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ABU0310 |
Words spoken on 1913-01-19 in London |
360 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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من دو روز دیگر اینجا هستمبعد بپاریس میروم مجبورم که زودتر بشرق بروم دو سال است |
I will be here for two more days, after which I shall depart for Paris. I must go to the East soon. |
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BDA2.091-092 |
MHMD2.110-111 |
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Knowledge; recognition of God; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transcending the material condition |
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ABU0319 |
Words to various people, spoken on 1912-11-01 |
710 |
Mahmúd's Diary |
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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 |
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BDA1.345.02 |
MHMD1.363-365 |
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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 |
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ABU0342 |
Address to the Baha'is at Parsons home in Washington, 1912-04-23 |
690 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary |
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Today I have been speaking from dawn until now, yet because of love, fellowship and desire to be with you |
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BDA1.046n |
PUP#019 (p.046-048), SW_v03#03 p.015-016, SW_v08#02 p.026, SW_v08#18 p.243 |
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Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for the departed; Soul; spirit after death; Wisdom [hikmat] |
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MHMD1.055 |
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ABU0346 |
Address to the Baha'is at Breed home in Cambridge, 1912-05-23 |
680 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary |
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ای احبای الهی امروز من بدارالفنون کلارک رفتم در شهر ووستر در آنجا خیلی جمعیت |
Scientific knowledge is the highest attainment upon the human plane, for science is the discoverer… This is 23 May, the anniversary of the message and Declaration of the Bab |
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BRL_DAK#0954, AYT.117x, KHTB2.083, NJB_v03#06-08 p.006, NJB_v04#05 p.001, BDA1.103n |
PUP#052 (p.138-139) |
MANA (1), MANA (2) |
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Declaration; advent of the Bab; Divine philosophy and natural philosophy; Harmony of science and religion; Martyrdom of the Bab; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab |
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MHMD1.110 |
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ABU0354 |
Talk given at Hotel Moderne, Paris, on 1913-02-12 |
670 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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در عالم انسانی دو قضیه است عمومی و خصوصی هر امری عمومی فوائدش بی نهایت است و |
In the material world of existence, human undertakings are divided into two kinds--universal and specific. |
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AMK.276-279, AVK3.209.19x, KHF.241, KHTB3.093, NJB_v12#06 p.128, BDA2.133x |
SW_v04#02 p.036-037, SW_v17#07 p.216, SW_v11#17 p.287+290-291, MHMD2.167x, ADP.141-146 |
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Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of governments; political unity; Universal language; Universal peace; world unity |
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ABU0363 |
Interview with W. H. Short at Hotel Ansonia in New York, 1912-04-15 |
660 |
Mahmúd's Diary |
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You are very welcome; am most happy to greet you. I have looked forward with much pleasure to this meeting |
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BDA1.035n |
SW_v03#07 p.004-005 |
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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 |
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MHMD1.044 |
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ABU0384 |
Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-14 |
630 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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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 |
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BDA2.138x |
DAS.1913-02-14, SW_v04#02 p.038-040, MHMD2.172x, ADP.130-134 |
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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 |
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ABU0387 |
Address to the Baha'is at 309 W 78th St in New York, 1912-06-13 |
630 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary |
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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 |
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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 |
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Differences in human capacity; Diversity an attribute; requirement of existence; Excellence; distinction; Unity in diversity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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ABU0399 |
Public address to Advanced Thought Center, spoken on 1912-04-14 |
620 |
Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary |
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من از ممالک بعیده آمدم تا این مجامع را ببینم از مشاهده |
I have come from distant lands in order to visit the assemblies and meetings.... the greatest bestowal of God is love |
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KHTB2.021, NJB_v04#11 p.001, BDA1.034n |
BWF.217-220, PUP#006 (p.014-016), SW_v03#10 p.005-006, SW_v14#02 p.060 |
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Love of God; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity |
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MHMD1.043-044 |
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ABU0404 |
Public address to Congress of East-West Relations, spoken on 1912-04-20 |
610 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary; Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks; Translation List |
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امشب من نهایت سرور دارم که در همچو مجمع و محفلی وارد شدم من شرقی هستم |
Tonight I am most happy, for I have presented myself to an audience like unto this |
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BRL_DAK#0711, AMK.309-311, PYB#159 p.44, DUR4.034x, DUR1.100x, MJMJ1.093x, MMG2#178 p.206x, MJH.038ax, KHF.033, KHTB2.030, BDA1.040n |
BRL_ATE#185x, PUP#014 (p.035-037), SW_v03#03 p.008-009, SW_v15#08 p.235-236, SW_v19#03 p.087, ADMS#052 |
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Need for cooperation; solitary existence not possible; Praise of Western values; culture; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of governments; political unity |
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MHMD1.049 |
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ABU0405 |
Public address given on 1912-04-13 |
610 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary |
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چند روز است من به نیویورک آمدم پیش از این به اروپا رفتم |
It is a few days since my arrival in New York; but before coming to New York |
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KHTB2.013, NJB_v04#10 p.004, BDA1.032n |
PUP#007 (p.016-018), SW_v03#07 p.003-004 |
