوشیروانرا نوشین روان فرما جام شیرین بخش و در دریای عفو | O compassionate Lord! Grant unto this Nushiravan a sweet disposition, bestow upon him the chalice of sweetness, and immerse him in the ocean of forgiveness [3.5s] | YARP2.332 p.273 | Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB04913 | 160 | Persian | ای یاران مهربان هندوستان را ظلمت جهل احاطه نموده بود و نفوس در نهایت غفلت کور | O kind friends! The darkness of ignorance had enveloped India, and souls were blinded in utter heedlessness [3.5s] | YARP2.333 p.273 | Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09944 | 70 | Persian | ای خورشید الحمد لله دیده نور حقیقت بدید و گوش آواز اهل راز بشنید و دل باتش | O Khurshid! Praise be to God that thine eye hath beheld the light of truth, thine ear hath hearkened to the voice of the people of mystery, and thy heart with the fire [3.5s] | YARP2.334 p.274 | Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07057 | 120 | Persian | پروردگارا آمرزگارا این مرغان شکسته پرند بال و پری ببخش و در اوج عفو و غفران | O Lord, O Forgiver! Grant wings and pinions unto these broken-winged birds, and cause them to soar in the heights of pardon and forgiveness [3.5s] | YARP2.335 p.275 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for specific individuals; groups | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08531 | 90 | Persian | ای آشفته روی و موی یار آسمانی نامه شکرین دلنشین بود و از آهنگ و گلبانگ شکرین | O thou with celestial countenance and disheveled hair! Thy sweet and enchanting letter bore the melody and dulcet tones of sweetness [3.5s] | YARP2.338 p.276 | Knowledge; recognition of God; Love of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB01395 | 330 | Persian | ای دل آگاه پناه عالمیان درگاه اله است و ملجا و ملاذ آدمیان عتبه مقدسه پروردگار | O discerning heart! The threshold of God is the refuge of all worlds, and the sacred threshold of the Lord is the sanctuary and shelter of all humanity [3.5s] | YARP2.339 p.277, PPAR.104 | Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Zoroastrianism; Mahabad and Zoroaster | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB04906 | 160 | Persian | ای یاران عزیز عبدالبهاء رستم بهمرد خواهش نگارش این نامه نمود من نیز چون نام | O beloved friends of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! Rustam Behmard besought that this letter be written, and I, upon hearing his name [3.5s] | YARP2.340 p.278 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07692 | 110 | Persian | ای یاران عزیز عبدالبهاء بهار الهی رسید صبح امید دمید نسیم مهب عنایت وزید هر | O beloved friends of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! The divine springtime hath arrived, the morn of hope hath dawned, and the breeze of heavenly favor doth blow [3.5s] | YARP2.341 p.278 | Spiritual springtime; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09609 | 80 | Persian | ای یاران عبدالبهاء از فضل و موهبت کبری شما را بخشش آسمانی طلبم و پرورش باران | O friends of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! From His grace and supreme bounty do I beseech for you heavenly gifts and the nurturing rain of His bestowals [3.5s] | YARP2.342 p.279 | Prayer for the spiritual progress of others | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05381 | 150 | Persian | ای یاران مهربان نامه شما رسید از قرائتش نهایت سرور حاصل گردید که الحمد لله | O kind friends, your letter was received and its perusal brought the utmost joy, for which praise be unto God [3.5s] | YARP2.344 p.280 | Call to action; Consultation; Review of publications | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09893 | 70 | Persian | ای بهرام اگر راحت و آرام خواهی در سایه نخل امید بیارام و اگر کامرانی جوای | O Bahram! If rest and tranquility thou seekest, repose beneath the shade of the palm of hope, and if prosperity thou dost desire [3.5s] | YARP2.345 p.280 | Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Religion as source of love and unity | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08745 | 90 | Persian | ای زائر مشکین نفس عبدالبهاء چون روی تو دید بوی از خوی تو برد تو را و پدر | O musk-scented pilgrim! When 'Abdu'l-Bahá beheld thy countenance, He caught a fragrance from thy nature that captivated both thee and thy father [3.5s] | YARP2.346 p.281 | Prayer for forgiveness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05106 | 150 | Persian | ای پارسیان باستان ستایش و نیایش جهان آفرین را باد که یاران دیرین را باین آاین | O ye ancient Persians! Praise and glorification be unto the Creator of the world, Who hath gathered the steadfast companions unto this [3.5s] | YARP2.347 p.281 | Consolation and comfort; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB04513 | 170 | Persian | ای یاران و کنیزان الهی جناب اورمزدیار باین دیار آمد و همدم و یار گردید و ما | O friends and handmaidens of God! His honor Hormozdyar hath come unto this land and become our companion and friend [3.5s] | YARP2.348 p.282 | Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10907 | 50 | Persian | ای دو بنده پارسی آسمانی خداوند آفرینش شما را بخشش و دانش و بینش داد تا در | O ye two heavenly Persian servants of the Lord of Creation! He hath endowed you with bounty, knowledge and vision, that ye may [3.5s] | YARP2.349 p.282 | - | - | |||||||||||
| AB05684 | 140 | Persian | ای دوستان عزیز این مشتاق امیدوارم که پونه لانه و آشیانه مرغان چمن گردد و گل و | O dearly beloved friends! This yearning one hopeth that Poona may become as a nest and shelter for the birds of the meadow and flower-garden [3.5s] | YARP2.350 p.282 | Call to action; Courtesy; culture [adab]; Hospitality; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10554 | 60 | Persian | ای کنیز خدا فیروزه از کان سنگ در اید و چون لطافت و رنگ دارد در تاج شهریاران | O handmaiden of God! The turquoise cometh forth from the mine of stone, yet, possessed of such delicacy and hue, findeth its place in the crowns of sovereigns [3.5s] | YARP2.352 p.284 | - | - | |||||||||||
| AB10608 | 60 | Persian | ای مهربان این نام چه قدر خوش است راحت جانست آسایش وجدان رحمت پروردگار است | O Mihraban! How sweet indeed is this name—comfort to the soul, solace to the conscience, a bounty from the Lord [3.5s] | YARP2.355 p.286 | Call to action; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10037 | 70 | Persian | ای کنیز پاک جان الهی بانوی کام جو باش یعنی فیض یزدان طلب و فضل و احسان همیشه | O handmaid of God, pure in spirit! Be thou a lady who seeketh her desire—that is, ever yearning for divine grace and heavenly bounty [3.5s] | YARP2.356 p.286 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09994 | 70 | Persian | ای سهراب همنامت پهلوان جهانگیر بود و شیر دلیر ولی از شجاعت جز محنت نیافت و از | O Sohrab, thy namesake was the valiant world-conqueror and lion-hearted hero, yet from courage naught did he gain but tribulation and from [3.5s] | YARP2.357 p.287 | Stories; anecdotes | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09945 | 70 | Persian | ای خوشخو شکفته رو باش و از هر سو بوی خوش جانان بگیر دیده بحضرت بی نیاز بگشا | O thou of goodly nature, be radiant of countenance, and from every direction inhale the sweet fragrance of the Beloved. Open thine eyes unto the presence of the Self-Sufficient Lord [3.5s] | YARP2.358 p.287 | Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB04133 | 180 | Persian | ای یاران عزیز من دیدار رخسار ابرار هر چند در صفحه پر نقش و نگار بود ولی پرتو | O my dearly beloved friends! Though the vision of the countenances of the righteous appeared upon a richly adorned page, yet its radiance [3.5s] | YARP2.359 p.287 | Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Martyrs and martyrdom; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09315 | 80 | Persian | ای جانهای پاک الحمد لله بنور آسمانی روشن شدید و بشکوفه و ازهار حقائق و معانی | O pure souls! Praise be to God that ye have been illumined by the celestial light and have been adorned with the blossoms and flowers of truth and inner meaning [3.5s] | YARP2.360 p.288 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10448 | 60 | Persian | ای پری چهر چهره را بپرتو هدایت منور نما تا رخت نورانیت فرشته جوید و جانت | O angelic countenance, illumine thy face with the light of guidance, that thy radiant visage may seek the angel, and thy soul [3.5s] | YARP2.361 p.288 | Personal instructions | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07382 | 110 | Persian | ای خوش خو مدتیست که نامه ای از تو نرسید و نسیمی از حدیقه دل و جان نوزید من در | O thou of joyous disposition! For some time no letter hath come from thee, and no breeze from the garden of thy heart and soul hath wafted hither [3.5s] | YARP2.362 p.289, NVJ.118 | Humility; meekness; lowliness; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09556 | 80 | Persian | ای هرمزدیار الحمد لله بدیار جانان پی بردی و بکوی دلب?? مهربان راه یافتی از غیر او بیزار | O Hormuzdyar! Praise be to God that thou hast discovered the realm of the Beloved and found thy way to the path of the Compassionate Friend, turning away from all else but Him [3.5s] | YARP2.363 p.289 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09339 | 80 | Persian | ای خداوند بخشنده مهربان جمشید تیرانداز پرواز بگلزار تو نمود تا مانند مرغان | O Lord, Thou All-Bountiful, Ever-Merciful! Jamshid Tirandaz hath taken flight unto Thy rose-garden, even as the birds [3.5s] | YARP2.364 p.290 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09378 | 80 | Persian | ای رستم دستان شرکت پیمان مظهر الطاف رحمن است و مورد بخشش بی پایان امید است که | O Rustam-i-Dastan! The Covenant-bound company stands as the embodiment of the bounties of the All-Merciful, and is the recipient of endless grace. It is hoped that [3.5s] | YARP2.365 p.290 | Business; financial; property matters; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Conduct in finance and business; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB04503 | 170 | Persian | ای یاران روحانی عبدالبهاء الحمد لله اداره پیمان بنور ایمان روشن و بعون و عنایت | O spiritual friends of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! Praise be to God, the administration of the Covenant is illumined with the light of faith and sustained through divine assistance and grace [3.5s] | YARP2.366 p.290 | Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07000 | 120 | Persian | ای یاران الهی جناب امین در نامه های متعدده ذکر شما را نموده و نهایت ستایش از | O divine friends! In numerous letters Jináb-i-Amín hath made mention of you, offering high praise [3.5s] | YARP2.367 p.291 | Business; financial; property matters; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB02926 | 220 | Persian | ای خویش و پیوند جناب زائر قاصد کعبه مقصود جناب رستم تیرانداز ودود چون بساحت | O kindred and kin of that distinguished pilgrim, the seeker after the Ka'bah of his heart's desire, the noble Rustam, master of the bow and devoted friend, as he approacheth [3.5s] | YARP2.368 p.291 | Law of pilgrimage; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB02497 | 240 | Persian | ای احبای الهی جناب رستم دستان لسان بستایش شما گشود که احبای یزد آن | O ye beloved of God! His honour Rustam-Dastán hath loosed his tongue in praise of you, that the friends in Yazd [3.5s] | YARP2.370 p.293 | Consolation and comfort; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08380 | 100 | Persian | بهمنا گریه ابر بهمن را خنده گلزار و چمن در پی و سبزی و خرمی و شکوفه و گل و ریاحین | The lamentation of the winter cloud precedes the laughter of the garden and meadow, followed by verdure, freshness, blossoms, flowers, and sweet-scented herbs [3.5s] | YARP2.371 p.294, PPAR.111, QUM.243c | Spiritual springtime | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09897 | 70 | Persian | ای بهمن شهر بهمن ماه فیضان بارانست که خاک را سیراب کند چون به بهار رسد روی | O Bahman! The month of Bahman is a time of abundant rain that saturateth the earth, till springtime doth arrive [3.5s] | YARP2.372 p.294, QUM.244 | Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08652 | 90 | Persian | ای ثابت بر پیمان نامه شما بواسطه جناب امین وصول یافت از مضمون واضح و مفهوم بود | O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! Thy letter was received through the intermediary of his honor the Trustee, and its contents were clear and readily understood [3.5s] | YARP2.373 p.295, PPAR.110, QUM.243b | Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08617 | 90 | Persian | ای بهمن یزدانی به نیروی خداوند دلجوی آفت اهرمن باش و چون ابر بهمن بر چمن و دمن | O Bahman Yazdani, by the power of God be thou a solace against the affliction of Ahriman, and like the clouds of winter upon meadow and field [3.5s] | YARP2.374 p.295, QUM.243a | Mystical themes | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06112 | 130 | Persian | ای بهمن ای خسرو بهمن پور اسفندیار رواین تن همواره هوس گلزار و چمن مینمود و | O Bahman, O Khusraw son of Bahman of the lineage of Esfandiyar the Brazen-bodied, this form hath ever yearned for gardens and meadows [3.5s] | YARP2.375 p.295 | Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes; The ephemeral and the eternal; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08131 | 100 | Persian | ای شهریار فریاد برآر که عصر ظهور حضرت بهاء الله جلوه یار است و نافه مشکبار بر | O Shahriyar! Cry at the top of thy voice: The century of the Manifestation of His Holiness Baha'u'llah is the effulgence of the Friend | YARP2.376 p.296 | DAS.1914-10-25 | Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||||
| AB09907 | 70 | Persian | ای پروردگار یگانه آن کنیز باتمیز را ناچیز مگردان و آن آواره بیچاره را در | O peerless Lord! Reduce not to naught that distinguished handmaiden, and forsake not that forlorn and hapless wanderer [3.5s] | YARP2.377 p.296 | Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08566 | 90 | Persian | ای بنده آستان ایزد دانا نامه رسید و طلب آمرزش منوچهر و شما از درگاه احدیت | O servant at the threshold of the all-knowing God! The letter hath been received, conveying the request for the forgiveness of Manuchar and thyself from the court of the One [3.5s] | YARP2.378 p.297, RMT.168-169 | Prayer for forgiveness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07578 | 110 | Persian | ای منوچهر در این انجمن رحمانی با چهره افروخته و جگری سوخته و چشمی از بیگانه دوخته | O Manuchehr! In this divine assemblage, with a face aglow, a heart consumed, and eyes from the stranger withdrawn [3.5s] | YARP2.379 p.297, RMT.160-161a | Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07579 | 110 | Persian | ای منوچهر منوچهر مینو و بانوی پریچهر داشت و افسر و دیهیم بلند چون ماه و مهر | O Manuchehr, Manuchehr possessed of celestial grace and fairest countenance, adorned with crown and diadem lofty as the moon and sun [3.5s] | YARP2.380 p.298, RMT.160-161b | The ephemeral and the eternal; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06754 | 120 | Persian | ای دلبسته پیمان نامه آن یار مهربان خواندم و ستایش و نیایش یزدان نمودم که چنین | O thou who art enamored of the Covenant! I have perused the letter of that loving Friend and offered praise and thanksgiving unto God, for such [3.5s] | YARP2.381 p.298, RMT.166-167 | Prayer for forgiveness; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09813 | 70 | Persian | ای امه الله کوهر در شاهوار را گویند و لولو لئلاء هر لولوای را لطافت و رونق | O handmaiden of God! They speak of the pearl set in the royal crown, and every pearl hath its own delicacy and lustre [3.5s] | YARP2.383 p.300 | Knowledge; recognition of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07456 | 110 | Persian | ای شاعر ماهر قصیده رضوانیه ملاحظه گردید گلبانگ بلبل محبه الله بود و نغمه | O skilled poet! The Ridvan ode was observed; it was the song of the nightingale of the love of God, and a melody [3.5s] | YARP2.384 p.300, YQAZ.181-182 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09657 | 80 | Persian | پروردگارا خسرو پارسی و گشتاسب نیکنام در اینجهان ناکام بودند در آن جهان کامران | O Lord! Khosrow of Persia and virtuous Gushtasp, though thwarted in this world, shall in the next attain their heart's desire [3.5s] | YARP2.386 p.302 | Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10453 | 60 | Persian | ای تیرانداز ببخشش خداوند بی نیاز بناز و بنواز و از جهان راز دم زن و شهنازی | O Tirandaz! Glory in the bounty of the Self-Sufficient Lord, delight in His favours and His grace, and speak thou of the realm of divine mysteries [3.5s] | YARP2.390 p.304 | Music and singing | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB02899 | 220 | Persian | ای پروردگار تیرانداز با راز تو همدم و دمساز و در بندگی آستان مقدس با اینعبد | O Lord! Tirandaz is intimate and in harmony with Thy mysteries, and in servitude at Thy sacred Threshold with this servant [3.5s] | YARP2.391 p.305 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for parents; Prayer for specific individuals; groups | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07990 | 100 | Persian | ای تیرانداز نفوس بسیار کمان داری نمودند و خدنگ بنشانه انداختند ولی سهام مصیب | O Tirandaz! Many souls have taken up the bow and loosed their arrows at the target, yet thy shafts alone strike true [3.5s] | YARP2.392 p.305 | Praise and encouragement; Review of publications | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB03516 | 200 | Persian | ای یاران عبدالبهاء جناب اردشیر جمشید فصلی مشبع در تعریف و توصیف آن یاران | O ye friends of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! Jináb-i-Ardishír-i-Jamshíd hath written an eloquent account in praise and commendation of those friends [3.5s] | YARP2.394 p.307 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09414 | 80 | Persian | ای شهریار خدا یار تو باد و یاور تو باد تا جان و دل خورسند گردد و مظهر جلوه | O Shahriyar, may God be thy helper and sustainer, that with heart and soul thou mayest find contentment and become a manifestation of effulgence [3.5s] | YARP2.395 p.307 | Call to action; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09668 | 80 | Persian | خدایا جمعی از یاران سوی تو شتافتند و ازین جهان بجهان تو تاختند راه تو تاختند | O Lord! A multitude of Thy friends have hastened unto Thee, and from this world have rushed forth unto Thy realm, galloping upon Thy path [3.5s] | YARP2.396 p.308 | Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08569 | 90 | Persian | ای بنده آستان مقدس هر چند بتن جوانی ولکن بعقل و داناای پیر سالخورده ای اگر چنین | O servant of the sacred Threshold! Though young in body, yet in mind and understanding thou art as an aged and venerable elder [3.5s] | YARP2.397 p.308 | Service to others; to the Cause of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10239 | 70 | Persian | مهرپرورا اسفندیار را رواین تن گویند روایت ناس چنین است و با وجود این گویند | O nurturer of love! Isfandiyar was said to be invincible, thus do the people relate; and yet despite this they say [3.5s] | YARP2.398 p.309 | Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Stories; anecdotes | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10383 | 60 | Persian | ای بندگان درگاه خداوند آگاه عبدالبهاء را ملجاء و پناه آستان جمال ابهی با کمال | O ye servants at the threshold of the All-Knowing Lord! 'Abdu'l-Bahá seeketh refuge and shelter at the Threshold of the Abhá Beauty [3.5s] | YARP2.399 p.309 | Humility; meekness; lowliness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09301 | 80 | Persian | ای ثابت بر پیمان نامه شما رسید دلیل جلیل بر اتحاد و یگانگی یاران الهی بود این | O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! Thy letter was received. It served as a glorious proof of the unity and oneness of the friends of God [3.5s] | YARP2.400 p.309 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB04496 | 170 | Persian | ای یاران پارسی من دوستان قدیمید و هموطنان عزیز در این قرن نازنین آفتاب علیین | O My Persian companions, ye ancient friends and cherished compatriots of this blessed century of the Sun of the Most High [3.5s] | INBA87:024, INBA52:024 | YARP2.401 p.310 | Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Praise and encouragement | - | - | |||||||||
| AB06770 | 120 | Persian | ای دو نفس نفیس آفتاب جهان تقدیس چنان اشراق بر آفاق نمود که هر شخص خسیس از | O ye two precious souls! The Sun of sanctification hath shed such radiance upon all horizons that every base person [3.5s] | INBA87:025, INBA52:025a | YARP2.402 p.310 | Past, present and future of Iran; Praise and encouragement; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | |||||||||
| AB07453 | 110 | Persian | ای سودائی دلبر آسمانی نامه مفصل ملاحظه گردید معانی بدیع داشت و مضامین دلنشین | O thou who art enamoured of the celestial Beloved! Thy detailed letter was perused; it contained novel meanings and delightsome themes [3.5s] | INBA87:026a, INBA52:025b | YARP2.403 p.311 | Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||||
| AB08769 | 90 | Persian | ای سهراب همنامت هر چند شیر دلیر بود چون در دام مکر و خداع ترکان بستیز پدر | O Sohrab! Though thy namesake was indeed a valiant lion, he fell prey to the snares of Turkish guile against his father [3.5s] | INBA21:103a | YARP2.404 p.311 | Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times | - | - | |||||||||
| AB07388 | 110 | Persian | ای دو اختر خاور یار مهربان خوشا بحال شما که پرتوی از آفتاب آسمانی یافتید و | O twin stars of the East, beloved companions! Happy are ye that have received a ray from the celestial Sun [3.5s] | INBA16:085 | YARP2.405 p.312, RMT.063c | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | |||||||||
| AB07302 | 110 | Persian | ای پاسبان آستان خسرو آسمانی آنچه نگاشته بودی خوانده شد خندان شدیم گریان شدیم | O guardian of the celestial Sovereign's threshold! What thou didst write was read; we were made to smile and to weep [3.5s] | INBA13:308 | YARP2.407 p.313 | Praise and encouragement; Predictions and prophecies; Zoroastrianism; Mahabad and Zoroaster | - | - | |||||||||
| AB07186 | 110 | Persian | ای اردشیر در بیشه میثاق شیر ژیان باش و در مذاق اهل اشراق شیر و شکر روح پرور | O Ardeshir! Be thou a mighty lion in the thicket of the Covenant, and to the taste of them that are illumined be as sweet and nourishing as milk and honey [3.5s] | INBA13:164 | YARP2.408 p.313 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Servitude; submission to God; repentance | - | - | |||||||||
| AB10001 | 70 | Persian | ای شهریار اردشیر اردشیر چون شیر دلیر در این خاکدان غرشی نمود و شورشی انداخت | O sovereign Ardashir! Ardashir, lion-hearted and dauntless, unleashed a roar in this terrestrial realm, causing a tumult to arise [3.5s] | YARP2.409 p.314 | Call to action; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05077 | 150 | Persian | ای بنده آستان الهی سالهای چند بود که مخابره منقطع بود و سبب انقطاع اینحرب | O servant of the Divine Threshold! For several years, our correspondence had been interrupted, and the cause of this discontinuation was this war [3.5s] | YARP2.410 p.314 | Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08294 | 100 | Persian | ای وارث جام جم چندی بود از انقطاع اخبار در خمار بودیم حال الحمد لله دوباره | O inheritor of the Cup of Jamshíd! For a time We were languishing in yearning due to the cessation of tidings. Now, praise be to God, once again [3.5s] | YARP2.411 p.315 | - | - | |||||||||||
| AB09153 | 80 | Persian | ای اردشیر نامداران عالم دردشانرا درمان نیافتند و زخمشانرا مرهم ننهادند عاقبت | O Ardashir! The renowned ones of the world found no remedy for their pain, nor any balm for their wounds [3.5s] | YARP2.412 p.315 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09848 | 70 | Persian | ای بنده بهاء اردشیر شهیر سلطنت پیشینیانرا تجدید نمود و اقالیم پریشانرا جمع | O servant of Baha, renowned Ardeshir hath revived the sovereignty of ancient times and gathered together the scattered regions [3.5s] | YARP2.413 p.316 | Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05588 | 140 | Persian | ای پروردگار بنده ات بامس امیدوار را بیامرز و از فوز و نجاح و عفو و سماح | O Lord! Forgive Thy servant, who is hopeful on this day, and grant him triumph, prosperity and pardon [3.5s] | YARP2.414 p.316 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for specific individuals; groups | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10539 | 60 | Persian | ای شیرین شهد و انکبین شو زیرا جامی از فیض شکرین نور مبین یافتی تا توانی پر | O thou who art sweet as honey and nectar! Be thou the essence of sweetness, for thou hast received a chalice of luminous and sugared grace [3.5s] | YARP2.415 p.317 | Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10869 | 50 | Persian | ای بهمرد مرد بهی بهتر شو زاده پولادی مانند کوه آهن ثابت و مستقیم باش طوفان | O noble man! Strive to become more virtuous. Born of steel, be thou steadfast and upright like unto a mountain of iron [3.5s] | YARP2.416 p.317 | Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10071 | 70 | Persian | ای مروارید آمدی و به بخشش یزدان رسیدی سر بر آستان اسم اعظم نهادی و از خاک | O Pearl! Thou hast come and attained unto the bounties of God. Thou hast laid thy head upon the threshold of the Most Great Name and from the dust [3.5s] | YARP2.417 p.317 | Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09559 | 80 | Persian | ای همایون اختر پسر عزیزت با فرهنگ و تمیز است لهذا باین اقلیم مبارک شتافت و | O Humayun-Akhtar! Thy dear son, possessed of culture and refinement, hath therefore hastened to this blessed clime [3.5s] | YARP2.418 p.317 | Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09376 | 80 | Persian | ای رستم اهل ستم خواستند که رسم یزدان براندازند تهمتن الهی کلمه الله بمیدان | O Rustam! The people of tyranny sought to cast down the Divine Law. The celestial champion, the Word of God, hath come forth to the field [3.5s] | YARP2.419 p.318 | Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Growth of the Cause; Predictions and prophecies; The Word of God; influence and centrality of | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10537 | 60 | Persian | ای شیرین باده محبت الله رنگین است و انکبین معرفت الله شکرین حلاوت عالم انسانی | O Shirin! The wine of the love of God is deeply hued, and the honey of divine knowledge is sweet with the delectable nectar of the human world [3.5s] | YARP2.420 p.318 | Love of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10563 | 60 | Persian | ای گوهر جوهر شو یعنی خلاصه محبت الله گرد و روح معرفت الله اگر چنین گردی نافذ | O jewel, become thou an essence - that is, be thou the quintessence of the love of God and the spirit of divine knowledge. If thou attainest unto this [3.5s] | YARP2.422 p.319 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07013 | 120 | Persian | ای یاران مهربان رشید فارسی را خواهش چنین است که این بنده درگاه بها بیاد آن | O kind and valiant friends, it is the humble request of this servant at the Threshold of Bahá that you remember [3.5s] | YARP2.423 p.319 | Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10443 | 60 | Persian | ای بهمرد بهتر از هر مردی و اگر نبودی توجه بملکوت ابهی نمینمودی و بعالم آسمانی | O thou who excellest every man in goodness, if it were not for thee, thou wouldst not turn thy gaze to the Abhá Kingdom and the celestial realm [3.5s] | YARP2.424 p.320 | Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05158 | 150 | Persian | ای جهان آفرین ستایش و نیایش ترا سزاست که آفرینش را بیاران مهربان آرایش بخشیدی | O Creator of the world, praise and adoration beseem Thee, for Thou hast adorned creation with loving companions [3.5s] | YARP2.425 p.320 | Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for forgiveness; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB02790 | 230 | Persian | ای یاران عبدالبهاء جناب رستم خداداد از شدت محبت و وداد خواهش نگارش نامه از | O ye friends of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! The esteemed Rustam Khudadad, in the fervor of his love and devotion, hath earnestly requested the writing of a letter [3.5s] | YARP2.426 p.321 | Consolation and comfort; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Suffering and imprisonment | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10090 | 70 | Persian | ای مقرب درگاه کبریاء از خدا خواهم که در هر دم جانی تازه یابی و فرح و سروری | O thou who art nigh unto the Court of the Almighty! I beseech God that with every breath thou mayest find renewed life and joy and gladness [3.5s] | YARP2.427 p.321 | Presence [liqa'] of Manifestation of God is presence of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB03651 | 190 | Persian | ای پروردگار ماندگار حکیم را از هراس و بیم رهاای ده و در پناه خویش آسایش بخش | O eternal Lord! Deliver the wise from fear and dread, and beneath Thy sheltering protection grant them peace [3.5s] | YARP2.428 p.322 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05661 | 140 | Persian | ای دو بنده صادق درگاه احدیت رستم پاک جان بجهان جاودان شتافت و آنسرور راستان | O ye two sincere servants at the threshold of the One God! Rustam, pure in soul, hath hastened to the eternal realm, that pride of the righteous ones [3.5s] | YARP2.429 p.323 | Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05197 | 150 | Persian | ای دوستان جناب جمشید خداداد بیاد شما افتاد و ذکر شما را نمود و نگارش نامه ای | O friends! Jináb-i-Jamshíd Khudádád remembered you and made mention of you, and penned a letter [3.5s] | YARP2.430 p.323 | Being a source of light; guidance; Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07533 | 110 | Persian | ای متوکل بر خدا نامه مفصل شما رسید ولی از عدم فرصت جواب مختصر مفید مرقوم | O thou who art reliant upon God! Thy detailed letter was received but, due to lack of time, a brief yet beneficial reply is herein written [3.5s] | YARP2.445 p.324 | Business; financial; property matters; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09942 | 70 | Persian | ای خداوند مهربان بهمرد رستم را از بند غم آزادی بخش و بزرگوار فرما و بیامرز و | O compassionate Lord! Deliver Rustam from the bonds of grief, grant him nobility, and bestow upon him Thy pardon and forgiveness [3.5s] | YARP2.432 p.325 | Prayer for specific individuals; groups | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB04544 | 170 | Persian | آمرزنده و مهربانا این مصیبت زدگانرا صبوری بخش و بر تقدیرات غیبی و قضای | O Forgiving and Merciful One! Grant patience to these afflicted ones and enable them to submit to Thy hidden decrees and divine destiny [3.5s] | YARP2.433 p.325 | Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB02503 | 240 | Persian | ای ایزد دانا ای خداوند مهربان این نفوس زکیه راضیه مرضیه مطمئن بالطاف تو بودند | O Thou All-Knowing God, O Thou Compassionate Lord! These pure souls, content and well-pleased, were ever confident in Thy favours [3.5s] | YARP2.435 p.328 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Knowledge; recognition of God; Love of God; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB04314 | 170 | Persian | ای ثابت بر پیمان حین ورود و خروج مسافرین و ایام مکث ایشان در آنشهر خدماتی | O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! During the arrival and departure of the travellers, and in the days of their sojourn in that city, thou didst render services [3.5s] | YARP2.436 p.329 | Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07354 | 110 | Persian | ای جمشید شخص رشید شو و بقصر مشید راه یاب و بحصن حصین ملتجی شو قصر حقیقی قلب | O Jamshid! Become thou a person of noble strength, find thy way to the lofty palace, and take refuge in the impregnable fortress. The true palace is the heart [3.5s] | YARP2.438 p.331 | Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07987 | 100 | Persian | ای پروردگار بیامرز و ای آمرزگار ببخش ای کردگار دستور جمشید بنده پر امید بود | O Lord, forgive! O Forgiver, bestow Thy pardon! O Creator, Dastur Jamshid was a servant full of hope [3.5s] | YARP2.439 p.331 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10055 | 70 | Persian | ای کوهر در شاهوار گرد و کوهر آبدار درخشندگی و لمعان جو و تابندکی و شعاع | O precious pearl in the royal diadem! Seek thou luminous brilliance and radiant light [3.5s] | YARP2.440 p.332 | Love of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05856 | 140 | Persian | ای یار عبدالبهاء یاران پارسیان مانند شمع در این جمع رخ برافروختند و هر یک | O friend of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! The Persian friends, like unto candles in this gathering, have lit up their countenances, and each [3.5s] | YARP2.441 p.332 | Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB04017 | 180 | Persian | ای رستم روش نوع انسان امروز جور و ستم است و درندگی و تیزچنگی و خونخواری و | O Rustam! The way of humankind today is oppression and tyranny, savagery and sharp-clawed ferocity, and bloodthirstiness [3.5s] | YARP2.442 p.333 | Call to action; Kindness to and rights of animals; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; War and peace | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05556 | 140 | Persian | ای بنده بهاء تخمی بپاش که گیاه مهر و وفا بروید و گلزار محبت و صفا بیاراید چشمه | O servant of Bahá! Sow thou a seed that the plant of love and constancy may spring forth, and adorn the rose-garden of affection and purity [3.5s] | YARP2.443 p.333 | Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity in diversity; War and peace | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09487 | 80 | Persian | ای مروارید لمعان شدید جو و مانند ستاره صبح امید بدرخش شکر کن خدا را که در | O pearl of radiant lustre, shine forth like the morning star of hope! Render thanks unto God that [3.5s] | YARP2.444 p.334 | Education of children; moral education; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08578 | 90 | Persian | ای بنده پروردگار مهربان با تو مهربان است و خواهش نگارش نامه از این بی سر و | O servant of the Lord! He is merciful unto thee, and thy request for this letter from this humble and lowly [3.5s] | YARP2.446 p.335 | Call to action; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB03940 | 180 | Persian | ای بنده جمال ابهی من شما را چون فی الحقیقه خیرخواه یاران میدانم و با کسی غرضی | O servant of the Abhá Beauty! I verily regard thee as one who is a true well-wisher of the friends, harboring no ill will [3.5s] | YARP2.447 p.335 | Call to unity; prohibition of disunity; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09056 | 90 | Persian | نامه شما رسید ولی از قرائت خود شما میدانید این دل و جان چه حالتی پیدا کرد | Your letter was received, and from its perusal you yourself know what condition it produced in this heart and soul [3.5s] | YARP2.448 p.336 | Call to action; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06216 | 130 | Persian | ای رفیق عزیز عبدالبهاء نامه لطیف شما رسید الحمد لله دلیل بر روح و ریحان آن قلب | O dear companion of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! Thy gracious letter was received which, praised be God, betokeneth the spirit and fragrance of thy heart [3.5s] | YARP2.449 p.336 | Contention and conflict; Importance of community building; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08533 | 90 | Persian | ای آمرزگار اردشیر خسرو را شیر بیشه آنجهان کن و دلبر را رهبر ببزم دیدار فرما | O Thou Forgiver! Make Ardeshir Khusraw a lion of that celestial realm, and guide the beloved to the feast of reunion [3.5s] | YARP2.450 p.337 | Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08967 | 90 | Persian | ای یار قدیم و مونس و ندیم ایام ملاقات در خاطر است و آنحبیب همواره موجود و | O ancient companion and intimate friend! The days of our meeting linger in memory, and that beloved one remaineth ever-present [3.5s] | YARP2.452 p.338 | Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Personal instructions; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05566 | 140 | Persian | ای بنده جمال مبارک نامه شما رسید و عبدالبهاء دقیقه ای آرام ندارد و فرصت ندارد | O servant of the Blessed Beauty! Thy letter was received, and 'Abdu'l-Bahá hath not a moment's rest nor any respite [3.5s] | YARP2.453 p.339 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05087 | 150 | Persian | ای بنده پاینده ایزد دانا نامه های متعدد از شما رسید و چون مزاج علیل بود لهذا | O steadfast servant of the All-Knowing God! Numerous letters from thee were received, but owing to ill health, therefore [3.5s] | YARP2.456 p.341 | Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08568 | 90 | Persian | ای بنده آستان مقدس نامه های شما جمیع اثر خامه نیت خالصه است زیرا دلالت بر | O servant of the sacred Threshold! Thy letters are all the effect of a pure-hearted pen, for they attest to [3.5s] | YARP2.457 p.342 | Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07936 | 100 | Persian | ای بنده آستان حضرت مقصود نامه شما که بتاریخ ۱۳ رجب ۱۳۳۸ مورخ رسید مرقوم | O servant of the Threshold of the Desired One, your letter dated 13 Rajab 1338 was received [3.5s] | YARP2.458 p.342 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09352 | 80 | Persian | ای دو بنده آستان الهی نامه شما رسید ولی جواب مختصر تحریر میگردد زیرا فرصت | O ye two servants of the divine Threshold! Your letter was received, but the reply must needs be brief, for time is pressing [3.5s] | YARP2.460 p.343 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10489 | 60 | Persian | ای خداجو جهان آفرین را ستایش و پرستش کن که ببارگاهش راه یافتی و بدرگاهش بار | O seeker of God, praise and worship thou the Creator of the world, for thou hast found the path to His court and attained His presence [3.5s] | YARP2.460 p.344 | Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB01003 | 390 | Persian | ای زائر مشکین نفس ستایش نما خداوند را که رخت بپرتو هدایت آرایش یافت و دل و | O perfumed pilgrim, render praise unto the Lord that thy countenance hath been adorned with the light of guidance, and thy heart [3.5s] | YARP2.463 p.345 | Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB03443 | 200 | Persian | ای سرگشته و سودائیان حق جناب سروش شهریار چون باین دیار رسید شما را یار وفادار | O ye bewildered ones and them that are enraptured by truth! When Jenáb-i-Surúsh Shahryár arrived in this land, he proved a faithful friend unto you [3.5s] | YARP2.464 p.346 | Music and singing; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB02521 | 240 | Persian | ای پروردگار بزرگوار شهریار سروش زیرک و باهوش بود دولت اردشیر از پستان محبتت | O Benevolent Lord! Surúsh was indeed wise and astute; Ardashír's fortune flowed from the breast of Thy love [3.5s] | YARP2.465 p.347 | Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Love of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07741 | 110 | Persian | پروردگارا این یاران پارسی روش راستی داشتند و خداپرستی خواستند و بدوستی | O Lord! These Persian friends have pursued the path of truth, yearned for godliness, and aspired to fellowship [3.5s] | YARP2.466 p.347 | Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10491 | 60 | Persian | Translation List | ای خداوند بنده پرور پدر این مهرپرور را ببهشت برین رهبر شو و از گناه و خطا | O Thou Lord Who nurturest Thy servants! Guide the father of this loving one unto the highest Paradise, and forgive his sins and transgressions | YARP2.467 p.348 | ADMS#346 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||
| AB09613 | 80 | Persian | ای یاران عزیز من در زندان بیاد شما پر روح و ریحانم و مسرور و شادمان شب و روز | O my dear friends! In prison I am filled with spirit and fragrance in remembrance of you, and am joyous and glad both night and day [3.5s] | YARP2.468 p.348 | Praise and encouragement; Suffering and imprisonment | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10476 | 60 | Persian | ای جمشید جمشید را روش راستی و هوشیاری و خوشخوای و نیکوای بود و بپاداش این | O Jamshid! The path of Jamshid was one of uprightness, vigilance, geniality and goodness, and in recompense for this [3.5s] | YARP2.469 p.348 | Excellence; distinction; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07373 | 110 | Persian | ای خداوند مهربان مهتر اردشیر آمرزش پدر خواهد و بخشش بی حد و حصر جوید تا پدر | O compassionate Lord! Ardeshir the noble seeketh forgiveness for his father and imploreth boundless and infinite grace, that his father [3.5s] | YARP2.470 p.349 | Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07228 | 110 | Persian | ای بازماندگان آن جان مهربان غمگین مباشید دلشکسته و حزین مگردید همدم آه و انین | O ye descendants of that loving soul! Be not grieved, neither let your hearts be broken or sorrowful. Be not companions to sighs and moaning [3.5s] | YARP2.471.1 p.349 | Consolation and comfort; Prayer for forgiveness; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09825 | 70 | Persian | ای بخشنده درخشنده و تابان بامس مهربان درین جهان سرگشته و سرگردان بود در جهان | O radiant and effulgent Bestower! With the compassionate Moon, in this world bewildered and wandering was in the world [3.5s] | YARP2.471.2 p.350 | Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09532 | 80 | Persian | ای مهربان در این کور بهائی رافت و رحمت و مهربانی از اس اساس تعالیم الهی است | O kind one! In this Bahá'í Dispensation, loving-kindness, mercy and tenderness constitute the very foundation of the divine teachings [3.5s] | YARP2.474 p.351 | Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Compassion; kindness; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Courtesy; culture [adab]; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB03518 | 200 | Persian | ای یاران من در هر دم که بیاد شما پردازم فرح و شادمانی رخ دهد و دل و جان | O My friends! In every moment that I call you to mind, joy and gladness fill my heart and soul [3.5s] | YARP2.475 p.352 | Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09386 | 80 | Persian | ای زائر تربت مقدسه حمد کن خدا را که دریاها را قطع نمودی و بساحل بحر بخشش | O pilgrim of the sacred Sepulchre! Praise God that thou hast traversed the seas and attained the shores of the ocean of bounty [3.5s] | YARP2.476 p.352 | Being a source of light; guidance; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09317 | 80 | Persian | ای جمشید جام جم است که بدور آمده و آاینه سکندر گشته باده حیات بخشد و حبور | O Jamshid! The Cup of Jam hath come in its season and become the Mirror of Alexander, bestowing the wine of life and joy [3.5s] | YARP2.477 p.353 | Love of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB02438 | 250 | Persian | ای یاران عزیز عبدالبهاء از خطه هندوستان علی الخصوص بمبای خبر خوش میرسد و | O beloved friends of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! From the realm of Hindustan, particularly from Bombay, glad tidings are reaching us [3.5s] | YARP2.478 p.353 | Bringing forth results; fruit; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB02632 | 230 | Persian | اردشیرا یار مهربانا اردشیر شهیر پادشاهی ایران را تجدید نمود و دوباره سریر | O Ardashir, loving friend! Ardashir the renowned restored the kingship of Iran and once again the throne [3.5s] | YARP2.480 p.355 | Call to action; Past, present and future of Iran; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09233 | 80 | Persian | ای بنده جمال ابهی نامه مرقوم ملحوظ افتاد دستوران ستورانند لهذا باصطلاح عوام | O servant of the Abhá Beauty! Thy letter was received. The priests are as beasts, and thus, in common parlance [3.5s] | YARP2.482 p.358 | Consolation and comfort; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Rejection, opposition and persecution | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08381 | 100 | Persian | پروردگارا آمرزگارا بخشندگی و مهربانی سزاوار درگاه خداوندیست و درخشندکی شایان | O Lord, O Forgiving One! Bounty and loving-kindness befit the divine threshold, and radiance is meet therefor [3.5s] | YARP2.483 p.359 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for forgiveness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09025 | 90 | Persian | پروردگارا این جانهای پاک از عرصه خاک بجهان افلاک شتافتند بگناه خویش مقرند و | O Lord! These pure souls have hastened from the realm of dust unto the world of the celestial spheres. They acknowledge their sins [3.5s] | YARP2.484 p.359 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09464 | 80 | Persian | ای کنیز یزدان نامت دولت ایرانست کامت خدمت ایران باد یعنی روش و سلوکی بجو و | O handmaiden of God! Thy name is Iran's fortune; may thy desire be the service of Iran. Seek thou, therefore, a way and conduct [3.5s] | YARP2.485 p.360 | Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Education of children; moral education | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10558 | 60 | Persian | ای کنیز یزدان حضرت رحمان بصرف فضل ترا اختصاص داد و پرتو عنایت دمید و بدرقه | O handmaiden of God! The All-Merciful hath, through pure bounty, singled thee out and shed upon thee the rays of His loving-kindness [3.5s] | YARP2.486 p.360 | Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10227 | 70 | Persian | دوستانا نامه نگارش خامه راستی بود و نشانه خداپرستی جهان هستی ویرانی نیستیت | O friends! Your letter was penned with the quill of truth and was a sign of the worship of God. The world of existence [3.5s] | YARP2.487 p.360 | - | - | |||||||||||
| AB04908 | 160 | Persian | ای یاران عزیز و کنیزان بافرهنگ و تمیز پرتو حقیقت بر دل و دیده زد آنرا روشن | O beloved friends and discerning, cultured handmaidens! The light of truth hath shone upon heart and sight, illuminating them [3.5s] | YARP2.489 p.361 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; High station of the true believer; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05763 | 140 | Persian | ای کنیزان عزیز الهی بخشش خداوند آفرینش بینید که شما را بینش داد و زیبایش | O cherished handmaidens of God! Behold the bounty of the Lord of creation, Who hath endowed you with vision and insight [3.5s] | YARP2.491 p.363 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for forgiveness; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08718 | 90 | Persian | ای دو منتسبین درگاه کبریا جناب اردشیر مانند شیر به بیشه نور منیر پی برد و | O ye two who are associated with the Threshold of the All-Glorious! His honour Ardashír, like unto a lion, hath found his way unto the luminous wilderness [3.5s] | YARP2.492 p.363 | Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Prayer for specific individuals; groups | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB11485 | 20 | Persian | ای خداوند این گمکشتگان کوی خویش را عاشقان فارغ از بیگانه و خویش فرما توای | O God! Suffer these wanderers around thy abode to become they passionate lovers, freed from the known and the unknown. Verily Thou art the Powerful and the Mighty. | YARP2.493 p.364 | DAS.1914-03-28 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Prayer for nearness to God | - | - | |||||||||
| AB08243 | 100 | Persian | ای مهربان حضرت یزدان در این زمان تجلی رحمانیت فرموده و جمیع آدمیانرا در زیر | O Kind Lord of God, in this time Thou hast manifested Thy divine mercy and gathered all humanity under [3.5s] | YARP2.494 p.364 | Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10944 | 50 | Persian | ای کنیز عزیز الهی دولت شاهان عالم چون سراب فانی ناپایدار ولی تو دولت باقی و | O cherished handmaiden of God! The sovereignty of earthly monarchs is even as a mirage, fleeting and transient, but thine is an everlasting dominion [3.5s] | YARP2.495 p.364 | The ephemeral and the eternal; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09785 | 70 | Persian | ای اردشیر نره شیر باش نعره ای در میان جوق وحوش بزن گوران را سرگردان کن و | O Ardeshir, be thou a valiant lion; raise thou a roar amidst the gathering of wild beasts, and set the herds to wandering [3.5s] | YARP2.496 p.365 | Call to action; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07507 | 110 | Persian | ای کنیز پارسی حضرت یزدان مدتی بود که بتراب خاک پاک مظلوم آفاق فائز و درگاه | O Persian handmaiden of the Lord God! For a time thou wert privileged to attain unto the sacred dust of the Wronged One of the horizons and His Threshold [3.5s] | YARP2.497 p.365 | Call to action; Law of pilgrimage; Prayer for specific individuals; groups | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08650 | 90 | Persian | ای ثابت بر پیمان نامه تو رسید مضمون بسیار شیرین و دلنشین بود زیرا از برای خود | O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! Thy letter hath arrived, and its contents were most sweet and delightful, for [3.5s] | YARP2.498 p.365 | Creativity in art; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB11392 | 30 | Persian | پروردگار مهربانا این بنده بی سر و سامان رستم ایران را در پناه خویش راحت و | O Thou kind Almighty! Bestow Thou a refuge and protection to this homeless and shelterless servant of Thine, Rostam | YARP2.499 p.366 | DAS.1914-03-28 | Prayer for specific individuals; groups | - | - | |||||||||
| AB09966 | 70 | Persian | ای دولت الحمد لله بدولت پایدار رسیدی پس امیدوار باش و در درگاه حق ثابت و | O Dawlat! Praise be unto God, thou hast attained unto the everlasting dominion. Therefore, be thou hopeful and remain steadfast before the threshold of the True One [3.5s] | YARP2.500 p.366 | Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10651 | 60 | Persian | ای ورقه موقنه شاد باش و آزاد باش و مطمئن بفضل و موهبت پروردگار که ترا هدایت | O assured leaf! Be joyous and free, and rest confident in the grace and bounty of the Lord, Who hath guided thee [3.5s] | YARP2.501 p.366 | Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06987 | 120 | Persian | ای یادگار نیاکان ستایش پاک یزدانرا که پرتو آفتاب آفرینش را زیبایش دلها فرمود | O thou remnant of the ancients! Praise be to the pure Lord that He made the radiance of the Sun of creation the adornment of hearts [3.5s] | YARP2.502 p.367 | Exhortations and counsels; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05671 | 140 | Persian | ای دو یار دیرین جناب امین زبان شیرین بستایش آن دو دوست نازنین بگشود که این دو جان | O ye two ancient companions! Jinab-i-Amin hath, with sweet tongue, sung the praise of those two cherished friends, these two souls [3.5s] | YARP2.503 p.367, RMT.157e | Exhortations and counsels; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05853 | 140 | Persian | ای یار پارسی براستی میگویم که شبستان دل را بپرتو مهر آراستی این مهر جهان | O Persian friend! Verily, I say that thou hast adorned the sanctuary of the heart with the effulgence of love—this love of the world [3.5s] | YARP2.504 p.368 | Consolation and comfort; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09972 | 70 | Persian | ای رستم تهمتن و پیلتن دلیریست که در میدان میثاق سمند براند و لشکر عهد شکن را | O Rustam! Thou art the mighty Tahmtan and valiant hero who, in the arena of the Covenant, doth ride forth upon thy steed and [rout the hosts of the Covenant-breakers] [3.5s] | YARP2.505 p.368 | Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09306 | 80 | Persian | ای ثابت بر پیمان نامه مشکبو ملاحظه گردید نفحات رحمانی از آن استشمام میشد شکر | O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! Thy fragrant letter was perused and divine breaths were inhaled therefrom. Thanks be to God [3.5s] | YARP2.506 p.369 | Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08051 | 100 | Persian | ای خداوند مهربان این سه کس سزاوار عفو و مغفرتند و لایق عطا و بخشش ای پناه | O kind Lord! These three souls are deserving of pardon and forgiveness, worthy of bounty and grace. O Refuge [3.5s] | YARP2.507 p.369 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for forgiveness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05234 | 150 | Persian | ای عاشقان دلبر مهربان زهی زهی که در این روز فیروز بیدار شدید و هوشیار گشتید و | O lovers of the kind Beloved! Well is it, well is it, that on this auspicious day ye have awakened and become aware [3.5s] | YARP2.508 p.369 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for the departed; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05641 | 140 | Persian | ای جویندگان راه خدا و پایندگان سبیل هدی نامه رسید و نامهای شما قرائت گردید | O ye seekers of the path of God and steadfast ones in the way of guidance! Your letter hath arrived and your letters have been read [3.5s] | YARP2.510 p.371 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB01621 | 310 | Persian | ای یاران نازنین عبدالبهاء و کنیزان خدا جناب خدابخش آدرباد و جناب بهمرد بهرام | O cherished friends of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and handmaidens of God, his honour Khudabakhsh Adarabad and his honour Bahmard Bahram [3.5s] | YARP2.511 p.371 | Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity in diversity | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10607 | 60 | Persian | ای مهربان امروز اشرف مقام و اعظم مرام عبودیت آستان مقدس است پس بیا با | O Mihraban! Today the most exalted station and the most glorious aim is servitude at the Sacred Threshold; therefore come thou [3.5s] | YARP2.512 p.372 | Servitude; submission to God; repentance | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08821 | 90 | Persian | ای کنیز پروردگار بخشش خداوندگار را بنگر که ترا براه راست رهبر شد و در میان | O handmaiden of the Lord! Behold the bounty of God, who hath guided thee to the straight path and among [3.5s] | YARP2.513 p.373 | Importance of prayer; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10066 | 70 | Persian | ای مرغ پارسی دم آنست که در چمنستان آغاز نغمه نماای و در گلستان سرودی زنی و | O Persian bird, the hour hath struck for thee to commence thy melody in the meadow and to intone thy song within the rose-garden [3.5s] | YARP2.514 p.373 | Call to action; Music and singing | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB02670 | 230 | Persian | ای بنده درگاه یزدان نامه ای که بحضرت جواد مرقوم نموده بودید ملاحظه گردید نامه | O servant of the divine threshold! The letter which thou hadst addressed to His Holiness Javád hath been perused [3.5s] | YARP2.515 p.373 | Humility; meekness; lowliness; Interpretation of dreams and visions; Martyrs and martyrdom; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB02612 | 240 | Persian | ای یاران مهربان من نامه نامه نبود مژده بود سخن نبود جان هر پژمرده بود آاینه | O my kind friends! This letter was not merely a letter - it was glad tidings; it was not mere words - it was the very soul of every withered heart, a mirror [3.5s] | YARP2.516 p.374 | Consolation and comfort; Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08828 | 90 | Persian | ای کنیز یزدان خوشا بحال تو که در این انجمن در آمدی و در این چمن ترانه نمودی | O handmaid of God! Blessed art thou for having entered this gathering and for having sung thy melody in this meadow [3.5s] | YARP2.517 p.375 | Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10038 | 70 | Persian | ای کنیز پرتمیز پاکیزه خداوند دریای بخشش پروردگار بی مانند بجوش آمد مروارید | O thou immaculate handmaiden of God, pure and refined, the ocean of the bounties of the peerless Lord hath surged forth with pearls [3.5s] | YARP2.518 p.376 | Knowledge; recognition of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09365 | 80 | Persian | ای دو یگانه پرست الحمد لله از بیگانه بیزار شدید و باشنای یگانه پیوستید بمهر | O ye two who worship the One True God! Praise be unto God that ye have turned away from the stranger and have joined with the One Beloved in love [3.5s] | YARP2.519 p.376 | Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09400 | 80 | Persian | ای سروش سروش جهان پنهان ترا ندا میفرماید و مژده میدهد که ای همنام الحمد لله در | O Herald! The Herald of the hidden world summons thee and gives thee glad tidings, O thou namesake, praise be unto God [3.5s] | YARP2.520 p.376 | Mindfulness; concentration; focus; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09348 | 80 | Persian | ای دو اختر روشن نامه شما خوانده گشت شادمانی آورد و کامرانی بخشید زیرا نشانه | O ye two radiant stars! Your letter was read, bringing joy and bestowing gladness, for it was a sign [3.5s] | YARP2.521 p.377 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB03625 | 190 | Persian | ای بندگان ایزد مهربان فرود گشتاسب باین مرز و بوم شتاب نمود و همدم و دمساز گشت | O servants of the loving God! Gushtasp hastened to this realm and became an intimate companion [3.5s] | YARP2.522 p.377 | Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07067 | 120 | Persian | خداوند بخشاینده مهربانا این دو بنده آزاده و دو کنیز عزیزت مانند مرغان چمن بال | O Lord, the All-Bountiful, the Ever-Loving! These two unfettered servants and two cherished handmaidens of Thine are even as birds of the meadow, with wings [3.5s] | YARP2.523 p.378 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for the departed; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06992 | 120 | Persian | ای یار دیرین هر چند بنام ماهیاری امیدوارم که بهایار گردی یار و یاور هر بزرگوار | O ancient friend! Though thou art known as "Māhyārī" (Moon-friend), I hope that thou mayest become a divine friend, a helper and companion to every noble soul [3.5s] | YARP2.524 p.378 | Attaining the life of the spirit; Manifestation of God as sun; Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB01974 | 280 | Persian | ای یاران دل و جان عبدالبهاء نامهای نامی آنعزیزان ربانی ملاحظه گردید و مطرب | O friends of the heart and soul of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! The illustrious letter from those divine beloved ones was perused [3.5s] | YARP2.525 p.379 | Love of God; Praise and encouragement; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07226 | 110 | Persian | ای بار یافته گان آستان یزدان نیک بختی و خجسته طالعی شما را مطلع نور هدی نمود | O ye who have attained the threshold of God! Your felicitous fortune and blessed destiny made you the dayspring of the light of guidance [3.5s] | YARP2.526 p.380 | Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09533 | 80 | Persian | ای مهربان یاران زردشتی بهشتی اند و از بلا و فتنه و امتحانات در یزد و حوالی | O kind-hearted friends! The Zoroastrians are heavenly souls who suffer trials, tribulations and tests in Yazd and its environs [3.5s] | YARP2.527 p.380 | Consolation and comfort; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09413 | 80 | Persian | ای شهریار خدا یار تو باد ستایش خداوند آفرینش را که این حزب پارسی مظهر الطاف | O Shahriyar, may God be thy helper! Praise be unto the Lord of creation, that this Persian company is a manifestation of favours [3.5s] | YARP2.529 p.381 | Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08076 | 100 | Persian | ای دو کنیز عزیز خدا نامه شما رسید نهایت شادمانی حاصل گشت ستایش پاک یزدانرا که | O two cherished handmaidens of God! Your letter was received and brought the utmost joy. Praise be unto the pure Lord that [3.5s] | YARP2.531 p.381 | Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06740 | 120 | Persian | ای خویشان جمشید رشید جناب جمشید یار دمساز است و دوست همراز بخدمت مشغولست و به | O kin of noble Jamshid! Verily, Jamshid is an intimate companion and trusted confidant, engaged in devoted service and [3.5s] | YARP2.532 p.382 | Prayer for protection; Service to others; to the Cause of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08082 | 100 | Persian | ای دو یار مهرپرور عبدالبهاء فارسیان فی الحقیقه سبب سرورند و شادمانی موفور هر | O ye two loving companions of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! The Persians are, in truth, the cause of abundant joy and gladness [3.5s] | YARP2.533 p.382 | Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10043 | 70 | Persian | ای کنیز خدا نامه ات خواندم و نامت بزبان راندم و حیران ماندم که این چه بخشش | O handmaid of God! I perused thy letter and uttered thy name, and remained astonished at such bounty [3.5s] | YARP2.534 p.383 | Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09892 | 70 | Persian | ای بنده یزدان خداوند ترا از میان نوع بشر برانگیخت و افسر موهبت بر سر نهاد و | O servant of God! The Lord raised thee from amidst humankind and placed upon thy head the crown of His bounty [3.5s] | YARP2.535 p.383 | Consolation and comfort; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10423 | 60 | Persian | ای بنده خدا شکر کن ایزد دانا را که پی براه حقیقت بردی و از پرتو آفتاب جهان | O servant of God, render thanks unto the All-Knowing Lord that thou hast found the path of truth and art illumined by the rays of the Sun of [3.5s] | YARP2.536 p.383 | Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08927 | 90 | Persian | ای نفوس مطمئنه جناب زائر رجوع بوطن مالوف مینماید و از برای شما ارمغانی میطلبد | O assured souls! The distinguished visitor returneth to his familiar homeland and seeketh for you a gift [3.5s] | YARP2.537 p.384 | Consolation and comfort | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09806 | 70 | Persian | ای امه الله شاه سیاوش چون فرشته و سروش حلقه بگوش جمال ابهی روحی لاحبائه | O handmaid of God! Shah Siyavash, like unto an angel and celestial messenger, is a devoted servant at the threshold of the Abhá Beauty—my spirit be offered up for His loved ones [3.5s] | YARP2.538 p.384 | Eulogies; reminiscences; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09313 | 80 | Persian | ای جان پارسی پرتو پارسیان مدتی بود که در باختر نسیان غروب نموده بود باز با | O Persian soul! The light of the Persians, which had for a time set in the oblivion of the West, has once again [3.5s] | YARP2.539 p.385 | Past, present and future of Iran; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08130 | 100 | Persian | ای شهریار تاجداران عالم شب و روز مرادشان کشورگشاای و گیتی ستانی اما چه فائده | O Sovereign of the monarchs of the world! Night and day their desire hath been to conquer lands and seize dominion, but to what end [3.5s] | YARP2.540 p.385 | Material and spiritual existence; two books; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09449 | 80 | Persian | ای کنیز خدا جناب جمشید پیش ماست و در باغ فردوس که مدت چند سال محل تشریف جمال | O handmaid of God! Jináb-i-Jamshíd is with Us and in the Garden of Paradise, which for several years was the dwelling-place of the Most Great Beauty [3.5s] | YARP2.541 p.385 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Shrines and Holy places; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB01015 | 390 | mixed | ای یاران پارسی هر چند از نادرستی هموطنان آواره و سرگشته کوه و بیابان شدید ولی | O Persian friends! Though through the faithlessness of your countrymen ye were made wanderers, bewildered and distracted, in mountain and desert [3.5s] | YARP2.544 p.387 | Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Prayer for martyrs; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB04916 | 160 | Persian | ای یاران یزدان پرتو الطاف جمال قدیم بر فرق مباهات آن قوم نجیب زد در قطب | O ye friends of God! The rays of the Ancient Beauty's grace have shed their radiance upon the exalted brows of that noble people [3.5s] | YARP2.545 p.388 | Praise and encouragement; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07910 | 100 | Persian | ای بندگان عزیز و کنیزان شورانگیز ایزد پاک ستایش پروردگار را که در این روز | O cherished servants and enraptured handmaidens of the pure God, praise be unto the Lord that on this day [3.5s] | YARP2.546.1 p.388 | Call to action; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07058 | 120 | Persian | پروردگارا خدابخش چشم از این جهان بربست و بجهان تو شتافت تا بخشش یابد و در | O Lord! Khodabakhsh hath closed his eyes to this world and hastened unto Thy realm, that he may receive Thy bounty and [3.5s] | YARP2.546.2 p.389 | Eulogies; reminiscences; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08096 | 100 | Persian | ای دوستان کامکار نامه شما از بیروت رسید چون نشان شادمانی و خوشی زندگانی و | O triumphant friends! Your letter from Beirut hath reached us, betokening joy and felicity in your lives [3.5s] | YARP2.547 p.389 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB04117 | 180 | Persian | ای یار قدیم گویند که هر بلائی عمومی گردد خصوصی را حکم نماند و مدار تسلی شود | O ancient friend! It is said that when a calamity becometh universal, particular instances lose their distinction and this bringeth solace [3.5s] | YARP2.548 p.390 | Consolation and comfort; Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07506 | 110 | Persian | ای کنیز ایزد تعالی کوکب فارسیان هزار سال و بیشی بود غروب کرده بود حال | O handmaiden of the Almighty God, the star of the Persians had set for a thousand years and more, but now [3.5s] | YARP2.549 p.391 | Call to action; Growth of the Cause; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05102 | 150 | Persian | ای بنده صادق کوکب منیر همنامت جهانگیر بود و بدخواهان را بزیر زنجیر و شمشیر | O faithful servant! Thou radiant star, thy namesake was Jahangir, who brought his foes beneath chains and sword [3.5s] | YARP2.550 p.391 | Power of faith; power of the spirit; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB02787 | 230 | Persian | ای یاران روحانی من در عبودیت آستان الهی آرزوی شریک و سهیم مینمودم الحمد لله | O My spiritual friends! In servitude at the Divine Threshold I yearned for partners and fellow-sharers. Praise be to God [3.5s] | YARP2.551 p.392 | Praise and encouragement; Prayer for the departed; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Unity in diversity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08964 | 90 | Persian | ای یار دیرین نامه مشکین را مضمون شکرین و دلنشین و دلیل بر استفاضه از نور مبین | O ancient friend! Thy musk-scented letter with its sweet and heart-stirring contents beareth witness to thine illumination from the manifest Light [3.5s] | YARP2.552 p.393 | Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07668 | 110 | Persian | ای یادگار نیوکان ستایش پاک یزدان را که یاران دیرین را در این بهشت برین | O remnant of the righteous ones, praise be to the pure Lord that the ancient friends in this supreme paradise [3.5s] | YARP2.553 p.393 | Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05182 | 150 | Persian | ای دو بنده مقرب درگاه کبریا یاران پارسی را صدق و راستی خلق و خوی است و رفتار | O ye two servants near unto the throne of Grandeur! Truthfulness and sincerity are the character and conduct of the Persian friends [3.5s] | YARP2.554 p.394 | Eulogies; reminiscences; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB04729 | 160 | Persian | ای ثابت پیمان نامه شما رسید و راز و نیاز معلوم گردید براستی میگویم که در این | O steadfast one in the Covenant! Your letter was received and your intimate supplications were made known. In truth I say that in this [3.5s] | YARP2.555 p.394 | Praise and encouragement; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB04769 | 160 | Persian | ای زائر مشکین نفس چندی بود که در ارض مقدس انیس و مونس این بنده آستان مقدس | O pilgrim of musk-laden breath! For some time thou wert the companion and intimate of this servant at the Sacred Threshold in the Holy Land [3.5s] | YARP2.556 p.395 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Law of pilgrimage | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06670 | 120 | Persian | ای بهرام در پناه خداوند مهربان راحت و آرام جو و در سایه سرو آن جویبار مقام و | O Bahram! Seek thou comfort and tranquility beneath the shelter of the compassionate Lord, and find thy station in the shade of the cypress by that stream [3.5s] | YARP2.557 p.396 | Growth of the Cause | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07909 | 100 | Persian | ای بندگان ایزد دانا نامه شما بواسطه آقا جمشید وصول یافت امیدوارم که مقاصد | O ye servants of the All-Knowing God! Your letter was received through Áqá Jamshíd. I am hopeful that your aims [3.5s] | YARP2.559 p.397 | Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09220 | 80 | Persian | ای بنده بارگاه یزدان از خدا خواهم که از فارسیان آزادگانی برانگیزد که به بندگی | O servant of the Court of the All-Glorious! I beseech God to raise up from among the Persians souls who are free and devoted in servitude [3.5s] | YARP2.560 p.397 | Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB03386 | 200 | Persian | ای ثابت بر پیمان نامه ات رسید و مژده بخشید که احبای الهی خاضعند و خاشع و با | O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! Thy letter was received and brought the joyful tidings that the beloved of God are humble and submissive [3.5s] | YARP2.561 p.398 | Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB02282 | 260 | Persian | ای یاران عبدالبهاء حضرات افنان سدره مبارکه زبان بستایش دوستان پارسی و یاران | O ye friends of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! O ye kindred of the blessed Tree! The tongue is moved to praise the friends and companions of Persia [3.5s] | YARP2.562 p.398 | Past, present and future of Iran; Praise and encouragement; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05654 | 140 | Persian | ای دادخدا نامه وداد سرور فواد بخشید الحمد لله بقوه کلمه الله و صریر قلم اعلی | O servant of justice! Your missive brought joy to my heart. Praise be to God, through the power of the Word of God and the flowing pen of the Most High [3.5s]... ...Praise be to God that through the power of the divine Word and the voice of the supreme Pen, thou wert saved from the waves of destruction | YARP2.565 p.401 | DAS.1914-10-25x | Business; financial; property matters; Call to action; Eulogies; reminiscences; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | |||||||||
| AB07407 | 110 | Persian | ای دو کنیز مقرب درگاه کبریا نامه شما قرائت شد و مضمون سبب مسرت گشت لطف و | O ye two handmaidens near to the Court of the All-Glorious! Your letter was read, and its contents brought great joy [3.5s] | YARP2.566 p.401 | Being a source of light; guidance; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08030 | 100 | Persian | ای جمشید چون بکشور ایران روی فارسیان را بیدار کن و فریاد نما که ای یاران هزار | O Jamshid, when thou goest to the realm of Iran, awaken the Persian people and cry out: "O ye friends, a thousand..." [3.5s] | YARP2.568 p.405 | Call to action; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08133 | 100 | Persian | ای شیفتگان آندلبر مهربان هر کسی را مرادی و مطلوب باو دادی هر سری را سری و هر | O ye who are enamoured of that loving Friend! To every soul hath He granted its cherished desire, to every head its own [3.5s] | YARP2.569 p.406 | Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10488 | 60 | Persian | ای خدابخش نخستین بخشش ایزد دانا فرهنگ و خرد آسمانی و هوش و دانش یزدانیست و | O Khudabakhsh! The first bestowal of the all-knowing Lord is heavenly culture and divine wisdom, celestial intelligence and godly knowledge [3.5s] | YARP2.570 p.406 | Two kinds of knowledge [ilm and irfan]; sight and insight; Words vs deeds | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09280 | 80 | Persian | ای پروردگار دو بنده درگاه اسفندیار مهربان و رستم تیرانداز بجهان راز شتافتند | O Lord! Two servants at Thy Threshold, Isfandíyár the Compassionate and Rustam Tírandáz, have hastened unto the realm of mysteries [3.5s] | YARP2.571 p.407 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09905 | 70 | Persian | ای پروردگار خداداد از این کاشانه ویران پرواز نمود تا لانه و آشیانه بر سرو | O Lord! The God-given one hath winged its flight from this ruined dwelling to build its nest and shelter in the cypress tree [3.5s] | YARP2.572 p.407 | Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06674 | 120 | Persian | ای پروردگار بی انداد خداداد جوانمرد را بیامرز و در پناه خویش منزل و ماوی بخش | O peerless Lord! Forgive Khudadad the noble-hearted, and grant him shelter and refuge in Thy protection [3.5s] | YARP2.573 p.407 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06115 | 130 | Persian | ای پرودگار بهرام را مهربانی فرما و بجهان جاودانی درآر عفو غفران مبذول کن و | O Lord! Show Thy loving-kindness unto Bahram and guide him into the eternal world. Grant him Thy forgiveness and pardon [3.5s] | YARP2.574 p.408 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB04705 | 160 | Persian | ای پروردگار ای آمرزگار کیخسرو وفادار را تاج مغفرت عظمی بر سر نه شیرین گشتاسب | O Lord, O Forgiver! Place upon the head of Kai-Khosrow, the faithful one, the crown of Thy supreme forgiveness. Sweet Gushtasp [3.5s] | YARP2.575 p.408 | - | - | |||||||||||
| AB10445 | 60 | Persian | ای پروردگار ای آمرزگار فریدون پرشگون بجهان راز شتافت و فریدون اسفندیار بفراز | O Lord, O Thou Forgiver! Fereydun, radiant in glory, hastened unto the realm of mysteries, and Fereydun Esfandiyar ascended unto the heights [3.5s] | YARP2.576 p.409 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08621 | 90 | Persian | ای پروردگار آمرزگار بنده وفادار خدارحم را گناه بیامرز خطا بپوش عطا ببخش از | O forgiving Lord! Pardon this faithful servant, Khodarahm, forgive his sins, conceal his faults, and bestow Thy grace [3.5s] | YARP2.577 p.409 | Prayer for forgiveness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05659 | 140 | Persian | ای دو بنده درگاه خدا سهراب بامس باستان ایزد دانا رسید و شما را همی بخاطر آورد | O ye two servants at the threshold of God! The letter of Sohrab reached the Ancient Lord, the All-Knowing, and brought you to remembrance [3.5s] | YARP2.578 p.410 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08618 | 90 | Persian | ای پروردگار اردشیر را از پستان غفران شیر ده و در دریای عفو غوطه بخش زیرا | O Lord! Nourish Ardeshir with the milk of Thy forgiveness and immerse him in the ocean of Thy pardon, for [3.5s] | YARP2.579 p.411 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06119 | 130 | Persian | ای پروردگار آمرزگار سروش اسفندیار را از بخششت یار بر خوردار فرما و بمان | O Forgiving Lord! Make Sorush Esfandyar a recipient of Thy bounties and bestow upon him Thy grace [3.5s] | YARP2.580 p.411 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed; Soul; spirit after death; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06116 | 130 | Persian | ای پروردگار اسفندیار گشتاسب شایان اجر بی پایانست و شیرین جمشید محتاج پرتو | O Lord! Isfandiyar, son of Gushtasp, is deserving of boundless reward, and Shirin, daughter of Jamshid, is in need of radiance [3.5s] | YARP2.581 p.411 | Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09975 | 70 | Persian | ای رشید مانند خورشید در این عصر جدید بدرخش و بعون رب مجید در قصر مشید ماوی کن | O Rashid! Like unto the sun, shine forth in this new age and, through the aid of the glorious Lord, take shelter in the lofty palace [3.5s] | YARP2.582 p.412 | Praise and encouragement; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10521 | 60 | Persian | ای سروش گوش هوش بگشا تا سرود سروش عالم بالا بشنوی و بجوش و خروش آای و بزم | O celestial herald! Open thy ear of inner perception that thou mayest hear the melody of the herald of the higher realm. Rise then in fervor and exultation [3.5s] | YARP2.583 p.412 | Love of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09152 | 80 | Persian | ای اردشیر جهان شیر الحمد لله بمقر سریر روحانیت کبری رسیدی و تربت پاک را طواف | O Ardashir, lion of the world! Praise be to God, thou hast attained unto the sanctified throne of supreme spirituality and circumambulated the sacred dust [3.5s] | YARP2.584 p.413 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Consolation and comfort; Prayer for specific individuals; groups | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09335 | 80 | Persian | ای خدا ای دادبخش خداداد را آمرزش بخش و فیروزه فیروز کن این دو جان پاک را | O God, O Bestower of Justice! Grant forgiveness unto Khodadad and make victorious Firouzeh. These two pure souls do Thou bless [3.5s] | YARP2.585 p.413 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08653 | 90 | Persian | ای ثابت بر پیمان نامه شما رسید الحمد لله احبای بمبای ثابت و مستقیم و سالک بر | O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! Thy letter was received. Praise be to God, the friends in Bombay are firm and steadfast, and are treading [3.5s] | YARP2.586 p.413 | Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07691 | 110 | Persian | ای یاران عبدالبهاء در این دم بیاد شما افتادم جان و دل شادمان گردید حمد خدا را | O ye beloved of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! In this moment I remembered you and my heart and soul were filled with joy. Praise be unto God [3.5s] | YARP2.587 p.414 | Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08382 | 100 | Persian | Prayers by 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Some | پروردگارا آمرزگارا بنده درگاه اردشیر جمشید پناه ببارگاه آورد جهان نیستی | O Lord, O Forgiver! Thy servant Ardeshir Jamshid-Panah hath turned toward Thy threshold in this world of nothingness [3.5s] | YARP2.588 p.414 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed | - | - | |||||||||
| AB05117 | 150 | Persian | ای تشنه حقیقت نامه رسید مضمون دلیل بر آن بود که جستجوی آاین الهی می نماای و | O seeker of truth! Thy letter hath been received, and its contents testify that thou art searching for divine truth [3.5s] | YARP2.589 p.415 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Being a source of light; guidance; Condition of search; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09354 | 80 | Persian | ای دو بنده یزدان پرست ستایش پاک یزدانرا که سرمست ساغر آندلبر یکتاستید و از | O ye two worshippers of God! Praise be unto the pure Lord, that ye are intoxicated with the chalice of that peerless Beloved [3.5s] | YARP2.590 p.415 | Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07065 | 120 | Persian | حضرت رحمانا دولت مرزبان ترک خاکدان نمود و بجهان بی پایان شتافت امیدی جز بتو | O Merciful Lord! Dowlat Marzban hath abandoned this earthly realm and hastened to the infinite world. No hope remaineth save in Thee [3.5s] | YARP2.591 p.416 | Eulogies; reminiscences; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09276 | 80 | Persian | ای بهرام آسایش و آرام دل بمهر پروردگار است و شادی و سرور جان بمحبت حضرت یزدان | O Bahram! The tranquility and repose of the heart lie in the love of the Lord, and the joy and gladness of the soul in the love of God Almighty [3.5s] | YARP2.593 p.417 | Love of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10065 | 70 | Persian | ای مرد خوش خوشا بحال تو که مرد خدا شدی و بنده آستان حضرت کبریا روی برخ دلجوی | O man of goodly cheer, blessed indeed art thou, for thou hast become a man of God and a servant at the threshold of His glorious majesty [3.5s] | YARP2.594 p.417 | Praise and encouragement; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10400 | 60 | Persian | ای بنده پارسی جمال ابهی خوش باش و در نهایت نشاط و انبساط بیاد خدا مشغول شو | O Persian servant of the Abhá Beauty! Be thou of good cheer and, with utmost joy and exultation, occupy thyself with the remembrance of God [3.5s] | YARP2.595 p.417 | Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08595 | 90 | Persian | ای بنده حق فیض مطلق جهان انسانرا مانند جام جم سرشار نمود و جمیع امم را صلای | O servant of God! The absolute bounty hath filled the world of humanity like unto a brimming cup, and all peoples have been summoned [3.5s] | YARP2.596 p.418 | Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05084 | 150 | mixed | ای بنده آستان مقدس دو نامه از شما رسید مجال جواب نه لهذا باختصار پرداختم | O servant of the sacred Threshold! Two letters have reached Me from thee. As time permitteth not a detailed reply, I write briefly [3.5s] | YARP2.598 p.418 | Entry by troops; Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06606 | 120 | Persian | ای آمرزگار بنده درگاه جمشید پناه باستان برد و از راستان بود مشتاق دیدار بود | O Forgiver! The servant at the threshold took refuge with Jamshid, was among the righteous ones, and yearned for attainment unto Thy presence [3.5s] | YARP2.600 p.420 | Eulogies; reminiscences; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08136 | 100 | Persian | ای صبور شکور مفارقت قرینه محترمه ات فی الحقیقه جانگداز است و مورث احزان و | O patient and thankful one! The separation from thy honoured consort is indeed heart-rending and giveth rise to grief [3.5s] | YARP2.601 p.420 | Consolation and comfort; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06167 | 130 | Persian | ای جوان دل و جوان جان جوانی بدل و جان است نه به کالبد سست بنیان الحمد لله | O youth of heart and soul! Youth pertaineth to the heart and soul, not to this frail frame. Praise be unto God [3.5s] | YARP2.602 p.420 | Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06682 | 120 | Persian | ای ثابت بر پیمان خوابی که دیده بودی تعبیرش اینست آن درخت تنومند سدره مبارکه | O steadfast in the Covenant! The dream thou didst behold is thus interpreted: That mighty tree is the Blessed Lote-Tree [3.5s] | YARP2.603 p.421 | Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Interpretation of dreams and visions; Predictions and prophecies; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09323 | 80 | Persian | ای جوانمرد جهانی مرد باش چه بسیار واقع که شخصی عبارت از هزار انسان هر نفسی که | O noble youth! Be thou a man of the world, for how often hath it come to pass that a single person representeth a thousand souls [3.5s] | YARP2.604 p.422 | High station of the true believer; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05660 | 140 | Persian | ای دو بنده صادق جمال مبارک نامه شما رسید ولی بعد از آنکه جناب جمشید داراب و | O ye two faithful servants of the Blessed Beauty! Your letter hath been received, yet after Jináb-i-Jamshíd-i-Dáráb [3.5s] | YARP2.605 p.422 | Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07300 | 110 | Persian | ای پارسیان راستان نامه رسید روز فیروز دیدار فراموش نشود ستایش ایزد پاک را که | O true-hearted Persians! The letter arrived; that blessed day of meeting shall not be forgotten. Praise be to the Pure Lord, Who [3.5s] | YARP2.606 p.423 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Prayer for specific individuals; groups | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06088 | 130 | Persian | ای بنده حق جناب میرزا محرم در نامه خویش خواهش تحریر نامه ای بانجناب نموده این | O thou servant of the Truth! His honour Mirza Muharram in his letter hath expressed the desire that an epistle be penned unto him [3.5s] | YARP2.607 p.423 | Call to action; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09337 | 80 | Persian | ای خداداد داد خدا باش و بخشش جمال ابهی تا رحمت عالم انسانی باشی و موهبت حضرت | O God-given one! Be thou a divine bestowal and a bounty of the Abhá Beauty, that thou mayest become a mercy unto the world of humanity and a gift from the Lord [3.5s] | YARP2.609 p.424 | Being a source of light; guidance; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07739 | 110 | Persian | پروردگارا این جانهای پاک از کیهان خاک بیزار شدند و بجهان راز پرواز کردند تا | O Lord! These pure souls have grown weary of the dust of earth and have taken flight unto the realm of mysteries [3.5s] | YARP2.610 p.424 | Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06844 | 120 | Persian | ای کنیز الهی نامه ای از پیش بشما نگاشته شد حال ورقه علیا شفاعت مینمایند و | O handmaiden of God! A letter was previously written to thee, and now the Most Exalted Leaf doth intercede [3.5s] | YARP2.611 p.425 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; High station of the true believer; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09971 | 70 | Persian | ای رستم تهمتن هر چند پیل تن بود و مهتر اسفندیار راین تن هیچ تیغ و تیری در او | O Rustam! Though Tahmtan was possessed of an elephant-like frame, and though mighty Isfandiyar's body was impervious to sword or arrow [3.5s] | YARP2.612 p.425 | Knowledge of self | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07442 | 110 | Persian | ای سروش هاتف غیب و سروش ملکوت ابهی این ترانه بگوش میرساند عصر قرن شمس حقیقت | O thou celestial herald of the unseen realm and melodious angel of the Kingdom of Abhá! This song reacheth the ear in this age of the Sun of Truth [3.5s] | YARP2.613 p.426 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Adamic cycle and the Baha'i cycle; The power of words; of speech | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08695 | 90 | Persian | ای خداوند ودود بنده ات فرود بافق اعلی صعود نمود و در ملکوت ابهی ورود یافت | O loving Lord! Thy servant hath descended to ascend unto the Most Exalted Horizon, and hath entered the Abhá Kingdom [3.5s] | YARP2.614 p.426 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06409 | 130 | Persian | ای یار ودود فرود مظلوم در دست طوس منحوس گرفتار شد امید وفا داشت ظلم و جفا دید | O loving friend! The oppressed one hath fallen into the hands of ill-omened Tus. Though hoping for fidelity, he met with naught but tyranny and persecution [3.5s] | YARP2.615 p.427 | Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Stories; anecdotes; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09228 | 80 | Persian | ای بنده جمال ابهی جمشید را گویند جامی جهان نما بود و بعضی بر آنند قدحی مرصع | O servant of the Abhá Beauty! It is said of Jamshíd that he possessed a cup that revealed the world, while some maintain it was a bejeweled goblet [3.5s] | YARP2.616 p.427 | Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09891 | 70 | Persian | ای بنده یزدان جناب بامس مهربان در این آستان بیاد تو پر روح و ریحان بود هر دم | O servant of God! Beloved Bamis, in this sanctuary the remembrance of thee is fraught with spirit and sweet perfume [3.5s] | YARP2.617 p.428 | - | - | |||||||||||
| AB09450 | 80 | Persian | ای کنیز خدا گل و سنبل و ضیمرانرا بوی خوشی و رائحه دلکشی لازم نفحه معطره گل | O maidservant of God! The rose, hyacinth and narcissus must needs possess a sweet fragrance and captivating scent, even as the perfumed breath of the flower [3.5s] | YARP2.618 p.428 | Love of God; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10051 | 70 | Persian | ای کنیزان عزیزان خدا برادر مهرپرور را ملاحظه نمااید که چه قدر وفادار و خوش | O ye handmaidens of God's beloved ones! Behold your loving brother, how faithful and joyous he is [3.5s] | YARP2.619 p.428 | - | - | |||||||||||
| AB07516 | 110 | Persian | ای گشتاسب از فضل حضرت یزدان شادمانی کن و کامرانی نما که ترا مقرب درگاه نمود و | O Gushtasb! Rejoice in the bounty of the Lord, and be thou glad, for He hath brought thee near unto His threshold [3.5s] | YARP2.620 p.429 | Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06273 | 130 | Persian | ای کنیز خداوند مهربان مادر نیک اختر را بدرقه عنایت رسید و موفق بخدمت گردید و | O handmaiden of the All-Merciful Lord! Thy mother of auspicious destiny hath been favoured with divine bounties and hath succeeded in rendering service [3.5s] | YARP2.621 p.429 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10564 | 60 | Persian | ای گوهر درخشنده باش و پرلمعان رخشنده گی بپرتو مهر الهی است آن نور بر هر سنگی | O radiant gem! Be thou luminous and effulgent, for thy radiance deriveth from the Sun of Divine Love; that Light shineth upon every stone [3.5s] | YARP2.622 p.430 | Love of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09486 | 80 | Persian | ای مروارید باران نیسان بارید و کوه و دشت و دریا فیض جدید بدید باران رحمت جمیع | O Pearl of the April showers! The rain of springtime hath poured forth, and mountain, plain and sea have beheld a fresh bounty [3.5s] | YARP2.623 p.430 | Divine emanation is ceaseless; eternal; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07240 | 110 | Persian | ای بندگان حق این عبد ضعیف بقوت روح تایید شب و روز بنگاشتن و بیان داشتن مشغول | O servants of God! This lowly servant, through the power of the confirming Spirit, is occupied night and day in writing and expounding [3.5s] | YARP2.624 p.430 | Spiritual communication; connections of the heart | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06741 | 120 | Persian | ای خویشان کنیز بها دولت آن کنیز عزیز پاک جان از این دار فانی بفضای آسمانی | O kindred of the handmaiden of Bahá! That cherished and pure-souled maidservant hath, from this fleeting earth, soared unto the heavenly realms [3.5s] | YARP2.625 p.431 | Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10979 | 50 | Persian | ای نوشیروان ساغر آن باده از خمخانه یزدان نوش روانت باد تا توانی از می مهر | O Nushiravan! Quaff thou the cup of that celestial wine from the divine winehouse! May thy spirit ever flow with the wine of love as long as thou art able [3.5s] | YARP2.626 p.431 | Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB11214 | 40 | Persian | ایزد مهربانا جوانی در جهان زندگانی شادمانی و کامرانی در این جهان و جهان | O compassionate God! Grant that this youth may attain in this world a life of joy and fulfillment, and in both this realm and the next [3.5s] | YARP2.628 p.432 | Prayer for specific individuals; groups | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10632 | 60 | Persian | ای نوشیروان نوشیروان عادل بعدل و داد صیتش جهانگیر شد ولی تو باذل باش و ببذل | O Nushirvan! The fame of Nushirvan the Just for justice and equity encompassed the world, but thou must be generous and in giving [3.5s] | YARP2.629 p.432 | Generosity [kirama]; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05207 | 150 | Persian | ای زائر محترم خواهش تو مقبول گشت و بنگارش آنچه خواستی پرداختم طلب آمرزش بجهت | O esteemed pilgrim! Thy request hath been accepted, and I have set forth to write that which thou didst desire. I beseech forgiveness [3.5s] | YARP2.630 p.433 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB03643 | 190 | Persian | ای بنده درگاه حضرت پروردگار از قرار روایت برخی از تواریخ سلف چنین معلوم که | O servant at the threshold of the Lord! According to certain chronicles of old, it hath become evident that [3.5s] | YARP2.631 p.433 | Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB11362 | 30 | Persian | ای رب الارباب بنده تو گشتاسب از فراق بیتاب شد و در تب و تاب افتاد لهذا پرواز | O Lord of Lords! Thy servant Gushtasp hath grown restless in separation and fallen into feverish distress, and therefore taken flight [3.5s] | YARP2.632 p.434 | Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB03993 | 180 | Persian | ای خداوند مهربان بنده درگاهت اردشیر پور بهرام را از پستان غفران شیر ده و چاکر | O kind Lord! Give milk from the breast of forgiveness to Thy servant, Ardeshir, son of Bahram, and this humble attendant [3.5s] | YARP2.633 p.434 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed; Presence of; reunion with God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07219 | 110 | Persian | ای آمرزنده این بندگان را تابنده فرما و در گلشن عالم بالا خواننده کن و در بزم | O Forgiver! Make these servants radiant, summon them to the rose-garden of the realm above, and in the feast [3.5s] | YARP2.634 p.435 | Prayer for the departed; Soul; spirit after death | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07982 | 100 | Persian | ای پروردگار ای آمرزگار این خوش بختان جهان خاک را بدرود نمودند و بعالم پاک | O Lord, O Forgiver! These blessed ones have bidden farewell to this earthly world and ascended unto the realm of holiness [3.5s] | YARP2.635 p.435 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08983 | 90 | Persian | ای یاران مهربان من مهربان آذر بجهت جمیع شماها نامه مخصوص طلبیده ولی افسوس که | O my kind friends! The loving Azar hath asked for a special letter on behalf of you all, but alas [3.5s] | YARP2.636 p.436 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for assistance; intercession | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09564 | 80 | Persian | ای هوشیاران پرتو ایزد مهربان بر سر آن یاران زد هوش و گوش بیدار شد و همراز | O ye discerning ones! The effulgent rays of the Compassionate Lord have shone upon those steadfast companions; mind and ear have been awakened and attuned [3.5s] | YARP2.637 p.436 | Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07698 | 110 | Persian | ای یاران و کنیزان الهی هر چند در آنسامانید و ما در این سامان ولی همسایه ایم و | O ye friends and handmaids of God! Though ye dwell in that region and we in this, yet are we neighbours [3.5s] | YARP2.638 p.436 | Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07184 | 110 | Persian | ای احبای الهی شکر خدا را که آن جانهای پاک از عالم خاک رستند و بفرشتگان جهان | O ye loved ones of God! Praise be to God that those pure souls have been freed from the world of dust and have joined the angels of the celestial realm [3.5s] | YARP2.639 p.437 | Eulogies; reminiscences; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06717 | 120 | Persian | ای جانهای پاک پاکی جان و تابناکی دل بمحبت یزدانست الحمد لله که شما بهره و نصیب | O pure souls! The purity of spirit and radiance of heart lie in the love of God. Praise be to God that ye have received your portion [3.5s] | YARP2.640 p.437 | Love of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08054 | 100 | Persian | ای خداوند مهربان این یاران را یاوران نما و این دوستان را پرستش آستان بخش روز | O compassionate Lord! Make these companions to be helpers, and bestow upon these friends the grace of worship at Thy sacred threshold [3.5s] | YARP2.641 p.438 | S. Toloui-Wallace | Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Service to others; to the Cause of God | - | - | |||||||||
| AB11167 | 40 | Persian | ای حضرت بیچون این نفوس را براه راست رهنمون شو و واقف بر سر مکنون و رمز مصون | O Thou Unknowable Essence, guide these souls to the straight path and make them aware of the hidden mystery and protected secret [3.5s] | YARP2.643 p.438 | - | - | |||||||||||
| AB05323 | 150 | Persian | ای نفوس مبارکه جناب زائر خداداد بجهت شما نهایت مراد آرزو مینماید و آن نامه | O blessed souls! The honored Zá'ir Khudádád ardently desireth for you the utmost fulfillment of your wishes [3.5s] | YARP2.644.1 p.439 | Praise and encouragement; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10916 | 50 | Persian | ای زائر محترم جناب احمد ابوالقاسم که در بوشهر بذکر حضرت رحمان پر موج و | O honoured pilgrim, Jinab-i-Ahmad Abu'l-Qasim, who in Bushehr resonateth with the remembrance of the All-Merciful [3.5s] | YARP2.644.2 p.439 | Personal instructions | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB11156 | 40 | Persian | ای پروردگار بزرگوار این بندگان خاکسار را در درگاه خویش پناه ده و از بیگانه و خویش | O Most Gracious Lord! Grant refuge to these lowly servants at Thy threshold, and shield them from stranger and kin [3.5s] | YARP2.645 p.439 | - | - | |||||||||||
| AB05921 | 140 | Persian | Translation List | آمرزگارا ایزد بزرگوارا این جانها مانند مرغان تیزپر از دام خاکدان آزاد شدند و | O Thou Forgiver! O Thou Lord Almighty! These spirits like unto swift-winged birds were set free from the earthly nest | YARP2.646 p.440 | DAS.1914-09-04, ADMS#038 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed; Soul; spirit after death | - | - | ||||||||