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Harmony of science and religion; Man's distinction from the animal; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; Power of the mind over nature |
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MHMD1.042 |
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ABU0425 |
Public address given on 1912-11-15 |
600 |
Mahmúd's Diary |
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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 |
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BDA1.375.10x |
MHMD1.394x |
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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 |
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ABU0430 |
Words at reception with Turkish Ambassador, spoken on 1912-04-23 |
590 |
Mahmúd's Diary |
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الحمد لله قرون تاریک گذشت قرن نورانی آمد عقول و نفوس در ترقی است ادراکات در |
Praise be unto God! The dark ages have passed away, and the illumined century hath dawned. Minds and souls are advancing, and understanding is [3.5s] |
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BRL_DAK#0773, AMK.264-266, DWNP_v1#05 p.003-004, KHF.091, KHAB.250 (260), KHTB2.043, NJB_v05#08 p.002 |
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Call to action; Equality of men and women; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace |
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BDA1.047, MHMD1.056 |
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ABU0432 |
Words to Ramona Brown, Marie Barr and Betty Vent, spoken on 1912-10-24 |
590 |
Mahmúd's Diary |
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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. |
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BDA1.328.06 |
MHMD1.346-347, MAB.079-080 |
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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 |
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ABU0446 |
Words spoken on 1913-06-06 in Paris |
610 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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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 |
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BDA2.335-337 |
MHMD2.445-447 |
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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 |
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ABU0456 |
Public address given on 1912-04-17 |
570 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary |
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در بعضی از کتب الهی مذکور است که چون شمس حقیقت طلوع نماید |
In the Holy Books it is recorded that when the Sun of Truth dawns it will |
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SFI07.025, BDA1.037n |
PUP#010 (p.023-025), SW_v03#10 p.009-010, SW_v19#02 p.055 |
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Differences in human capacity; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity in diversity |
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MHMD1.046 |
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ABU0481 |
Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-20 |
550 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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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 |
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BDA2.149-150x |
DAS.1913-02-19, MHMD2.187-188x, STAB#098x |
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Monasticism; asceticism; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Useful occupation; acquisition of a craft; trade; profession |
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ABU0501 |
Words spoken at hotel suite in New York, 1912-05-31 |
530 |
Mahmúd's Diary |
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امروز میخواهم آقامیرزا ولی الله خان را بشما معرفی کنم |
Today, I would like to introduce you to Áqa Mírza Valíyu’llah Khan. This young man was the son of Áqa Mírza Varqa |
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KHTB2.107, NJB_v03#18 p.004 |
ADMS#177 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Love of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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BDA1.111, MHMD1.118 |
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ABU0520 |
Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-09-28 |
520 |
Mahmúd's Diary |
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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 |
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BDA1.276.09x |
MHMD1.294x |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Thankfulness; gratitude |
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ABU0521 |
Words to some newspaper reporters, spoken on 1912-04-30 |
520 |
Mahmúd's Diary |
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ما بهاءالله را اول مربی عالم انسانی میدانیم در زمانی که شرق را ظلمت اختلاف احاطه |
We believe Baha'u'llah to be the supreme educator of humanity. When the gloom of contention |
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KHTB2.054, BDA1.060.06 |
MHMD1.068-070 |
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Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Manifestation of God as educator; Oneness; unity of religion; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Religion as source of love and unity; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity |
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ABU0528 |
Public address given on 1912-04-24 |
520 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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MHMD1.056-057 |
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ABU0535 |
Words to Mrs Bernard, spoken on 1913-03-18 |
510 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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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 |
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BDA2.187 |
DAS.1913-03-18, MHMD2.238-239, ABCC.009x, BW_v13p1187-1188x, VLAB.144x, STAB#028x |
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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 |
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ABU0543 |
Address to the Baha'is at Phillips studio in New York, 1912-04-12 |
500 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary |
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امروز روز خوبی بود در این عالم ناسوت سروری برای من نمانده جز ملاقات احباء دیگر |
I give greeting in love and unity. The affairs of this world are to be accounted as nothing compared |
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BRL_DAK#1242, KHF.053, KHAB.237 (246), KHTB2.008, NJB_v04#13 p.001, BDA1.030n |
PUP#003 (p.007-009), SW_v03#08 p.003-004, SW_v05#03 p.041 |
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Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Love of God; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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MHMD1.039 |
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ABU0573 |
Address to NAACP convention, Handel Hall in Chicago, 1912-04-30 |
490 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary |
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According to the words of the Old Testament God has said, "Let us make man in our image |
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BDA1.062n |
PUP#029 (p.069-070), SW_v03#04 p.010-011 |
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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 |
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MHMD1.071 |
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ABU0596 |
Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-12-02 |
470 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary |
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من در نیو یورک خیلی در مجامع شما بودم اقامت من در سایر شهرها عشر این نبود |
I have been in your gatherings many times. I have not attended one-tenth |
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KHTB2.328, BDA1.399.10 |
PUP#138 (p.460-461), SW_v07#13 p.123-124, MHMD1.418-420 |
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Being a source of light; guidance; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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ABU0627 |
Public address given on 1912-04-30 |
460 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary |
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When we view the world of creation, we find that all living things may be classified under two aspects |
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BDA1.062n |
PUP#028 (p.067-069), SW_v03#04 p.009-010 |
TaliaSafa, New Creation |
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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 |
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MHMD1.070 |
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ABU0641 |
Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1913-03-08 |
450 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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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? |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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MHMD1.054 |
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ABU0666 |
Address to the children at Plaza Hotel in Chicago, 1912-05-05 |
440 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary |
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شماها بفرموده حضرت مسیح اطفال ملکوتید و بفرمایش حضرت بهاءالله شمعهای عالم انسانی |
You are the children of whom His Holiness Christ has said, you are the denizens of the Kingdom |
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KHTB2.057, NJB_v11#15 p.263, BDA1.071.09 |
PUP#039 (p.091-093), SW_v03#04 p.022, SW_v03#07 p.006-007, SW_v08#09 p.112-114, SW_v09#08 p.095, SW_v19#04 p.114-115, MHMD1.080-081 |
MANA (1), MANA (2) |
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Education of children; moral education; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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ABU0676 |
Public address given on 1912-04-16 |
430 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary |
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خوب مجلسی است قوای مادیه نمیتواند این گونه نفوس را |
Souls from the East and from the West have been brought to this spot... Christ appeared in this world nineteen hundred years ago |
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KHF.192, KHAB.244 (255), KHTB2.027, NJB_v04#10 p.001, BDA1.036n |
PUP#008 (p.018-020), SW_v03#10 p.006-007, BSTW#209 |
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Christ; Christianity; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of governments; political unity; Universal peace; world unity |
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MHMD1.045 |
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ABU0677 |
Words spoken at hotel in Denver, 1912-09-25 |
430 |
Mahmúd's Diary |
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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. |
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BDA1.270.01 |
MHMD1.288-290, STAB#032 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] |
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ABU0678 |
Address to the friends at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-03-08 |
430 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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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. |
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BDA2.172-173 |
DAS.1913-03-08x, MHMD2.217-218, ABCC.012x, STAB#092x |
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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 |
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ABU0701 |
Address to the Baha'is at Dyer home in Washington, 1912-04-24 |
420 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary |
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A meeting such as this seems like a beautiful cluster of precious jewels -- pearls, rubies, diamonds, sapphires |
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BDA1.048n |
PUP#023 (p.056-057), SW_v03#03 p.021-022, SW_v19#03 p.089 |
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Competition vs. cooperation; the struggle for existence; Composition and decomposition; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity |
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MHMD1.057 |
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ABU0704 |
Words spoken on 1913-01-05 in London |
410 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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احوالم خوب نبود محض خاطر شما بیرون آمدم ... بیانات من مثل تخم پاکی باشد که در اراضی طیبه کشته میشود |
I was not feeling well; I have come outside purely for your sake. And yet, tomorrow I must go to Edinburgh |
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BDA2.059 |
MHMD2.071-073 |
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Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Love of God; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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ABU0707 |
Words spoken on 1913-05-22 in Paris |
410 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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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 |
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BDA2.312-313 |
MHMD2.413-414 |
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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 |
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ABU0729 |
Words spoken on 1912-12-24 in London |
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Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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از امریکا میایم نه ماه در صفحات امریکا بودم بهر شهری رفتم در کنائس و مجامع |
I have come from America. For nine months, I visited the various places of America |
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BDA2.039 |
MHMD2.045-046 |
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Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Oneness; unity of religion; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Universal peace; world unity |
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ABU0738 |
Words spoken on 1913-06-08 in Paris |
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Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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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 |
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BDA2.340-342 |
MHMD2.452-454 |
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Love of God; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Transcending the material condition |
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ABU0754 |
Words to the friends, spoken on 1913-05-01 |
390 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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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. |
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BDA2.278-279 |
DAS.1913-05-01, MHMD2.364-365 |
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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 |
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ABU0756 |
Words spoken on 1913-03-09 in Paris |
390 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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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 |
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BDA2.174x |
MHMD2.220x |
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ABU0775 |
Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-13 |
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Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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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 |
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BDA2.134 |
DAS.1913-02-13, MHMD2.168 |
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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 |
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ABU0799 |
Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-09-24 |
370 |
Mahmúd's Diary |
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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. |
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BDA1.266.15 |
MHMD1.285-286 |
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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 |
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ABU0822 |
Words spoken on 1913-03-19 in Paris |
360 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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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 |
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BDA2.188-189 |
MHMD2.240-241 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Effort; striving; Excellence; distinction; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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ABU0826 |
Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-12-03 |
360 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary |
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حمد خدا را که مسس کروگ سبب اجتماع شما و انعقاد چنین محفلی گردیده که به ذکر الهی... خدایا ما ضعیفیم تو قوی کن ما نادانیم تو دانا فرما خدایا فقیریم |
Praise be to God that Mrs Krug has been the cause of your gathering in this meeting where you are engaged in mentioning God and in adducing proofs…. O Lord! We are weak; strengthen us |
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AKHA_134BE #03 p.101x, ADH2_1#33 p.050x, MMG2#276 p.309x, KHTB2.331, BDA1.401.16 |
PUP#136 (p.457-458), SW_v07#12 p.114-115, MHMD1.420-421, PN_1912 p020 |
S. and S. Toloui-Wallace |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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ABU0854 |
Words spoken on 1913-01-25 in Paris |
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Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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انسان عاقل دفع فاسد بافسد نکند ایرانی که بهیچوجه استعداد نداشت |
The wise one does not counter the corrupt with a more corrupt person. In their desire to counter foreign encroachment |
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AVK2.234.03x, BDA2.104 |
MHMD2.127-128 |
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Constitutional revolution in Iran; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Unity in diversity |
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ABU0882 |
Public address given on 1912-04-18 |
340 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary |
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امشب من بسیار مسرورم زیرا بدیدن دوستان خودم آمده ام شما همقطار و اقران من هستید |
Tonight I am very happy for I have come here to meet my friends |
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BRL_DAK#1030, SFI07.028, BDA1.037n |
PUP#013 (p.032-034), SW_v03#07 p.011-012, SW_v08#03 p.033+037-038, DJT.257-259, FDA.008-009, BLO_PN#027, STAB#056 |
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Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Stories; anecdotes; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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MHMD1.047 |
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ABU0886 |
Words to Horace Holley, spoken on 1913-05-11 |
340 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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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 |
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BDA2.295-296 |
DAS.1913-05-11x, MHMD2.389-390 |
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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 |
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ABU0901 |
Public address given on 1912-05-03 |
340 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary |
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I was in the Orient, and from the Orient to this part of the world is a long distance |
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BDA1.067n |
PUP#036 (p.083-084), SW_v03#04 p.017-018, PN_1912 p085, BSTW#311x |
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Praise of Western values; culture; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace |
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MHMD1.075 |
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ABU0912 |
Words spoken on 1913-03-26 in Paris |
330 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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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 |
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BDA2.199-200 |
MHMD2.254-256 |
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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 |
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ABU0914 |
Words spoken on 1913-04-17 in Budapest |
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Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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آزادی سه قسم است یک آزادی الهی است که بذات باری مخصوص است و اواست مختار مطلق |
There are three types of freedom. The first is divine freedom, which is one of the inherent attributes of the Creator for He is unconstrained in His will |
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PYB#100 p.07, MAS5.017, BDA2.243-244 |
MHMD2.315-316 |
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Absolute freedom; independence of God; Freedom of thought and action; Piety; righteousness; fear of God [taqwa]; Purpose; goal of creation; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; True liberty; freedom |
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ABU0923 |
Words spoken on 1913-06-21 in Port Said to some Baha'is from Azerbaijan |
330 |
Translation List; Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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هر چند شماها خیلی انتظار کشیدید ولکن الحمد لله اسباب فراهم آمد که ملاقات شد من... الحمد لله آمدید و بزیارت روضهٴ مبارکه مشرف شدید روی و موی را بتراب عتبهٴ مقدسه |
Although you all have waited very long, praise be to God that the circumstances for us to meet were brought about. I, too, very much wished to meet with you… It is not yet apparent, but in time the gift that God has given Iran and the Iranian people will become clear. |
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BRL_DAK#1057, KHF.277, KHAB.445 (445), KHTB3.103, BDA2.358x |
MHMD2.477-478x, ADMS#065i09x, ADMS#262 |
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Call to action; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Shrines and Holy places; Suffering; rejection of Christ |
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