| AB06775 | 120 | Persian | ای دوستان بنده بها و خویشان شهریار بهمرد برادر مهربان شما را در نامه خویش یاد | O friends of the Servant of Bahá and kinsmen of the sovereign! Your kind brother hath made mention of you in his letter [3.5s] | YARP2.647 p.440 | Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05410 | 150 | Persian | پروردگارا گودرز پارسی خفته بود بیدار شد بیهوش بود هوشیار گشت شهسوار لشکر | O Lord! Gudarz the Parsi lay sleeping but was awakened; was unconscious but gained consciousness. He became a valiant commander of the hosts [3.5s] | YARP2.648 p.441, YQAZ.312 | Eulogies; reminiscences; Martyrs and martyrdom; Prayer for martyrs; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10928 | 50 | Persian | ای شیرین شکرین باش و مانند انگبین یعنی حلاوت محبت الله و لذت معرفت الله را | Be thou sweet as sugar and like unto honey, embodying the sweetness of the love of God and the delight of divine knowledge [3.5s] | YARP2.651 p.442 | Love of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08075 | 100 | Persian | ای دو فرزند و برادر مهربان مهربان شکر خدا را که دورانرا نزدیک نمود و | O two beloved sons and kindly brother, render thanks unto God that He hath drawn the distant nigh [3.5s] | YARP2.652 p.442 | Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Past, present and future of Iran | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08399 | 100 | Persian | زبان بستایش خداوند بیچون و بی نشان باز کن و آغاز سپایش نما چندی بود ایران | Open thy tongue in praise of the peerless and traceless Lord, and begin thy tribute of glorification. For some time Iran [3.5s] | YARP2.653 p.443 | Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07255 | 110 | Persian | ای بنده آستان الهی همنام تو اردشیر سبب شد که ایران پریشان سر و سامان یافت و | O servant of the Divine Threshold! Thy namesake Ardeshir was the cause whereby Iran, in its state of disorder, found stability and organization [3.5s] | YARP2.654 p.443 | Being a source of light; guidance; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06988 | 120 | Persian | ای یار پارسی دانستی که براستی یزدان رهبری نماید و بخدا پرستی برساند خداوند را | O Persian friend! Thou knowest that verily God guideth and leadeth unto worship of Him [3.5s] | YARP2.655 p.444 | Compassion; kindness; Generosity [kirama] | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10665 | 60 | Persian | ای یزدان بهرام مهربان برای مادر آمرزش طلبد و بخشش جوید و عفو گناه خواهد و جان | O Divine Providence! The compassionate Bahram seeketh forgiveness for his mother, beseecheth pardon and imploreth remission of her sins, yearning with heart and soul [3.5s] | YARP2.656 p.444 | Prayer for forgiveness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08738 | 90 | Persian | ای رستم من فی الحقیقه تهمتنی و دشمن جان هر اهرمن یزدانی ای نورانی ای | O Rustam! In truth thou art as Tahmínih, and the enemy of every demonic soul. O thou who art illumined [3.5s] | YARP2.657 p.445 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB03143 | 210 | Persian | ای جانهای پاک جناب مهربان از شدت مهربانی در نامه خویش نام و نشا??ی از شما داده | O pure souls! The kind friend hath, out of exceeding kindness, made mention of your name and attributes in his letter [3.5s] | YARP2.658 p.445 | Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Love of God; Prayer for spiritual recognition | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10656 | 60 | Persian | ای یار پارسی من جمشید هر چند مانند خورشید درخشید ولی امروز روشناای رخ یاران | O My Persian friend! Though Jamshid shone resplendent as the sun, today the radiance of the countenance of the friends [3.5s] | YARP2.659 p.446 | Being a source of light; guidance | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10159 | 70 | Persian | ای یار پارسی من رستم تهمتن پیل تن بود و اسفندیار شهسوار میدان گیر و دار هر دو | O my Persian friend! Rustam, the mighty hero of elephantine strength, and Isfandiyar, the valiant knight of war's tumultuous arena, both [3.5s] | YARP2.660 p.446 | Service to others; to the Cause of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10158 | 70 | Persian | ای یار پارسی توفیق الهی ترا بارض مقدس رساند و بباغبانی باغ فردوس مشرف ساخت شکر | O Persian friend! Divine confirmations have brought thee to the Holy Land and honored thee with tending the garden of paradise; render thou thanksgiving [3.5s] | YARP2.661 p.447 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05530 | 140 | Persian | ای ایزد مهربان نوجوان سهراب کمیاب از گلشن زندگانی بهره ای نبرده و از بوستان | O Thou kind Lord! The rare youth Sohrab partook not of the garden of life, nor of the rose-bower [3.5s] | YARP2.664 p.448 | Consolation and comfort; Prayer for the departed; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06470 | 130 | Persian | خدایا بهرام خسرو آرزوی کوی تو نمود تا روی تو بیند بال و پر بگشود تا سوی تو | O Lord! Bahram Khosrow hath yearned for Thy sacred abode, and in his quest to behold Thy Countenance, he unfurled his wings and soared towards Thee [3.5s] | YARP2.665 p.448 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08057 | 100 | Persian | ای خسرو خوشخو از روزیکه مفارقت حاصل همیشه احساسات محبت متواصل همواره بیاد تو | O Khusraw of gracious nature! From the day of our separation, the feelings of love have been continuously flowing, and thou art ever in my thoughts [3.5s] | YARP2.666 p.449 | Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08001 | 100 | Persian | ای ثابت بر پیمان نامه شما بتاریخ ۱۴ شباط ۱۹۱۹ رسید الحمد لله دلالت بر روحانیت | O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! Thy letter dated February 14, 1919, hath been received. Praise be to God, it testifieth to spirituality [3.5s] | YARP2.667 p.449 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB03995 | 180 | Persian | ای خسرو من شب و روز نمیگذرد مگر آنکه بیاد آای و بخاطر گذری ایام پاریس در نظر | O My Khusraw, night and day pass not except that thou comest to mind and crossest my thoughts, the days of Paris before mine eyes [3.5s] | YARP2.668 p.450 | Business; financial; property matters; Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09402 | 80 | Persian | ای سلاله حضرت خسرو خسرو مگو یک جهان مهر و وفا و محبت و صفا بگو روح مصور است | O scion of His Holiness Khusraw! Speak not of sovereignty; rather, speak of a world of love and fidelity, of affection and purity [3.5s] | YARP2.669 p.451 | Praise and encouragement; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09834 | 70 | Persian | ای بندگان الهی ذکرتان در این انجمن الهی دائم و مستمر و یادتان همدم شب و روز | O ye servants of God! Your mention in this divine assemblage is constant and continuous, and your remembrance is the companion of both night and day [3.5s] | YARP2.671 p.452 | East and West; communication between East and West; Praise and encouragement; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08737 | 90 | Persian | ای رستم بهمن احبای بندر عباس فی الحقیقه ثابت و مستقیم و خدا شناسند آنانرا از قبل بنده | O Rustam Bahman! The friends in Bandar-'Abbas are, in truth, steadfast and firm, and know their God. Convey unto them [3.5s] | YARP2.673 p.453 | Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09034 | 90 | Persian | خداوندا بیمانندا ماه بانو آهنگ مینوی تو نمود پر بگشاد پرواز نمود و رستم و | O Lord, O peerless One! Mah-Banu hath made melody unto Thy celestial realm, spread wide her wings, and taken flight [3.5s] | YARP2.675 p.455 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB04309 | 170 | Persian | ای ثابت بر پیمان اشعار بلیغ و نظم بدیع که در سلاست ماء زلال بود ملاحظه گردید | O thou steadfast in the Covenant! The eloquent verses and novel poetry, which in fluency were as crystal-clear water, have been noted [3.5s] | YARP2.676 p.455 | Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05043 | 150 | Persian | ای افروخته آتش عشق قصیده غرا و فریده نوراء که مانند آب روان در تهنیت عید | O thou who art enkindled with the fire of love! Thy resplendent and peerless ode, like unto flowing waters, in celebration of the Feast [3.5s] | YARP2.677 p.456 | Poems and quotation from poetry; Praise and encouragement; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06962 | 120 | Persian | ای نوش باهوش نظمی که از قریحه الهام صریحه آن بلبل چمنستان معانی ساری و جاری | O thou sagacious one, the verses that stream and flow from the inspired genius of that nightingale of the meadowlands of inner meanings [3.5s] | YARP2.678 p.456 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB02943 | 220 | Persian | ای شاعر باهر و ناظم ماهر مضمون اشعار بدیع بود و ابیات جلیل در سلاست آب روان | O radiant poet and skilled composer! The themes of thy verses were wondrous, and thy exalted lines flowed like running water [3.5s] | YARP2.679 p.457 | Personal instructions; Poems and quotation from poetry; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05593 | 140 | Persian | ای ثابت بر پیمان اثر خامه ملاحظه گشت امیدوارم که اوراق رویا عاقبت بنظر اید | O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! The effect of thy pen hath been noted. I cherish the hope that the pages of vision shall at last come into view [3.5s] | YARP2.680 p.458 | Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Interpretation of dreams and visions; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB03244 | 210 | mixed | ای یاران عبدالبه??ء هر چند نامه شما مفصل بود ولی جواب بناچاری مختصر داده میشود | O friends of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! Although your letter was detailed, necessity compelleth that the response be brief [3.5s] | YARP2.681 p.458 | Consolation and comfort; Growth of the Cause; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09561 | 80 | Persian | ای همدم محترم بر پیمان ثابت بمان و محکم و استوار شو یاد یاران کن و همدم | O esteemed companion! Stand firm in the Covenant and be thou steadfast and immovable. Remember the friends and companions [3.5s] | YARP2.682 p.459 | Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Compassion; kindness; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06220 | 130 | Persian | ای زائر مطاف ملا اعلی شکر کن خدا را که بموهبت کبری و عطیه عظمی زیارت مطاف ملا | O pilgrim to the Most Exalted Shrine! Render thanks unto God that through His supreme bounty and greatest gift thou hast attained unto the honour of visiting the Most Exalted Shrine [3.5s] | YARP2.683 p.460 | Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07337 | 110 | Persian | ای ثابت بر عهد خوب لقبی از برای عائله انتخاب نموده ای بهتر ازین لقب لقبی | O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! Thou hast chosen a goodly title for thy family - no title could be better than this [3.5s] | YARP2.684 p.460 | Exhortations and counsels; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09876 | 70 | Persian | ای بنده حق فرامرز دلیر شهیر بوم و مرز بود و در شطرنج جهان وزیر و فرز ولی | O servant of Truth! Faramarz the valiant was renowned throughout realm and territory, and upon the chessboard of the world did move as both vizier and queen [3.5s] | YARP2.686 p.461 | Being a source of light; guidance; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Transcendence; unknowability of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB03819 | 190 | Persian | ای یاران عبدالبهاء نامه شما رسید بیان اشتیاق نموده بودید من نیز بسیار مشتاق | O friends of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, your letter hath arrived. Ye had expressed your yearning; I, too, am filled with longing [3.5s] | YARP2.687 p.462 | Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08710 | 90 | Persian | ای دو دوست حقیقی نامه شما رسید شکر خدا را که دلیل بر راستی و درستی و خداپرستی بود | O two true friends! Your letter was received. Thanks be to God that it testified to sincerity, uprightness and devotion to God [3.5s] | YARP2.688 p.462 | Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10509 | 60 | Persian | ای رستم ستایش نما پروردگار را که در بزم پرستش سازنده و بازنده و خواننده هستی | O Rustam, praise the Lord, that in the feast of worship thou art the composer, player and singer [3.5s] | YARP2.689 p.463 | Music and singing; Naming of children; of individuals; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08384 | 100 | Persian | تهمتنا همنامت دلیر و شیرگیر بود و جهانرا بضرب شمشیر تسخیر نمود حال تو نیز باید | Our illustrious and valorous namesake subdued the world by the might of his sword. Now thou too must [3.5s] | YARP2.690 p.463 | Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The power of words; of speech | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10446 | 60 | Persian | ای پروردگار مستمندیم توانگر فرما بی نام و نشانیم نام و نشان بخش در زحمتیم | O Lord! We are destitute; make us rich. We are nameless and traceless; grant us name and distinction. We are in distress [3.5s] | YARP2.691 p.464 | Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for prosperity | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB04786 | 160 | Persian | ای شهریار الحمد لله پنج برادر مهر پرورید و هر یک از دیگر بهتر و خوشتر بهرام | O Sovereign! Praise be to God that thou hast nurtured five loving brothers, each excelling the other in grace and goodliness [3.5s] | YARP2.692 p.464 | Consolation and comfort; Prayer for forgiveness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06779 | 120 | Persian | ای راستان خداوند مهربان آرایش جهان خواست تا آفرینش آسایش یابد و آاینه آفتاب | O pure-hearted ones! The Compassionate Lord desired to adorn the world, that through creation, tranquility may be attained, and the mirror reflect the sun's effulgence [3.5s] | YARP2.692 p.464 | Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10895 | 50 | Persian | ای جوان پارسی هر کس ستایش از تحمل زحمات و مشقات تو مینماید فی الحقیقه چنانست | O Persian youth! Everyone who praiseth thy forbearance under trials and tribulations - in truth it is even so [3.5s] | YARP2.694 p.465 | Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07377 | 110 | Persian | ای خسرو خسروان عالمرا شهریاری موقت است و تاجداران امم را کلاه داری و ایین | O King of Kings! The sovereignty of worlds is but temporal, and the crowned heads of nations are but wearers of fleeting diadems [3.5s] | YARP2.695 p.465 | Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10474 | 60 | Persian | ای جان پاک دستوران در خواب و تو بیدار و اهل ریاضت در نهایت غفلت و تو هشیار | O pure soul! The commanders lie sleeping while thou art awake, and the ascetics remain sunk in utter heedlessness while thou art vigilant [3.5s] | YARP2.696 p.466, PPAR.147, YQAZ.185 | Love of God; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB03140 | 210 | Persian | ای ثابتان بر پیمان نام مبارک یاران و کنیزان ایزدی خوانده شد از خواندن ملاحظه | O ye who stand firm in the Covenant! The blessed names of the friends and handmaidens of God were read aloud [3.5s] | YARP2.698 p.467 | Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10025 | 70 | Persian | ای عزیز نامه تو رسید الحمد لله جام هدی از دست دلبر یکتا نوشیدی و مفتون آن | O beloved one, thy letter was received. Praise be to God, thou hast quaffed from the chalice of guidance from the hand of the peerless Beloved and art enraptured thereby [3.5s] | YARP2.699 p.467 | Prayer for forgiveness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10376 | 60 | Persian | ای آشفته روی دلبر یکتا چنانست که مرقوم نموده بودی آنچه در قرون اولی اشرف نفوس | O thou who art captivated by the countenance of the Peerless Beloved! It is even as thou didst write, that in bygone ages the noblest souls [3.5s] | YARP2.700 p.468 | Consolation and comfort | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09908 | 70 | Persian | ای پور خداداد از خدا خواهم که در کشور یزدان بمهر دلبر بها کیخسرو شوی و رهبر | O divinely-endowed son! I beseech God that thou mayest become, in the realm of the Lord and through the love of the Beloved of Bahá, even as Kay-Khusraw, a leader and guide [3.5s] | YARP2.701 p.468 | Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09656 | 80 | Persian | آمرزنده و مهربانا داورا دادگرا کنیز درگاه ملکی بجهان پاکی شتافت پس جان تابناک | O Forgiving One, O Merciful One, O Just Judge! The handmaiden of the divine Kingdom hath hastened unto the realm of purity, her luminous soul [3.5s] | YARP2.702 p.468 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for the departed | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08570 | 90 | Persian | ای بنده آستان نامه رسید نهایت آرزوی حضور بعتبه مقدسه مکلم طور نموده بودی | O servant of the Threshold! Thy letter was received, wherein thou hadst expressed thy deepest yearning to attain the sacred court of the One Who conversed on Sinai [3.5s] | YARP2.703 p.469 | Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08324 | 100 | Persian | ای یار عزیز نامه شما رسید و مضامین معلوم گردید امید از لطف خداوند مهربان | O dearly beloved friend! Thy letter was received and its contents became known. My hope is in the grace of the loving Lord [3.5s] | YARP2.704 p.469 | Growth of the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09355 | 80 | Persian | ای دو چراغ روشن نامه شما شادمانی داد زیرا ساغری بود سرشار از باده شناساای | O ye twin luminous lamps! Your letter brought joy, for it was a goblet brimming with the wine of understanding [3.5s] | YARP2.705 p.470 | Being a source of light; guidance; Poems and quotation from poetry; Praise and encouragement; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10822 | 50 | Persian | ای اردشیر من حمد خدا را که بیشه هدایت را شیری و نیستان عرفان را غضنفری دلیر | O Ardeshir, I praise God that thou art a lion in the thicket of guidance and a brave lion in the reeds of mystic knowledge [3.5s] | YARP2.706 p.470 | Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB02402 | 250 | Persian | ای کنیزان عزیز حضرت یزدان امه الله مروارید چون ببقعه مبارکه رسید سر باستان | O beloved handmaidens of the Lord! When Amatu'lláh Morvarid arrived at the Sacred Precincts, she bowed in veneration [3.5s] | YARP2.707 p.470 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Education and the development of capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10508 | 60 | Persian | ای رستم دستان میدان واسع است جولان باید گوی بخشش حاضر است تحریک چوگان لازم | O Rustam, son of Dastan! The field is vast and calls for a valiant charge. The ball of bounty stands ready, requiring but the strike of the polo-mallet [3.5s] | YARP2.708 p.471 | Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB02992 | 220 | Persian | ای یار دیرین نامه مشکین در بهترین دمی رسید خواندم و ثنای یاران بر زبان راندم | O ancient friend! Thy musk-scented letter arrived at the most auspicious moment. I read it and praised the friends with my tongue [3.5s] | YARP2.709 p.471 | Law of burial and cremation; Laws of God; of the Kitab-i-Aqdas; Laws of marriage and dowry; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07268 | 110 | Persian | ای بنده جمال الهی دو دست نیاز بدرگاه خداوند بی انباز دراز نما و ببارگاه | O servant of the Beauty of God! Raise thy suppliant hands unto the threshold of the peerless Lord, and unto His court [3.5s] | YARP2.710 p.472 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10877 | 50 | Persian | Translation List | ای پور رستم امروز شجاعت و مردانگی جرئت و جسارت و فرزانگی امانت است امانت | O son of Rustam! In this day, valor and bravery—boldness, audacity, and wisdom—consist in trustworthiness, trustworthiness; in piety, piety; in sincerity, sincerity; and in steadfastness, steadfastness | YARP2.711 p.473 | ADMS#314 | Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | ||||||||
| AB09936 | 70 | Persian | ای خادم در آستان شکر کن خدا را که موفق بر آن شدی که در درگاه الهی خدمتی کنی | O servant at the Threshold, render thanks unto God that thou hast been enabled to render a service at His Divine Court [3.5s] | YARP2.712 p.473 | Service to others; to the Cause of God; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10429 | 60 | Persian | ای بنده درگاه یزدان بخشایش خداوندیرا در این روزگار بنگر که مانند من و تو در | O servant of the divine Threshold! Behold in this day the bounty of the Lord, that one such as thou and I [3.5s] | YARP2.713 p.473 | High station of the true believer; Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05076 | 150 | Persian | ای بنده الهی وفات کیخسرو سبب اندوه و احزان شد ولی مطمئن باش که این وفات عین | O servant of God, the passing of Kai Khosrow hath caused sorrow and grief, yet rest thou assured that this departure is verily [3.5s] | YARP2.715 p.474 | Consolation and comfort; Education of children; moral education; Eulogies; reminiscences | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB02056 | 270 | Persian | ای بنده یزدان از دل و جان آهنگ کوی دوست نمودی و ببقعه مبارکه شتافتی و در | O servant of God! With heart and soul thou didst set thy course toward the Friend's dwelling-place and hasten to the Sacred Spot [3.5s] | YARP2.716 p.475 | Prayer for forgiveness; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10440 | 60 | Persian | ای بهرام بابهره کمان منما که فراموش شدی زیرا بنده حلقه بکوش جمال مبارکی و | O Bahram, display not thy prowess with the bow, for thou art not forgotten. Thou art, indeed, a servant at the threshold of the Blessed Beauty [3.5s] | YARP2.717 p.476 | Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB03426 | 200 | Persian | ای دوستان الهی آنچه مرقوم نموده بودید ملحوظ افتاد از حدائق معانیش نفحه خوش | O divine friends! That which ye had written was noted; from the gardens of its meanings wafted a sweet fragrance [3.5s] | YARP2.719 p.476 | Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Education of children; moral education; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09444 | 80 | Persian | ای کنیز الهی نامه شما رسید امیدوارم که عاقبت تو خیر باشد و اسباب آسایش و راحت | O handmaid of God! Thy letter was received. I hope that thine end may be blessed and the means of comfort and tranquility secured [3.5s] | YARP2.721 p.478 | Consolation and comfort; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10042 | 70 | Persian | ای کنیز خدا لعل بدخشان هر چند تلئلا ظاهری دارد الحمد لله تو بنور محبت الله | O handmaiden of God! Though the ruby of Badakhshan possesseth outward brilliance, praise be to God, thou art illumined with the light of His love [3.5s] | YARP2.722 p.478 | - | - | |||||||||||
| AB01911 | 280 | Persian | ای بنده مقرب درگاه کبریاء نامه ای که بجناب منشادی مرقوم نموده بودی ملاحظه گشت | O thou servant who art near unto the court of grandeur, the letter which thou hadst addressed to Jinab-i-Minshadi was perused [3.5s] | YARP2.723 p.478 | Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Personal instructions; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB07307 | 110 | Persian | ای پروردگار کنیز عزیزت شیرین نمیر را به بهشت برین درآر و در فضای علیین منزل و | O Lord! Cause Thy cherished handmaiden, Shirin Namir, to enter the sublime Paradise and grant her dwelling in the exalted realm [3.5s] | YARP2.724 p.480 | Eulogies; reminiscences; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Living waters; water of life; Prayer for the departed; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08757 | 90 | Persian | ای سفیدوش خوش و دلکش وقت ندارم مختصر بخامه خویش مینگارم زیرا از خدمات فائقه | O thou fair and delightful one! Having no time, I pen these brief lines with mine own hand, for thy distinguished services [3.5s] | YARP2.725 p.480, RMT.044-045, QUM.234c | Authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings; Business; financial; property matters | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08678 | 90 | Persian | ای جمشید گویند که جم را جامی در دست بود جهان نما و مرصع هر صبح در آن قدح | O Jamshid! They say that Jam possessed a cup in his hand, world-revealing and jewel-adorned, and each morn in that goblet [3.5s] | YARP2.726 p.481 | Love of God; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06069 | 130 | Persian | ای بنده آزاده یزدان ستایش جهان آفرین را که ترا محرم راز کرد و عجز و نیاز | O thou liberated servant of God! Praise be to the Creator of the world, Who hath made thee privy to mysteries and intimate with humility and supplication [3.5s] | YARP2.727 p.481 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Knowledge; recognition of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06991 | 120 | Persian | ای یار دیرین نامه مشکین معانی دلنشین داشت و دلالت بر اشراق نور مبین این نور | O ancient friend! Thy musk-scented letter, with its heart-soothing meanings, bore witness to the dawning of the manifest Light [3.5s] | YARP2.729 p.482 | Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB09389 | 80 | Persian | ای زائر مشکین نفس هر چند زمانی که حاضر بودی فرصت نگارش نامه نشد ولی فراموش | O thou musk-scented pilgrim! Although during the time thou wert present no opportunity arose to pen an epistle, forget not [3.5s] | YARP2.731 p.483 | Exhortations and counsels | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08963 | 90 | Persian | ای یار دیرین از گلشن جانت بوی مشکین میوزد و خوشی و شادمانی بخشد گویند پاک | O ancient friend! From the rose-garden of thy soul wafteth a musky fragrance that bestoweth joy and gladness [3.5s] | YARP2.732 p.484 | Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10233 | 70 | Persian | شاهویر با رخی منیر در این انجمن یزدانی حاضر شد و سر بخاک آستان پاک نهاد | Shahvír, with a radiant countenance, entered this divine assembly and bowed his head to the sacred threshold [3.5s] | YARP2.733 p.484 | Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08165 | 100 | Persian | ای فرخ فرخنده طالعی داشتی که عاقبت باستان مقدس شتافتی و بدرگاه پاک رو بر خاک | O blessed and favoured one! Auspicious indeed was thy destiny, for thou didst at last hasten to the sacred threshold and bow thy face to the earth [3.5s] | YARP2.734 p.484 | Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Prayer for spiritual recognition | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB05868 | 140 | Persian | ای یاران آسمانی پرتو آفتاب جهان بالا بر سر و افسر یاران افتاد و بوی جانبخش | O heavenly friends! The rays of the sun of the celestial realm have fallen upon the heads and crowns of the companions, and the life-giving fragrance [3.5s] | YARP2.735 p.485 | Importance of prayer; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | ||||||||||
| BH00891 | 920 | mixed | یا جوانمرد علیک بهاء الله الفرد الاحد از شیعه شنیعه سوال نما که ثمره | O noble youth! Upon thee be the glory of God, the One, the Peerless! Ask thou of the despicable Shí'ih concerning the fruit [3.5s] | BLIB_Or15695.100, | YARP1.050 | Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Suffering and imprisonment; The Word of God; influence and centrality of | - | - | |||||||||
| BH01240 | 680 | mixed | یا افنانی علیک بهائی و عنایتی قد حضر کتابک لدی المظلوم و عرضه المجد فلما | O My Afnán! Upon thee be My glory and My loving-kindness. Thy letter hath reached the presence of this Wronged One and the All-Glorious hath presented it [3.5s] | YARP1.055b | Call to action; Petitions to authorities; Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness | - | - | ||||||||||
| BH02492 | 360 | mixed | یا اباالفضل علیک بهائی حق آگاه آفتاب و ماه گواه که سلطان یفعل ما یشاء و مالک... يا ابا الفضل حضرت فضال با تو بوده و هست | O Abu'l-Fadl! Upon thee rest My glory! The All-Knowing God beareth witness, and the sun and moon do testify, that the Sovereign doeth whatsoever He willeth and the Lord... O Abu'l-Fadl! The Lord of Grace hath been and shall ever be with thee [3.5s] | YARP1.055cx, SAAF.095x, SAAF.232x, PYB#122 p.03 | Call to action; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| BH00898 | 910 | Arabic | ذکر من لدنا لمن کان مذکورا لدی الوجه و تحرک علی ذکره قلمی الاعلی علی شان | A remembrance from Our presence unto one who was mentioned before the Countenance and for whom My Most Exalted Pen hath been moved to make mention in such wise [3.5s]... ...At one time, We address the people of the Torah and summon them unto Him Who is the Revealer of verses | INBA35:102, BLIB_Or11095#015, , BLIB_Or15738.128, | YARP1.056ax | GPB.210x, GPB.211x, GPB.230x, PDC.076x, PDC.124-125x, PDC.125x | Manifestation of God speaking in the voice of Divinity; Proclamation of the Cause (general or uncategorized); Proclamation to Christians; Proclamation to Jews; Proclamation to Muslims; Proclamation to people of the Bayan; Self-concealment of the Manifestation of God; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment | - | - | ||||||||
| BH00333 | 1980 | mixed | یوم الله آمد سریر بیان در قطب امکان ظاهر و مکلم طور بر آن مستوی فرات رحمت از | The Day of God hath come, the Throne of Utterance hath appeared at the pole of contingent being, and the Speaker of Sinai is established thereon. The river of mercy hath descended [3.5s] | INBA31:101, BLIB_Or15701.014, | YARP1.056bx, SFI05.013, AYI2.259x, YMM.207x | Lack of formal education of the Manifestation of God; Manifestation of God does not act of own volition; Manifestation of God speaking in the voice of Divinity; Proclamation of the Cause (general or uncategorized); Proclamation to Christians; Proclamation to Jews; Proclamation to Muslims; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment; Transcendence; unknowability of God | - | - | |||||||||
| BH08720 | 110 | mixed | ای جمشید انشاء الله بعنایه الله فائز باشی و از بحر عرفان محبوب عالمیان مشروب کتابت | O Jamshid! God willing, mayest thou be made victorious through the grace of God and be given to drink from the ocean of knowledge of the Beloved of all the worlds [3.5s] | BLIB_Or15719.073b, | YARP1.057 | Call to action; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement | - | - | |||||||||
| BH07091 | 140 | mixed | Translation List | روز ندا مینماید و آفتاب مژده میدهد و ماه بشارت میگوید ای دوستان خداوند آگاه آمد | This Day is crying out these words, and likewise are the sun announcing them and the moon bearing their glad tidings | YARP1.058ax, AYI2.047x | ADMS#303 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; The Word of God; influence and centrality of | - | - | ||||||||
| BH00919 | 890 | mixed | حمد بساط مبسوطه ساحت امنع اقدس حضرت مقصودی را لایق و سزاست که از برای اولیا | Praise be to the outspread court of the Most Exalted, Most Holy Presence of the Desired One, Who alone is worthy and befitting of His chosen ones [3.5s] | BLIB_Or15701.031, | YARP1.058bx, SFI04.011bx, AYI2.287x | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Prophecy and fulfillment; Suffering and imprisonment | - | - | |||||||||
| BH07528 | 130 | mixed | انشاء الله بانوار آفتاب ظهور که از افق اراده حق جل جلاله مشرقست منور باشی | God willing, mayest thou be illumined by the lights of the Sun of Manifestation, which hath dawned from the horizon of the Will of God, exalted be His glory [3.5s] | YARP1.058c | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times | - | - | ||||||||||
| BH08548 | 120 | mixed | یا خسرو ندای الهی را از جمیع جهات بشنو الحمد لله زمستان تیره ظلمانی گذشت و | O Khusraw! Hearken unto the Divine Call from all directions. Praise be to God, the dark and gloomy winter hath passed [3.5s] | YARP1.059 | Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Living waters; water of life; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual springtime; Suffering and imprisonment; The Word of God; influence and centrality of | - | - | ||||||||||
| BH07560 | 130 | mixed | ای هوشنگ آهنگ دوست را بشنو تا گوش ظاهر از اشارات و شبهات اهل زمین پاک و | O Hushang! Hearken unto the melody of the Friend, that thine outward ear may be purified from the insinuations and doubts of the people of the earth [3.5s] | YARP1.060a | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Love of God | - | - | ||||||||||
| BH06090 | 160 | mixed | ای خداداد خدا بتو داد که در یوم تناد بقمیص عرفان محبوب عالمیان فائز شدی و بشطر | O Khudadad! God hath bestowed upon thee that on the Day of the Call thou wast attired with the robe of recognition of the Best-Beloved of the worlds and didst turn [3.5s] | BLIB_Or03116.091r.12, , BLIB_Or11096#128, , BLIB_Or15710.031a, | YARP1.060b | Knowledge; recognition of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of | - | - | |||||||||
| BH04876 | 200 | mixed | یا امائی علیکن بهائی و رحمتی قلم اعلی شهادت میدهد بر اینکه شما رجالید بلکه از | O My handmaidens! Upon you be My glory and My mercy! The Most Exalted Pen beareth witness that ye are indeed men, nay rather [3.5s] | INBA51:105b, KB_620:098-099 | AKHT1.011x, AKHT2.000ج | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Role and station of women; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The Word of God; influence and centrality of | - | - | LL#078 | ||||||||
| BH06003 | 170 | mixed | یا ورقتی علیک بهائی طوبی از برای تو چه که از اول امر که آفتاب ظهور از افق | O My Leaf! Upon thee be My Glory! Blessed art thou, for from the beginning of the Cause, when the Sun of Manifestation from the horizon [3.5s] | INBA23:080b | AKHT1.116-117x | Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God | - | - | |||||||||
| AB03442 | 200 | Persian | ای سرگشته و سودائی جمال قدم غزل قربانی بدقت مطالعه گردید فی الحقیقه فصیح است | O bewildered and enraptured lover of the Ancient Beauty! The sacrificial ode hath been studied with care. In truth, it is eloquent [3.5s] | AKHT1.241-242, TSQA2.287 | Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB04399 | 170 | Persian | ای سلیله آن شخص جلیل نامه با چکامه هر دو وارد فصیح است و بلیغ بدیع است و ملیح | O scion of that glorious personage! Thy letter and verse, both of which were received, are eloquent and articulate, novel and pleasing [3.5s] | AKHT1.330-331 | Consolation and comfort; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness | - | - | ||||||||||
| BH02436 | 360 | mixed | ان اصبروا فی مصایب التی نزلت علیکم ثم اشکر الله بارئکم لیشکرکم الله فی ملکوت | Be patient in the tribulations which have descended upon you, then render thanks unto God, your Creator, that He may requite you with gratitude in His Kingdom [3.5s] | AKHT1.096-097x | Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Thankfulness; gratitude; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB10190 | 70 | Persian | ایتها الورقه الثابته حقا که در مورد امتحان و افتنان چون جبل راستان ثابت و راسخ... | O steadfast leaf! Verily, in the face of tests and trials thou hast stood firm and immovable as a mighty mountain [3.5s] | AKHT2.097 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB08110 | 100 | Persian | ای زیبنده فرخنده خجسته دل در آستان حضرت دوست کنیز مقبول با تمیزی و فرط | O illustrious, blessed and auspicious soul, handmaiden accepted at the threshold of the Beloved One, thou who art possessed of purity and distinction [3.5s] | AKHT2.002, IQN.239, AHB.123BE #11-12 p.293 | Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB06294 | 130 | mixed | ای مبتلای بلا در سبیل خدا اگرچه این کاس در مذاق عاقلان کدر آشام و در کام تن | O thou who art afflicted by trials in the path of God! Though this cup be bitter to the taste of the wise [3.5s] | AKHT2.449, BSHN.140.410, BSHN.140.411, BSHN.144.405, MHT1b.209b, MHT1b.212a | Consolation and comfort; Predictions and prophecies; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB02229 | 260 | Persian | ای حمامه حدیقه بها امه البهاء وارد با بشارت عظمی و زبانی گویا و دیده گریان و | O dove of the garden of Bahá, thou hast come with glorious tidings, with eloquent tongue and tearful eyes [3.5s] | AKHT2.038, TSS.155, MSBH5.033-034 | Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB03306 | 200 | Arabic | الحمد لله الذی اتقن صنع کل شیء فقدر فی ملکه ما یاتلف به حقائق الاشیاء و | All praise be unto God, Who hath fashioned with perfection the creation of all things, and hath ordained within His dominion that whereby the realities of all things are brought into harmony [3.5s] | AKHT2.505 | Marriage as means of spiritual progress; Pairs in creation; male and female; B and E; agent and patient; Prayer for married couples | - | - | ||||||||||
| AB01422 | 330 | mixed | ای یادگار دو شهید مجید فی الحقیقه در ایام زندگانی دمی نیاسودی سر و سامان | AKHT2.049, AHB.121BE #11-12 p.401, LMA2.420, MSHR1.055x, MLK.107, NYMG.192 | NYR#127 | Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering | - | - | ||||||||||
| ABU3471 | Words at table to the Syrian and Greek Relief Society, spoken on 1912-05-23 | 20 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | خوشا بحال شما که بخدمت فقرا مشغولید بزرگترین سعادت من اینست که از فقرا محسوب شوم | Happy are you who are engaged in serving the poor. My greatest happiness is this, that I may be counted among the poor. | BDA1.101.05 | SW_v19#06 p.183, MHMD1.108 | Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3476 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-05-23 | 20 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | کاش جمال مبارک باین صفحات تشریف آورده بودند از بس جمال مبارک اینگونه مناظر را دوست میداشتند | Would that the Blessed Beauty could have come to these regions! He loved such scenery very much. | BDA1.101.13 | SW_v19#06 p.183, MHMD1.108 | - | - | ||||||||
| ABU2468 | Words to the president of the university, spoken on 1912-05-23 | 90 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | من از شما بسیار راضی هستم و از دارالفنون شما خیلی خوشنود فی الحقیقه خدمت بعالم انسانی مینمائی و بنوع بشر جانفشانی | I am very pleased with you and delighted to see your university. You are, indeed, serving the world of humanity and expending your life for mankind | BDA1.102.14 | SW_v19#06 p.183, MHMD1.109 | High station of learning; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Praise and encouragement; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2987 | Words to Mirza Munir, spoken on 1912-03-26 | 50 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | بیچاره گمنام شد و در ملک و ملکوت ذلیل گردید چه عزتی داشت ولی چون قدر ندانست | The poor man [Kheiralla] has become nameless and debased both in this world and in the Kingdom. What a high honor he had! | BDA1.011.01 | MHMD1.016 | Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3459 | Words to Siyyid Asadu'llah Qumi, spoken on 1912-03-26 | 20 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | اگر انسان خود را در امر الله ذلیل و حقیر دانست نزد کل عزیز میشود بالعکس بمجرد خیال بزرگی ذلیل و ساقط میگردد | If a man considers himself humble and lowly in the Cause of God, he becomes glorified in all eyes. On the other hand, the moment he aspires to personal greatness, he falls into disgrace and oblivion. | BDA1.011.05 | MHMD1.016 | Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2593 | Words to a Unitarian woman, spoken on 1912-03-26 | 80 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | مژده مژده که علم ملکوت بلند شد مژده مژده بهار الهی ظاهر گردید مژده مژده ابر رحمت ببارید | The most important of all intentions is to spread the love of God.... Glad tidings, glad tidings, the Sun of love has dawned | BDA1.011.12 | DAS.1913-07-15, SW_v14#05 p.129, MHMD1.016-017, ABIE.066, BLO_PN#007 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Man's distinction from the animal; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3475 | Answer to questions, New York, 1912-05-30 | 20 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | صحت و مسرت من در پیشرفت امر الله است امور سائره قابل توجه نه این سرور سرور ابدیست و این حیات حیات سرمدی | My health and happiness depend on the progress of the Cause of God. Nothing else merits attention. This happiness is eternal, and this life is life everlasting. | BDA1.110.11 | SW_v19#06 p.184, MHMD1.117 | Attaining the life of the spirit; Disregarding bodily comfort; Service to others; to the Cause of God; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3313 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-05-30 | 30 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | من مبین آیات جمال مبارکم و منصوص قلم اعلی کل باید اطاعت نمایند جمیع امور | I am the interpreter of the Writings of the Blessed Beauty, as explicitly designated by the Supreme Pen. | BDA1.111.05 | MHMD1.118 | House of Justice; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2832 | Words to a socialist, spoken on 1912-06-01 | 60 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | باشتراکیون بگو اشتراک در اموال و اراضی اینعالم فانی سبب نزاع و جدال است اما اشتراک و وراثت ملکوت | Tell the socialists that sharing of property and land in this mortal world is the source of strife and warfare but sharing and inheritance in the Kingdom is the cause of love and unity. | BDA1.112.03 | SW_v19#06 p.184, MHMD1.119 | The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Wealth inequality and its moderation; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3281 | Words to the Master's entourage(?), spoken on 1912-06-02 | 30 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | اول حین ورود بکلیسا حالت صحبت نداشتم اما چون در مقابل آن جمعیت عظیم ایستادم | At the time of my arrival at the church I was in no condition to speak; but when I stood before this great gathering I found the atmosphere of the church filled with the Holy Spirit and so a state of wonderful happiness and joy came over me. | BDA1.112.11 | SW_v19#06 p.184, MHMD1.119 | Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity in diversity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1171 | Words to Mr Pinchot and others, spoken on 1912-06-04 | 270 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | لابد خواهد شد اما امریکا داخل نمیشود این جنگ در اروپا می شود شما یک گوشه ئی راگرفته اید | It will certainly come about but America will not participate in it. This war will be staged in Europe. You are in a corner | BDA1.113.11 | SW_v19#06 p.184, MHMD1.121 | Predictions and prophecies; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Status of kings; future of monarchy | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2137 | Address to the Baha'is at 309 W 78th St in New York, 1912-06-04 | 120 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | این مدنیت مادی بمنزلهٴ زجاجی است بسیار شفاف و لطیف تا مدنیت الهیه مانند سراجی است | Their material civilization resembles a glass of the utmost transparency and purity but divine civilization is like a shining lamp.... Provided they behave moderately, the more people advance | BDA1.114.14 | SW_v19#06 p.184, MHMD1.122 | Harmony of science and religion; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Principle of balance; moderation; equilibrium; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3294 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-06-10 | 30 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | جمال مبارک بعد از دارالسلام و ادرنه در محفل عمومی نطق نفرمودند | The Blessed Beauty did not make any more public speeches after leaving Baghdad and Adrianople | BDA1.119.10 | SW_v19#07 p.218-219, MHMD1.127 | Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Banishment to; life in Adrianople; Modes; manner; speed; size of divine revelation; The power of words; of speech | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2731 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-06-11 | 70 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | جمال مبارک سد ابواب اینگونه اختلافات فرمودند و امور را راجع ببیت العدل اعظم کردند | the Blessed Beauty has shut the door on such differences and has referred all affairs to the House of Justice | BDA1.119.15 | SW_v19#07 p.219, MHMD1.127-128 | House of Justice; Infallibility; sinlessness ['ismat]; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2450 | Words spoken at 309 W 78th St in New York, 1912-06-12 | 90 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | در امر بهآءالله بر هر نفسی اشتغال بصنعت و کسبی فرض است مثلاً منه حصیر بافی میدانم و شما صنعت دیگر | In the Cause of Baha'u'llah it is obligatory for the individual to engage in a trade or profession. For instance, I know mat weaving and you know another trade... I have already spoken about this matter | BDA1.121.02 | COC#0016x, SW_v19#07 p.219, MHMD1.129 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Useful occupation; acquisition of a craft; trade; profession; Work as worship | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2329 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-06-13 | 100 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | در حدیث شیعیان در خصوص ظهور موعود مذکور که علم بیست و هفت حرفست | In the Shi'i tradition concerning this dispensation it is recorded that knowledge is composed of twenty-seven letters and that the divine messengers of the past from first to last have revealed but two letters | BDA1.122.05 | MHMD1.130 | Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Prophecy and fulfillment | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2432 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-06-14 | 90 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | با وجود این ظلمها و بلاها امر الله غالب و عهد الله نافذ گردید حتی هیئت و اعضآء تفتیش | In spite of all these persecutions and afflictions, the Cause of God triumphed and the Covenant of God gained influence. | BDA1.122.16 | SW_v19#07 p.220, MHMD1.131 | Chastisement and requital; Ottoman commissions of investigation; Rejection, opposition and persecution | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0387 | Address to the Baha'is at 309 W 78th St in New York, 1912-06-13 | 630 | Persian | Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary | خسته بودم قدری خوابیدم در خواب میدیدم که با شماها صحبت میدارم ولی بصوت جلی | I have made you wait for a while, but as I was tired I slept a little. While I was sleeping... I desire distinction for you | BDA1.123.x | LOG#0320x, PUP#068 (p.189-190), SW_v03#10 p.017, SW_v19#07 p.220, DWN_v6#04 p.001x, MHMD1.132 | Differences in human capacity; Diversity an attribute; requirement of existence; Excellence; distinction; Unity in diversity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3124 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-06-15 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | با وجود انکه در حبس بودند خیمهٴ مبارک بالای جبل کرمل در نهایت جلال مرتفع و بظاهر ظاهر قدرت | Although He was a prisoner, He pitched His tent with glory on Mount Carmel. Even outwardly His power and majesty were such that for five years | BDA1.124.02 | SW_v19#07 p.221, MHMD1.132 | Mount Carmel; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Suffering and imprisonment | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3464 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-06-15 | 20 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | بر حسب استعداد نفوس و اقتضای وقت است بهرطفلک آن پدر تی تی کند گر چه عقلش هندسهٴ گیتی کند | What I have spoken is according to the capacity of the people and the exigency of the time. 'The father makes gurgling sounds for the newborn infant, although his wisdom can measure the universe.' | BDA1.124.05 | SW_v19#07 p.221, MHMD1.133 | Acting according to the exigencies of the day; pragmatism; Differences in human capacity; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2995 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-06-17 | 50 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | در ایام جمال مبارک من ابداً مایل به تحریر نبودم بدرجه ئی که از اطراف احباء گله می کردند | In the days of the Blessed Beauty, I never had a desire to write. The friends even complained about it. | BDA1.126.07 | MHMD1.135 | Humility; meekness; lowliness; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; The Word of God; influence and centrality of | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2594 | Words spoken during filming of motion picture on 1912-06-18 | 80 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | ملاحظهٴ قدرت جمال قدم و نفوذ اسم اعظم نمائید که ما را با اهل امریکا باین نحو الفت و اتحاد داده | Observe the power of the Ancient Beauty and the influence of the Greatest Name through which He has united us with the people of America in this way | BDA1.126.14 | SW_v19#08 p.253, MHMD1.135-136 | Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3012 | Words to some Baha'is, spoken on 1912-06-19 | 50 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | ما محافل وفا را دوست داریم نه مناظر با صفا و اما وفا اول باید بخدا و اوامر و عهد او نمود | We love meetings of fidelity and not picturesque scenes. We must first be faithful to God, to His ordinances and Covenant and to His servants | BDA1.128.08 | SW_v19#08 p.254, MHMD1.137 | Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2148 | Words to Mrs Smith, spoken on 1912-06-19 | 120 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | تو یاید همیشه مسرور باشی و با اهل انبساط و سرور محشور و با خلاق رحمانی متخلق | You must always be happy. You must associate with joyous and happy people | BDA1.129.11 | SW_v19#08 p.254, MHMD1.139, VLAB.112x, STAB#038 | Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Stories; anecdotes; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1969 | Words to an American, spoken on 1912-03-27 | 140 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | این امر مصدق جمیع کتب و مظاهر الهیه است و تعالیم آسمانی دارای دو قسم از احکامست | This Cause acknowledges the truth of all the Books and all the Manifestations of God. The heavenly teachings are composed of two kinds of commandments.... It [reincarnation] is not as people have understood. What is intended is the return of pre-existent attributes and perfections in new forms. | BDA1.013.08 | MHMD1.019 | All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Oneness; unity of religion; Reincarnation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2576 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-03-27 | 80 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | چه قدر تفاوتست بین نفوس شخصی چنان خود را پست مینماید که پرستش جماد و اشکال | What a great difference exists between men. One person degrades himself to such a degree that he idolizes and worships stones | BDA1.013.17 | DAS.1913-07-19, MHMD1.020, ABIE.086, BLO_PN#007 | Buddhism and Hinduism; religions of the East; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Idolatry; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2457 | Words spoken at 309 W 78th St in New York, 1912-06-19 | 90 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | سلسلهٴ موجودات بیک قانون عمومی و نظام الهی مربوطست و جمیع کائنات بهم مرتبط نمی شود | The chain of creation is interwoven in a natural law and divine order. Everything is interlinked. A link cannot be broken without affecting that natural order. | BDA1.130.02 | SW_v19#08 p.254-255, MHMD1.139 | Composition and decomposition; Divine unity [tawhid] and degrees of unity; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Law of cause and effect; One universal law; attractive power of love | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2573 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-06-23 | 80 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | چگونه بوهم متمسکند میگویند در اول توقیع حضرت اعلی بیحیی این عبارتست | These people are following their false imaginings. They say that the letter from the Bab to Yahya begins thus | BDA1.131.08 | MHMD1.141 | Authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings; Manifestation of God speaking in the voice of Divinity; Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2152 | Words spoken on 1912-06-23 in New York | 120 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | حضرت مسیح را می فرمودند که هر کس میخواهد با من بیاید باید صلیب خود را بدوش خویش بردارد | His Holiness Christ said, 'he that desireth to follow Me, must bear his own cross.' | BDA1.131.16 | MHMD1.141-142, FDA.034, DJT.319-321, BKOG.098x, BLO_PN#027, STAB#037 | Eulogies; reminiscences; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Martyrs and martyrdom | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2567 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-06-23 | 80 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | ترقیات مادیه اروپا بحد یقف می رسد هر امریکه بحد یقف رسید لابد تدنی نماید | The material progress of Europe is approaching its zenith. Everything that reaches its zenith undoubtedly begins to decline. | BDA1.133.01 | SW_v19#08 p.256, MHMD1.142-143 | Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3314 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-06-23 | 30 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | نظر بمکان نیست بلکه بوجود و قلوب نورانیه احباست در بغداد اطاقی کوچک ثلث این اطاق بود | It is not the place that should be looked at but the illumined faces and hearts of the friends | BDA1.133.07 | SW_v19#08 p.256, MHMD1.143 | Banishment to; life in Baghdad | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2856 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-06-24 | 60 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | من بعد از صعود مبارک امری نماند مگر انکه در اعلآء کلمة الله بآن تشبث نمودم | After the Ascension of Baha'u'llah I did everything within my power to promote the Cause of God. I clung to spiritual methods and rendered such servitude | BDA1.133.11 | MHMD1.143 | Growth of the Cause; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3003 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-06-24 | 50 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | صحت جسمانی اهمیت ندارد اهمیت در صحت روحانیست که تأثیر و لذت ابدی دارد | Bodily health is not important. What is more important is spiritual health which gives eternal pleasure and has everlasting effect. | BDA1.133.16 | SW_v19#08 p.256, MHMD1.144 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Disregarding bodily comfort; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Moderation; frugality; simplicity; Transcending the material condition; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3025 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-06-25 | 50 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | وقتی مسلمین رئیس موبدان را بسبب خوردن شراب بتازیانه بستند و زیر تازیانه نعره میزد و می گفت | When the Muslims arrested the leader of the Zoroastrians and flogged him for drinking wine, under the whip he cried, | BDA1.134.13 | SW_v19#08 p.256, MHMD1.145 | Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Power of the Manifestation of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2215 | Words to some first-time visitors, spoken on 1912-06-26 | 110 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | آنچه را شما در زمین باز نمائید در آسمان گشوده خواهد شد لکن مسیحیان معنی ان را نفهمیدند و گمان کردند مقصد رفع گناهان خلق بواسطهٴ رؤسای مسیحیه است | Whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven'. The Christians have not understood its meaning. | BDA1.135.05 | MHMD1.145 | Christian doctrine and practice; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Idolatry; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Suffering; rejection of Christ | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3013 | Words to some Baha'is, spoken on 1912-06-27 | 50 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | مبدء و مأب من آستان مقدس است انچه داریم از ان درگاهست و عودمان باو اگر عون و عنایت او نبود این نفوس | My beginning and my end, the place from which I start and the place to which I return is the Holy Threshold. What I have is from that Threshold | BDA1.136.14 | SW_v19#08 p.256, MHMD1.147 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Humility; meekness; lowliness | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2164 | Words to some Baha'is, spoken on 1912-06-27 | 120 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | فی الحقیقه این آیات دلیل جلیل بر غنا و بزرگواری و عظمت رسول الله که با آن غلبه و قدرت بخطاب ما کنت تدری ما الکتاب و لا الایمان | In reality these verses [of the Qur'an] are the most convincing proof of the all-sufficing greatness and nobility of the Prophet of God, Who, triumphant and powerful, yet sets forth God's address to Him with the words: 'Thou didst not understand, ere this | BDA1.136.17 | MHMD1.147-148 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2831 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-07-01 | 60 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | این عون و عنایت از قدرت او و این تأییدات بصرف جود و فضل اوست ورنه ما جز بنده ئی ضعیف | This help and assistance are from Him and these confirmations are through His bounty and favor; otherwise, we are nothing but weak servants. We are as reeds | BDA1.143.04 | MHMD1.154 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3569 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-07-03 | 10 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | سلطنت الهی قدیم است و مادام خالق بوده خلق هم داشته | The Kingdom of God is pre-existent and, since He is the Creator; without doubt He has always had a creation. | BDA1.144.16 | MHMD1.155-156 | Creation of the world; Eternality vs. origination; creation from nothingness; Infinity and eternity; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3146 | Words spoken at 309 W 78th St in New York, 1912-07-04 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | قول منجمین اکثر اشتباه و غیر معتبر است ولی جمیع کائنات بهم مرتبط مثل اعضآء هیکل انسان که ارتباط تام دارد | The words of the astrologers are for the most part doubtful and unreliable. But the whole of creation is interrelated like the different parts of the human body which have a complete affinity from the toenail to the hair on the head. | BDA1.146.05 | MHMD1.157 | Astrology and numerology; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Microcosm and macrocosm ['alam-i-akbar and 'alam-i-asghar] | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3571 | Words spoken at 309 W 78th St in New York, 1912-07-04 | 10 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | مثل تعلق آفتاب بمرآتست و موت عبارت از انقطاع این ارتباط | It has the same connection as the sun has with the mirror. Death is the name for the dissolution of this connection. | BDA1.146.08 | SW_v14#02 p.037, MHMD1.157 | Relationship of the soul to the body; Soul; spirit after death; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3301 | Words to the Master's entourage(?), spoken on 1912-07-06 | 30 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | در طبیعت انسان باید طلب صعود باشد نه نزول هوای زیر زمین حبس است رفتن از راه بالا بهتر بود | In man's nature there must be a desire to ascend and not to descend. The underground air is suffocating. | BDA1.147.14 | MHMD1.159 | Law of burial and cremation; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transcending the material condition | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1745 | Words to Lua Getsinger, spoken on 1912-07-07 | 170 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | جمال مبارک این عهد را برای اطاعت گرفتند نه مخالفت و این را من محض حفظ امر الله و اتحاد احباء می گویم | The Blessed Beauty entered into this Covenant for obedience and not for opposition. I say this merely for the protection of the Cause of God and for the purpose of safeguarding unity among the friends. | BDA1.148.17 | MHMD1.160-161 | Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3120 | Words spoken on board the SS Cedric at sea, 1912-03-28 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | این حمالهای زغال کشی چه قدر تحمل زحمت مینمایند چه قدر محتاج و فقیر ندخیلی لازمست صاحبان کمپانی | What hardship these coal miners have to suffer, how poor and needy they are! | BDA1.015.14 | MHMD1.022 | Labor and management; labor relations; profit sharing; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Wealth inequality and its moderation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3317 | Words spoken at 309 W 78th St in New York, 1912-07-11 | 30 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | هر چند نسآء با رجال در استعداد قواء شریکند ولی شبهه نیست که رجال اقدمند و اقوی حتی در حیوانات مانند کبوتران | Although women are equal to men in abilities and capacities, there is no doubt that men are bolder and physically more powerful | BDA1.153.07 | SW_v19#10 p.309, MHMD1.166 | - | - | ||||||||
| ABU3122 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-07-12 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | این شهر و اطرافش نصف ایران جمعیت دارد اگر ایران چنین جمعیت و ثروتی میداشت و رو بترقی میگذاشت | This city with its suburbs has about half the population of Persia. If Persia had a population and an affluence like this, and had she turned herself to progress | BDA1.154.06 | MHMD1.167 | Praise of Eastern values; culture | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2845 | Words spoken at 309 W 78th St in New York, 1912-07-17 | 60 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | دو قسم آفاتست یکی را سبب اعمال و اخلاق غیر ممدوحه است مانند کذب و نفاق و خیانت و ظلم وامثال اینها | Calamities are of two kinds. One kind results from bad morals and misconduct such as falsehood, dishonesty | BDA1.157.17 | SW_v19#10 p.309, MHMD1.171 | Law of transformation and change; Recompense; reward for belief; right action; Theodicy; the mystery of evil; of suffering | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1372 | Words spoken at 309 W 78th St in New York, 1912-07-17 | 230 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | دیشب وضع مجلس خیلی موافق حکمت و مورث محبت بود که عقد و ازدواج اهل بها در مجلس بقانون مسیحی هم جاری شود تا نفوس بدانند که اهل بها در بند این رسومات جزئیه نیستند | The holding of last night's meeting was done with wisdom... My discourses in various gatherings have been founded on principles that are in conformity with reality | BDA1.158.12 | MHMD1.172-173 | Acting according to the exigencies of the day; pragmatism; Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Oneness; unity of religion; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Wisdom [hikmat] | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2163 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-07-19 | 120 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | ضعف مزاج وکثرت اشتغال مانع است و الا ممکن بود نفوسی خارق العاده در میان این احباء مبعوث شوند | My weakened condition and excessive work hamper me, otherwise many extraordinary souls would have arisen among these friends. | BDA1.159.12 | SW_v19#11 p.348, MHMD1.173-174 | Martyrs and martyrdom; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2582 | Words spoken on board the SS Cedric at sea, 1912-03-30 | 80 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | در این قضیه حکمتی است بعد معلوم خواهد شد | There is a wisdom in this matter which will become known later. | BDA1.016.10x | MHMD1.023 | - | - | ||||||||
| ABU2840 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-07-21 | 60 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | چه قدر بزرگان در دنیا آمدند چه قدر صاحبان ثروت بودند | How many great men have come into the world! What wealth they have owned! What kings have sat on the thrones | BDA1.162.02 | SW_v19#11 p.347, MHMD1.176 | Eulogies; reminiscences; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Martyrs and martyrdom; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3009 | Words spoken at Golden Circle Club in Boston, 1912-07-24 | 50 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | لسان عربی لسان عمومی نمیشود ولی چند هفته پیش نامه ئی از نیویورک بیکی از رؤسای اسپرانتو نوشتم که اگر مجمعی از وکلای اجناس و ملوک فراهم کنند | A few weeks ago, I wrote a letter from New York to one of the promoters of Esperanto | BDA1.165.06 | SW_v19#10 p.309, MHMD1.179-180 | Universal language | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2745 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-07-25 | 70 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | ما برای کار و خدمت آمدیم نه برای هوا خوری باید بعبودیت آستان جمال مبارک پرداخت و چنین بندگی را سبب راحت و مسرت جان و دل | We have come for work and service and not for leisure. We must render service to the Threshold of the Blessed Beauty | BDA1.166.14 | MHMD1.181 | Courtesy; culture [adab]; Methods of teaching the Cause; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2978 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-07-26 | 50 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | این را هم در حاشیهٴ کتاب بنویسید که وقتی خواهد آمد که آن خانواده باسم مسس کروک و ایمانش فخر نمایند حالا شوهرش قدری دور و غافل است | Write this in the margin of the book: The time will come when her whole family will be proud of Mrs Krug and her faith. | BDA1.167.10 | MHMD1.182 | Growth of the Cause; High station of the true believer; Praise and encouragement; Predictions and prophecies | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3114 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-07-27 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | اگر انصاف باشد ثابت میشود که برای احبای الهی من چه کرده ام و همهٴ اینها بعون و عنایت جمال مبارک بوده و الا ما اشخاص ایرانی با اهالی امریکا در دبلین بالای تل و کوه بظاهر چه مناسبتی داریم | If there is any justice, then what I have done for the friends will become apparent. I have done all this through the bounty and assistance of the Blessed Beauty. Otherwise, what have we Persians in common with the Americans on top of this mountain and valley in Dublin? | BDA1.168.02 | MHMD1.182-183 | East and West; communication between East and West; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2208 | Words to Mr W.W. Harmon, spoken on 1912-07-27 | 110 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | از شهدای این امر یکی در وقت شهادت گفت که حضرت مسیح فرمود که جسد از شهادت خائف است اما | One of the martyrs of this Cause, at the time of his martyrdom... What a blessing God bestowed upon the Persians but they could not appreciate it! | BDA1.168.13 | MHMD1.183-184 | Martyrs and martyrdom; Past, present and future of Iran; Predictions and prophecies | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2837 | Words to Mr W.W. Harmon, spoken on 1912-07-28 | 60 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | تیاسفیها طفلی را در مدارس اروپا تربیت می کنند تا او موعود ملل شود چه قدر بی فکری است موعود را خدا باید انتخاب کند نه خلق | The Theosophists are educating a boy in the schools of Europe and say that he will become the promised one of all nations. How ignorant is this! God must select the Promised One, not men. | BDA1.169.14 | SW_v19#11 p.348, MHMD1.184 | False claims to divine revelation or spiritual stations; Manifestation of God as sun; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Theosophy | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3015 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-07-29 | 50 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | مردم چه قدر اسیر اوهامند محض شهرت و نام چه زحمتها می کشند این اوهام چه انجا می خواهد داشت جمیع شئون محو و فانی و نابود | What captives of superstitions people are! What troubles they endure for the sake of name and fame! What fruit will these superstitions bear? | BDA1.171.01 | MHMD1.185-186 | Development of capacity and readiness; Empty learning; false spirituality; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2727 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-07-30 | 70 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | تأیید غیر از استعداد و علم و عقل است چه بسیار نفوس غیر مهمه را کشف نمودند چه قدر نفوس که سالها زحمت کشیدند برای کشف نقطهٴ شمالی | Confirmation is not dependent on talent, knowledge or wisdom. Many unimportant persons have made significant discoveries. | BDA1.172.12 | SW_v19#10 p.309, MHMD1.187 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Effort; striving; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3483 | Words to Dr Henderson, spoken on 1912-07-31 | 20 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | هر چیز ممدوحی زود نشر میشود ولی اطفال را باید اول تعلیم دین نمود تا صادق و امین شوند | Everything praiseworthy spreads rapidly. But the children must first be taught religion so that they may be sincere and trustworthy. | BDA1.173.12 | SW_v19#10 p.310, MHMD1.188 | Education of children; moral education; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2127 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-08-01 | 120 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | اعمال خیریه چون ممدوحیت پیدا کرده لذا نفوس محض شهرت و جلب منفعت خود و تحسین خلق عمل خیر می کنند | As charitable works become praiseworthy, people often perform them merely for the sake of fame and to gain benefit for themselves | BDA1.174.02 | MHMD1.189 | Goodly deeds; actions; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2440 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-08-04 | 90 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | تأییدات جمال مبارک امور خارق العاده ظاهر می کند هر شانی از شئونات جمال مبارک در مقام خود حجتی بالغست | The assistance of the Blessed Beauty brings about extraordinary things. Every act of the Blessed Beauty constitutes in itself a consummate proof. In one of my early writings | BDA1.176.12 | MHMD1.192 | Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Power of the Manifestation of God; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2861 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-08-05 | 60 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | همیشه این دأب غافلین بوده که مخلصین را از امر الله منع می نمودند اما دام الحمد لله ما شصت سال است در این دام خوشیم و ابداً فکر فراری نداریم | It has always been the practice of the heedless to hold back the sincere ones from the Cause of God. As for a trap, praise be to God that we have been trapped happily for sixty years | BDA1.177.11 | MHMD1.193 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Love of God; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3156 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-08-05 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | میگویند اگر عالم روحانی یا ملکوتی می بود ما احساس مینمودیم با وجودیکه عدم احساس شأنی نیست هر گاه عدم احساس کمالی باشد | They say that had there been a spiritual world they would have sensed it. But, as a matter of fact, inability to sense a thing is not a proof of the nonexistence of that thing. | BDA1.177.16 | MHMD1.193 | Limits of the intellect; Man's distinction from the animal; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Proofs for the existence of God; Rational arguments | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1755 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-08-06 | 170 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | میفرمودند ایرانیها هر امر مهمی را میخواهند یاد داشت کنند می گویند این را هم در جزء بیست و نهم بنویسید حال باصطلاح ایرانیها | When Persians want to record any important matter, they say, 'Write this down in the twenty-ninth section.' | BDA1.178.09 | MHMD1.194 | Abraham; Isaac; Ishmael; Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Prophecy and fulfillment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3130 | Words to the American friends, spoken on 1912-03-31 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | تاریخ حاجی میرزا جانی را کم و زیاد نموده کتابخانهٴ پاریس و لندن فرستادند | They [the Azalis] tampered with the contents of the history of Haji Mirza Jani by removing some of its passages and inserting others. They sent it to the libraries of London and Paris | BDA1.018.01 | MHMD1.024 | Review of publications | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2675 | , spoken on 1912-03-30 | 80 | Persian | جمیع موجودات در تحت تغیر و تبدیلند هر جوانی پیر و هر نهالی درخت کهن میشود | All the created phenomena are subject to the law of change and transmutation. Youth is | BDA1.018.06 | DAS.1913-07-19, SW_v13#09 p.218, MHMD1.025, ABIE.086, BLO_PN#007 | Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Law of transformation and change; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures | - | - | ||||||||
| ABU2588 | Words to Mr and Mrs Austin, spoken on 1912-04-01 | 80 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | کاتولیکها هر قدر تعصب نمودند ذلیل تر گشتند تا حال که بترتیب جدید راضی شدند و الا این اشخاص متعصب ترین مذاهب عالمند | The more the Catholics showed prejudice, the more they were debased. Only now have they shown willingness | BDA1.018.17 | MHMD1.025 | Historical episodes and the lessons of the past | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3318 | Public address given on 1912-08-08 | 30 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | هر چه تربیت ظاهری بیشتر شود مسابقهٴ در تعدیات زیادتر می شود اما تربیت روحانی سبب مسابقهٴ در اعمال خیریه و کمالات انسانیه است امیدواریم که ازین تعدیات کاسته و روز بروز بر کمالات روحانیه افزوده شود | The more material education advances, the more competitive is the race in aggression and injustice. But spiritual education is the cause of competition in praiseworthy actions | BDA1.183.06 | SW_v19#12 p.379, MHMD1.199 | Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Goodly deeds; actions; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1537 | Answer to questions, Dublin, 1912-08-08 | 200 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | بعضی از فلاسفه را عقیده اینست که او حقیقت فائقه ئی است که در هر انسانی شراره ئی از آن قوهٴ فائقه موجود و او خود در نهایت قوت است | Some of the philosophers believe that God is the Supreme Reality and that every human being has a spark of this divine reality within him | BDA1.183.12 | SW_v19#12 p.379, MHMD1.199 | Emanation vs. manifestation; Essential vs. actional attributes of God; God as immanent vs. transcendent reality; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Transcendence; unknowability of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3139 | Answer to questions, Dublin, 1912-08-09 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | در وجود شر نیست شر عدم است و انچه در وجود است خیر است جهل شر است و آن عدم علم است | There is no evil in existence. Evil is non-existence. All that is created is good. Ignorance is evil | BDA1.184.11 | SW_v19#12 p.379, MHMD1.200 | Nonexistence of evil; relativity of good and evil; Things are known by their opposites | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1980 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-08-09 | 140 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | خیلی زحمت است این نحو گذران در چنین عمارتی بسر بردن در چنین هوا و فضائی سیر کردن با چنین خدام و دوستان محترمه ئی بودن واقعاً خیلی بشما بد میگذرد خدا بفریاد تان برسد | Oh! You are badly off here! May God hear your complaint!... Joking aside, what a wonderful table the Blessed Perfection has spread for His friends! | BDA1.185.02 | MHMD1.200-201 | Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2143 | Answer to questions, Dublin, 1912-08-10 | 120 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | بلی اصول ادیان یکی است و شمس حقیقت واحد ولکن در هر یومی از مطلعی نمودار پس بهآئیان معتقد باصول ادیان و متوجه شمس حقیقتند | The basic principles of all religions are the same and the Sun of Truth is one, yet every day it appears from a different dawning point. | BDA1.186.07 | MHMD1.202 | Literal interpretation; Manifestation of God as sun; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Suffering; rejection of Christ; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures | - | - | |||||||
| 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 | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2150 | Words to the Persian friends, spoken on 1912-04-01 | 120 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | جمال مبارک ریشهٴ اوهام را کسند ایادی امر در اینظهور باسم و لقب و ارث نیستند | The Blessed Perfection has extirpated superstitions, root and branch. The Hands of the Cause in this dispensation are not heirs to any name or title; rather, they are sanctified souls | BDA1.019.06 | LOG#1079x, DAS.1913-07-19, MHMD1.026, ABIE.087, BLO_PN#007 | Hands of the Cause; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Priestcraft; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | |||||||
| 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 | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3309 | Words spoken on 1912-08-20 in Green Acre | 30 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | مادام مظاهر الهیه بین خلق هستند و مثل این خیمه نشنینان بیرون گرین عکا شیدا میشود حتی کلمبوس | While the Manifestations of God are still alive, the people do not appreciate their value, they curse and execrate them; but after their ascension they worship them. | BDA1.199.09 | SW_v19#11 p.349, MHMD1.215 | Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3287 | Words to the friends, spoken on 1912-04-01 | 30 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | آنچه در زمین اسباب حمل و نقل آلات و اسباب حرب و قتال ساخته اند در هوا نیز چنان خواهند | Those who have provided the means for transporting arms and ammunition and the instruments of wars and massacres on earth will do so in the air. | BDA1.020.01 | MHMD1.027 | Predictions and prophecies; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; War and peace | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3157 | Words to Mr. Woodcock, spoken on 1912-04-01 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | نفس واسطهٴ ما بین روح و جسم است فیوضات و کمالات را از روح گرفته بجسم | The soul is a link between the body and the spirit. It receives bounties and virtues from the spirit and gives them to the body | BDA1.020.04 | MHMD1.027 | Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Relationship of the soul to the body; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2456 | Words to the American friends, spoken on 1912-04-02 | 90 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | سابق طی بحر محیط باین سهولت ممکن نبود و تا کنون این نحو مسافر هم از ایران بامریکا نرفته | In past ages crossing the ocean was not as easy as it is now. Up to the present time no one has traveled, with a purpose like ours, from Persia to America. | BDA1.020.15 | DAS.1913-07-20, MHMD1.028, ABIE.089, BLO_PN#007 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3161 | Words to a young Jewish woman, spoken on 1912-08-21 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | یهودی خوب هم بهائی میشود حقیقت امر حضرت موسی و امر حضرت بهاءالله یکی است توجه ببهآءالله کن سکون و قرار خواهی یافت | A good Jew can also become a Baha'í. The truth of the religion of Moses and of Baha'u'llah is one. | BDA1.200.09 | MHMD1.216 | Call to action; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Oneness; unity of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3010 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-08-23 | 50 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | ما در اینجا کارتان را تمام کردیم تخمی کشتیم نفوس خیلی منجذب شدند و منقلب گشتند | We have finished our work here. We have sown a seed. Many souls have been attracted and transformed. | BDA1.203.10 | SW_v19#11 p.350, MHMD1.219-220 | Growth of the Cause; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2830 | Words to two Persians from Tihran, spoken on 1912-08-24 | 60 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | ایرانیان بدست خویش خانهٴ خود را خراب کردند بامید ساختن خانهٴ دیگر ولی حال در صحرا بی لانه و آشیانه مانده اند با انکه نوشتنیم | The Persians destroyed their home with their own hands in the hope of building another one; but now thy are left in the desert without a home or shelter. | BDA1.204.14 | MHMD1.221 | Chastisement and requital; Past, present and future of Iran; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Relationship between government and people | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2715 | Words to some Baha'is, spoken on 1912-08-26 | 70 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | این ملاقات دلیل بر وفاست که همدیگر را فراموش ننمودیم در عالم وجود امری اعظم از وفا نیست که طول مدت سبب فراموشی و خلال | This visit is a proof of faithfulness, proof that we have not forgotten one another. In the world of existence nothing is greater than faithfulness | BDA1.206.11 | SW_v19#12 p.380, MHMD1.223 | Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Martyrs and martyrdom; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness | - | - | |||||||
| 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 | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3018 | Words to a newspaper publisher, spoken on 1912-04-04 | 50 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | من بر حسب دعوتهای محافل صلح بامریکا میروم زیرا اساس این امر بر صلح عمومیست و وحدت عالم | I am going to America at the invitation of peace congresses, as the fundamental principles of this Cause are universal peace | BDA1.022.06 | DAS.1913-07-20, MHMD1.030, ABIE.089, BLO_PN#007 | Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause; The Adamic cycle and the Baha'i cycle; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universality of the Cause; Universal peace; world unity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2993 | Public address given on 1912-09-02 | 50 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | چون نفوس تربیت یافته می بینند که کشیشها نان و شراب را در دست گرفته نفسی بآن می دمند و می گویند | When educated people see the priests taking bread and wine in their hands, blowing a few breaths over them and saying | BDA1.221.15 | MHMD1.238 | Christian doctrine and practice; Confession of sins; Critique of Western values; culture; Rejection, opposition and persecution | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2235 | Words to people invited for lunch, spoken on 1912-09-02 | 110 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | شکر نعمآء الهیه هنگام سختی و زحمت لازم زیرا در بحبوبهٴ نعمت هر نفسی میتواند شاکر باشد حکایتیست که سلطان محمود خربزه ئی را برید | To be grateful for the blessings of God in time of want and trouble is necessary | BDA1.222.04 | MHMD1.238, STAB#019 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3014 | Public address given on 1912-09-02 | 50 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | مدنیت مادی صنایع ترقی نموده علوم و فنون توسیع یافته همین قسم اسباب حرب و قتال و خونریزی و هدم بنیان انسانی | Because of material civilization, industry has progressed and sciences and arts have burgeoned but at the same time weapons of war and bloodshed | BDA1.222.15 | MHMD1.239 | Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2557 | Words to professors and clergymen, spoken on 1912-09-03 | 80 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | اینست مقصد اهل بهآء آیا تو نمیخواهی این کار را بکنی تو هم بکوش تا عالم انسانی وحدت حقیقی یابد | This is the purpose of the people of Baha. Would you not like to serve such an ideal? I hope you will put forth effort in this direction so that the world of men may find real unity | BDA1.224.04 | SW_v19#12 p.381, MHMD1.240 | Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3307 | Words to some Baha'is, spoken on 1912-09-04 | 30 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | عظمت تعالیم حضرت بهآءالله وقتی معلوم می شود که بموقع عمل و اجرا آید هنوز از صد یکی اجرا نشده | The greatness of the teachings of Baha'u'llah will be known when they are acted upon and practiced. | BDA1.226.08 | MHMD1.242 | Exhortations and counsels; Goodly deeds; actions; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2210 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-09-04 | 110 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | ای بهآءالله بقربانت ای بهآءاللة بفدایت حرفی زده ئی که منکر ندارد چه امر عظیمی تأسیس فرموده ئی | O Baha'u'llah! May I be a sacrifice for Thee. O Baha'u'llah! May my life be offered up for Thee. | BDA1.227.04 | MHMD1.243 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Miracles and their interpretation; Praise and encouragement | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2564 | Words spoken on 1912-09-04 in Montreal | 80 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | بلی قدر و عظمت این سفر هنوز معلوم نیست بعد معلوم می شود چون ما مقصدی از این سفر جز | Yes, the value and greatness of these travels are not known now... At the time of Muhammad's migration to Medina under divine protection, Abu Bakr was with Him. | BDA1.227.13 | MHMD1.244, STAB#066 | Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Episodes from the early history of Islam; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; The Imamate; the Caliphate | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3478 | Words spoken on board the SS Cedric at sea, 1912-04-06 | 20 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | ما مداخله در طعام جسمانی آنها نمی کنیم مداخلهٴ ما در طعام روحانی است | At the table on board the Cedric Abdu'l-Baha spoke about simple diet - how much better | BDA1.023.02 | DAS.1913-07-20, SW_v08#02 p.018, MHMD1.031, ABIE.090, BLO_PN#007 | Consumption of meat; vegetarianism; diet; Material and spiritual existence; two books | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2145 | Words to the friends, spoken on 1912-04-06 | 120 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | بیائید اینمسئلهٴ مهم را بذهن بسپارید شخصی از طهران نوشته که مشیت کلیه همیشه بر عرش ظهور مستویست یعنی همیشه | Come here and consider this important question. A person from Tihran has written that the Universal Will is always manifest | BDA1.023.06 | MHMD1.031 | False claims to divine revelation or spiritual stations | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3144 | Words spoken on board the SS Cedric at sea, 1912-04-06 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | صحبتشان در مجلس این خواهد بود که مسیح خود را برای رفع گناهان قربان نمود اما معانی آن را نفهمیده اند | Their speeches in the meeting will be to the effect that Christ sacrificed Himself in order to redeem us from our sins. But they do not understand the inner meaning... The redemption of sins depends on our acting upon the admonitions of Christ, and the martyrdom of Christ was to cause us to attain praiseworthy morals and supreme stations. | BDA1.023.16 | MHMD1.032 | Christian doctrine and practice; Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Outward and inward meanings; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3563 | Words to Mrs Maxwell, spoken on 1912-09-06 | 10 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | اطفال زینت خانه اند منزلی که طفل ندارد مثل اینست که چراغ ندارد | Children are the ornaments of the home. A home which has no children is like one without light. | BDA1.230.15 | SW_v19#12 p.381, MHMD1.247 | Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Parents and children; youth; families | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3305 | Words to Mr Maxwell and others, spoken on 1912-09-06 | 30 | 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 | - | - | |||||||
| AB05169 | 150 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | احبای شهرهای کالیفورنیا علی الخصوص سانفرانسیسکو از بس ناله و فریاد کردند | ...It is because the friends of California, and particularly those of San Francisco, have so frequently called and pleaded | BDA1.231.05x | MHMD1.247-248x | Business; financial; property matters; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha | - | - | ||||||||
| ABU2227 | Words spoken at Windsor Hotel in Montreal, 1912-09-07 | 110 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | چنانچه در عالم جسمانی فصول اربعه هست در عالم دیانت هم بهار الهی و ربیع روحانی است | As in the physical world there are four seasons, so in the realm of religion there is the season of heavenly and spiritual springtime. | BDA1.231.08 | SW_v19#12 p.381, MHMD1.248 | Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Spiritual springtime | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1619 | Words spoken at Windsor Hotel in Montreal, 1912-09-07 | 190 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | و مقصد امم و مذاهب عالم مقصد واحد زیرا جمیع معتقد بوحدانیت الهی هستند و واسطه ئی را بین خلق و خالق لازم میدانند | The foundation of all religions is one and the aim of all creeds of the world is also one. All are believers in the oneness of God. | BDA1.231.17 | MHMD1.248-249 | Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Differences between the Manifestations; station of distinction; Literal interpretation; Oneness; unity of religion; Outward and inward meanings | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2449 | Words spoken on 1912-09-08 in Montreal | 90 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | خیر آن دستگاه پیچیده شد و آن بساط بر هم خورد بقدری آن ایام سخت بود که همه یقین داشتند | Oh no, that organization has been rolled up; that system has been rendered null. Those days were so hard that all had believed | BDA1.233.01 | MHMD1.249-250 | Non-participation in politics; Ottoman commissions of investigation; Suffering and imprisonment | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2982 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-09-09 | 50 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | بصریح انجیل در ظهور اول هم با انکه آن حضرت از مریم متولد شده بود | The Gospel expressly records that in His first coming, although Christ was born to Mary, He Himself said that He came from heaven. Thus, the meaning of 'heaven' is the greatness of the Cause | BDA1.234.11 | MHMD1.251 | Birth of Christ; purity; virginity of Mary; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Power of the Manifestation of God; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3115 | Words to reporters, spoken on 1912-09-11 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | اگر بگوئیم برای خلق اول و آخری است مثل اینست که از برای خدا اول و آخری معتقد شده ایم | If we determine a beginning and an end for creation, it is as if we determine a beginning and an end for God. There can be no creator without a creation. | BDA1.238.01 | MHMD1.254 | Divine emanation is ceaseless; eternal; Eternality vs. origination; creation from nothingness; God's attributes require the existence of objects | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3136 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-09-11 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | خیلی مسرورم که شماها بر امر الله ثابت و مستقیم هستید بعضی نفوس مانند گیاههای بی ریشه هستند | I am exceedingly pleased because I see you firm and unwavering in the Cause of God. Some individuals are like rootless plants | BDA1.238.04 | MHMD1.254-255 | Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3461 | Words spoken at railway station in Buffalo, 1912-09-12 | 20 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | انسان هزار دولار میبخشد نقلی نیست اما یک دولار تعسدی کسی را قبول نمیکند زیرا اینگونه تعدی منافی عدل و نظم عالم است | A man may give $1,000 without minding it but he should not yield even a dollar to the person who wishes to take it wrongfully, for such wrongful behavior flouts justice and disrupts the order of the world. | BDA1.240.10 | MHMD1.257 | Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Order; organization; tact; deliberation [tadbir] | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2728 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-09-12 | 70 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | تأیید و نصرت ملکوت ابهی اظهر من الشمس است هیچ چشم و گوشی تا حال چنین تأییدی نه دیده | The confirmation and assistance of the Abha Kingdom are more manifest than the sun. No eye or ear has seen or heard of such confirmations. Christ went into the Temple of the Jews | BDA1.240.12 | MHMD1.257 | Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Praise of Western values; culture; Suffering; rejection of Christ | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1487 | Words to Saichiro Fujita, spoken on 1912-09-12 | 210 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | احوال افندی جاپانی ما چه طور است این ایام تازه سلطنت جاپان تبدیل شده امپراطور جدید گشته سلطنت میکادو تمام شد | So, how is our Japanese Effendi? Recently the government of Japan has undergone a change. A new emperor | BDA1.241.15 | MHMD1.258-259 | Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Status of kings; future of monarchy; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2169 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-09-13 | 120 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | وقتی و لو هزار دولار موجود باشد می بخشم اما وقت دیگر یک دولار هم صرف نمیکنیم اینها محض نظم و ترتیب امور است | Sometimes I give away as much as $1,000, if I have it, but at another time I do not spend even a single dollar. This is so that affairs are regulated. | BDA1.242.15 | MHMD1.259-260 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2986 | Public address given on 1912-09-13 | 50 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | بودن مدنیت الهیه اسرار ملکوت ظاهر نگردد فیوضات روحانیه تحقق نجوید حکمت و قوهٴ ماورآء الطبیعه جلوه ننماید | With[out] divine civilization the mysteries of the Kingdom are not revealed and the bounties of heaven are not ascertained; supernatural wisdom and power to not manifest themselves | BDA1.243.09 | MHMD1.260 | Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Wisdom [hikmat] | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2128 | Words to black Baha'is and others, spoken on 1912-09-13 | 120 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | اگر انسانی صورت و مثال رحمانی داشته باشد سیاه یا سفید نزد خدا مقرب است بعضی بمن اعتراض نموده اند | If a man has spiritual characteristics, be he white or black, he is near to God. Some have protested to me, asking why I seek to cultivate love between the whites and the blacks. | BDA1.243.17 | MHMD1.261 | Blind imitation [taqlid]; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Kindness to and rights of animals; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2738 | Public address given on 1912-09-13 | 70 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | در جمیع تواریخ عالم نظر کنید به بینید چنین حکایتی هست که شخصی شرقی در ممالک غرب وانگهی امریکا حاضر شود | Look at the history of the world and try to find a parallel instance in which a native of the East has come to the countries of the West | BDA1.244.14 | MHMD1.262 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2972 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-09-14 | 50 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | اگر جمال مبارک قیام و امرالله را بلند نمی فرمودند امر حضرت نقطهٴ اولی بکلی محو شده بود | If the Blessed Perfection had not exerted Himself to raise up the Cause of God, the Cause of the Primal Point would have been completely effaced... All the affairs and conditions of the world serve the Cause of God... With this type of sacrifice they attained success. But remember | BDA1.245.03 | MHMD1.262-263 | Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Declaration; advent of the Bab; Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2711 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-09-15 | 70 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | امر الله همیشه از شرق ظاهر شده اما آثارش در غرب شدیدتر بوده وقتی بدری پاشا در مجمعی گفت | The Cause of God has always appeared from the East but it has been more effective in the West. | BDA1.248.16 | MHMD1.266 | Critique of Eastern values; culture; East and West; communication between East and West; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3145 | Words spoken on board the SS Cedric at sea, 1912-04-09 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | فردای دیگر مسافر دریا هستیم واقعاً قوهٴ بخار چیز عجیبی است اگر این قوه نبود بحر محیط را | We shall be at sea for another day. Steam power is truly a wonderful thing. | BDA1.025.02 | DAS.1913-07-20, MHMD1.033, ABIE.090, BLO_PN#007 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2431 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-09-16 | 90 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | این صدمات سفر و حضر را برای این تحمل مینمایم که بلکه امر الله از بعضی | I am bearing the discomforts of this journey with stopovers so that the Cause of God may be protected from any breach.... Because of certain people who sought to fulfill their personal desires | BDA1.250.07 | MHMD1.268, VLAB.029-030x | Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; House of Justice; Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis; Shrines and Holy places; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2543 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-09-17 | 80 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | از عنایت جمال مبارک شما را تائید و توفیق میطلبم در هر جا و محل باشم | I ask the Blessed Beauty to assist you and confirm you. Wherever I go, you will be in my thoughts. | BDA1.250.17 | MHMD1.268-269 | Humility; meekness; lowliness; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1072 | Words spoken on 1912-09-17 in Chicago | 290 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | اعظم از اساس اپتراکیون در ادیان الهی موجود مثلاً در حکم آلهی و یؤثرون علی انفسهم | The principles of socialism are outstripped in the religions of God. | BDA1.251.06 | MHMD1.269-270 | Education of children; moral education; Martyrs and martyrdom; Newspapers and the media; publications; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3302 | Words to the editor of the Police Journal, spoken on 1912-09-17 | 30 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | روزنامه باید اول وسیلهٴ الفت بین نفوس باشد این اعظم وظائف صاحبان جرائد است که سوء تفاهم | A newspaper must in the first instance be the means of creating harmony among the people. | BDA1.252.04 | MHMD1.270, ABCC.273 | Newspapers and the media; publications; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2709 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-09-18 | 70 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | الحمد لله خداوند مملکتی آباد بشما داده شهرها معمور است تجارتها در ترقی و آثار عمران در نهایت جمال و کمال | Praise be to God that He has given you a prosperous country. Towns are flourishing, commerce is progressing and the outward evidences of prosperity are displayed with utmost beauty and perfection. | BDA1.253.15 | MHMD1.271-272 | Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Satan; the Evil One; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3016 | Words to newspaper reporters, spoken on 1912-09-18 | 50 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | مسائل و احکام دین الله بر دو قسم است قسمی اساس اصلی احکام روحانیه و اصول سعادت بشریه و تحسین اخلاق | The laws and commandments of God are of two kinds: one set is composed of those essential spiritual principles which are the basis for human prosperity | BDA1.255.03 | MHMD1.273 | Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2719 | Words spoken at Hotel Plaza in Minneapolis, 1912-09-19 | 70 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | با وجود این باز نصاری و مسلمین از ما راضی نیستند و حال انکه انها در خانهٴ خود سر گرم راحت و عشرتند | Notwithstanding this, the Muslims and Christians alike are not satisfied with us. They are engaged in pleasurable diversions and enjoyable pastimes | BDA1.256.01 | MHMD1.274 | Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2216 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-09-19 | 110 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | باز اهل غرب چون ثروت و مالشان زیاد می شود آثار عتیقه جمع می کنند که خدمتی بعالم صنایع نمایند | When people of the West become wealthy, they begin to collect antique objects in order to render a service to the world of art. But when Persians become wealthy | BDA1.256.08 | MHMD1.274 | Critique of Eastern values; culture; Critique of Western values; culture; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2848 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-09-20 | 60 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | شما ها بیکدیگر خیلی محبت داشته باشید دیدن همدیگر نمائید غمخوار کل باشید | You must have deep love for one another. Go to see each other and be consoling friends to all. | BDA1.258.08 | MHMD1.276 | Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Words vs deeds | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2217 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-09-20 | 110 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | بجهت این بلاد مبلغ منجذب منقطع و عالم بسیار واجب است مثل بعضی از مبلغین جانفشان ایران | In this country it is essential to have teachers who are attracted, wholly severed and learned like some of the self-sacrificing Persian teachers. | BDA1.259.05 | MHMD1.277 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3017 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-09-20 | 50 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | من باو نوشتم تو اول کسی بودی از معلمین و مولفین اروپا که بساحت اقدس مشرف شدی | I wrote to him [E.G. Browne], saying 'You are the first European teacher and author to have attained His Blessed Presence. Do not lose this distinction.' He did not understand me | BDA1.259.13 | MHMD1.278 | Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1438 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-09-21 | 220 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | جنگ خودمان خوبست که جمیع را مغلوب مینماید وقتیکه حضرت مسیح را تاج خار بر سر نهادند | Our own 'war' is good because it conquers all. When a crown of thorns was placed on the head of Christ, He saw with His own eyes the crowns of kings under His feet.... If the republics of America assembled and agreed on the question of peace | BDA1.260.02 | MHMD1.278-279 | Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Means of establishment of future civilization; Prophecy and fulfillment; Universal peace; world unity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1303 | Words spoken on 1912-09-21 in Omaha | 240 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | تا بحال انچه واقع شده جمیع سبب اعلآء امر الله بود مهاجرت جمال مبارک از طهران و حرکت از بغداد | Up to now, whatever has occurred has had the effect of spreading the Cause of God. | BDA1.262.01 | MHMD1.280 | Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3304 | Words spoken on 1912-09-22 in Lincoln | 30 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | شعاع ظلمانی بالصراحه بپدرش نوشته که من در صدد تحصیل پول و متاع دنیوی هستم | Shu'a of darkness wrote to his father quite openly that his purpose was to amass wealth and worldly property | BDA1.262.08 | MHMD1.281 | Rejection, opposition and persecution | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2243 | Words spoken on 1912-09-23 in Denver | 110 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | من از طول راه کلیفورنیا در ابتدای حرکت متأثر می شدم ولی چون لله و محض نشر نفحات الله حرکت کردیم | In the early stages of our long journey to California my health was affected... It is written in the Hadith that cities shall draw nearer to each other. | BDA1.265.01 | MHMD1.283 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Prophecy and fulfillment; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0799 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-09-24 | 370 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | شکر کن خدا را زیرا اول کسی که خود را پسندید شیطان بود انسان نباید خود را بر تر از دیگران داند | Thank God, because the first self-conceited one was Satan. A man must never consider himself greater than others.... Act in accordance with the teachings of Baha'u'llah. Do not only read His teachings but put into practice in your lives the Hidden Words... It [mind-to-mind communication] is evident. If a lover holds the hand of a beloved, it is obvious what feelings ensue... I have not come for rest and diversion. | BDA1.266.15 | MHMD1.285-286 | Humility; meekness; lowliness; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2339 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-09-24 | 100 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | ملاحظهٴ قدرت و تأیید جمال مبارک نمائید که کشیش خود میآید و بتمام خضوع ما را دعوت می کند | Behold the power and confirmation of the Blessed Beauty: The pastor comes in person with all humility to invite us | BDA1.268.05 | MHMD1.286-287 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1616 | Words to newspaper reporters, spoken on 1912-04-11 | 190 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | مقصد ما صلح عمومی و وحدت انسانی است سفری در پاریس و لندن بودم | Our object is universal peace and the unity of humankind. I have traveled to Paris and London and now I have come to America... One of these ills is the people's restlessness and discontent under the yoke of the war expenditures of the world's governments.... It is the war which is today the cause of all trouble. | BDA1.027.02 | DAS.1913-07-20, MHMD1.035-036, ABIE.091, BLO_PN#007 | Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal education; War and peace | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0677 | Words spoken at hotel in Denver, 1912-09-25 | 430 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | دیدید چه آتشی بقلوب زدم انسان باید اول خود مسرور و منجذب باشد تا تواند | Did you see what a fire was set aglow in the hearts?... I have come to your city and found tall buildings and advancement in material civilization... Man must take flight from the cage of the body... The Persian friends travel mostly on foot. | BDA1.270.01 | MHMD1.288-290, STAB#032 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1375 | From a talk quoted in a Denver newspaper, 1912-09-26 | 230 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | عالم امکان یعنی این عالم نامتناهی مثل عالم انسان میماند همانطوری که عالم انسان از مقام جنینی ترقی کرد تا به عالم بلوغ و کمال رسید همینطور این عالم کون نامتناهی رو به ترقی است | The contingent world is like the human body that has grown from the embryonic state and reached maturity and perfection. | BDA1.273.08x | MHMD1.291x | Coming-of-age; maturity of mankind; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3131 | Words spoken on 1912-09-27 in Glenwood Springs | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | توجه بمیثاق اطاعت جمال مبارکست و سبب جمع شمل اهل بها واضح بگویم | To turn to the Covenant is to obey the Blessed Beauty which is a cause of gathering together the people of Baha. | BDA1.275.16 | MHMD1.294 | Islamic rituals; holy days; practices; etc.; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; The Word of God; influence and centrality of | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0520 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-09-28 | 520 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | حضرات الطاف جمال مبارک موج میزند الآن چون نگاه می کنم می بینم بحر عنایتش مواجست | Dear friends, the waves of the bounties of the Blessed Beauty are surging. As I look I see the ocean of His favor swelling | BDA1.276.09x | MHMD1.294x | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0250 | Words to newspaper reporters, spoken on 1912-09-29 | 820 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | چون من وارد این شهر شدم دیدم همهمه است پرسیدم چه خبر است گفتند کنگرهٴ زراعت تشکیل میشود | When I entered this city, I saw there was quite a stir. I asked the reason and was told that an agricultural convention was being held. | BDA1.277.04x | MHMD1.295x | Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1298 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-09-30 | 240 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | امر الله نافذ است جمیع عالم را احاطه خواهد کرد الآن من چون بصحرای امریکا نگاه می کنم می بینم مملو از اهل بهاست | The Cause of God is penetrating. It will encompass the whole world. Now as I observe the wilderness of America, I see it full of Baha'ís. | BDA1.279.04x | MHMD1.297x | Growth of the Cause; Harmony of science and religion; Laws of God; of the Kitab-i-Aqdas; Universal peace; world unity; Word of God and human limitations | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1829 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-09-30 | 160 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | پطرس از تربیت ظاهری مقدس و مبری بود بدرجه ئی که ایام هفته را نمیتوانست نگاهدارد هفت بستهٴ نان می بست | Peter was devoid of all schooling and so untrained that he could not remember the days of the week. He would tie up seven loaves of bread and open one each day. | BDA1.279.15 | MHMD1.297-298 | Humility; meekness; lowliness; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes; The Word of God; influence and centrality of | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0986 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-10-01 | 310 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | بخاطر دارم که طفل بودم در طهران در بیرونی در جنب حضرت وحید یعنی جناب آقا سید یحیی | I remember once in Tihran when I was a child, I was sitting by Aqa Siyyid Yahya Vahid | BDA1.280.02x | MHMD1.298x, BKOG.063x, STAB#133 | Call to action; Declaration; advent of the Bab; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Stories; anecdotes | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1611 | Public address given on 1912-10-02 | 190 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | ما در دنیا عقب انسان می گردیم انسان بحیات روحانی انسانست و سبب این حیات کمالات معنوی و صفات رحمانی است | We aspire to find true human beings in this world. Man becomes human only through spiritual life, and the foundation of such a life is made up of heavenly perfections. | BDA1.284.05 | MHMD1.301-302 | Attaining the life of the spirit; Man's distinction from the animal; Purpose; goal of creation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2228 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-03 | 110 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | چنانچه در عالم جسمانی فصول اربعه هست در عالم روحانی نیز چنین است که چون بهار الهی منتهی و فیض رحمانی منقطع شود | As there are four seasons in this material world, so it is in the spiritual world. When the divine spring is over and the heavenly bounty ceases | BDA1.285.15 | MHMD1.303 | Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Spiritual springtime; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2598 | Words to some Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-03 | 80 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | نفسی منکر فضائل مبارک نبود و جمیع عقلای شرق اول شخص عالم میدانستند ولی می گفتند حیف که ادعای الوهیت | No one was a denier of His virtues. All the wise men of the East considered Him the greatest person in the world. But they said, 'Alas, that He has claimed divinity for Himself.' | BDA1.286.07 | MHMD1.303-304 | Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Suffering and imprisonment; Universality of the Cause | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2430 | Words to two Japanese Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-04 | 90 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | این از وقوعات تاریخیه است و از امور خارق العاده که شخصی ایرانی با نفوس جاپانی در سانفرانسیسکو | This is an historic event. It is out of the ordinary that an Iranian should meet Japanese people in San Francisco with such love and harmony. | BDA1.287.02 | MHMD1.304 | Power of the Manifestation of God; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3137 | Words to a reporter from the Post, spoken on 1912-10-04 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | در این قرن نورانی جمیع امور تجدید شده علوم تجدد یافته فنون جدید | In this enlightened age everything has been renewed--sciences have been renewed, new arts have come into being | BDA1.287.12 | MHMD1.305 | Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Religion as reality; definitions of religion | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1979 | Words to a reporter from the Bulletin, spoken on 1912-10-04 | 140 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | خداوند انسان را بصورت و مثال خود خلق کرده .... ولی حال بالعکس از حیوانات درنده بی رحم تر | God created man after His own image and likeness... but now, behaving contrarily, man has become more merciless | BDA1.287.15 | MHMD1.305 | Human reality created in the image of God; Justice and wrath of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2138 | Public address given on 1912-10-05 | 120 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | این ممالک در مادیات کمال ترقی حاصل نموده مانند هیکلی است که در نهایت صباحت و ملاحت است | These countries have reached the apex of material progress. They are like bodies in the utmost health... The people of America have a great capacity for the acquisition of spiritual qualities but they are immersed in material affairs | BDA1.288.11 | MHMD1.306 | Critique of Western values; culture; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Presence of; reunion with God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3468 | Words spoken at a public park in San Francisco, 1912-10-05 | 20 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | تغییر اوضاع عالم و غلبه امر بهائی بجائی خواهد رسید که از سایر امور جز نمونهای مانند این عمودها باقی نخواهد ماند | The world and its condition will change to such a degree and the Baha’í Cause will prevail to such an extent that nothing but a remnant -- like these pillars -- will remain of the previous order. | BDA1.289.05 | MHMD1.306 | Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Growth of the Cause; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2758 | Words spoken at a public park in San Francisco, 1912-10-05 | 70 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | هر چند نباتات نسبت بعالم حیوان حساس گفته نمی شوند ولی در عالم خود روح نباتی و قوهٴ حساسه دارند | Although sensitivity in plants is slight as compared with that manifested in animals, within their own kingdom they have sensitivity and vegetable spirit. | BDA1.289.07 | MHMD1.306 | All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3126 | Words to a newspaper reporter, spoken on 1912-04-12 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | برای سیاحت و ملاقات انجمنهای صلح آمده ام زیرا اساس ما صلح عمومی | I have come to visit the peace societies of America because the fundamental principles of our Cause are universal peace and the promotion of the basic doctrine of the oneness and truth of all the divine religions. | BDA1.029.11 | MHMD1.038 | Blind imitation [taqlid]; Oneness; unity of religion; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3134 | Words spoken in San Francisco, 1912-10-06 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | حقیقت الوهیت منزه از حلول و دخول است ولی مظاهر الهیه حاکی از صفات و کمالات حق سبحانه و تعالی هستند | The reality of divinity is holy beyond descent and incarnation but the divine Manifestations are expressive of the attributes and perfections of God. | BDA1.290.11 | MHMD1.308 | Identity; relationship of Manifestation of God to God; Manifestation of God as mirror; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Transcendence; unknowability of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1663 | Words to the Mayor of Berkeley, spoken on 1912-10-07 | 180 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | باید کوشید تا نوع انسان سعادت ابدی یابد قواعدی در اینخصوص لازم که هم مراتب باقی ماند | We must strive until mankind achieves everlasting felicity. Laws are needed which can both preserve the ranks... As these laws are in conformity with the demands of the time, they will unfailingly prevail | BDA1.291.07 | MHMD1.309 | Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Maintainance of degrees in society; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Wealth inequality and its moderation | - | - | |||||||
| 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 | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2563 | Words spoken on 1912-10-09 in Palo Alto | 80 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | بعضی مسیح را خدا بعضی کلمة الله و بعضی نبی الله گفتند و از اینگونه اختلافات | Some called Christ God, some the Word of God, some others the Prophet of God | BDA1.294.06 | MHMD1.312 | Christian doctrine and practice; Contention and conflict; House of Justice; Importance of authoritative interpretation; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity | - | - | |||||||
| 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 | - | - | |||||||
| 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 | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0126 | Public address given on 1912-04-12 | 1100 | Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary | This is a most happy visit. I have crossed the sea from the land of the Orient | BDA1.030n | PUP#002 (p.004-007), SW_v15#09 p.254-255x, DWN_v5#11 p.001-004x | Christ; Christianity; Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Martyrdom of the Bab; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | MHMD1.039 | ||||||||
| ABU2826 | Words spoken at Goodall home in Oakland, 1912-10-12 | 60 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | امروز در کنیسه موسویان صحبت کردیم شما دیدید که چگونه اثبات شد که حضرت مسیع | Today we spoke in the Jewish temple. You saw how it was proven that Christ was the Word of God | BDA1.307.11 | MHMD1.324-325 | Christ; Christianity; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3316 | Words spoken at Hearst estate in Pleasanton, 1912-10-13 | 30 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | هر امر عمومی الهی است و هر امر خصوصی بشری لهذا خدمات و زحمات نفوس اگر مفید بحال عموم | Every universal matter is from God; and limitations are from man. | BDA1.309.07 | MHMD1.326 | Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; The ephemeral and the eternal; Universality of the Cause; Word of God and human limitations | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2720 | Words spoken at Hearst estate in Pleasanton, 1912-10-14 | 70 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | باید شخصی رئیس باشد که خود اصرار در ریاست نداشته باشد فی الحقیقه در خیال شهرت و برتری نباشد | The president must be a man who does not insistently seek the presidency. He should be a person free from all thoughts of name and rank; rather, he should say, 'I am unworthy and incapable of this position | BDA1.309.12 | MHMD1.327, VLAB.107 | Elections; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2747 | Words to some clergymen, spoken on 1912-04-13 | 70 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | مادیات و روحانیات همیشه همعنان بوده ولی حال مادیات غلبه نموده و اساس الهی فراموش شده | Materialism and spirituality have always kept pace together. Now materialism has gone ahead, the divine foundation is forgotten and is being left behind.... The appearance of the divine Manifestation is like the coming of springtime. | BDA1.031.01 | SW_v19#02 p.053, MHMD1.040 | Blind imitation [taqlid]; Harmony of science and religion; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Spiritual springtime | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2560 | Words spoken at Hearst estate in Pleasanton, 1912-10-14 | 80 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | آنچه با تقدیرات موافقت نماید تحقق می یابد و علاوه نیت خیر و حسن تدبیر جاذب تأیید است | What conforms to the divine decree will be realized. In addition, good intentions and sound thoughts attract confirmations. | BDA1.310.09 | MHMD1.328 | Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Effort; striving; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Power of imagination; thought; right intention; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2825 | Words to Mrs Hearst, spoken on 1912-10-16 | 60 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | امر الله از قوای ملکی و امور دنیوی مقدس است و از جمله تعالیم الهیه بنفوس امانت و انقطاع و تقدیس است | The Cause of God is sanctified from all political power and worldly affairs. | BDA1.313.08 | MHMD1.331 | Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Greed; envy; covetousness; attachment to the world; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Non-participation in politics | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3480 | Words spoken on 1912-10-16 in San Francisco | 20 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | نطقهای من همه باقتضای وقت و اندازهٴ استعداد نفوس است بهر طفلک آن پدر تی تی کند گر چه عقلش هندسهٴ گیتی کند | I speak according to the demands of the time and the capacity of my listeners. 'The father makes gurgling sounds for the newborn infant, although his wisdom be capable of measuring the universe.' | BDA1.314.05 | MHMD1.332 | Development of capacity and readiness; Differences in human capacity; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Relativity of religious truth; Wisdom [hikmat] | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2435 | Words spoken en route to Oakland, 1912-10-16 | 90 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | بسبب نرفتن من بانجا خیلی متأثر شده اند و با وجود مشاغل بی اختیار از راه دور برای ملاقات آمده اند اگر تا پورتلند و سیاتل | They are upset that I am not going there. However, in spite of the great distance, they have come to see us, notwithstanding the effort involved. Had it been but a one-or two-day trip, I would have gone to Portland and Seattle but the distance is great. | BDA1.314.09 | MHMD1.332 | Personal instructions; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2739 | Words spoken at Goodall home in Oakland, 1912-10-16 | 70 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | در راه این صحبت را میداشتیم که هیچ بخاطر نمیآمد که بکلیفورنیا بیائیم و این طور با احباء ملاقات کنیم | On the way here we were saying that it never occurred to us that we would come to California and meet with the friends in this manner | BDA1.314.17 | MHMD1.332 | Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0228 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-16 | 860 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | الحمد لله در خانهٴ مسس گودال و مسس کوپر در نهایت محبت مجتمعیم هر مائده ئی موجود و مهیا قلوب در نهایت مودت و صفا | Praise be to God! You are the guests of Mrs. Goodall. With the utmost love has she prepared this feast, and every kind of food is before you. The effulgence of the mercy of Baha’u’llah is resplendent. | BDA1.315.15x | SW_v04#12 p.203-204+209, MHMD1.333x, MAB.054-057x, ECN.150+582+991 | Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Suffering and imprisonment; Two kinds of knowledge [ilm and irfan]; sight and insight; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2863 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-17 | 60 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | هنوز آن هیئت تفتیش و تعدی در مراجعت از عکا بین راه اسلامبول بودند که سطوت عدالت ملکوت جمیع امور را | This commission of investigation and oppression was on its way back to Istanbul from 'Akka when the majesty of the justice of God revolutionized all matters. | BDA1.317.01 | MHMD1.335 | Justice and wrath of God; Ottoman commissions of investigation; Rejection, opposition and persecution | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2233 | Words spoken on 1912-10-17 in San Francisco | 110 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | دو جواب دارد یکی جواب فلسفی و یکی ملکوتی جواب فلسفی آسان است چه که | This question may be answered in two ways, philosophically as well as spiritually. ...in philosophy the spirit is energy | BDA1.317.06 | MHMD1.335 | Existence; immortality of the human soul; Existence and nonexistence; preexistence | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1982 | Words to a newspaper reporter, spoken on 1912-10-19 | 140 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | در عالم وجود دو مدنیت موجود مدنیت مادیه و مدنیت الهیه فلاسفه موًسس مدنیت مادی بوده اند | In the world of existence, civilization is found to be of two kinds: material civilization and spiritual civilization. Philosophers founded the former while the divine Prophets established the latter. | BDA1.319.14 | MHMD1.337 | Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3472 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-04-13 | 20 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | در آینده امریکا ترقی سریع نماید ولی از این عمارتهای بسیار بلند و کثرت نفوس قلبم میگیرد و برای صحت خلق خوب نیست | America will make rapid progress in the future but I am fearful of the effects of these high buildings and such densely populated cities; these are not good for the health. | BDA1.032.07 | SW_v19#02 p.054, MHMD1.041 | Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2707 | Public address given on 1912-10-21 | 70 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | اگر تقرب الهی خواهید از جمیع اشیا منقطع شوید و از آلایش دنیای فانی پاک و مقدس گردید | If you desire the nearness of God, you must sever yourself from everything and become purified and sanctified from the dross of this transitory world. | BDA1.320.07 | MHMD1.338 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Knowledge; recognition of God; Love of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2602 | Words to a newspaper editor, spoken on 1912-10-20 | 80 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | یک کلمه بتو می گویم و این تا آخر کافی است و بیش از ین نه تو سئوال کن و نه من جواب میدهم و آن کلمه بیان حضرت مسیح است | I will tell you one thing and it will suffice once and for all. Beyond this neither question me nor will I reply. And that is the words of Christ when told that 'your brothers have come to see you.' | BDA1.321.12 | MHMD1.339-340 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Hospitality; Personal instructions; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Stories; anecdotes | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1597 | Words spoken at Hotel Lankershim in Los Angeles, 1912-10-20 | 190 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | اگر اینها هم مقصد خیری در امر الله دارند باید بخدمتی موفق شوند و بروند تبلیغ امر الله نمایند | If they have good intentions for the Cause of God, they must render some service and they must go out to teach the Cause. If they are able, they should raise the cry | BDA1.322.12 | MHMD1.340-341 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1679 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-21 | 180 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | شکر کنید خدا را بالطاف باقیه فائز شدید و دیدهٴ بینا یافتید همه کورند و شما بینا جمیع زمینی هستند | Thank the Lord that you have attained His eternal favors and have been blessed with seeing eyes. All are blind but you are endowed with sight. | BDA1.324.04 | MHMD1.342-343 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Eulogies; reminiscences; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Two kinds of knowledge [ilm and irfan]; sight and insight | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1830 | Words to the Portland and Seattle Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-22 | 160 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | تا حال واقع نشده که از شرق شخصی بغرب بیابد محض انبعاثات وجدانی و ملاقات دوستان الهی | Until now it never happened that someone from the East, impelled by the promptings of his conscience, should come to the West to see the friends of God... A great war and commotion shall inevitably take place | BDA1.325.14 | MHMD1.344 | Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Status of kings; future of monarchy | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2325 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-23 | 100 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | چون در راه سوارهائی که برای حفاظت همراه ایشان بودهاند اورا زخمی کرده اموالش را می برند | From the circumstances, as reported, we surmised that because Aqa Abu'l-Qasim-i-Hamadani had previously been with Baha'u'llah and had also set out on a journey... I have now been for some time in these regions. | BDA1.326.12 | MHMD1.345 | Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0432 | Words to Ramona Brown, Marie Barr and Betty Vent, spoken on 1912-10-24 | 590 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | شکر کنید خدا را که فیض الهی بشما رسیده شمس حقیقت بر شما تابیده و آب حیوان و حیات آسمانی | Thank God that the divine bounty has reached you, that the Sun of Truth is shining upon you and that the water of everlasting life has been provided for you. | BDA1.328.06 | MHMD1.346-347, MAB.079-080 | Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The power of words; of speech | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3320 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-24 | 30 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | هر روزی امری مؤید است و هر وقتی مقصدی مقتضی امروز تبلیغ امر الله و نشر تعالیم الهیه جاذب تأییدات غیبیه است وقت تخم افشانیست و القآء کلمهٴ الهی | Every day confirmations surround some specific pursuit and every hour has a purpose decreed for it. Today, teaching the Cause of God | BDA1.329.13 | MHMD1.348 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech; The Word of God; influence and centrality of | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2751 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-04-13 | 70 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | من از تعالیم جمال مبارک در اینجا یکی را موضوع صحبت قرار داده ام هنوز مسائل | I have made the subject of my talks here only one of the principles of the Blessed Beauty. I have not as yet touched upon others of greater importance. | BDA1.033.02 | MHMD1.042 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; East and West; communication between East and West; Methods of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universal peace; world unity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1379 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-25 | 230 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | میخواهم با شماها خدا حافظی نمایم این ملاقات و مجلس خیلی مؤثر است آخر الکأس است | Here I want to bid you farewell. This meeting and assemblage are very moving. This is the last draught in the goblet! | BDA1.330.10 | MHMD1.348-349, ABCC.311-312, ECN.019+217 | Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Power of prayer; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts | - | - | |||||||
| 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 | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2465 | Words to a Jewish lady, spoken on 1912-10-26 | 90 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | معلوم است فطرت تو پاک است لذا من میخواهم بحقیقت مسائل الهیه آگاه شوی در زمان هر یک از مظاهر مقدسه الهیه | It is obvious that you have a pure character, so I want you to become aware of the truth of divine matters. At the time of each Manifestation of God | BDA1.334.12 | MHMD1.352-353 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Study; deepening | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2596 | Words spoken en route to Salt Lake City, 1912-10-27 | 80 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | من بامریکا آمدم تا علم صلح عمومی بلند کنم آمده ام ترویج وحدت عالم انسانی نمایم مقصدم الفت و محبت | I have come to America to raise the standard of universal peace and to promote the unity of mankind. My aim is to create love and harmony among the religions. | BDA1.335.16 | MHMD1.354 | Oneness; unity of religion; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1677 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-29 | 180 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | در کلیفورنیا دیدم رئیس اساقفه با تبخر و جلال جمعیتی از عقب با خود میبرد گفتم چه خبر است | One day in California I saw a cardinal walking with pomp and ceremony in front of a procession. Inquiring about the occasion, I was told that a new church had been built and the cardinal was to officially open its doors | BDA1.338.07 | MHMD1.356 | Suffering; rejection of Christ; The Christian clergy | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2759 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-10-29 | 70 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | هر خوابگاهی را یکدالر دادن نقلی نیست لکن ما میخواهیم تقیدی براحت تن نداشته باشیم | It is not a matter of our reluctance to pay one dollar but of our unwillingness to be dependent on bodily comfort. We must be equal to the hardships of traveling | BDA1.339.10 | MHMD1.357 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Disregarding bodily comfort; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1840 | Words to a Sufi, spoken on 1912-10-30 | 160 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | صحیح است ولی یک آدمی انقدر عزیز است که مسجود امم میشود مانند حضرت مسیح و موسی داعی بوحدانیت الهیه و سبب تربیت ملتی می گردد | Yes, this is true, but one man is so exalted that others bow down before Him and He is adored by them like Christ or Moses | BDA1.340.09 | MHMD1.358-359 | Christ; Christianity; Diversity an attribute; requirement of existence; Moses; Special knowledge of the Manifestation of God; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2590 | Words spoken en route in train in Chicago, 1912-10-31 | 80 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | متجاوز از دو سال است که از جوار روضهٴ مبارکه دورم حال باید مراجعت کنم اگر باز مقدر شود | It is now more than two years that I have been far from the Holy Shrine of Baha'u'llah. Now I must return. If God wills it, I shall make another journey in another direction | BDA1.341.08 | MHMD1.359-360 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0203 | Words to Mrs Lesch, Buikema et al, spoken on 1912-10-31 | 900 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | بکلیفورنیا رفتیم هیجان شدیدی در نفوس افتاد در یونیورستی دارالفنون و کنائس و مجامع خلق بحرکت آمدند | Welcome, exceedingly welcome! We went to California and a great commotion was set up in the souls.... | BDA1.342.02x | MHMD1.360x, BSTW#132, BSTW#308 | Growth of the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0945 | Words to the Baha'is and others, spoken on 1912-10-31 | 320 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | این امر در آفاق منتشر شده و بین ملل و احزاب صلح داده نفوس مختلفه | This Cause has spread all over the world... Behold the creative power of Baha'u'llah!... This is the third time that I am in Chicago. | BDA1.342.06 | MHMD1.360-361 | Many are called but few are chosen; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Unity of governments; political unity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2426 | Words to a man from Russia, spoken on 1912-11-01 | 90 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | از روس بد مگو با دشمن و دوست هر دو نکوئی کن بگو من با همه یگانهام بدل خیر خواه عموم باش | Do not speak ill of Russia. Render good to friend and foe alike. Say that you are one with all. Be a true well-wisher of people. | BDA1.343.15 | MHMD1.362 | Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0319 | Words to various people, spoken on 1912-11-01 | 710 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | من ابداً بنیهٴ سفر نداشتم ولی تأیید جمال مبارک مدد نمود هر امری بتأیید از پیش میرود اگر تأیید نباشد هیچ نمیشود | My health was absolutely not up to traveling but the assistance of the Blessed Beauty helped me. All affairs advance with His aid. Without His aid, all would come to naught.... Baha'u'llah has delivered us from all prejudices... If the socialists succeed they would seize the world's wealth and then divide it... I have said in America and Europe that there is only the question of votes in which women have been held back | BDA1.345.02 | MHMD1.363-365 | Equality of men and women; Marriage as means of spiritual progress; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2816 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-02 | 60 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | ادیان الهیه برای الفت و محبت بوده و سبب اتفاق ملل و امم مختلفه گشته اما چون مدتی گذشت | The divine religions were revealed for love and amity and have brought about harmony among the different peoples and nations. But as time passed dogmas | BDA1.348.04 | MHMD1.366 | Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Oneness; unity of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2437 | Words to Mrs Moody's relatives, spoken on 1912-11-02 | 90 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | به بینید قدرت حضرت بهآءالله چگونه قلوب را ارتباط داده و شرق و غرب را بهم مربوط ساخته که وقتی دکتور مودی بطهران رفت | Behold how the power of Baha'u'llah has connected the hearts and has joined the East and the West. When Dr Moody first went to Tihran | BDA1.348.09 | MHMD1.367 | Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0363 | Interview with W. H. Short at Hotel Ansonia in New York, 1912-04-15 | 660 | Mahmúd's Diary | You are very welcome; am most happy to greet you. I have looked forward with much pleasure to this meeting | BDA1.035n | SW_v03#07 p.004-005 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; War and peace | - | - | MHMD1.044 | ||||||||
| ABU2854 | Words to some engineers, spoken on 1912-11-03 | 60 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | مشرق الاذکار مدور و دائره شکل است ٩ خیابان ٩ باغچه ٩ حوض با فواره های آب و ٩ دروازه در اطراف دارد | The Mashriqu'l-Adhkar is circular in shape. It has nine paths, nine gardens, nine pools with fountains and nine gates. | BDA1.352.03 | MHMD1.370-371 | Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2735 | Words spoken at a banquet on 1912-11-04 | 70 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | خوب سفره ایست چه که بمحبت بهآءالله ما بر آن مجتمع شده ایم امشب من بسیار مسرورم که در مجلس شما هستم | It is an excellent table for we have assembled here through the love of Baha'u'llah.... O thou kind Lord, we render thanks unto Thee that thou hast brought us from the farthest lands | BDA1.353.16 | MHMD1.372-373 | East and West; communication between East and West; Power of the Manifestation of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1617 | Words to a physician, spoken on 1912-11-05 | 190 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | مقصود من الفت بین احزابست و ترک تعصب و ضغینه و بغضا تا ملل و امم عالم با یکدیگر براد?? شوند جمیع خیر خواه جنس بشر گردند | My aim is to create harmony and concord among the different groups and to eradicate prejudice, hatred and enmity | BDA1.355.16 | MHMD1.374-375 | East and West; communication between East and West; Oneness; unity of religion; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2133 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-06 | 120 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | اوائل صعود مبارک من چنین نوشتم که سوف تری رایة المیثاق تحقق علی الآفاق و همچنین شرق منور نما غرب معطر نما | Soon after the ascension of the Blessed Beauty I wrote: Erelong ye shall see the banner of the Covenant Hoisted over the world.... Outwardly the holy Manifestations of God were completely humiliated and despised. | BDA1.357.04 | MHMD1.375-376 | East and West; communication between East and West; Growth of the Cause; Prophecy and fulfillment; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; The Word of God; influence and centrality of | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2578 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-06 | 80 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | حضرت بهآءالله بدون قواء ملکیه و شئون ظاهره تاسیس عزت ابدیه و ترویج تعالیم الهیه نمود | Baha'u'llah, without earthly power and worldly means, laid the foundations for eternal glory and promoted divine teachings. | BDA1.358.01 | MHMD1.377 | Growth of the Cause; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Unity in diversity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0009 | Public address given on 1912-11-06 | 2320 | Persian | Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] | فی الحقیقه در این سفر نهایت انصاف و محبت را از اهالی امریکا دیدم و ملاحظه نمودم که از هر جهت حریت افکار | Praise be to God! The standard of liberty is held aloft in this land. You enjoy political liberty... O Thou compassionate Lord, Thou who art generous and able! | BDA1.359.01x | BPRY.112x, PUP#118 (p.390-397), FWU.079, SW_v05#13 p.195-199, SW_v05#13 p.200, MHMD1.377-378x | Emily Price & Van Gilmer | Being a source of light; guidance; Equality of men and women; Freedom of thought and action; Harmony of science and religion; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; The Adamic cycle and the Baha'i cycle; Unity in diversity; War and peace | - | - | ||||||
| ABU1990 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-08 | 140 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | من بسیار از ملاقات شماها مسرورم از الطاف جمال مبارک امید است که سبب عزت امرالله و انتشار کلمة الله گردید تا این شهر بر جمیع بلاد امریکا تقدم یابد | I am very happy to have met you. I hope that through the favors of the Blessed Beauty you shall become the instruments for the glorification of the divine Cause | BDA1.360.01 | MHMD1.378-379 | Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3321 | Words to a Rabbi, spoken on 1912-11-09 | 30 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | هر گاه این امم رؤسای یکدیگر را به عزت یاد نمایند جمیع ذلتها و جدالها از میان برخیزد بجای نفرت الفت و بجای عداوت و بیگانگی محب و یگانگی حاصل شود مقصد من اینست | Whenever these people mention each other's leaders with due reverence then all sufferings and contentions shall cease | BDA1.362.04 | MHMD1.381 | Call to unity; prohibition of disunity; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Oneness; unity of religion | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3118 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-09 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | ای پروردگار در نهایت محبت مجتمعیم و بملکوت تو متوجه جز تو نخواهیم و غیر رضای تو | O Lord! We are assembled here in the utmost love and are turned toward Thy Kingdom | BDA1.363.06 | MHMD1.382 | Power of prayer; Prayer to be recited at table; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The concourse on high | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2979 | Words to a man who had lost both legs, spoken on 1912-11-09 | 50 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | آنچه از جسم کاسته شود نقصی بر روح وارد نیاید این یکی از دلائل بقای روح است چه که موت عبارت از تبدیل و تشتیت اعضا و عناصر جسمانی است | Mutilation of the body brings no harm to the soul. This is one of the proofs of the immortality of the soul | BDA1.364.02 | MHMD1.382 | Existence; immortality of the human soul; Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; Relationship of the soul to the body; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3153 | Words spoken at 227 Riverside Drive in New York, 1912-11-12 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | من با فقرا کار دارم و بمحل فقرا میروم نه اغنیا جمیع را من دوست دارم علی الخصوص فقرا را | I deal with the poor and visit them, not the rich. I love all, especially the poor. All sorts of people come here and I meet them | BDA1.369.03 | MHMD1.387 | Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1741 | Words to the Baha'í women, spoken on 1912-11-12 | 170 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | این انجمن دختران من است در خانهٴ دختر من مسس کروک لهذا از این اجتماع بسیار مسرورم خوب مجلسی است | This is the assemblage of my daughters in the home of my daughter, Mrs Krug. Therefore I am very happy with this gathering. | BDA1.369.11 | MHMD1.388 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1366 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-13 | 230 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | چون باصطلاحات علمی و براهین عقلی بود منکری نداشت و هیچ نفسی ادنی اعتراضی ننمود البته در اینگونه محافل | As they were delivered in scientific terms and with rational arguments, none could deny them and not a single voice was raised in opposition. | BDA1.370.12 | MHMD1.389 | Acting according to the exigencies of the day; pragmatism; Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Empty learning; false spirituality; Harmony of science and religion; Rational arguments; Religion as reality; definitions of religion | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3574 | Words to some Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-13 | 10 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | هیئتی برای ترجمهٴ آثار مبارکه لازمست که در چند لسان ماهر باشند | A committee consisting of experts in several languages is essential for the translation of the Sacred Writings. | BDA1.371.15 | MHMD1.390 | Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2462 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-14 | 90 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | مبارکترین اوقات وقتی است که با احبای الهی ملاقات مینمایم این بهترین اوقاتست | The most blessed moments of my life are those which I spend in the company of the friends of God. These are the best times. | BDA1.372.11 | MHMD1.391 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2463 | Words to a Christian Scientist, spoken on 1912-11-14 | 90 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | مراد از اینکه در وجود شر نیست اینست که انچه از مبدء عالم هستی و وجود است مفید است | By saying there is no evil in existence is meant that what has come from the Origin of existence and being is good and useful. It is good in its time and place and not evil. | BDA1.373.16 | MHMD1.392 | Law of transformation and change; Nonexistence of evil; relativity of good and evil; Perfection; imperfection of nature; Things are known by their opposites | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2331 | Words to Mr Wilhelm and others, spoken on 1912-11-15 | 100 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | در عالم وجود تعلیم و تربیت اهم امور است بدون معلم در امور مادی ترقی حاصل نشود تا چه رسد در امور روحانی | Education and training are the most important issues in the world of existence. Without an educator, little progress can be made in material affairs... The whole world is like a physical body and the power of Baha'u'llah may be regarded as the main artery in the body of existence. | BDA1.374.06 | MHMD1.393 | Differences in human capacity; Education and the development of capacity; Education of children; moral education; Need for an educator; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0425 | Public address given on 1912-11-15 | 600 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | یوم ظهور مظاهر مقدسهٴ الهیه ربیع الهی است و بهار معنوی که اشجار نفوس انسانی را سبز و خرم نماید | The day of the Manifestation of God is the divine and spiritual springtime when the trees of human souls become green and flourishing | BDA1.375.10x | MHMD1.394x | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual springtime; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1915 | Words spoken on 1912-11-15 in New York | 150 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | بیان انسان دو قسم است یکی بیانی است که فقط منبعث از احساسات شخصی و خیال و فهم اوست این برای همه حجت و میزان نیست | Man explains things in two ways. One explanation originates from his personal feelings... In Jerusalem every now and then they broadcast a promise | BDA1.375.15 | MHMD1.394-395 | Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Predictions and prophecies; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1377 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-16 | 230 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | مظاهر مقدسه تحمل بلایا و مصائب عظیمه فرمودند و قبول زجر و جفا در هر دمی نمودند حضرت مسیح مبتلای بلایا شدیده گردید | The holy Manifestations endured great afflictions and persecutions and at every moment accepted torment and oppression.... Divine religions consist of two parts... Gracious God! Although people see with their own eyes that in the dispensation of Christ the eleven disciples were ordinary men | BDA1.376.16 | MHMD1.395-396 | Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Early Christian persecutions; the Pharisees; Martyrs and martyrdom; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1599 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-17 | 190 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | الحمد لله عون و عنایت مبارک از جمیع جهات رسید و تأیید ملکوت ابهی احاطه نمود امر الله گوشزد عموم گردید | Praise be to God! His divine help and assistance have enveloped us and the confirmations of the Abha Kingdom have surrounded us.... Had there not been this servitude, constancy and confirmation | BDA1.378.03 | MHMD1.397-398 | Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0145 | Public address given on 1912-04-19 | 1050 | Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary | If we look with a perceiving eye upon the world of creation, we find that all existing things may be classified | BDA1.038n | BWF.242-245, PUP#012 (p.029-032), FWU.049, SW_v03#08 p.008-010 | Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; High station of learning; Man's distinction from the animal; Oneness; unity of religion; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace | - | - | MHMD1.047-048 | ||||||||
| ABU0020 | Words to some Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-18 | 2100 | Persian | Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary | حمد میکنم خدا را که با شما هستم باسباب ظاهره و قوه ملکی چنین مجلسی فراهم نمودن | I praise God that I am with you. Such an assembly would be utterly impossible to hold through worldly power and outward means | BDA1.380.10x | PUP#131 (p.442-447), FWU.104, SW_v06#08 p.059-061+064, DWN_v6#08 p.001-002x, MHMD1.399x | Blind imitation [taqlid]; Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Praise of Western values; culture; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); Second birth; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Unity in diversity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1680 | Words to some Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-20 | 180 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | شماها باید باباتفاق بر خدمت امر الله برخیزید دست بدست یکدیگر دهید و مشغول تبلیغ امر الله باشید | You must all arise in unison to serve the Cause of God. You must work hand in hand to teach the Cause and know that the confirmations of Baha'u'llah will descend upon you. | BDA1.382.10 | MHMD1.401-402 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2314 | Interview with a minister at Krug home in New York, 1912-11-22 | 100 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | اساس اصلی ادیان الهی یکیست ابداً اختلاف و تغیییر ندارد اینست که حضرت مسیح فرمود من برای محو کردن شریعت نورات نیامدم | The fundamental principles of all religions are one. They are unchangeable and do not differ. This is what Christ meant when He said, 'I am not come to destroy the law of the Torah but to promote it.' | BDA1.385.09 | MHMD1.404-405 | Christ; Christianity; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Duration of the Baha'i cycle; future divine revelations; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2244 | Words to some children, spoken on 1912-11-24 | 110 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | من امیدوارم چنانچه باید و شاید تربیت شوید و هر یک سبب فخر خاندان خویش گردید خدا شما را تأیید کند | I hope that you will be educated as you ought to be and that each of you will become the pride of your family. May God assist you to acquire divine knowledge | BDA1.389.03 | MHMD1.407-408 | Education of children; moral education; Parents and children; youth; families; Praise and encouragement; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1849 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-26 | 160 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | من از ملاقات شماها کمال سرور حاصل مینمایم همیشه این محافل را در خاطر خواهم داشت ابداً فراموش نخواهم نمود | I always derive great pleasure from being with you. I shall always remember these gatherings. I shall never forget them. | BDA1.391.04 | MHMD1.410 | Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1992 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-26 | 140 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | مومن بهاءالله کسی است که ثابت بر میثاق است هر کسی بپیمان الهی ثابت است مومن است | A believer in Baha'u'llah is he who is firm in the Covenant.... Is it possible that one may believe in a book without believing in the teacher | BDA1.391.15 | SW_v14#08 p.228, MHMD1.410 | Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Manifestation of God as mediator; Manifestation of God as sun; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3159 | Public address given on 1912-11-28 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | هر چند بمدنیت مادیه و شئون جسمانیه مشغولند ولی مثل بعض بلاد اروپا بکلی از روحانیات غافل نشده اند | Although they are engrossed in material civilization and physical pursuits, still, unlike people in some European countries, they are not wholly devoid of spiritual susceptibilities. | BDA1.394.09 | MHMD1.413 | Critique of Western values; culture; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1453 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-29 | 220 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | یکی از فیوضات دین و ایمان حصول اطمینان قلب و جنان است و سرور روح و مسرت وجدان | One of the bounties of religion and faith is the attainment of peace of the heart and soul and the joy of spirit and conscience. This station can only be gained through faith and understanding. | BDA1.394.17 | MHMD1.414 | Composure; tranquillity; serenity; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Spirit of faith [ruh-i-'iman]; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1440 | Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-12-01 | 220 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | چون از اغلب مشکلات سیاسی دورند و در گوشه ای آسوده و نسبت بسایر قطعات اهالی امریکا هم بیشتر طالب صلح و صلاح | As Americans are removed from most political difficulties they live at ease in isolation and, compared to most other regions | BDA1.398.01 | MHMD1.417 | Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Universal peace; world unity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2836 | Words to some Christian ministers, spoken on 1912-12-01 | 60 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | تعالیم حضرت مسیح فراموش شده ملاحظه نمائید که مسیح بپطرس میفرماید شمشیر خود را غلاف کن باز میفرماید | The teachings of Christ are forgotten. Consider that Christ commanded Peter to sheathe his sword. He also said | BDA1.398.15 | MHMD1.417-418 | Christ; Christianity; Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Religion as reality; definitions of religion | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2591 | Words to a Rabbi, spoken on 1912-12-04 | 80 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | مراد از خلق آسمانها و زمینها در شش روز آن روز الهی است و خلق روحانی | What is intended by the creation of heaven and earth in six days is a spiritual creation and a divine day | BDA1.403.12 | MHMD1.422 | Creation of the world; Human reality created in the image of God; Multiple meanings; interpretations in scripture; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Transcendence; unknowability of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2749 | Words to Mr Kinney's students, spoken on 1912-12-04 | 70 | 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 | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2726 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-12-05 | 70 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | به بینید چگونه اقتدار امر الله ولوله در دلها انداخت و چه انقلابی در نفوس افکند چه طور عون و عنایت جمال ابهی پی در پی رسید | Observe how the power of the Cause of God has created a tumult in the hearts and what a revolution it has produced. See how the aid and assistance of the Abha Beauty have reached us | BDA1.415.16 | MHMD1.432 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause; The concourse on high | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0342 | Address to the Baha'is at Parsons home in Washington, 1912-04-23 | 690 | Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary; Miscellaneous historical and doctrinal topics | Titanic (ship) | Today I have been speaking from dawn until now, yet because of love, fellowship and desire to be with you | BDA1.046n | PUP#019 (p.046-048), SW_v03#03 p.015-016, SW_v08#02 p.026, SW_v08#18 p.243 | Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for the departed; Soul; spirit after death; Wisdom [hikmat] | - | - | MHMD1.055 | |||||||
| ABU0652 | Address to the Baha'is at table at Parsons home in Washington, 1912-04-22 | 450 | Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary | See how good Baha'u'llah is to us, how great the power of His Word! From what distant parts of the world.... When the Mohammedans came and conquered Persia | BDA1.046n | PUP#017 (p.043-044), SW_v03#03 p.012-014, SW_v09#18 p.206, SW_v19#03 p.089, STAB#054 | Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Stories; anecdotes | - | - | MHMD1.054 | ||||||||
| ABU3132 | Words spoken privately in Washington D.C., 1912-04-23 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | جمال مبارک را باید شکر نمود زیرا تائیدات اوست که مهیج نفوس است توفیقات جمال ابهی است که مقلب قلوبست | We must offer thanks to the Blessed Beauty because it is His help that has stirred the people; it is His grace that has changed the hearts. | BDA1.048.02 | SW_v19#03 p.089x, MHMD1.056 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0701 | Address to the Baha'is at Dyer home in Washington, 1912-04-24 | 420 | Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary | A meeting such as this seems like a beautiful cluster of precious jewels -- pearls, rubies, diamonds, sapphires | BDA1.048n | PUP#023 (p.056-057), SW_v03#03 p.021-022, SW_v19#03 p.089 | Competition vs. cooperation; the struggle for existence; Composition and decomposition; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity | - | - | MHMD1.057 | ||||||||
| ABU0157 | Public address given on 1912-04-23 | 1020 | Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary | As I stand here tonight and look upon this assembly, I am reminded curiously of a beautiful bouquet of violets | BDA1.048n | PUP#020 (p.049-052), FWU.060, SW_v03#03 p.016-018 | High station of learning; Man's distinction from the animal; Power of the mind over nature; Race unity; racial issues; True liberty; freedom; Unity in diversity | - | - | MHMD1.056 | ||||||||
| ABU0528 | Public address given on 1912-04-24 | 520 | Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary | What a wonderful meeting this is! These are the children of the Kingdom. The song we have just listened to... The art of music is divine and effective | BDA1.048n | LOG#1362x, PUP#021 (p.052-054), SW_v03#03 p.019-020, SW_v08#02 p.027-028, SW_v09#08 p.093-094 | MANA | Differences in human capacity; Education of children; moral education; Fulfillment of true potential; Music and singing; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | MHMD1.056-057 | |||||||
| ABU3282 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-04-24 | 30 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | ای بهآءالله چه کرده ئی ای بهآءالله بقربانت ای بهآءالله بفدایت ایام را بچه مشقت و بلا گذرانیدی | O Baha'u'llah! What hast Thou done? O Baha'u'llah! May my life be sacrificed for Thee! | BDA1.049.04 | GPB.293x, SW_v19#03 p.089, MHMD1.057 | T. Price, Zannetta [track 12], L. Slott | Growth of the Cause; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Suffering and imprisonment | - | - | ||||||
| ABU3274 | Words spoken at home of Alexander Graham Bell in Washington, 1912-04-24 | 30 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | اکثر صنایع مهمه از همین راه اختراع شده مانند طالب کیمیا که سبب ظهور هزارها ادویه مفیده گشته | Yes, most of the great inventions were made in a similar way. For instance, the search for alchemy has brought into being thousands of useful medicines and the desire of finding a direct route to India from Europe became the cause of the discovery of America | BDA1.050.16 | SW_v19#03 p.089, MHMD1.059 | Alchemy; the elixir; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3123 | Words to Mrs Parsons, spoken on 1912-04-25 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | این نحو مسافر و مهمان خیلی زحمت دارد و باید خانه را بگذاری و فرار کنی | It is very difficult to have one like me as a guest. Every guest and traveler has a limited number of friends with whom he makes special dates for visits, but you are forced all day long to be the entertainer of all. | BDA1.051.12 | SW_v19#03 p.090, MHMD1.059 | Hospitality; Personal instructions | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0233 | Address to the Baha'is at Parsons home in Washington, 1912-04-25 | 860 | Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary | In the world of existence the greatest bestowals of God are His teachings. The other bounties of God | BDA1.051n | PUP#026 (p.061-064), SW_v03#05 p.007-008, BSTW#336c | Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The mind's power of discovery; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | MHMD1.059 | ||||||||
| ABU0262 | Public address given on 1912-04-25 | 800 | Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary | The greatest power in the realm and range of human existence is spirit -- the divine breath | BDA1.051n | BWF.260-263, PUP#024 (p.058-060), SW_v03#03 p.022-023, BSTW#336e | Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Realms of being; three realms; five realms; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures | - | - | MHMD1.059 | ||||||||
| ABU3456 | Public address given on 1912-04-26 | 20 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | از جمله تعالیم بهآءالله تساوی حقوق رجال ونسآء است | One of the teachings of Baha'u'llah is equality of rights for men and women. | BDA1.054.x | SW_v19#03 p.091, MHMD1.063 | East and West; communication between East and West; Equality of men and women; Role and station of women | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2324 | Words to various individuals, spoken on 1912-04-27 | 100 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | چنانکه در میان ایالات متحدهٴ امریکا اتحاد حاصل است ممکن است میان دول عالم باشد | It is possible to establish among the powers of the whole world the unity which is found among the states of the United States of America… | BDA1.056.15 | SW_v19#03 p.091, MHMD1.065 | Harmony of science and religion; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Unity of governments; political unity; Universal peace; world unity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2460 | Words to Mrs Parsons, spoken on 1912-04-28 | 90 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | فصل بهار بود و در منزل شما مجامع خوبی داشتیم من هیچوقت فراموش | This was the springtime; we had good meetings at your home... This material world has an outer appearance. It has also a hidden aspect. | BDA1.057.14 | SW_v14#07 p.209x, SW_v19#03 p.092x, MHMD1.066 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1835 | Words to some Baha'is, spoken on 1912-04-29 | 160 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | خوب شهری دارید ندای آلهی اول در این شهر بلند شد امیدوارم که در شیکاغو امر الله نهایت نفوذ حاصل نماید | You have a good city. The call of God was first raised in this city. I hope that in Chicago the Cause of God will progress greatly... The severest tests were in Persia.... This building commands a good view | BDA1.059.05 | SW_v19#04 p.111, MHMD1.067-068 | Growth of the Cause; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Martyrs and martyrdom; Race unity; racial issues; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0573 | Address to NAACP convention, Handel Hall in Chicago, 1912-04-30 | 490 | Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary | According to the words of the Old Testament God has said, "Let us make man in our image | BDA1.062n | PUP#029 (p.069-070), SW_v03#04 p.010-011 | Human reality created in the image of God; Man is the sum; pinnacle; fruit of creation; Microcosm and macrocosm ['alam-i-akbar and 'alam-i-asghar]; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Race unity; racial issues | - | - | MHMD1.071 | ||||||||
| ABU0627 | Public address given on 1912-04-30 | 460 | Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary | When we view the world of creation, we find that all living things may be classified under two aspects | BDA1.062n | PUP#028 (p.067-069), SW_v03#04 p.009-010 | TaliaSafa, New Creation | Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Love of God; Man's distinction from the animal; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity | - | - | MHMD1.070 | |||||||
| ABU0268 | Address to the Baha'is at Bahá'í Temple Unity in Chicago, 1912-04-30 | 790 | Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] | Among the institutes of the Holy Books is that of the foundation of places of worship... O thou kind Lord! This gathering is turning to Thee. | BDA1.063n | BPRY.026x, PUP#027 (p.065-067), BSC.327 #650, SW_v03#04 p.007-008, SW_v05#16 p.248-250, SW_v06#17 p.144-145, SW_v12#06 p.123, PN_1912 p075, BW_v01p060x | A. Rae | Education of children; moral education; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Relationship between government and people; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace | - | - | MHMD1.071 | |||||||
| ABU1153 | Address to the Baha'is at Temple site in Chicago, 1912-05-01 | 280 | Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary | The power which has gathered you here today notwithstanding the cold and windy weather | BDA1.063n | PUP#030 (p.071-072), SW_v03#04 p.008-009, SW_v06#17 p.145-146, PN_1912 p079 | Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts | - | - | MHMD1.072 | ||||||||
| ABU3150 | Words to visitors, spoken on 1912-05-02 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | مقصد از طی مصافت و تحمل صعوبت سطوع نورانیت در عالم غرب بوده زیرا در ممالک | The object of my undertaking such a long journey with all its inconveniences has been to bring about spiritual illumination in the Occident | BDA1.064.16 | SW_v19#04 p.112, MHMD1.073 | Critique of Eastern values; culture; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0146 | Address to Federation of Women's Clubs at Hotel La Salle in Chicago, 1912-05-02 | 1050 | Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary | One of the functions of the sun is to quicken and reveal the hidden realities | BDA1.065n | LOG#0488x, LOG#2077x, LOG#2086x, PUP#032 (p.074-077), BSC.308 #629, SW_v03#04 p.012-014, DWN_v5#05 p.005-008x, PN_1912 p081 | Equality of men and women; Manifestation of God as sun; Tahirih [Qurratu'l-'Ayn]; Unity in diversity; Universal education | - | - | MHMD1.073 | ||||||||
| ABU0901 | Public address given on 1912-05-03 | 340 | Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary | I was in the Orient, and from the Orient to this part of the world is a long distance | BDA1.067n | PUP#036 (p.083-084), SW_v03#04 p.017-018, PN_1912 p085, BSTW#311x | Praise of Western values; culture; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace | - | - | MHMD1.075 | ||||||||
| ABU0070 | Public address given on 1912-05-04 | 1410 | Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] | I am very happy in being present at this meeting. Praise be to God! I see before me the faces... O Thou kind Lord! These are Thy servants who have gathered in this meeting | BDA1.067n | BPRY.088-089x, BWF.263-267, LOG#0788x, PUP#038 (p.087-091), BSC.383 #717, SW_v03#04 p.019-022 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | MHMD1.076 | ||||||||
| ABU0174 | Public address given on 1912-05-05 | 980 | Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary | I offer thanks to God for the privilege of being present in an assemblage which is commemorating Him | BDA1.068n | BWF.254-257, PUP#040 (p.093-096), FWU.011, SW_v03#04 p.022-024 | Independent investigation of truth; reality; Manifestation of God as sun; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization | - | - | MHMD1.077 | ||||||||
| ABU1436 | Words spoken at Plaza Hotel in Chicago, 1912-05-04 | 220 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | جز بقوهء معنوی و امر الهی ترقی ننماید هر یک از مظاهر الهیه در ملت و مملکتی مبعوث شد | No progress is possible except through the power of the Holy Spirit.... The foundation of all the religions is one and this foundation is truth.... There is no evil in the world of existence.... It [the world of creation] calls for change and transformation. | BDA1.069.16 | SW_v19#04 p.113, MHMD1.078-079 | Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Law of transformation and change; Nonexistence of evil; relativity of good and evil; Oneness; unity of religion; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Things are known by their opposites; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0137 | Public address given on 1912-05-05 | 1070 | Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] | The divine religions were founded for the purpose of unifying humanity and establishing universal peace.... O Thou kind Lord! Thou hast created all humanity from the same stock | BDA1.070n | BPRY.113-115x, PUP#041 (p.097-100), SW_v03#04 p.024-027, SW_v15#03 p.057, DWN_v6#11 p.002-004 | Louis, Bahiyyih, Oisin & Danny | Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Oneness; unity of religion; Prayer for peace and unity; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace | - | - | MHMD1.079 | |||||||
| ABU2221 | Words to newspaper reporters, spoken on 1912-05-06 | 110 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | پیام من وحدت عالم انسانی است و صلح عمومی و تطبیق مسائل دنیه با علوم صحیحه تساوی حقوق | My message is the oneness of humanity and universal peace; the harmony of true science and religion | BDA1.073.13 | SW_v19#05 p.140, MHMD1.082 | Blind imitation [taqlid]; Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Oneness; unity of religion; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; Wealth inequality and its moderation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1241 | Address to the Baha'is at Sanatorium of Dr. Swingle in Cleveland, 1912-05-06 | 260 | Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary | This is a beautiful city; the climate is pleasant; the views are charming. All the cities of America... Now this American nation is a revered nation, and presents great and deserved | BDA1.074n | PUP#043 (p.104), SW_v03#06 p.005-006, SW_v13#12 p.343 | Development of capacity and readiness; Praise of Western values; culture; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization | - | - | MHMD1.082 | ||||||||
| ABU0192 | Public address given on 1912-05-06 | 930 | Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary | This is a very joyous evening, an evidence in itself of the possibility of uniting the East and the West | BDA1.074n | PUP#042 (p.101-103), SW_v03#04 p.029+031-032, SW_v13#12 p.324 | East and West; communication between East and West; Oneness; unity of religion; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; War and peace; Wealth inequality and its moderation | - | - | MHMD1.082 | ||||||||
| ABU3275 | Words spoken at Hotel Schenley in Pittsburgh, 1912-05-07 | 30 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | اگر مدخل امراض را بدانند و اعتدال عناصر را میزان گیرند در هر عنصری | If one is fully cognizant of the reason for the incursion of disease and can determine the balance of elements | BDA1.075.x | SW_v19#05 p.141, MHMD1.084 | Four elements; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Principle of balance; moderation; equilibrium | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0051 | Public address given on 1912-05-07 | 1580 | Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary | I have come from the Orient to visit your country. Surely this continent is praiseworthy | BDA1.075n | LOG#0710x, LOG#2101x, PUP#044 (p.105-110), SW_v03#06 p.002-004+08, SW_v15#01 p.038 | Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Oneness; unity of religion; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal education; Wealth inequality and its moderation | - | - | MHMD1.083 | ||||||||
| ABU2981 | Words spoken in Washington, 1912-05-08 | 50 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | بسبب ندانستن آنگونه معانی همیشه ملل از مظاهر فیوضات علة العلل محتجب می گشتند | Through their ignorance of these meanings people have always remained veiled | BDA1.077.x | MHMD1.086 | Literal interpretation; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3155 | Address to the Baha'is at Parsons home in Washington, 1912-05-09 | 40 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | من خیلی رعایت نفوس میکنم که فرار ننمایند و ادنی اعتراضی نتوانند با وجود این | Although I pay great respect to the feelings of people in order that they may not run away or make the least objection, yet the religious ministers of Washington have denounced us | BDA1.078.x | MHMD1.086 | Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Rejection, opposition and persecution | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0120 | Words to some Baha'is, spoken on 1912-05-11 | 1130 | Persian | Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary | بشیکاغو و واشنگتن رفتیم و مراجعت نمودیم بسسیار خوش گذشت زیرا اهالی امریک همه | It is only three weeks that we have been away from the New York friends | BDA1.079.x | PUP#045 (p.111-113), SW_v03#10 p.011-012, SW_v19#05 p.142, MHMD1.088 | Praise and encouragement; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Race unity; racial issues; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2330 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-03-25 | 100 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | در زمان رومان مشهور بعلم اخلاق بودند ولی حالا مانند یونانیها در نهایت سوء اخلاق مشاهده میشوند | During the last days of our stay in Egypt, we went to Tanta for the repair of the tomb of Haji Abu'l-Qasim | BDA1.009.11 | MHMD1.014 | Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3319 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-05-13 | 30 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | هر چه ما میگوئیم بندهٴخدا عبدالبها هستیم باز مردم ما را باسم پیغمبر | Although I say always that I am ‘Abdu'l-Baha, a servant of God, still people refer to me as a messenger and a prophet. It would be better if they would not attribute such titles to me. | BDA1.093.07 | SW_v19#06 p.180, MHMD1.100 | Humility; meekness; lowliness; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2862 | Public address given on 1912-05-13 | 60 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | هندوستان در زمان قدیم خیلی ترقی داشت از قطعهٴ آسیا مدنیت بمصر و سوریه سرایت کرد | India had a great civilization in former times. That civilization spread from that part of Asia to Syria and Egypt | BDA1.093.10 | SW_v19#06 p.180, MHMD1.100 | Coming-of-age; maturity of mankind; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Universal peace; world unity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2858 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-05-15 | 60 | Persian | Mahmúd's Diary | من وقتی باحبای ایران نوشتم که اعضای کانفرانسهای صلح اگر باجرای انچه میگویند | Once I wrote to the friends in Persia in regard to peace congresses and conferences | BDA1.095.07 | SW_v19#06 p.180-181, MHMD1.102 | Goodly deeds; actions; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Universal peace; world unity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3668 | Words spoken on 1913-01-19 in London | 340 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | از بعد لابد نفوسی بمخالفت قیام خواهند کرد و رسائل و مقالاتی در رّدامر خواهند نوشت | In the future, people will inevitably arise to oppose the Cause and write treatises against it. But what fruit will these efforts bear | BDA2.092-093, NSS.236ax | MHMD2.112-113 | Rejection, opposition and persecution; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3680 | Words spoken on 1913-01-19 in London | 210 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اگر انسان بتواند در غذا به نباتات قناعت کند بهتر است زیرا خوراک انسان نباتست | If one can content oneself with vegetables for one's sustenance, this would be preferable, for the food of humanity consists in vegetables | BDA2.094-095 | MHMD2.114-115 | Consumption of meat; vegetarianism; diet; Kindness to and rights of animals; Literal interpretation; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Unity in diversity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1158 | Words spoken on 1913-01-19 in London | 50 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | از تعصب است که خانمانها ویران میشود از تعصب است که خونها ریخته میگردد از تعصب است | It is prejudice that has uprooted families. It is prejudice that has led people to shed each other's blood. | BDA2.094 | MHMD2.113 | Consumption of meat; vegetarianism; diet; Literal interpretation; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Unity in diversity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3113 | Words spoken at dinner hosted by a Rajput prince in London, 1913-01-19 | 90 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | چون احبّای فارسی در بمبئی خبر شدند یکی از آنها که کیخسرو نام داشت با کمال شوق برخاست | When the Parsi believers of Bombay learned of Mr Sprague's illness, one of them--a man named Kay-Khusraw--arose with the utmost alacrity | BDA2.095 | DAS.1913-01-18n, MHMD2.115, ABCC.371, STAB#137 | One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3739 | Words spoken on 1913-01-22 in London | 40 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | بنویسید این الواح مبارکه را بخوانند و نشر دهند سابق مسلمین در تفسیر آلم غلبت الرّوم | Instruct the friends to read and disseminate these Tablets. How impressive are the commentaries which the Muslims of former times wrote concerning these verses: 'The Romans have been defeated…' | BDA2.101 | MHMD2.123 | Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2068 | Words spoken on 1913-01-22 in Paris | 20 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | هنگامی که ایرانیها بخود مشغول بودند و ایران را بباد میدادند ما در اقالیم واسعهٴ امریک | While the Persians were occupied with themselves, neglecting their country in the process, we journeyed to the vast expanses of America | BDA2.101 | MHMD2.123 | Growth of the Cause; Petitions to authorities; Prophecy and fulfillment | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3295 | Words spoken on 1913-01-23 in Paris | 30 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | جمیع این اهالی غرق دنیا هستند و عمارات شهر مثل خانههای زنبور و مردم متصل مشغول ساختن | All the inhabitants of this city are immersed in this world, and its buildings resemble the hives of bees | BDA2.102 | MHMD2.124 | Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1692 | Words spoken on 1913-01-24 in Paris | 180 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | هجوم هر ملتی بر ملت دیگر و تعدی هر نفسی بر سائر نفوس طبیعی است و این بمقتضای طبیعت | The assault of one people against another, and the aggression which a person exhibits towards another, are demonstrations of natural behavior | BDA2.103 | MHMD2.125-126 | Competition vs. cooperation; the struggle for existence; Need for an educator; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3022 | Words spoken on 1913-01-24 in Paris | 50 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | هر کائنی یک حقیقت دارد مگر انسان که هم حقیقت طبیعی دارد و هم حقیقت روحانی از بسط | He observed that every being possessed one reality, with the exception of humans, who have both a natural reality and a spiritual one | BDA2.103 | MHMD2.125 | Human reality created in the image of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2566 | Words spoken on 1913-01-26 in Paris | 80 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | ترقی هر شیئی در صقع آن است در مراتب جماد و نبات و حیوان و انسان چون ملاحظه شود | The progress of any things occurs within its own station. When one considers the mineral, vegetable, animal, and human stations | BDA2.106 | MHMD2.130 | Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2565 | Words spoken on 1913-01-27 in Paris | 80 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | بیانات مبارکه از تواریخ زمان اسلام خیلی مفصل بود از آنجمله حکایت حجاج ظالم | When Hajjaj was named chief of the camp, following a period of disorder, he first issued an edict | BDA2.108 | MHMD2.132, STAB#048, STAB#144 | Episodes from the early history of Islam; Stories; anecdotes | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3691 | Words spoken on 1913-01-27 in Paris | 130 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | چون شب از قیل و قال و آشوب و صدا آسوده بودند و فراغت بال داشتند هر شبی در محلّی مجتمع میشدند | Nighttime afforded these ministers peace of mind, as they would be undisturbed by the chattering and clamouring of the people | BDA2.108 | MHMD2.132-133 | Consultation; Order; organization; tact; deliberation [tadbir]; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3128 | Words spoken on 1913-01-27 in Paris | 40 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | به بین خدا ما را بکجاها کشانیده چگونه آوارهٴ صحرا و دریا کرده فی الحقیقه این قول حافظ | Consider the places where God has taken us--how He has made us wanderers upon the plains and across the seas. Truly, this passage from Hafiz | BDA2.109 | MHMD2.134 | Poems and quotation from poetry; Suffering and imprisonment | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2992 | Words spoken on 1913-01-28 in Paris | 50 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | چون کِرم مهین در قعر زمینند و بیخبر از عالم علیین و جمیع حضار را بتوجه بملکوت ابهی | They [the people of Paris] are like the pitiable worms that dwell in the depths of the earth, unaware of the supernal realm | BDA2.110 | MHMD2.135 | Purpose; goal of creation; Soul; spirit after death; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3158 | Words spoken on 1913-01-28 in Paris | 40 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | هر چند استقلال ایران را بباد دادند ولی ایران روز بروز رو بترقی است نا امید نباید بود | Though the independence of Perisa has been cast to the wind, yet does it continue to progress with every passing day | BDA2.110 | MHMD2.136 | Consolation and comfort; Law of transformation and change; Past, present and future of Iran; Predictions and prophecies | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3273 | Words spoken on 1913-01-29 in Paris | 30 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | از جمیع جهات ابواب مسدود است و راه نجات مقطوع مگر بقوهٴ معنویه و تأییدات غیبیه | The doors are closed on every side, and the way to salvation is barred, unless one is aided with spiritual power | BDA2.111 | MHMD2.136-137 | Development of capacity and readiness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of the Manifestation of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1451 | Words spoken on 1913-01-29 in Paris | 210 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | و هم بطمع افتادن او برای اخذ از حضور مبارک که “ در حیفا آمد باو عتنائی نشد | Rashid Pasha came to Haifa, but I paid no attention to him. He even sent his son to 'Akka | BDA2.112 | MHMD2.138-139, STAB#094 | Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prophecy and fulfillment | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3725 | Words spoken on 1913-01-30 in Paris | 60 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | قبل از تسلّط و نفوذ اروپائیها حتّی بسلطان عبدالحمید نوشتم که چنین خواهد شد | At a time when the Europeans did not yet enjoy this ascendancy and influence, I had written to 'Abdu'l-Hamid, indicating to him what would come to pass | BDA2.113-114 | MHMD2.140 | Constitutional revolution in Iran; Past, present and future of Iran; Predictions and prophecies; Relationship between government and people | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3703 | Words spoken on 1913-01-31 in Paris | 100 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | وقتیکه صدر اعظم بقم رفت و غلما را بعزّت و ناز وارد طهران نمود | When the Prime Minister of Persia went to Qum, and thence conducted certain divines to Tehran while lavishing them with reverence | BDA2.114 | MHMD2.141 | Predictions and prophecies; Rejection, opposition and persecution | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2833 | Words spoken on 1913-01-31 in Paris | 60 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | ببینید ما چگونه در کنائس یهود و نصاری اثبات حقیقت اسلام نمودیم با وجود این مسلمین | Take note of how, in the churches and synagogues, we have established the truth of Islam, and consider the calumnies | BDA2.115 | MHMD2.142-143 | Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Rejection, opposition and persecution | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2736 | Words spoken on 1913-02-01 in Paris | 70 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در این مدت ولو در غرب بودم ولی همیشه رویم بسوی احبای شرق بود و تأیید ایشان را | Though I have been in the West throughout this span of time, yet my face has ever been turned towards the Baha'is of the East | BDA2.117 | MHMD2.145 | East and West; communication between East and West; Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1373 | Words spoken on 1913-02-02 in Paris | 230 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | سُرور قلب من همه جا با من است انفکاک ندارد و دیگر آنکه اسباب سُرور | I am happy wherever I go; this happiness is never separated from me… If the love of Baha'u'llah is present in a heart, it will be endowed with capacity | BDA2.118 | MHMD2.147 | Critique of Western values; culture; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Mary Magdalene; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2224 | Words spoken on 1913-02-02 in Paris | 110 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | جمال مبارک در مناجاتی میفرماید که خدایا هر چشمی در خواب است و جمیع نفوس | In one of His prayers, the Blessed Beauty states: 'O God! Every eye is asleep, and all are reposing on the bed of ease…' | BDA2.119 | MHMD2.148 | Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3000 | Words spoken on 1913-02-03 in Paris | 50 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | دیروز بدیدن اطفال فقرا رفتیم جای بسیار محقری داشتند ولی چون مراجعت میکردیم | We went to visit the children of some poor souls yesterday and saw their pitiful living conditions. As we were returning | BDA2.120 | MHMD2.149-150 | Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Critique of Western values; culture; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Wealth inequality and its moderation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3021 | Words spoken on 1913-02-04 in Paris | 50 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | هر قوه و استعدادی که در امر الله صرف میشود اثراتش باقی میماند و نتائج باقیه | Every power and ability that is utilized for the Cause of God shall produce perpetually enduring effects and yield eternally abiding results… As to those souls endowed with the power of oratory | BDA2.122 | MHMD2.151 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; The power of words; of speech | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3283 | Words spoken on 1913-02-06 in Paris | 30 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | این عصر عصر دیگر است و اقتضای آن اقتضای دیگر احکام عصر سابق این قرن عظیم را کفایت نکند | this is a new era with unprecedented exigencies… the laws of a former age will not suffice this momentous century… the spiritual laws--which is to say secondary religious laws--must be renewed, and divine truths revitalized | BDA2.123 | MHMD2.153 | Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; The Adamic cycle and the Baha'i cycle | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2161 | Words spoken on 1913-02-07 in Paris | 30 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | شخص عامل و قوهٴ فاعله لازمست و امروز تأئید و مدد الهی واجب والا قول و گفتگو | A person of action and an active force are needed, and in this day the confirmations and assistance of God are likewise essential | BDA2.125 | MHMD2.156 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3711 | Words spoken on 1913-02-07 in Paris | 80 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | علم حقوق قدیم است مادام خدا بوده خلق بوده مادام خلق بوده علم حقوق هم بوده | The concept of law is ancient. Just as God and His creation have always co-existed, so too have humankind and law | BDA2.125 | MHMD2.156 | Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Justice and mercy; Laws of God; of the Kitab-i-Aqdas; Reward and punishment | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1977 | Words spoken on 1913-02-09 in Paris | 140 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | جبران مرحوم در امر الله مؤمن خالص بود و یک رسالهٴ استدلالیه در اثبات امر الله نوشت | The late Gabriel [Sacy] was a pure believer in the Cause of God, and he composed a treatise to logically prove its truth | BDA2.127-128 | MHMD2.159 | Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2574 | Words spoken on 1913-02-09 in Paris | 80 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | چنانچه طیور و وحوش از صبح بفکر دانه و طعمهأند همین طور این مردم متصل در خیال | Just as the birds and other beasts think, from the break of day, only of seeds and prey, so too is it with these people | BDA2.127 | MHMD2.158 | Attaining the life of the spirit; Critique of Western values; culture; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2333 | Words spoken on 1913-02-11 in Paris | 100 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | دیده عبرت باید اگر انسان چشم عبرت باز ننماید چه فائده دارد هر روز دو کرور | One must look at things with a view to learning from them. Should he fail to open the eye of receptivity to such lessons | BDA2.129-130 | MHMD2.162, STAB#068 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spirit and form in the administration; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2220 | Words to a Baha'í from Holland, spoken on 1913-02-10 | 110 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | بناپارت در عالم ملک یکی از نفوس عظیمه بود ولی فتوحاتش محدود بود منتهی شد | [Napoleon] Bonaparte was a powerful person in this earthly dominion. His conquests, however, were limited. | BDA2.129 | DAS.1913-02-10, MHMD2.160-161 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3692 | Words spoken on 1913-02-11 in Paris | 130 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | با وجود آنکه یهودیان معاهده نموده بودند با حضرت که دست از پا خطا نکنند | Notwithstanding that the Jews had made a pact with Muhammad, a pact which guaranteed the protection of the Jews | BDA2.130-131 | MHMD2.163-164 | Episodes from the early history of Islam | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2968 | Words spoken on 1913-02-12 in Paris | 100 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | از هر طرف اعدا مهاجمند نمیبینید یحیائیها چه میکنند آرام برای ما نگذاشتهاند | Our enemies have beset us on all sides. Do you not see what the Azalis are doing?... How strange it is that such prayers as these should be intoned | BDA2.131 | MHMD2.164 | Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2315 | Words spoken on 1913-02-12 in Paris | 100 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | امر الله در آلمان ترقی عظیم نماید و از همه | The Cause of God will make such great progress in Germany as to excel every other place… When, as a child, I would hear descriptions of Ptolemy's model of the universe | BDA2.132 | MHMD2.165 | Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Infinity and eternity; Predictions and prophecies | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0775 | Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-13 | 200 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | وقتی جمال مبارک از سلیمانیه ببغداد تشریف آوردند در را گشودند و صلای | At the time that Baha'u'llah was in Baghdad, Mirza Yahya being afraid of his life, was seldom seen amongst the people. He had changed his clothes | BDA2.134 | DAS.1913-02-13, MHMD2.168 | Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal; Power of the Manifestation of God; Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis; Suffering and imprisonment | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3744 | Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-14 | 30 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | دیشب رئیس مجلس گفت حضرت بهآءاللّٰه اعظم مظاهر الهیّه است و ذکر عظمت امر اللّٰه را نمود | The president of last night's gathering stated that Baha'u'llah was the greatest of God's Manfiestations… Yet, the inhabitants of Paris do not share the spirituality and zeal of the Americans, who are truly something else | BDA2.138 | MHMD2.171 | 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; Praise of Western values; culture | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0384 | Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-14 | 630 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá on Divine Philosophy; Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | انسان دو قسم استعداد دارد فطری و اکتسابی مانند سایر کائنات که هر یک استعداد و خاصیت | Personality is of two kinds. One is the natural or God-given personality which the western thinkers call individuality | BDA2.138x | DAS.1913-02-14, SW_v04#02 p.038-040, MHMD2.172x, ADP.130-134 | Differences in human capacity; Education and the development of capacity; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1364 | Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-14 | 230 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | جمال مبارک در عننوان جوانی روزی در قصبهٴیالرود وارد منزل میرزا محمد تقی مجتهد | The Blessed Perfection was very young and at that time He was going to Mazindaran. As He was travelling from stage to stage, He arrived at a town called "Yall-Roud" | BDA2.139 | DAS.1913-02-14, MHMD2.173-174 | Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Family of Muhammad; early figures in Islam | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3740 | Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-14 | 40 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | هر چند این جرائد اگر بیغرضانه بنویسند سبب آگاهی نفوس است ولی ما مقالاتی در جرائد ملکوت نوشتیم | Though these newspapers will, if written impartially, inform the people, yet we have written articles in the newspapers of the Kingdom | BDA2.139 | MHMD2.172 | Call to action; Newspapers and the media; publications; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1739 | Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-15 | 170 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | امروز اعظم امور مسئلهٴ تبلیغ امر الله است که نفوس را نجاح و فلاح بخشد حیات ابدیه مبذول دارد رضای جمال مبارک | The question of teaching the Cause is the most important affair. Regardless of all the other matters, we must spread the message of the Kingdom. | BDA2.140-141 | DAS.1913-02-15, MHMD2.175-176 | Humility; meekness; lowliness; Priority over other activities in teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1299 | Words spoken on board the SS Celtic at sea, 1912-12-05 | 240 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اهمیت این سفر بعد معلوم خواهد شد تا حال چنین امری واقع نگشته و در هیچ عصری دیده | The significance of this journey will become known in the future. Up until the present time | BDA2.007 | MHMD2.009-010 | Christ; Christianity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; The power of words; of speech; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Universal peace; world unity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1376 | Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-16 | 230 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | مطران کشیش نصاری پیش من آمد و گفت که میرزا محمد علی مرا ملاقات کرد | He related the story of a judge of Acca, a priest of an Orthodox sect and Muhammad 'Ali. The judge was the Master's friend | BDA2.142-143 | DAS.1913-02-16, MHMD2.177-178 | Alcohol and drugs; tobacco; opium; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Ottoman commissions of investigation; Rejection, opposition and persecution | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2058 | Words spoken on 1913-02-17 in Paris | 130 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | فی الحقیقه یک نفر کاردان دانا در ایران نبود و نفس آگاهی یافت نشد حال باُمید | In truth, there is not a single person in Persia today who is adept and knowledgeable, nor can any individual keely aware be found | BDA2.144 | MHMD2.180 | Critique of Eastern values; culture; Past, present and future of Iran; Rejection, opposition and persecution | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3688 | Words spoken on 1913-02-18 in Paris | 150 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | تربیت و مدنیّت مادی سبب تحسین اخلاق عموم نشود و مانند تعالیم انبیا و مدنیّت روحانی | Material education and civilization will not improve the character of humanity. Unlike the teachings of the prophets | BDA2.145-146 | MHMD2.181-182 | Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Muhammad; Islam; Religion as source; stimulus of knowledge and science | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2852 | Words spoken on 1913-02-18 in Paris | 60 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | ما آنچه خیر وصلاح ایران و ایرانیان بود گفتیم و نوشتیم ولی گوش ندادند حتی در بدایت | We have spoken and written about such things as will conduce to the good and betterment of Persia and its peoples | BDA2.146 | MHMD2.182-183 | Constitutional revolution in Iran; Parliaments; constitutional government; Past, present and future of Iran; Relationship between government and people | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3758 | Words spoken on 1913-03-19 in Paris | 10 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | حال خوب است اسباب مسافرت بکُرات دیگر فراهم کنند | It would now be fitting to prepare the means of travel to other planets! | BDA2.146 | MHMD2.183, BW_v13p1187x | Plenitude; the pervasiveness of life in the cosmos; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3712 | Words to a group of Persian students, spoken on 1913-02-19 | 80 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | محصّلین مشهور سابقین که کاری از پیش نبردند بلکه انشآءاللّٰه شما خدمتی بایران نمائید | The well-known Persian students of the past were unable to bring about any advancements in their native land | BDA2.147 | MHMD2.184 | Education of children; moral education; Excellence; distinction; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Status of kings; future of monarchy | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1207 | Public address given on 1913-02-19 | 260 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | انبیای الهی و عقلا و فلاسفهٴ عالم در هر حال تربیترا از برای عالم خلقت اهم امورو اعظم شئون گفتند | The prophets of God are the real Instructors and Educators, so that the morality of the people is improved, the ignorant become wise, the blind receive sight | BDA2.147x | DAS.1913-02-19, MHMD2.184x | Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Manifestation of God as educator; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3693 | Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-20 | 120 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | دیشب من ابداً شام میل نکردم و شب هیچ نخوابیدم تا نزدیک صبح چیز مینوشتم | I did not have any dinner whatsoever last night, nor did I sleep at all. I was engaged in writing until morning approached | BDA2.148-149 | MHMD2.186 | Composure; tranquillity; serenity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0481 | Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-20 | 550 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در ایام لکورغه اولاد خود را بقانون و ترتیب مخصوصی تربیت میکردند اولاً در وقت ازدواج | Lycurgus was well-versed in laws and he wished to treat his subjects justly. As he looked over the Spartans, he observed that they were divided into three classes… One day in the company of the Governor | BDA2.149-150x | DAS.1913-02-19, MHMD2.187-188x, STAB#098x | Monasticism; asceticism; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Useful occupation; acquisition of a craft; trade; profession | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1531 | Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-18 | 200 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اطفال خیلی مایهٴ سُرور و تسلی هستند من طفلی داشتم حسین افندی سه چهار ساله بود وقتی خواب بودم | Children give to a person the greatest consolation. No matter how much the father is sad or cross, as soon as his darling child laughs or speaks, he is made happy. | BDA2.149x | DAS.1913-02-18, MHMD2.187x | Education of children; moral education; Parents and children; youth; families | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2562 | Words spoken on 1913-02-21 in Paris | 80 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | بعضی بر آنند که بواسطهٴ ریاضت و گوشه نشینی تعدیل اخلاق و تقرب الی الله حاصل میشود | Some are of the opinion that, by practising asceticism and withdrawing from society, one can rectify one's character | BDA2.151 | MHMD2.189 | Generosity [kirama]; Monasticism; asceticism; Work as worship | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2819 | Words spoken on 1913-02-22 in Paris | 60 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | از روزیکه قلم اعلی دربارهٴ فارسیان حرکت نمود و ارادهٴ مبارکه بر عزت و احترامشان تعلق یافت | From the moment the Supreme Pen first wrote of the Persians, glorifying them and showing His respect for them, that people grew increasingly exalted | BDA2.153-154 | MHMD2.192 | Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Past, present and future of Iran; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; The Word of God; influence and centrality of | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1304 | Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-23 | 240 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | چهل سال ما را در سجن عکا نگاه داشتند اگر آزاد بودیم در ممالک اخری چه قدر کار میدیدیم ... سلطان عبد الحمید مارا چهل سال در حبس نمود اگر چهل سال | Sultan Abdu'l-Hamid imprisoned me for forty years. Were I free during those forty years, soon this Cause would have been widespread in America and Europe | BDA2.155-156 | DAS.1913-02-23, MHMD2.194-195 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Non-participation in politics; Suffering and imprisonment; The Word of God; influence and centrality of | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2242 | Words spoken on 1913-02-24 in Paris | 110 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | مردم خیلی غافلند باید آنها را بزور فهماند که در زمان مسیح چه قدر مضطرب | The people are oblivious indeed. One must take great pains to help them appreciate the degree of agitation that had seized the apostles of Christ | BDA2.157-158 | MHMD2.198 | Christ; Christianity; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Martyrs and martyrdom; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3752 | Words spoken on 1913-02-24 in Paris | 20 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | حکمت و نتیجهٴ اقامت در پاریس برای تذکّر مشرقیان و آگاهی ایرانیان بیش از اهالی خود پاریس است | The wisdom of my sojourn here in Paris, as well as the results it will yield, consist in the admonitions I have imparted to the people of the East | BDA2.157 | MHMD2.197 | Critique of Eastern values; culture; East and West; communication between East and West; Past, present and future of Iran | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2166 | Words spoken on 1913-02-25 in Paris | 430 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | من بايد و ذکر آن نفوس مبارکه خوشنود... وقتی در مجلس معتمد از حضرت نقطه | In the meeting of Mu'tamid, the Bab was asked whether the Qur'an was an authority and a proof for those who were present… I strove to the utmost so that Mirza 'Ali-Asghar Khan | BDA2.158 | MHMD2.198-199, STAB#117x | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Justice and wrath of God; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2740 | Words spoken on 1913-02-25 in Paris | 70 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در مجامع صحبت کنید مانند شعلهٴ نار شوید مثل ستارهٴ درخشنده گردید تا این شهر را روشن نمائید | Speak at the gatherings! Be as a flame of fire and a brilliant star; thereby you shall illumine this city | BDA2.159 | MHMD2.200 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1965 | Words spoken on 1913-02-26 in Paris | 140 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | ارادهٴ الهیه بظهور ترویج این امور تعلق گرفته البته هر کس بر نشر این آثار قیام کند مؤید میشود | The Will of God is that these ideals should be promoted. It is certain that anyone who arises to promote them shall be aided | BDA2.160 | MHMD2.201 | Free will and predestination; fate; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Universal peace; world unity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1544 | Words spoken on 1913-02-28 in Paris | 200 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در زمان حضرت مسیح بظاهر اقبال حواریان اهمیتی نداشت آنها را مردم استهزاء میکردند | When the Apostles of Christ embraced His Cause, this was not seen as a significant development at the time | BDA2.161 | MHMD2.203 | Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Early Christian persecutions; the Pharisees; Family of Muhammad; early figures in Islam; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2059 | Words spoken on board the SS Celtic at sea, 1912-12-05 | 130 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | کاریکه خدا در جلو انسان میگذارد لابد طاقت هم میدهد ما نباید همیشه بآسایش تن ناظر باشیم | When God entrusts one to do something, He also gives one the capacity to endure it | BDA2.009.09 | MHMD2.011 | Disregarding bodily comfort; High station of the true believer; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Transcending the material condition | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2433 | Words spoken on board the SS Celtic at sea, 1912-12-05 | 90 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | باید در کشتی الهی سوار شد زیرا این عالم دریای پر انقلاب است جمیع خلق روی زمین که بیش از دو ملیاردند | One must ride in the ship of God; for this life is a stormy sea, and all the people on earth--that is, over two billion souls--will drown in it before a hundred years have passed. | BDA2.009 | MHMD2.011-012, BW_v13p1187, VLAB.048 | Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3675 | Words spoken on 1913-03-01 in Paris | 240 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | چون بتاریخ ملّت و حکومت فرانسه نظر شود مبرهن گردد که علّت بیدینی نفوس و بیزاری این دولت و ملّت | When we consider the history of the people and government of France, it becomes clear that the reason for their irreligion | BDA2.162-163 | MHMD2.204-205 | Blind imitation [taqlid]; Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Priestcraft | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1260 | Words spoken on 1913-03-03 in Paris | 220 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | استخوان مرا آب کردند با وجود آن همه محبّت و سلوک و مدارا که دو جا | They [the Covenant-breakers] have melted my bones. I treated them with exceeding kindness and forbearance; even when they took two coffers containing the writings of Baha'u'llah | BDA2.164 | MHMD2.206-207 | Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause; Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis; Rejection, opposition and persecution | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3704 | Words spoken on 1913-03-04 in Paris | 100 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در ظهورات سابقه اینگونه اشخاص خود را مستغنی از تعالیم روحانی میگفتند و اصحاب یوم ظهور | In previous dispensations, such people felt that they had no need for spiritual teachings | BDA2.165-166 | MHMD2.208-209 | Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution | - | - | |||||||
| AB03188 | 210 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | ای محترمه ملکوتی نامه شما رسید معانی دلنشین بود از روابط فرانسه و اسکاتلند | O respected handmaiden of the Kingdom! Your letter was received and its contents were endearing. Regarding the connections between France and Scotland [3.5s]... ...The question of drinking liquors (temperance) is (also) forbidden in the Tablets of Baha'u'llah.... As regards the women's movement… As regards the second trip of ‘Abdu'l-Baha to America… | BDA2.169 | DAS.1913-02-27, DAS.1913-03-09x, SW_v05#17 p.265x, MHMD2.214 | Alcohol and drugs; tobacco; opium; Equality of men and women; Growth of the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | ||||||||
| ABU2855 | Words spoken on 1913-03-05 in Paris | 60 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | من باحبای آلمان آنقدر محبت دارم که اگر شعله ئی از این محبت بانها خور | The love I cherish for the German friends is so intense that were a flame of this love to touch them, they would be set ablaze completely | BDA2.169 | MHMD2.213 | Love of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1206 | Words spoken on 1913-03-07 in Paris | 260 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | امید ما اینست که شرق و غرب دست در آغوش شود و ملل و امم مختلفه حکم یک ملت | Our hope is that the East and the West shall embrace one another, and that the various people and nations of the world | BDA2.171-172 | MHMD2.216-217 | Call to action; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1666 | Words spoken on board the SS Celtic at sea, 1912-12-05 | 180 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | بقای آنها نسبت بنفوس مقدسه مانند فناست مثل این چوب که وجود دارد ولی نسبت بعالم انسانی | The permanence of those souls, when compared with that of the sanctified souls, is even as non-existence itself | BDA2.010 | MHMD2.012 | Man's distinction from the animal; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Sacrifice of the Manifestation of God redeems the world; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0678 | Address to the friends at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-03-08 | 430 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | من خیلی میخواهم با شماها صحبت بدارم لکن صحتم مساعد نیست دعا کنید صحت تامه ای حاصل شود | I wish very much to speak with you all, but I am not feeling well… I have been travelling for two years and a half. Nowhere was I ill except here. | BDA2.172-173 | DAS.1913-03-08x, MHMD2.217-218, ABCC.012x, STAB#092x | Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Mystical themes; Personal instructions; Theodicy; the mystery of evil; of suffering; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Youth and pre-ministry of Abdu'l-Baha | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0756 | Words spoken on 1913-03-09 in Paris | 390 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | من میخواهم از پاریس بروم و میخواهم شماها را یادگار بگذارم و بدانم که شما را | I wish to leave Paris and leave you as my memento in this city. Strive day and night to illumine this city | BDA2.174x | MHMD2.220x | - | - | ||||||||
| ABU0641 | Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1913-03-08 | 450 | Persian | Bahá'í Scriptures; Abdu'l-Bahá on Divine Philosophy; Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | و وقتی بمناسبت سئوالات حاضرین فرق مابین مطالب و اقوال انبیا و متصوفین بیان مینمودند ... شخصی پرسید فرق این امر و صوفیه چیست فرمودند من آنرا بیان کردم حضرات صوفیه به دو مقام مومنند مقام حق و مقام خلق | I have explained the philosophical aspect of this subject. It is this: In Sufism there are only two stations... Do you know in what Day you are living? Do you realize in what Dispensation you are alive? | BDA2.174x | DAS.1913-03-08, BSC.266 #551x, SW_v04#06 p.098x, SW_v06#15 p.118-119x, SW_v13#01 p.006x, SW_v08#14 p.191x, DWN_v3#01 p.002x, MHMD2.219, ADP.038-039x | Call to action; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Prophecy and fulfillment; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1754 | Words spoken on 1913-03-09 in Paris | 170 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | من خواستم شما از الواح و رسائل اخیرهٴ حضرت بهآءالله مطلع شوید بدانید که در ایام ظهور | I wanted you to become acquainted with Baha'u'llah's latter Tablets and epistles. Know that, in the scriptures of every dispensation | BDA2.175 | MHMD2.221-222 | Contention and conflict; Idle talk; backbiting; speaking ill of others; Religion as source of love and unity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2129 | Words spoken on 1913-03-09 in Paris | 120 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | البته وقتی میآید و نزدیک است که ملل عالم بفریاد آیند و مصارف باهظهٴ حرب را تحمل نتوانند | [He remarked that] it would certainly come to pass, and that it will be close at hand when the peoples of the world have been provoked to cry out | BDA2.176 | MHMD2.223 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Predictions and prophecies; Principle of balance; moderation; equilibrium | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2130 | Words spoken on 1913-03-10 in Paris | 120 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | امروز قدری احوالم بهتر است چند روز بود که با شما در نهایت اختصار گفتگو میکردم | I am feeling a bit better today. For the past few days, I have had to keep my discussions with you all very brief, as it was difficult for me to converse | BDA2.177 | MHMD2.224-225 | Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Personal instructions; Predictions and prophecies | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3697 | Words spoken on 1913-03-12 in Paris | 110 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | سبب نفرت آنها از دیانت و روحانیّت مداخله کشیشهای کاتولیک در امور سیاسی بود که چون مخالفت مشروطیّت | Their [the people of Paris'] contempt for religion and spirituality stems from the meddling of the Catholic clergy in political affairs | BDA2.179 | MHMD2.226-227 | Blind imitation [taqlid]; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Priestcraft | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3753 | Words spoken on 1913-03-12 in Paris | 20 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در زمان غیبوبت در سلیمانیّه اغلب اوقات شیر میل میفرمودند و نان و شیر برنج فی الحقیقه خوب غذائی است | During Baha'u'llah's seclusion in Sulaymaniyyih, He mostly drank milk and ate bread with rice pudding; this is truly excellent sustenance | BDA2.180 | MHMD2.228 | Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2822 | Words spoken on 1913-03-13 in Paris | 60 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اگر ملل و امم موجوده ترک تقالید و تحری حقیقت نمایند جمیع متحد گردند | if the peoples of the world were to abandon their blind imitations and investigate the truth for themselves, they would all become united | BDA2.180 | MHMD2.228 | Blind imitation [taqlid]; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Oneness; unity of religion; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2144 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1913-03-14 | 120 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | بلی در آیات بدیعه نازل که کار و شغل حکم عبادت دارد ولی این دلیل بر آن نیست که عبادات و اذکار | Religion without prayer is no religion; but in this Movement work and worship must go hand in hand; one must inspire the other. | BDA2.181 | DAS.1913-03-14, MHMD2.230 | Contention and conflict; Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Importance of prayer; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Work as worship | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2999 | Words spoken on board the SS Celtic at sea, 1912-12-05 | 50 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در ممالک امریکا تخمی افشانده شد نفوس خیلی بحرکت و هیجان آمدند دیگر تا خدا چه خواهد | A seed has been planted in the states of America. Many people have become stirred and roused to excitement. | BDA2.011 | MHMD2.013 | Detachment in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2828 | Words spoken on 1913-03-15 in Paris | 60 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اهمیت در حالات و شئون روحانی است اگر شما منجذب بنفحات روحانی باشید | True significance lies in states of spirituality. Should you all be captivated by the sweet savours of spirituality, then I shall always be with you | BDA2.182 | MHMD2.231 | Growth of the Cause; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3119 | Words spoken on 1913-03-15 in Paris | 90 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | این امور اهمیت ندارد و قابل جواب نه امری که بنیان آن اوهن از بیوت عنکبوتست | This matter [of Shu'a'u'llah's attacks] is of no importance and is unworthy of a response… In spite of all the love and support I have him, Mirza Badi'u'llah caused a fresh adversity with every passing day | BDA2.182 | MHMD2.231-232 | Chastisement and requital; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2975 | Words spoken on 1913-03-15 in Paris | 50 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اهالی پاریس را مثل زنبور و موری میبینم که فوج فوج میآیند و میروند و مانند موج در حرکت | I regard the people of Paris even as bees or ants, coming and going in clusters, surging to and fro like a wave | BDA2.183 | MHMD2.232 | Critique of Western values; culture; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2743 | Words spoken on 1913-03-16 in Paris | 70 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | عثمانیها هنوز نمیدانند چه باید کرد با آنکه حال بخوبی میتوانند مخالفین خود را در حالت | The Ottomans still do not know what must be done, despite their full knowledge that their present position affords them | BDA2.183 | MHMD2.233 | Critique of Eastern values; culture; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3671 | Words spoken on 1913-03-16 in Paris | 300 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اهالی امریکا سیر گرسنهٴاند بالعکس ایرانیها گرسنهٴ سیرند که در حال گرسنگی و احتیاج خود | The Americans are a satiated people who hunger--this in contrast to the Persians… The East has always been able, through the aid of a spiritual power, to withstand the West… In one of the cities between Canada and California, a certain cardinal… Ka'bu'l-Abhar was an Israelite who lived in the time of Mu'aviyyih | BDA2.184-185 | MHMD2.233-234 | Christ; Christianity; Critique of Eastern values; culture; Critique of Western values; culture; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Rejection, opposition and persecution; The Christian clergy | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1839 | Words spoken on 1913-03-16 in Paris | 160 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در زمان معاویه شخصی از خاندان اسرائلیان بود | During the reign of Mu'awiyah, the caliph, there was an Israelite who claimed to be a Muslim. | BDA2.185.01 | MHMD2.235, STAB#148 | Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Stories; anecdotes | - | - | |||||||
| AB12529 | 110 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | من همیشه در حق آنها بملکوت ابهی تضرع و زاری مینمایم و طلب تأیید و توفیق | Humbly and ardently, I supplicate constantly the Abha Kingdom on their behalf, praying that they may be confirmed | BDA2.185.13 | MHMD2.236 | Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause | - | - | ||||||||
| ABU3685 | Words spoken on 1913-03-18 in Paris | 160 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | چون خبر صحّت میرزا ابوالفضل آمده من خیلی مسرورم واقعاً من راضیم که خود بیمار شوم | I am delighted to hear that Mirza Abu'l-Fadl is in good health. I would, in truth, be content to fall sick | BDA2.186-187 | MHMD2.237 | Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Non-participation in politics; Stories; anecdotes | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2425 | Words spoken on 1913-03-18 in Paris | 90 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | همه غرق در شهواتند و بهیچوجه فراغت ندارند باز بعضی از رهبانهای آنها بهترند ولی نه آنکسانی که منزوی | They [the Parisians] are all immersed in hedonistic pursuits, and are entirely bereft of tranquillity. Some of their monks are better, at least | BDA2.186 | MHMD2.236-237 | Chastity and purity; Christ; Christianity; Monasticism; asceticism | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1073 | Words spoken on 1913-03-18 in Paris | 70 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اگر چه حال پاریس مخمود است ولی عاقبت باهتزاز آید زیرا شبهای بسیاری در اینجا من طلب تأیید | Though Paris is today sunk in apathy, its soul will soon be stirred, for I have spent many a night here praying | BDA2.187 | MHMD2.238 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Exhortations and counsels; Love of God; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0535 | Words to Mrs Bernard, spoken on 1913-03-18 | 510 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | ولی انقطاع بعدم اسباب نیست بلکه بعدم تعلق قلب است ما در طهران شب دارای هر چیز | You have travelled through India... When the Persian government imprisoned Baha'u'llah in Teheran... Detachment does not imply lack of means; it is marked by the freedom of the heart. In Tihran, we possessed everything… There were once two friends, one rich but free of heart | BDA2.187 | DAS.1913-03-18, MHMD2.238-239, ABCC.009x, BW_v13p1187-1188x, VLAB.144x, STAB#028x | Acting according to the exigencies of the day; pragmatism; Critique of Eastern values; culture; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Excellence; distinction; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0822 | Words spoken on 1913-03-19 in Paris | 360 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | انسان باید در هر امری بجد و جهد برخیزد تا بشرائط آن عامل گردد و بسر حد کمال رسد | In every affair one undertakes, one must arise to pursue it with great effort, acting in a way commensurate… How many are the impossible things which occupy the minds of certain people | BDA2.188-189 | MHMD2.240-241 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Effort; striving; Excellence; distinction; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3733 | Words spoken on board the SS Celtic at sea, 1912-12-07 | 80 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | من سر میز خواهم آمد ولی چند روز میخواهم قناعت داشته باشم والّا شرقیها تحکّمی ندارد | Since the people of the East have not treated the attendants of this ship well... I shall come to the table… It is possible that the Europeans believe themselves to be superior to us, but we consider all people the servants of God and regard all humanity the same way | BDA2.012 | MHMD2.014 | East and West; communication between East and West; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2154 | Words spoken on 1913-03-21 in Paris | 120 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در چنین روزی در ازمنهٴ سابقه ایرانیان جشن عظیم داشتند ولی این زمان پریشانند | In former times, the Persians held grand celebrations on such a day as this… Most of the people are unaware of this Cause | BDA2.192 | MHMD2.244-245 | Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3006 | Words spoken on 1913-03-21 in Paris | 50 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | قبل از بعثت رسول الله ص تعدد زوجات بین اعراب چنان رواج و کثرتی داشت که دفعةً ممکن نبود | Prior to the revelation of the Prophet Muhammad, the Apostle of God, the practice of polygamy was so prevalent | BDA2.193 | MHMD2.246 | Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Islamic laws and jurisprudence; Laws of marriage and dowry | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1552 | Words spoken on 1913-03-22 in Paris | 200 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | وقتی که جمال مبارک را ببغداد و عکا فرستادند یقین نمودند که این امر بکلی محو خواهد شد | When the Blessed Beauty was sent to Baghdad and 'Akka, the people responsible were certain that the Cause would be wiped out | BDA2.194-195 | MHMD2.248-249 | Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Prophecy and fulfillment; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1550 | Words spoken on 1913-03-23 in Paris | 200 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | حضرت مسیح چون ببیت المقدّس داخل شدند فرمودند هر آیینه بشما میگویم که ازین ببعد سنگی بالای سنگی نخواهد | When Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem, He proclaimed: 'Verily I say unto you, there shall not be left here one stone upon another | BDA2.195-196 | MHMD2.250-251 | Predictions and prophecies; Prophecy and fulfillment; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1542 | Words spoken on 1913-03-24 in Paris | 200 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | عین این عبارات را برای ایشان بخوانید و بگوئید که چهل سال پیش ازین انقلابات قلم ابهی بکمال صراحت | Read for him these passages exactly as they were revealed; then say to him that Baha'u'llah had predicted these upheavals | BDA2.196-197 | MHMD2.251-252 | Non-participation in politics; Predictions and prophecies; Prophecy and fulfillment; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Relationship between government and people | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1750 | Words spoken on 1913-03-25 | 240 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | عظمت اين امر بدرجهءي است که منکرين شهادت بر قدرت و بزرگواري | The grandeur of this Cause is such that even its disbelievers have testified to its power and greatness… In 'Akka the first person to throw himself at the feet of Baha’u’llah and kiss His garment was its Mufti. | BDA2.197-198 | MHMD2.253-254, STAB#086x | Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0912 | Words spoken on 1913-03-26 in Paris | 330 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | امید است ایران هم سر وسامانی یابد صوت و صدائی پیدا کند و تأیید شدید جوید | It is my hope that Persia, too, may attain order and stability, achieve renown, and be granted mighty confirmations | BDA2.199-200 | MHMD2.254-256 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Law of transformation and change; Mindfulness; concentration; focus; Power of prayer | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3467 | Words spoken on board the SS Celtic at sea, 1912-12-05 | 20 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | بیائید ببینید چه ستارهٴ روشنی است من میخواهم احبای جمال مبارک مثل این ستاره روشن باشند | Come and see what a brilliant star this is! I cherish the hope that the loved ones of the Blessed Beauty may be like this shining star | BDA2.013 | MHMD2.015 | Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3734 | Words spoken on board the SS Celtic at sea, 1912-12-08 | 40 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | چهار هزار و ششصد قدم راه رفتم بطول راه عکّل تا روضهٴ مبارکه میخواهم مشق راه رفتن کنم | I have taken 4,600 steps. This is the distance between the city of 'Akka and the Shrine of Baha'u'llah. I wish to practise walking | BDA2.013 | MHMD2.015 | Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Shrines and Holy places | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2230 | Words spoken on 1913-03-27 in Paris | 110 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | حضرت رسول ص سیزده سال در مکه بودند و همیشه مبتلای زجر و زحمت معاندین ایشانرا | For thirteen years, the Apostle of God (may the blessings of God be upon Him) was in Mecca, where He was subjected constantly to persecution | BDA2.203-204 | MHMD2.260-261 | Episodes from the early history of Islam; Holy war [jihad]; violence in the name of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Rejection of Muhammad | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1075 | Words spoken on 1913-03-28 in Paris | 290 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | باید اهل ادیان و اوطان و اجناس جمیع ملل عالم ترک تعصبات باطله و امتیازات | The people of every religion, nation and race--all the peoples of the world--must so abandon their idle prejudices | BDA2.204-205 | MHMD2.261-262 | Contention and conflict; Oneness; unity of religion; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1312 | Words spoken on 1913-03-29 in Paris | 240 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | من طفل بودم بسن نُه سالگی در بحبوحه بلایا و هجوم اعداء از بس سنگ بخانه ما | I was a child, nine years old. In the thick of those calamities, when the enemy attacked, they stoned our house | BDA2.205-206 | MHMD2.263-264, BW_v13p1188, ABCC.009-010 | Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment; Youth and pre-ministry of Abdu'l-Baha | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1852 | Words spoken on 1913-03-29 in Paris | 160 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | یکوقتی ما در طهران همه نوع اسباب آسایش و زندگانی داشتیم ولی در یکروز همه را غارت نمودند | Once during the imprisonment of the Blessed Beauty, I was very insistent to be taken to see Him.... They sent me with a black servant to His blessed presence in the prison. The warders indicated the cell | BDA2.206 | MHMD2.264-265, ABCC.011-012, STOB.013-014 #020 | Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal; Suffering and imprisonment | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3154 | Words spoken on 1913-03-30 in Stuttgart | 40 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | من خواستم بیخبر بیایم احبای استتکارت را خیلی دوست دارم همه | I wished to come without apprising anyone. I love the Baha'is of Stuttgart very much. | BDA2.208-209 | MHMD2.268 | Growth of the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1251 | Words spoken on 1913-04-01 in Stuttgart | 250 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | ببینید فضل و عنایت حضرت بهآءالله چه کرده ما کجا و شما کجا چگونه ما را در یک بساط | Behold what the grace and bounty of Baha'u'llah have done! Observe where we are and where you are | BDA2.209-210 | MHMD2.269-270 | Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2969 | Words spoken on 1913-04-01 in Stuttgart | 50 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | استعداد شما سبب شد که خدا مرا باستتکارت فرستاد تا بملکوت بهآءالله ندا کنم | Your receptivity is the reason God has sent me to Stuttgart, that here I might cry out: 'How blessed is this day!' | BDA2.210 | BBBD.201, MHMD2.270 | Growth of the Cause; Power of the Manifestation of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3707 | Words spoken at Hotel Marquardt in Stuttgart, 1913-04-02 | 90 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | من دیشب خیلی مسرُور بودم زیرا میدیدم در قلوب شما نار محبّت اللّٰه شعلهور است و نفثات روح القدس | I was very happy last night because I saw that your hearts are ablaze with the fire of the love of God… Those in attendance were baptized with the divine spirit and the fire of the love of God | BDA2.212-213 | MHMD2.274 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Spiritual baptism; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2974 | Words to Mr Schwarz, spoken on 1913-04-03 | 50 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | امیدوارم سُرور ما ابدی باشد در جمیع عوالم الهیه با هم باشیم در ظل عنایت حضرت بهآءالله | I hope that our happiness may last forever--that we may be together throughout all the realms of God | BDA2.214-215 | MHMD2.277 | Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Soul; spirit after death | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2049 | Words spoken at Hotel Marquardt in Stuttgart, 1913-04-04 | 130 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | حال معلوم نیست که چه موهبتی دربارهٴ استتکارت مبذول شده بعد معلوم خواهد | It is not known as yet what a vast measure of celestial grace hath been bestowed upon Stuttgart. | BDA2.214 | BBBD.630, DAS.1913-04-04, MHMD2.276 | Predictions and prophecies; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Theosophy | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3713 | Words spoken on 1913-04-03 in Stuttgart | 80 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | چه اطفال نازنینی هستند از خدا میخواهم این اطفال را مبارک فرماید برکتی از آسمان بر ایشان نازل | What precious children these are! I beseech God to send down from the heavens a blessing on these children | BDA2.215 | MHMD2.277-278 | Praise and encouragement; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2239 | Words spoken on 1913-04-04 in Germany | 110 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | عنقریب صحت تامه خواهی یافت مطمئن بفضلِ الهی باش این شیطان نفس انسان است | You will soon make a full recovery; be assured of the grace of God. That Satan is none other than the human self. Each person has a Satan | BDA2.217 | MHMD2.280 | Living waters; water of life; Satan; the Evil One; Spiritual baptism; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1846 | Words to Otto Häfner, spoken on 1913-04-04 | 160 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | مبلغی در طفولیت خوبست من باین سن که بودم تبلیغ میکردم شخصی از احباب برادری داشت | It is good to be a spreader of the Teachings of God in childhood. I was a teacher | BDA2.218 | DAS.1913-04-05, SW_v09#18 p.201, MHMD2.281, VLAB.103, STAB#114 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Regarding the receptivity of the hearer in teaching the Cause; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1434 | Words spoken on 1913-04-05 in Stuttgart | 220 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | بدوِ امر همیشه بیان مظاهر مقدسه بقدر عقل و دانش قوم بوده و تکلم باصطلاح آنها... در این امر رهبانیت نیست | At the beginning of every religious dispensation, the Manifestations of God have always spoken in a way that is suited to the level | BDA2.219 | MHMD2.282-283 | Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Freedom of thought and action; Monasticism; asceticism; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3694 | Words spoken on 1913-04-05 in Stuttgart | 120 | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | There is no monasticism in this Cause, but a person who wishes to devote his time exclusively to teaching the Cause of God | BDA2.219 | MHMD2.283 | Monasticism; asceticism; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||||
| ABU2317 | Words spoken on 1913-04-05 in Stuttgart | 100 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اهل استتکارت و اسلنگن خیلی گرمند بسیار صادق و منجذبند و از سایر | The inhabitants of Stuttgart and Esslingen are very warm-hearted; they are sincerely devoted and wholly filled with the Teachings of God | BDA2.220 | BBBD.201x, MHMD2.284 | Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2708 | Words spoken at Schweizer home in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, 1913-04-05 | 70 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | الحمد لله بفضل و عنایت حضرت بهآءالله بخانهٴ شما هم آمدیم هر بیتی که در آن ذکر بهآءالله بشود | Praised be God! Through the grace and bounty of Baha'u'llah, we have come to your home, too. Every house in which the mention of Baha'u'llah is made shall be blessed | BDA2.221 | MHMD2.286 | Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; 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 | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2850 | Words spoken on board the SS Celtic at sea, 1912-12-10 | 60 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | کم است نسبت بامریکا هر چند مصارف انگلند کمتر است ولی باز اُجرت مزدوران | This is little compared to America. Though expenses are lower in England, still their workers' wages are too low | BDA2.015 | MHMD2.018 | Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Labor and management; labor relations; profit sharing | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2703 | Words spoken on 1913-04-06 in Stuttgart | 70 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | ابرهای تقالید شمس حقیقت را مستور نموده و انوار تعالیم الهیه را از سطوع باز داشته | The clouds of blind imitation have obscured the Sun of Truth, and the lights of the divine teachings have been prevented from shining forth | BDA2.222 | MHMD2.286 | Blind imitation [taqlid]; Oneness; unity of religion | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3759 | Words spoken on 1913-04-06 to a minister of Stuttgart | 10 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | امّا بامپراطور آلمان منویس زیرا مغرورند و مشغول حالا گوش نمیدهند | Do not write to the emperor; he is proud and preoccupied, and will not take heed at present | BDA2.222 | MHMD2.287 | Personal instructions; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Wisdom [hikmat] | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1661 | Words spoken at Ritz Hotel in Budapest, 1913-04-09 | 180 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | امید واریم کل بخدمت عالم انسانی موفق شویم زیرا امروز خدمتی اعظم از تروج وحدت | I hope that we shall all be confirmed to serve the world of humanity, because no service is greater today than promoting the oneness of mankind | BDA2.226-227 | DAS.1913-04-09, MHMD2.292-293, ABCC.384-385x | Declaration of Baha'u'llah; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Love of God; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3698 | Words spoken on 1913-04-10 in Budapest | 110 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | با این همه آگاهی و صلح جوئی که در این عصر مُبین ظهور انسان کاملی را لازم میشمرند | In spite of all their awareness, and notwithstanding their quest for peace--knowing as they do that a Perfect Man is needed in this perspicuous age | BDA2.228 | MHMD2.295 | False claims to divine revelation or spiritual stations; Innateness; early self-awareness of the Manifestations of God; Lack of formal education of the Manifestation of God; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Theosophy | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2134 | Words spoken on 1913-04-10 in Budapest | 120 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | ایرانیان و ترکان اگر با هم مخالفت نمینمودند تا حال جمیع این ممالک در تحت اقتدار | Had the Persians and the Ottomans not opposed one another, all these nations would now be under their control. Yet they fell into such grievous heedlessness | BDA2.229 | MHMD2.295-296 | Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1402 | Words to a delegation of Theosophists, spoken on 1913-04-11 | 230 | other/unknown lang | Bahá'í Scriptures; Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | الحمدللّٰه که اسباب ملاقات فراهم آمد دیشب خوب مجلسی بود احساسات روحانی قلوب را احاطه نموده بود | Praise be to God that means were brought about that I may come to Budapest and associate with you... As to the coming of the Great Master. His appearance is dependent upon the realization of certain conditions. Investigate the reality | BDA2.230x | DAS.1913-04-11, BSC.300 #608x, MHMD2.298x, BSTW#146, BSTW#327 | Innateness; early self-awareness of the Manifestations of God; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Power of the Manifestation of God; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Special knowledge of the Manifestation of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Suffering and imprisonment | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2448 | Words spoken on 1913-04-11 in Budapest | 90 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | خوبست ما بشما در کوچه آشنا شدیم بدون واسطه این نحو آشنائی خوبست الحمدلله در بداپست | It is good that we met you in the street without some sort of intermediary; it is good to make one's acquaintance this way | BDA2.231 | MHMD2.298 | Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2469 | Words spoken on 1913-04-11 in Budapest | 90 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | من اعظم آمالم ارتباط بین شرق و غرب است چه این اعظم خدمت بعالم انسانی است | My greatest hope is that the East and West may be united, for this is the greatest service that can be rendered to the world of humanity | BDA2.231 | MHMD2.299 | East and West; communication between East and West; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3696 | Words spoken on board the SS Celtic at sea, 1912-12-11 | 110 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | چه میگوئید که من یکمرتبه وارد مسجد شاه طهران شوم و بمعاندین بگویم شما مرا جستجو | What would you say if I were to suddenly enter the Masjid Shah in Tehran, and say to the enemies of the Faith | BDA2.016-017 | MHMD2.019 | Rejection, opposition and persecution; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1167 | Words spoken on board the SS Celtic at sea, 1912-12-10 | 30 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در عالم وجود عجیب روابطی است نغمه و صوت عادی با آنکه عبارت از تموج هوی است | There are strange relationships in the world of creation. Although melody and voice are ordinary phenomena | BDA2.016 | MHMD2.019 | Ether; the phenomenon of light; Four elements; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; The power of words; of speech | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1248 | Words spoken on 1913-04-12 in Budapest to members of the Turanian Society | 250 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | امیدوارم قوه ای بیابید که بسبب آن در الفت و اتحاد نفوس مؤثر شوید و ترویج صلح | I hope you may acquire a power that will enable you to effectively unite and harmonize the various peoples | BDA2.233-234 | MHMD2.302-303 | Nationalism; love of country; Non-participation in politics; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2158 | Words spoken on 1913-04-13 in Budapest | 120 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | دیشب شرح حیات حضرت بهآءالله را برای شما گفتم آن را درست یاد نمائید حالا در اروپا | Last night, I spoke to you of the life of Baha'u'llah; remember it well. This Cause is just beginning to dawn in Europe | BDA2.235-236 | MHMD2.304-305 | Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Growth of the Cause; Suffering; rejection of Christ | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3717 | Words spoken on 1913-04-13 in Budapest | 70 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | عدم احساس و وجدان عالم مادون اگر دلیل بر وجود عالم مافوق باشد نزدیک حیوان جمیع مراتب عقول | If the inability of a thing which occupies a lower rank of existence to perceive that which occupies a higher rank was itself indicative of the [non-]existence of that higher rank | BDA2.237 | MHMD2.307 | Limits of the intellect; Man's distinction from the animal; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1571 | Words to the Turkish Consul General, spoken on 1913-04-14 | 200 | other/unknown lang | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | امروز شرق بهیچوجه مقابلی یا غرب نتواند و با هیچ قوّهٴئی نه برابری بلکه محافظهٴ خود | Today the armies of Europe, well-drilled, well-provisioned, phalanx-like, are similar unto the waves of the ocean pounding against the shores of Asia…. The East today cannot compete with the West in any way… | BDA2.238 | DAS.1913-04-14, MHMD2.308x | Critique of Eastern values; culture; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal language | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3701 | Words spoken on board the SS Celtic at sea, 1912-12-11 | 100 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | دیشب در خیال فلاسفه بودم که این نفوس چه قدر غافلند با وجود آنکه خطایای فلاسفهٴ سابقین | My mind was preoccupied last night with the materialist philosophers, and how oblivious they are | BDA2.017 | MHMD2.020 | Ether; the phenomenon of light; Limits of the intellect; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1601 | Words spoken on 1913-04-16 in Budapest | 190 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | بعضی از تعالیمشان باین امر نزدیک است ولی امرالله جامع جمیع مسائل الهیه است | Some of their [the Theosophists'] principles are similar to the teachings of this Cause. The Cause of God, however, is the embodiment of every divine principle | BDA2.242 | MHMD2.313-314 | Pilgrimage [Hajj] in Islam; Power of prayer; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity in diversity; Universality of the Cause | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3699 | Words spoken on 1913-04-17 in Budapest | 110 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | چه مؤمنهٴ مقدّسهئی است همیشه بخدمت و تبلیغ امر مشغول است شوهرش با آنکه بهائی نیست | What a devoted and blessed woman! She [Aseyeh Allen] is always engaged in serving and teaching the Cause | BDA2.243-243 | MHMD2.314-315 | Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Laws of marriage and dowry; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3708 | Words spoken in Vienna on 1913-04-19 | 90 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | محبّت شما سبب آمدن من باینجا شد من برای دیدن شما آمدم نه برای سیر و سیاحت | Your love is the reason I have come here. I have come to see you, not to go on leisurely excursions | BDA2.246 | MHMD2.320 | Being a source of light; guidance; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of thought and belief; Universal peace; world unity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2544 | Words to visitors, spoken on 1913-04-19 | 80 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | از کنار نهر گنگا از هند بایران رفتند و پس از کهرت و تعد و قبائل بعضی رو | The Persians, the Austrians, the Germans, the French, the Italian and the English people belong to one common stock of Aryan race… | BDA2.247 | DAS.1913-04-19, MHMD2.320 | Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity in diversity; Universal language | - | - | |||||||
| 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 | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1498 | Words to a vistor, spoken on 1913-04-20 | 210 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | معلم یعنی مربی حقیقی که مظهر صفات الهیه است و یکی از صفات او صفت ربوبیت است | By Father we mean the Educator. Just as the Father is tender to his children, likewise the instructor teaches them.... Generally, there are three kinds of teachers | BDA2.249 | DAS.1913-04-20, MHMD2.323 | Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; High station of learning; Manifestation of God as educator; Manifestation of God as mirror; Manifestation of God speaking in the voice of Divinity | - | - | |||||||
| 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 | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2824 | Words spoken on 1913-04-22 in Vienna | 60 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | امتیاز انسان در روحانیت و مدنیت الهیه است در اطمینان و سُرور سرمدیست | The distinction of humanity lies in spirituality and divine civilization, as well as their eternal peace and happiness | BDA2.251 | MHMD2.326-327 | Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0209 | Words spoken on 1913-04-24 in Vienna | 60 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | همیشه در خانه مجمع نمائید حرفهای مرا بیاد آرید من هم برای شما طلب تأیید مینمایم | Always hold gatherings at your home, and call to mind the things I have said. I, for my part, will pray | BDA2.252 | MHMD2.333-334 | Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2016 | Words spoken at Grand Hotel in Vienna, 1913-04-23 | 140 | other/unknown lang | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | و دیگر آنکه امر حضرت بهآءاللّٰه را قیاس بامری ننمائید زیرا این امر جامع جمیع امور است | The Cause of Baha'u'llah is incomparable to any other Cause, because it is the Collective Center of this age. This Cause regenerates the souls; everyone receives a new baptism and attains to the station of the new birth. | BDA2.253-254 | DAS.1913-04-23, MHMD2.329-330 | Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Love as fire; Second birth; Spiritual baptism; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3695 | Words to two Theosophists spoken on 1913-04-23 | 120 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در ملکوت بهآء اللّٰه داخل شوید تا از هر جهت مؤیّد گردید در ایران نسآئی هستند | Enter into the Kingdom of Baha'u'llah, that you may be aided in every respect. In Persia, there are women who are entirely bereft of wealth | BDA2.253 | DAS.1913-04-23, MHMD2.329 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3672 | Words spoken at Grand Hotel in Vienna, 1913-04-23 | 300 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | باروپا آمدیم دیدیم بعضی از اهل ایران یعنی چند نفر غیر مهم که ابداً در بند دیانت | We came to Europe and found that some Persians -- individuals of no significance who are entirely unconcerned with religion | BDA2.254-255 | MHMD2.330-331 | Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Past, present and future of Iran; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3714 | Words spoken at Grand Hotel in Vienna, 1913-04-23 | 80 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | من میخواهم شما کرهٴ نار شوید و از هر قیدی آزاد این امر بهآئی چشمهٴ ایّوبی است | I wish for you all to become balls of fire, freed from every chain and fetter. This Baha'I Cause is a fountain of healing that purges people of every defilement | BDA2.254 | MHMD2.330 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3754 | Words spoken at Grand Hotel in Vienna, 1913-04-23 | 20 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در امر بهآءاللّٰه داخل شوید و بموجب وصایایش عمل کنید چون در امر بهآءاللّٰه کامل گردید | Enter into the Cause of Baha'u'llah and act in accordance with His counsels. When you have attained to the pinnacle | BDA2.254 | MHMD2.330 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1580 | Words spoken on 1913-04-23 | 200 | other/unknown lang | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | امّا اعانت و حمایت نفوس آن نیز در عالم جسمانی و روحانی هر دو لازمست | Assistance is of two kinds: Material assistance and spiritual assistance. Material assistance is limited to one locality and place but spiritual assistance is measureless. | BDA2.256x | DAS.1913-04-23, MHMD2.328-329x | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greed; envy; covetousness; attachment to the world; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Service to others; to the Cause of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2704 | Words to two Theosophists spoken on 1913-04-23 | 70 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | از برای انسان دو ترقیست ترقی جسمانی و ترقی روحانی ترقیات جسمانیه موقتیست | There are two kinds of progress, spiritual progress and material progress. Material progress is temporal and vanishing | BDA2.256x | DAS.1913-04-23, MHMD2.328x | Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3745 | Words spoken on 1913-04-25 in Stuttgart | 30 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | بموجب تعالیم بهآءاللّٰه عمل کنید بسیاری تعالیم الٓهیّه را میخوانند امّا در موقع فراموش مینمایند | Act in accordance with the teachings of Baha'u'llah. Many are the people who peruse the divine teachings, but promptly forget what they have read when the time comes to act | BDA2.258 | MHMD2.336 | Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Words vs deeds | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1449 | Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1913-04-25 | 220 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | من در هیچ مدرسه ای داخل نشدم معهذا در ایام طفولیت وقتی در بغداد برای جمعی صحبت میکردم | I was only fifteen. One day in the Mosque of Baghdad I was surrounded by a number of Mohammadan clergy. They were asking many questions about jurisprudence | BDA2.260 | DAS.1913-04-25, MHMD2.338-339 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Lack of formal education of the Manifestation of God; Presence [liqa'] of Manifestation of God is presence of God; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Rejection, opposition and persecution | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1301 | Words spoken on 1913-04-25 in Stuttgart | 240 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اینگونه صلح از مقتضیات این عصر است و هر چند جمیع انبیای الهی خلق را بصلح و یگانگی | This sort of peace is one of the exigencies of this age. Though all the Prophets of God have summoned humankind to peace and unity | BDA2.261-262 | MHMD2.340-341 | Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Universal peace; world unity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3573 | Words spoken on board the SS Celtic at sea, 1912-12-13 | 10 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | من در امریکا گفتم که جنگ بالکان مقدمهٴ آن حرب عمومی است | In America, I stated that the Balkan War was the beginning of the world war to which you refer | BDA2.019 | MHMD2.022 | Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Predictions and prophecies | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2542 | Words spoken at Hotel Marquardt in Stuttgart, 1913-04-26 | 80 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | از حرب خودمان بگوئید که با جنود تأیید و نصرت در مقابل لشکر ظلمات عالم طبیعت | Speak of our own war, wherein the hosts of aid and confirmation fight against the legions of the darkness of the world of nature | BDA2.262 | MHMD2.342 | High station of learning; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1371 | Words to a group of friends, spoken on 1913-04-26 | 230 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | دیشب با آنکه حالت قدم برداشتن نبود با وجود این بمجلس رفتیم گفتیم میرویم ولو خطر باشد | Although I could not walk one step last night and it was quite dangerous to go out, I said, I will go. The utmost is that I will become a sacrifice to the friends of God. | BDA2.262x | DAS.1913-04-26, MHMD2.342 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2209 | Words spoken at Hotel Marquardt in Stuttgart, 1913-04-26 | 110 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اهالی سویس مردمان با استعدادی هستند اگر این امر را در آنجا منتشر شود | The Swiss are a receptive people. Should this Cause be spread in that land, blessed souls would be raised up as a result | BDA2.263 | MHMD2.343-344 | Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0005 | Words to children and other visitors, spoken on 1913-04-27 in Stuttgart | 400 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | ببینید محبت اطفال چه قدر خالص است قلوبشان چگونه پاک است | The love of the children is pure, therefore you can see it in their faces. All of us must have love, especially this love, because it is the Love of God. Our hearts must be like the hearts of the children | BDA2.264-266 | DAS.1913-04-27x, MHMD2.345-347 | Education of children; moral education; Love of God; Nearness and remoteness; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2340 | Words spoken to Baha'is of Stuttgart, Hotel Marquardt, 1913-04-27 | 100 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | من از برای شما تأییدات الهیه و عزت ابدیه میخواهم که چنان مؤید گردید که از جمیع شئون عالم طبیعت فارغ | I beseech for you divine confirmation and imperishable glory, so that ye may be so strengthened by His grace as to become wholly detached | BDA2.266 | BBBD.207, MHMD2.347-348 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2323 | Words spoken on 1913-04-28 in Stuttgart | 100 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | تأمل بموجب شریعت اللة لازمست لهذا خیلی مبارکست در جوانی نتائج و برکاتش | Marriage is necessary according to the Law of God, so your plans are most auspicious. | BDA2.267-268 | MHMD2.350 | Chastity and purity; Marriage as means of spiritual progress | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1129 | Words to the friends, spoken on 1913-04-28 | 280 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | دیروز با آنکه هیچ حالت نداشتم محض خاطر شما بمجلس آمدم زیرا که مجمع احباء محفل روحانیان است | Your meeting yesterday afternoon was very good. I did not feel well but for your sake I came. The gathering of the believers is the assembly of the spiritual ones. | BDA2.268-269 | DAS.1913-04-28, MHMD2.351-352 | Christ; Christianity; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Race unity; racial issues; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Transcending the material condition | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2053 | Words to a minister, spoken on 1913-04-28 | 130 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در عالم کشیش بسیار است اما کشیش موفق کم است در زمان مسیح رؤسای روحانی خیلی بودند | Ordained ministers are many, confirmed ministers are few. During the days of Christ there were many Rabbis and high-priests but none of them was confirmed except Paul. | BDA2.268 | DAS.1913-04-29, MHMD2.350-351 | Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; The Christian clergy; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2717 | Words spoken on 1913-04-28 in Stuttgart | 70 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | با آن تعصب در مجامع بهآئیان سیاهان و سفیدان مانند برادران و خواهران بودند حتی در امر بهآئی ازدواج | That prejudice notwithstanding, at Baha'i gatherings the blacks and the whites were like brothers and sisters | BDA2.269 | MHMD2.352-353 | Race unity; racial issues; The Word of God; influence and centrality of | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3746 | Words spoken on 1913-04-28 in Stuttgart | 30 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | هر چیزی ممکن است ولکن حضرت مسیح از بیان اشعیا میفرماید که اینها چشم دارند امّا نمیبینند گوش دارند ولی نمیشنوند | Anything is possible, but Jesus Christ, quoting the words of Isaiah, has said, 'They have eyes, but do not see; they have ears, but do not hear | BDA2.269 | MHMD2.352 | Christ; Christianity; Miracles and their interpretation; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Two kinds of knowledge [ilm and irfan]; sight and insight | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3718 | Words to Mr Schweizer, spoken on 1913-04-29 in Stuttgart | 70 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | من در تو استعدادی میبینم که اگر قیام بر تبلیغ امر کنی چنان تأییدی یابی | In you I see such ability that if you should arise to teach the Cause… The Revelation of Baha'u'llah is for action; peruse The Hidden Words and see what He has said therein | BDA2.270 | MHMD2.353-354 | Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Words vs deeds | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3722 | Words to Mr Schweizer, spoken on 1913-04-29 in Stuttgart | 60 | other/unknown lang | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | من او را خیلی دوست میدارم این شخص بجهت اینکه در خدمت امر اللّٰه آزاد باشد تأهل ننمود | I love him [Mirza Abu'l-Fadl] very much. In order to leave himself free to serve the Cause of God, he has not married | BDA2.270 | MHMD2.354 | Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1917 | Words to the friends, spoken on 1913-04-29 | 150 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | خیلی خوب است بین دوستان آلمان و امریکا مکاتبه شود تا مزید الفت و ارتباط قلوب گردد | It will be very beneficial to the Cause if a tie of correspondence is established between the German and the American Baha'ís. Spiritual correspondence must be continued | BDA2.271 | DAS.1913-04-28x, MHMD2.355 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2054 | Words to the friends, spoken on 1913-04-29 | 130 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در میان این اطفال نفوس مبارکی مبعوث خواهد شد نهالهائی که بدست تربیت باغبان کامل افتد | Among the children many blessed souls will arise, if they be trained according to the Bahai Teaching. | BDA2.271 | COC#0696, LOG#0490x, DAS.1913-04-28, SW_v07#15 p.142, SW_v09#08 p.090-091, MHMD2.354, PN_1913 p006, PN_1913 p013, BW_v09p543 | Educational curricula; Education of children; moral education; Excellence; distinction; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1848 | Words spoken on board the SS Celtic at port, 1912-12-13 | 160 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | من از امریکا میآیم نه ماه در آن ممالک مسافر بودم در اکثر کنائس و مجامع نطق کردم | I come from America, where I spent nine months as a traveller. I spoke at many churches and synagogues | BDA2.020 | MHMD2.023 | East and West; communication between East and West; Methods of teaching the Cause; Oneness; unity of religion; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of thought and belief; Universal peace; world unity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0242 | Words spoken on 1913-04-30 in Stuttgart | 830 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | بلی کمالات این قرن همه نزد عقلای قرون سابقه محال بود آیا از پیش کسی گمان مینمود که زنها | Indeed, the hallmarks of this age were all deemed impossible by the wise ones of former times | BDA2.272-275 | DAS.1913-04-30, MHMD2.357-360 | Equality of men and women; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Means of establishment of future civilization; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Unity in diversity; War and peace | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2336 | Words to the friends, spoken on 1913-04-30 | 100 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | فردا ما از استتکارت حرکت خواهیم کرد الحمدلله باینجا آمدیم شماها را ملاقات نمودیم | I will leave Stuttgart tomorrow. Praised be God that we came here and met with you all, and that sentiments of the utmost spiritual affection | BDA2.272 | DAS.1913-04-30, MHMD2.356-357 | East and West; communication between East and West; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2342 | Words to a musician, spoken on 1913-04-30 | 100 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | موسیقی آیتی از آیات الهی است چنانچه آن موسیقی اجسام را بحرکت و هیجان آرد موسیقی الهی | Music is one of the signs of God. Even as your kind of music stirs the bodies to motion and rouses them to excitement | BDA2.275 | DAS.1913-04-30, MHMD2.360 | Music and singing | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1740 | Words to the friends, spoken on 1913-05-01 | 170 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | امروز من با شما وداع میکنم لکن وداع دو قسم است یکی آنست که نفوس بعد از وداع بمرور یکدیگر را فراموش میکنند | This is the day of farewell with you. Farewell is of two kinds. The first kind of farewell is followed by forgetfulness. | BDA2.276-277 | DAS.1913-05-01, MHMD2.362 | Bringing forth results; fruit; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1824 | Words to the friends, spoken on 1913-04-30 | 160 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | این چه محبتی است که بقوهٴ حضرت بهآءالله در میان ما احداث شده پادشاه ایران دو مرتبه | Consider what wonderful love is this that has been established between us through the power of His Holiness Baha'u'llah! The Shah of Persia came twice to Stuttgart. | BDA2.276 | DAS.1913-04-30, MHMD2.361-362 | Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Status of kings; future of monarchy | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2226 | Words to the friends, spoken on 1913-05-01 | 110 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | جمیع اهل غرب غرق ظلمات طبیعتند انوار الهیه غروب نموده هر چند در جسمانیات بمنتهی درجهٴ | The darkness of materialism has enveloped Europe. Natural civilization has advanced tremendously and progress is magical and by leaps and bounds | BDA2.277 | DAS.1913-05-01, MHMD2.363 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0754 | Words to the friends, spoken on 1913-05-01 | 390 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | این روز آخر اقامت ماست در اسستتکارت و اول روز ورود شما در ملکوت ابهی | Praise be to God that you have attained. This is our last day in Stuttgart and the first day of your entrance into the Kingdom... It is easy to enter into the Kingdom but it is difficult to remain in it firm and steadfast. | BDA2.278-279 | DAS.1913-05-01, MHMD2.364-365 | Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2471 | Words spoken on 1913-05-02 in Paris | 90 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | هر نفسی در ظل حضرت بهآءالله در آید روز بروز استعدادش بیشتر میشود مانند درختی | The abilities of anyone who enters beneath the shade of Baha'u'llah will increase with every passing day, even as a tree | BDA2.281 | MHMD2.369 | Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Education and the development of capacity; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Words vs deeds | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2214 | Words spoken on 1912-12-13 in Liverpool | 110 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اینها محل اعتماد نیستند و ابداً اهمیت ندارند در این سفر امریکا نفوسی اظهار خضوع | One should not place one's trust in such people. What he [Edward Browne] has said is of no importance to me whatsoever | BDA2.021 | MHMD2.024 | Chastisement and requital; Praise and encouragement; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2168 | Words spoken on 1913-05-03 in Paris | 120 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | هر امر عظیمی را مرکزی است که دارای قوهٴ نافذه و قدرت غالبه است و سائرین نسبت بآن مرکز عظیم | Every great undertaking has a focal point which possesses a penetrating power and subduing might… If outward perfections and physical well-being are the fruits of the world of humanity, then any flock of birds or hive of bees | BDA2.282 | MHMD2.372 | Man's distinction from the animal; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3138 | Words spoken on 1913-05-03 in Paris | 40 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در شرق ذکر وطن هیچوقت سبب هیجان و اتفاق مشرقیان نشده و منبحْ نتائج عظیمه نگشته | In the East, the mention of one's own native land has never conduced to the excitement or unification of the Easterners, nor has it ever produced any great results | BDA2.282 | MHMD2.370 | Nationalism; love of country; Praise of Eastern values; culture | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3741 | Words spoken on 1913-05-03 in Paris | 40 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اگر چنین است این اقتدار اعظم است زیرا ایمان اغنیا و بزرگان مشکل تر است از ایمان فقرا کار مشکل نمودن | If this is indeed the case, then it is an evidence of supreme power, as it is more difficult for the wealthy and noble to profess religious belief than it is for the poor to do this | BDA2.282 | MHMD2.371 | Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1433 | Words to some friends, spoken on 1913-05-04 | 220 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | باز ما مراجعت بپاریس نمودیم بهبینیم احباب چه کردهاند... تخمی افشاندیم و برگشتیم حال شما میتوانید بروید آبیاری کنید؟ | We have returned to Paris to see what the believers have done… We have come to Paris and are sowing the seeds. Can you arise and irrigate them? When the divine farmer ploughs the ground and scatters the seeds | BDA2.283 | DAS.1913-05-04, MHMD2.373-374 | Christ; Christianity; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1374 | Words to Mrs Holley, spoken on 1913-05-04 | 230 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | شفا دو قسم است جسمانی و روحانی خدا دوا را بی سبب خلق نکرده... چون در اجزآء بدن مانند جزء شکری یا نشوی | For healing, prayer and medicine both are necessary. God has created the herbs and the plants with their useful properties.... We have been talking about healing | BDA2.284-285x | DAS.1913-05-04, MHMD2.374x | Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Power of prayer; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities | - | - | |||||||
| 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 | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2716 | Words spoken on 1913-05-06 in Paris | 70 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | آن نفوس پر غفلت و غرور گمان مینمودند که خود لیاقت و استحقاقی دارند غافل از اینکه | Those people, filled as they are with pride and ignorance, deemed themselves to be worthy or deserving, oblivious of the fact | BDA2.286 | MHMD2.377 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1447 | Words to Ethel Fraser, spoken on 1913-05-06 | 220 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | من بصحت جسمانی اهمیت نمیدهم همین قدر باشد که انسان در بستر نخوابد | I do not give any importance to physical health. The real health is spiritual and that is eternal. The spirit of man must become reinforced. | BDA2.287 | DAS.1913-05-06, MHMD2.378 | Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Relationship of the soul to the body; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; The mind's power of discovery | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2834 | Words to two new Baha’ís, spoken on 1913-05-07 | 60 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | بعضی از نفوس مانند سراجی هستند که باید آنها را روشن کنند و بعضی خود روشنند ولی دیگران | Some souls are like unto the glass chimneys. They are pure and transparent but an outside light must come in and illumine them; there are others who are illumined but they do not confer illumination | BDA2.288-289 | DAS.1913-05-07, MHMD2.380 | Characteristics and conduct of true believers; High station of teachers of the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2066 | Words spoken on 1913-05-07 in Paris | 130 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | نفوس خاکی در قید قصرند اما دوستان الهی در خیال قبر خداوند برای شماها قصری ابدی ساخته | The people who are attached to this earth are bound by palaces, but the friends of God have their thoughts fixed on the grave | BDA2.288 | MHMD2.380 | Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2159 | Words spoken on 1913-05-07 in Paris | 120 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | دیشب من خیلی میل داشتم بمجلس بیایم افسوس که نتوانستم الحمد لله شما گل پاریس | I very much wished to attend the gathering last night, but alas, I was unable to do this | BDA2.289 | MHMD2.381 | Growth of the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1128 | Words to a friend, spoken on 1913-05-08 | 280 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | خدا استعدادی را که بشما عنایت فرموده برای اینست که در خدمت ملکوتش صرف نمائید | God has created in you a great capacity. You must expend this capacity in the Cause of the Kingdom. If you consecrate it to any other cause except the promotion of the virtues of the world of humanity, its results will be finite. | BDA2.290-291 | DAS.1913-05-08, MHMD2.383-384 | Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Mary Magdalene; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1546 | Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1913-05-06 | 200 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | دیشب جمال مبارک را در خواب دیدم که بلسانی غیر از السن موجوده تکلم میفرمایند | Last night I had a dream. In this dream I saw the Blessed Perfection standing before a large gathering. I was also amongst these people. | BDA2.290x | DAS.1913-05-06, MHMD2.382 | Accounts of dreams and visions; Jabulqa and Jabarsa; Presence [liqa'] of Manifestation of God is presence of God; The concourse on high; Universal language | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3736 | Words spoken on 1912-12-14 in Liverpool | 40 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اساس اینها بر هرج و مرجست از این عمل رئیس اعمال باقی را بفهمید | The foundation of these [Azalis] is chaos and confusion. From this act which their very leader committed, one can discern the conduct of the others in their ranks | BDA2.022-023 | MHMD2.026 | Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; East and West; communication between East and West; Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3728 | Words spoken on 1912-12-14 in Liverpool | 50 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | بعد ازین سفر در ممالک عثمانی باید ندای وحدت عالم انسانی و صلح عمومی بلند شود و نوبت آنحُدود خواهد رسید | After this journey, the call of the unity of humanity and universal peace must be upraised in the Ottoman territories. Their turn shall come | BDA2.022 | MHMD2.026 | Predictions and prophecies; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1925 | Words spoken on 1913-05-09 in Paris | 150 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | وقتی با بیدینها صحبت میکنید از مضرات و مفاسد عالم طبیعت آنها را آگاه نمائید | When you converse with those who are not religious, alert them to the detriments and corruptive influences of the world of nature | BDA2.292 | MHMD2.385-386 | Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2561 | Words spoken on 1913-05-10 in Paris | 80 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | ببینید چه شور و ولوله ای از تأثیر میثاق جمال ابهی در نفوس افتاده | Behold what abounding ecstasy the Covenant of the Abha Beauty has kindled within the people, and how it has caused the believers to gather together | BDA2.293 | MHMD2.387 | Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Growth of the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2428 | Words to Mr Lee and Miss Hodgson, spoken on 1913-05-09 | 90 | 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 | - | - | |||||||
| AB04820 | 160 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | ای متوجه بملکوت الله نامه شما رسید در خصوص اعانه باطفال مدرسه تربیت سوال | O thou who hast turned thy face towards the Kingdom of God! Thy letter was received. Thou hast asked regarding the contribution | BDA2.294x | DAS.1913-05-06x, MHMD2.388x, BSTW#459 | Authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; East and West; communication between East and West; Importance of community building; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | ||||||||
| AB10173 | 70 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | مرقوم نموده بودید که خدمتی بانجمن ارتباط شرق و غرب نمائید البته | ...You have written that you desire to assist the Orient-Occident Unity. Undoubtedly the Orient and the Occident must assist each other; especially in the question of the school of Tarbiat. | BDA2.294x | DAS.1913-05-06x, MHMD2.388x | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; East and West; communication between East and West; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | ||||||||
| ABU0886 | Words to Horace Holley, spoken on 1913-05-11 | 340 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در آئینهٴ ثانی انوار فضائل و کمالات عالم انسانی جلوه نماید و چنانکه در عالم طبیعت | In the spiritual mirror, the virtues of the world of humanity are visible. Just as the intellectual law unravels the mysteries of phenomena | BDA2.295-296 | DAS.1913-05-11x, MHMD2.389-390 | Martyrs and martyrdom; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Moderation; frugality; simplicity; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transcending the material condition; Word of God sanctified from time and place | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3715 | Words to Ms Richard and others, spoken on 1913-05-12 in Paris | 80 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | قوّهٴ روح القدس هر ضعیفی را قوی نماید بهبینید قوم ذلیل اسرائیل را چگونه عزیز نمود ماهیگیر را شهیر آفاق کرد | The power of the Holy Spirit makes every weak one strong. Observe how it exalted the abased people of Israel! | BDA2.297-298 | MHMD2.393 | Call to action; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2983 | Words spoken on 1913-05-12 in Paris | 50 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | بعضی از نفوس آنچه از کأس عرفان مینوشند هل من مزید میگویند بعضی بالعکس بدیدن | There are those who, after drinking from the cup of true knowledge, say, 'Is there yet any more?' Conversely, there are others who, upon seeing a mirage | BDA2.297 | MHMD2.392 | Development of capacity and readiness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Knowledge; recognition of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering; rejection of Christ | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1606 | Words to a visitor, spoken on 1913-05-12 | 190 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | خود مسیح میفرماید منم نان حیات پس آن مائدهٴ کمالات و یوضات آسمانی بود و آن طبقها | His Holiness Christ said: I am the bread which has come down from heaven. Again he said: Whosoever eats of this bread, he shall find a new life. The heavenly food is the divine virtues of the world of humanity | BDA2.297x | DAS.1913-05-12, MHMD2.392-393x | Call to action; Manifestation of God as mediator; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2842 | Words spoken at Baltimore Hotel in Paris, 1913-05-13 | 60 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در امرالله محفل سری نباید باشد و لو امروز نفوسی بیغرض و خالص این محفل را تأسیس مینمایند | In this Cause of God there is no secret doctrine or secret society or club or gathering. I want you to be impressed with the importance of this fact that there is no secret doctrine in this Cause at all. | BDA2.298 | DAS.1913-05-13, MHMD2.394 | Contention and conflict; Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Empty learning; false spirituality; Secret societies | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2829 | Words spoken on 1913-05-13 in Paris | 60 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اول امریکه نفوس بآن مکلفند تحقیق و تحری در حقایق امور است انسان واجب است | The first duty which humanity is bidden to carry out is to investigate the realities of things. It is incumbent upon the people to seek to unravel every truth | BDA2.298 | MHMD2.394 | Condition of search; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3730 | Words spoken on 1913-05-13 in Paris | 50 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | یک اجتماعی در بالای کُوه نمودند و در قبول بلایا و ترک راحت و نشر هدایت همعهد شدند | They [the apostles] gathered on top of a mountain, and made a pact whereby they would consent to bear tribulations | BDA2.298 | MHMD2.394 | Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Devotion; sacrifice; consecration in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3479 | Words spoken on 1913-05-14 in Paris | 20 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | نان و شیر از هر غذائی سالمتر است جمال مبارک میفرمودند در ایام سلیمانیه غذای من اغلب شیر و گاهی شیر برنج بود | Bread and milk are more healthful than any other kind of food. The Blessed Beauty used to say, 'During My days in Sulaymaniyyih, My food on most occasions consisted of milk and sometimes rice pudding | BDA2.299b | MHMD2.395 | Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2461 | Words spoken on 1913-05-14 in Paris | 90 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | فلاسفه هم هر یک قوه و با حقیقت کلیه ای را مصدر کائنات گویند با انبیا اختلافشان | The philosophers, too, each maintain that a power or Universal Reality is the source of all beings. Their only difference with the prophets | BDA2.300 | MHMD2.397 | Absolute freedom; independence of God; Divine philosophy and natural philosophy; Transcendence; unknowability of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2996 | Words spoken on 1913-05-14 in Paris | 50 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در این محل جمیع اشیا در منتها درجهٴ نمایش و لطافت که نتیجه و کمال خلقت آنهاست مشهودند | All things in this place can be seen in their utmost degree of beauty and elegance, and it is evident that they have fulfilled the purpose of their creation | BDA2.300 | MHMD2.396 | Development of capacity and readiness; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Purpose; goal of creation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2821 | Words spoken on 1913-05-16 in Paris | 60 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اگر احبای الهی چنانچه باید قیام کنند و بحالتی آیند که هر یک مصداق و اجعل اورادی ورداً | Should the loved ones of God arise as they must; should they come to exemplify these ideals: ' Keep all my words of prayer and praise confined to one refrain | BDA2.301 | MHMD2.399 | Call to action; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0985 | Words to a mother, spoken on 1913-05-15 | 310 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | بتربیت الهی تربیت شوند نه مثل اینکه حالا مادران از بدایت عمر به پسران میگویند | How are your children? Are they well? Do you give them an ideal education? The children of today are the citizens of tomorrow. | BDA2.301x | DAS.1913-05-15, MHMD2.398x | Education of children; moral education; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Moderation; frugality; simplicity; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3706 | Words spoken on 1912-12-15 in Liverpool | 90 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | از روز حرکت از حیفا تا حال هر روزی تأییدات ملکوت بیشتر احاطه نمود | From the day I left Haifa to the present time, the confirmations of the Kingdom have encompassed me more and more with every passing day | BDA2.023-024 | MHMD2.027 | Critique of Western values; culture; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; East and West; communication between East and West; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Service to others; to the Cause of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1370 | Words spoken on 1913-05-16 in Paris | 230 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در مازندران شب حضرت باب الباب چون حضرت قدوس را دید و بیانات فضل و حکمت از لسان ایشان | One night in Mazandaran, when Mulla Husayn saw Quddus and heard his utterances of wisdom and knowledge, he arose at once | BDA2.302 | DAS.1913-05-16, MHMD2.399 | Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Justice and wrath of God; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1974 | Words spoken on 1913-05-16 in Paris | 140 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | نگاه کن من اگر کسی صد خلاف بکند که ضرش بشخص من راجع باشد چشمهایم به هم مینهم | Now see here! If someone were to commit a hundred offences whose harm reverts only to me, I would shut my eyes to the matter | BDA2.302 | MHMD2.400 | Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Fellowship with the wayward and ungodly; Human reality created in the image of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2178 | Words to a visitor, spoken on 1913-05-16 | 120 | other/unknown lang | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | آن نفوس بر چند قسمند اشخاصی هستند آلودگی آنها بدرجه ای است که شر با آنها غیر مفید | There are various grades of evil habits. There are certain souls whose moral lives are petrified and immersed in a sea of sensuality. | BDA2.303 | DAS.1913-05-17, MHMD2.401 | Fellowship with the wayward and ungodly; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1305 | Words spoken on 1913-05-17 in Paris | 240 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | چون این ظهور ظهور فضل است لهذا اشخاص نیکوکار خوش رفتاری که مؤمن نیستند | As this is the dispensation of grace, those who perform good deeds and exhibit goodly conduct but do not believe in the Cause will not be deprived of God's bounty and favour | BDA2.304 | MHMD2.402-403 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Goodly deeds; actions; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; True liberty; freedom; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1816 | Words spoken on 1913-05-18 in Paris | 160 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اگر انسان خوب تأمل کند مییابد که تربیت روحانی اطفال از صغر سن چه قدر اهمیت دارد | Should one ponder carefully, one would realize how important it is to give children a spiritual education from their earliest years. | BDA2.305 | MHMD2.404 | Education of children; moral education; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2761 | Words spoken on 1913-05-19 in Paris | 70 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | همیشه خوش خبر باشید اخبار خوش را همیشه زود منتشر نمائید | You must always be the bearers of good news. Spread such news quickly, and become the means through which the hearts are made cheerful and vigilant | BDA2.308 | MHMD2.406 | Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Compassion; kindness; Courtesy; culture [adab]; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Wisdom [hikmat] | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3755 | Words spoken on 1913-05-20 in Paris | 20 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | هیچ حالتی مثل حالت مناجات نیست قلوب صافیه را منجذب نماید و نفوس مقدّسه را انتباه و روحانیّت عجیبی بخشد | There is no state like the state of prayer. It attracts the pure hearts, awakens the holy souls, and confers remarkable spirituality | BDA2.308 | MHMD2.408 | Importance of prayer; Power of prayer; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3160 | Words spoken on 1913-05-20 in Paris | 40 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | وقتی بنی اسرائیل در مدارس خود علوم مادیه و دینیه را با هم تعلیم میدادند این سبب تربیت نفوس | When the people of Israel taught both material and spiritual subjects at their schools, this resulted in the education of people who were versed in many arts and sciences | BDA2.309 | MHMD2.409 | Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Education of children; moral education; Harmony of science and religion; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1296 | Words to the friends, spoken on 1913-05-20 | 240 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اکثر نفوس مانند اطفالند بامور جزئیه محزون یا مسرُور بشوند اما امور عظیمه را اهمیت نمیدهند | Some people are like unto the children. The most unimportant event gives them happiness and the most trifling incident saddens their hearts. For example, if you give one Franc to a child | BDA2.309x | DAS.1913-05-20, MHMD2.409x | Composure; tranquillity; serenity; Differences in human capacity; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Knowledge; recognition of God; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1924 | Words to a visitor, spoken on 1913-05-21 | 150 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | همیشه ملتفت حال خود باش بهبین چه نقصی داری کوشِش نما تا آن را اصلاح کنی چشم انسان | Thou must look to thyself and within thyself and find thine own errors and weaknesses. If thou hast any imperfection thyself, try to improve it. | BDA2.310 | DAS.1913-05-21, SW_v08#11 p.138, MHMD2.410-411, BSTW#338 | Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Knowledge of self; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3729 | Words spoken on 1912-12-15 in Liverpool | 50 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | این خوب است که آزادی عمومی دارد و سبب الفت هر فرقه و ملّتی است زیرا هر امر عمومی الهی است و هر امر خصوصی | It is good that this church is open to everyone, and is the cause of fellowship among every sect and creed, inasmuch as whatever is universal is of God, and that which is particular is of humanity | BDA2.024 | MHMD2.028 | Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Unity in diversity; Universality of the Cause | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0707 | Words spoken on 1913-05-22 in Paris | 410 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | میگویند مقصود انبیا از ادعا ریاست و حکومت بوده با آنکه اساس امر الله ادعای مظاهر | Such people say that the goal of the prophets has been to claim a position of earthly sovereignty and leadership for themselves | BDA2.312-313 | MHMD2.413-414 | Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Power of the Manifestation of God; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Suffering and imprisonment; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3731 | Words spoken on 1913-05-22 in Paris | 50 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | از هر قبیل هستند نفوسی بهآئی خالصند که مؤمن بجمیع ادیان و موقن بحقیقت اسلامند کسانی هستند | They [the American Baha'is] are people of every stripe. There are those pure Baha'is who believe in all the divine religions and subscribe to the truth of Islam | BDA2.312 | MHMD2.413 | Diversity of thought and belief; Muhammad; Islam | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1684 | Words spoken on 1913-05-23 in Paris | 180 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | کمال انسان در اینست که بقدر وسع اولاد فقرا و اطفال سائرین را هم تربیت نماید | A person's perfection lies in this -- that he also rear, to the extent that he is able, the offspring of the poor and other children | BDA2.314 | MHMD2.417 | Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Education of children; moral education; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Thankfulness; gratitude | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1441 | Words spoken on 1913-05-24 in Paris | 490 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | جمیع را قانع و شاکر نمود و اجمال بعضی از بیانات مبارکه در این خصوص این بود که باید پی بحقایق | One must understand the truth of such matters. Are you at all aware of the age in which Muhammad lived | BDA2.317 | MHMD2.419-421 | Critique of Western values; culture; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Muhammad; Islam; Religion as source; stimulus of knowledge and science | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2071 | Words spoken on 1913-05-26 in Paris | 130 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | وقتی از نیویورک بلندن میآمدیم دستهٴ موزیک در کشتی هر روز صبح و عصر مشغول نواختن | When we were travelling from New York to London, an orchestra played music on the ship every morning and afternoon | BDA2.319 | MHMD2.423-424 | Material and spiritual existence; two books; Music and singing; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3747 | Words spoken on 1913-05-29 in Paris | 30 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اگر آنگونه موشکافیها در مسائل مهمّه مینمودند چه قدر نتائج داشت | How great the results that would have appeared if these people [who were well-versed in Islamic jurisprudence and doctrine] had practised that kind of hair-splitting on matters of actual importance! | BDA2.322 | MHMD2.427 | Empty learning; false spirituality; Islamic laws and jurisprudence | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1983 | Words spoken on 1913-05-30 in Paris | 140 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | سابق بعضی باین ملاحظه بریاضت مشغول می شدند که ترک لذائذ نفسانی نمایند و منع غضب | In the past, some would engage in mortification of the flesh with the aim of renouncing carnal delights and suppressing feelings of anger and passion | BDA2.323 | MHMD2.428-429 | Monasticism; asceticism; Relationship of the soul to the body; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures | - | - | |||||||
| 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 | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3756 | Words spoken on 1913-05-31 in Paris | 20 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در ملکوت الهی زن و مرد یکسانند جمیع باید ندا بافق اعلی نمایند و نشر نفحات اللّٰه کنند | In the Kingdom of God, women and men are one and the same. It is incumbent on everyone to summon humanity to turn towards the Most Exalted Horizon and to spread the sweet savours of God | BDA2.325 | MHMD2.431 | Equality of men and women; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3732 | Words spoken on 1913-06-01 in Paris | 50 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اینگونه عشق از کمال عقل حاصِل گردد لذا هر قدر بنیان و اساس عقل و معرفت متینتر باشد | This kind of love is the fruit of consummate reason, for the firmer the foundation of reason and knowledge, the greater the heights that the lofty palace of love will reach | BDA2.328 | MHMD2.435 | One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2313 | Words spoken on 1913-06-02 in Paris | 100 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | از بغداد تا ادرنه بعضی از احباب مثل جناب آقا میرزا محمود و آقا میرزا جعفر | As we travelled from Baghdad to Adrianople, some of the believers such as Aqa Rida, Aqa Mirza Mahmud | BDA2.328 | MHMD2.436 | Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Suffering and imprisonment | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3726 | Words spoken on 1913-06-02 in Paris | 60 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | حفظ امر اللّٰه و وحدت اهل بها منوط بثبوت بر عهد اللّٰه است و آثار قلم میثاق مبیّن آیات | The protection of the Cause of God and the unity of the people of Baha are dependent on firmness in the Covenant of God and adherence | BDA2.329-330 | MHMD2.437 | Chastisement and requital; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1660 | Words spoken on 1913-06-03 in Paris | 180 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | امروز جنود توفیق و تأیید ظهیر نفوسی است که بر خدمت کلمهٴ علیا قیام کنند و باعلآء امر الله | In this day, the hosts of success and confirmation are the supporters of those who arise to promote the Most Sublime Word | BDA2.330 | MHMD2.438-439 | Call to action; Critique of Western values; culture; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Importance of reading the Sacred Writings; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1164 | Words spoken on 1913-06-04 in Paris | 270 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | حسن نیت بجهت اعمال حسنه لازم است تا نیت خیر که بمنزلهٴ ریشه و اصل محکم متین است | In order to do good things, one must have good intentions. So long as good intentions, which are even as a firmly planted root | BDA2.331-332 | MHMD2.440-441 | Hypocrisy; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Piety; righteousness; fear of God [taqwa]; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Power of imagination; thought; right intention; Praise of Western values; culture; The Word of God; influence and centrality of | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1088 | Words to Consul and Madame Schwarz, spoken on 1913-06-03 | 170 | other/unknown lang | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | حضرت مسیح فرمود از شرق و غرب نفوس آمده داخل ملکوت اللّٰه میشوند ولی ابناء ملکوت خارج میگردند | Jesus Christ Proclaimed: 'People shall come from the East and the West and enter the Kingdom of God…'… Through her [Mary Magdalene's] faith and service to the Cause of Jesus Christ, she has become the pride of all men | BDA2.331 | BBBD.221-223, DAS.1913-06-03, MHMD2.439-440 | Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause; Mary Magdalene; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1432 | Words spoken on 1913-06-04 in Paris | 220 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | این سرور دائمی است و سبب انبساط دل و جان در جمیع عوالم الهی چون انسان سرورش | This happiness is perpetual and results in heartfelt gladness throughout all the realms of God. When a person rejoices at the outpourings of heavenly grace | BDA2.332-333 | MHMD2.441-442 | Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Composure; tranquillity; serenity; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1249 | Words spoken on 1913-06-05 in Paris | 250 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | این اهم و اقدم از کمالات اکتسابی است زیرا علم اکتسابی و تربیت ظاهری استعداد فطری | This is the most important of the acquired perfections, inasmuch as acquired knowledge and material education aid one's inborn disposition | BDA2.334 | MHMD2.443-444 | Blind imitation [taqlid]; Empty learning; false spirituality; High station of learning; Priestcraft; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0446 | Words spoken on 1913-06-06 in Paris | 610 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | بواسطهٴ میرزا محیط خواست در کمال خفا نصف شب بحضور مبارک مشرّف شود چون این استدعای شاهزاده | He [Kayvan Mirza] wished to attain the presence of Baha'u'llah at midnight, through the intermediation of Mirza Muhit and in the utmost secrecy | BDA2.335-337 | MHMD2.445-447 | Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Non-participation in politics; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1916 | Words spoken on 1913-06-06 in Paris | 150 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | چون این ظهور ظهور فضل است لهذا کسانیکه اعمال طیبه و اخلاق حسنه دارند | As this dispensation is one of grace, those who perform goodly deeds and possess a righteous character will not be deprived of divine mercy | BDA2.337-338 | MHMD2.448 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Goodly deeds; actions; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Twin duties of recognition and obedience | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2063 | Words spoken on 1913-06-07 in Paris | 130 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | مراد شجرهٴ حیات انسانیست در منهیات یعنی تجاوزات و مشتهیات آن نشان را مسئول میدارد | What is meant is the tree of human life. A person will be held accountable for his unlawful acts--that is, his transgressions and the desires that drove him to commit them | BDA2.338-339 | MHMD2.449-450 | Adam; Adam and Eve; Moderation; frugality; simplicity; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Principle of balance; moderation; equilibrium | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1208 | Words spoken on 1913-06-07 in Paris | 260 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | انسان در اموریکه راجع بتحسین صفات و تعدیل اخلاق است و سبب علو و صعود بمقامات عالیهٴ | In matters that pertain to the improvement of one's qualities and the moderation of one's character, or such things as will elevate one to lofty and exalted stations, people have free will | BDA2.339 | MHMD2.450-451 | Education and the development of capacity; Free will and predestination; fate; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0738 | Words spoken on 1913-06-08 in Paris | 400 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | ما قرب روحانی داریم قرب و ارتباطی که آن را بُعد و انفصالی | There exists between us a spiritual bond and closenes that will never be followed by remoteness and separation. Praised be God, the light of guidance is shining brightly | BDA2.340-342 | MHMD2.452-454 | Love of God; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Transcending the material condition | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1826 | Words spoken on 1913-06-08 in Paris | 160 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | باید بوصایای الهیه عامل شوید زیرا این وصایا علاج هر دردی است این علاج را بکار برید | You must act on the divine counsels, inasmuch as they are the remedy for every ailment. Make use of this cure. Be mindful of God. Have discussions on spiritual subjects | BDA2.342-343 | MHMD2.454-455 | Call to action; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Oneness; unity of religion; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3719 | Words spoken on 1913-06-08 in Paris | 70 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | خدا معین و حافظ ایتام است چه بسیار اطفال اغنیا که در دنیا آواره شدند | God is the sustainer and the protector of the orphans. How many are the children of the wealthy who went on to wander this world as lost souls | BDA2.342 | MHMD2.454 | Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Fulfillment of true potential; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3720 | Words spoken on 1913-06-09 in Paris | 70 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | چون توجّه بملکوت ابهی نمائید و بر خدمت امراللّٰه بر خیزید هر روز تأییدی جدید یابید | When you turn towards the Abha Kingdom and arise to serve the Cause of God, you will be granted a fresh confirmation day after day | BDA2.343 | MHMD2.455-456 | Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1751 | Words spoken on 1913-06-10 in Paris | 170 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | قیام بر تبلیغ امر الله و خدمت کلمة الله در هر عصری سبب حیات سرمدیهٴ نفوس بوده | In every age, the act of arising to teach the Cause of God and exalt His Word has enabled humanity to achieve eternal life. Through this service | BDA2.344-345 | MHMD2.457-458 | Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Contention and conflict; Generosity [kirama]; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1602 | Words spoken on 1913-06-11 in Paris | 80 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | تا دولت و ملت مانند شهد و شیر آمیخته نگردند نجاح و فلاح ممتنع و محال است | Until the government [of Persia] and its people become commingled, even as milk and honey, their success and prosperity will remain entirely unattainable | BDA2.345-346 | MHMD2.459 | Non-participation in politics; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Past, present and future of Iran; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Relationship between government and people; Unity of governments; political unity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2753 | Farewell words to some friends, spoken on 1913-06-11 | 70 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | من چندی در میان شما بودم نهایت محبت را بشماها داشته و دارم همیشه قلبم در محبت شما | I have been in your midst for a few months. Only God knows how much I have grown to love you. Your love beats in my heart like the artery of life. | BDA2.346-347x | DAS.1913-06-11, MHMD2.460x | Love of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3709 | Words spoken on 1913-06-11 in Paris | 90 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | وظیفهٴ دیانت دیگر است و وظیفهٴ ماموریّت و عضویّت دیگر البتّه باید وزیر یا سرباز بادآء | The responsibility of religion is one thing, while the responsibilities entailed by one's obligation to and membership in that office is another | BDA2.346 | MHMD2.459-460 | Obedience to and respect for government authority; Past, present and future of Iran | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3748 | Words spoken on board the Himalaya at sea, 1913-06-13 | 30 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | چه قدر فقیرند و چگونه زحمت میکشند رؤسای ادارهها و کارخانهجات باید بجهت مزدوران در کمپانیها | How poor are they [labourers on ship], and how hard they toil! The presidents of factories and other operations must allocate a share [of the profits] for the workers in their companies | BDA2.349 | MHMD2.464 | Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Labor and management; labor relations; profit sharing; Wealth inequality and its moderation | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1076 | Words to Nawabzade Mohammad Yousof, spoken on 1913-06-14 | 290 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | امروز جمیع عالم علی الخصوص امم شرق بچنین قوّهٴ نافذهئی محتاجند تا از مضائب اختلاف | As long as these antiquated social customs and religious ceremonies hold sway in India, complete progress will not be obtained. This age is the age of light. | BDA2.349x | DAS.1913-06-14, MHMD2.463x, PN_unsorted p075 | Call to action; Chastisement and requital; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3749 | Words spoken on board the Himalaya at sea, 1913-06-15 | 30 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | چنین تعالیممایحتاج عالم انسانی در این عصر نورانیست زیرا این عصر عصر تقالید نیست عصر انوار است | These teachings are what the world needs in this luminous age, for this is not an age of blind imitation; it is the age of light, and the century in which mysteries will be made manifest | BDA2.351 | MHMD2.466-467 | Blind imitation [taqlid]; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Teachings as spirit of the age; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1313 | Words spoken on 1912-12-17 in London | 240 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | همیشه در مقابل انبیا خلق میگفتند که بر حسب افکار و آمال خود بکیف مشغول بودیم | Whenever a prophet would appear, people would say to them, 'We were enjoying ourselves in accordance with our own thoughts and desires…' … In the world of humanity, love is a manifestation of the splendour of God | BDA2.028 | MHMD2.032, BW_v13p1187x, VLAB.124x | Call to action; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Outward and inward meanings; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity | - | - | |||||||
| ABU0944 | Words spoken on final evening of Western trip on 1913-06-16 | 320 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | اعظم و اقدم امور تبلیغ امرالله است این کار مؤید است از جمیع نفوس بیشتر من | Today the greatest of all affairs is to teach the Cause of God and to promote the glad-tidings of the appearance of the Lord of Hosts | BDA2.352x | DAS.1913-06-16, MHMD2.468x | Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to Egypt by Abdu'l-Baha; Zeal and fervor in teaching the Cause | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1918 | Words spoken on 1913-06-17 in Port Said | 150 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | در این سفر چون بلاس انجلز رسیدیم ١٢ ساعت ریاضی نصف کرهٴ ارض را طی نمودیم | We had crossed half the globe in the span of twelve hours when we arrived at Los Angeles on this journey. Had we returned by way of China, Japan, and India, we would have made a full trip around the world | BDA2.355-356 | MHMD2.473-474 | Heat and motion; Law of cause and effect; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1496 | Words spoken on 1913-06-20 in Port Said | 210 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | لِله خرق العوائد خرق عادات و رسومات بَرازندهٴ قدرت و ارادهٴ الهی است | It is the prerogative of God to contravene the rules of humanity. Indeed, it befits and power and purpose of God to violate the customs and practices of humankind | BDA2.357 | MHMD2.476-477 | Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Stories; anecdotes | - | - | |||||||
| ABU1743 | Words spoken on 1913-06-23 in Port Said | 170 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | آنچه را شما دربارهٴ اسلام شنیدهایدهیچ ربطی باساس اسلام ندارد و حتی اکثر آنچه از بعض | That which you have heard about Islam bears no relationship whatsoever to the foundation of that religion | BDA2.360-361 | MHMD2.481 | Christ; Christianity; Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Muhammad; Islam; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures | - | - | |||||||
| ABU3750 | Words spoken on 1913-06-23 in Port Said | 30 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | افکار مال و منال و آمال جاه و جلال صرف اوهام است خدا محض عمران دنیا این اوهام را در سرها انداخته | Thoughts of wealth and riches, as well as hopes of rank and glory, are sheer illusion. God has cast these thoughts into our minds only so that this world might prosper; apart from this, they are of no importance | BDA2.360 | MHMD2.479-480 | Greed; envy; covetousness; attachment to the world; Purpose; goal of creation; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world | - | - | |||||||
| ABU2540 | Words spoken on 1913-06-23 in Port Said | 80 | Persian | Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 | ابن الله در بودن در عهد حضرت مسیح و موسی اصطلاحی بود که حتی در باره بنی اسرائیل | The designation of “son of God” at the time of Moses and Christ was a term which was used also in relation to the Children of Israel | BDA2.361 | MHMD2.481-482 | Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible | - | - |
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