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ABU3064 Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-23 50 There is either a standstill or a progression. There could not be a descent, upon the same principle that a man could not become a babe again. PN_1909F p061, PN_1909F p115, AKL.008-009 All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization - -
ABU3189 Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-23 40 ...that was not really a deterioration of the essential part of the man, the mind or spirit, but a weakening of the functional organs. PN_1909F p061, PN_1909F p116, AKL.009 Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; Relationship of the soul to the body; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light - -
ABU3387 Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-23 30 ...diversity is really harmony. If our food were to be all of one kind it would become monotonous. So in many ways the existence of different degrees is in reality the perfection of harmony PN_1909F p062, PN_1909F p116, AKL.009 Differences in human capacity; Diversity an attribute; requirement of existence; Diversity of thought and belief; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Unity in diversity - -
ABU1517 Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-25 210 The Arabs we met today were deprived of civilization, and yet they think they are not in need of civilization or knowledge. PN_1909F p066, PN_1909F p125, AKL.010 Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Critique of Eastern values; culture; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU2764 Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-25 70 It has no effect. It does not develop the mind to subsist upon a vegetable diet. A man can be without reason or understanding, though he does not eat meat or flesh PN_1909F p067, PN_1909F p127, AKL.010-011 Consumption of meat; vegetarianism; diet; Kindness to and rights of animals - -
ABU2919 Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-25 60 It is not a duty incumbent upon them; it is not obligatory, but if they have no special demand upon their time, the believers must be present at the meetings.... In such meetings, that is to say, the meetings which are open to the public PN_1909F p066, PN_1909F p123, AKL.009-010 Importance of community building; Love of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
ABU2419 Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-26 100 In that hour you should make the children familiar with the prophecies in the Gospels SW_v09#08 p.093, PN_1909F p069, PN_1909F p130, AKL.013-014 Education of children; moral education; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge; Study; deepening; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU2528 Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-26 90 There should be no differentiation between the blacks and the whites. All are the creatures of God SW_v12#05 p.107, PN_1909F p069, PN_1909F p129?, AKL.011 Chastisement and requital; Race unity; racial issues; Stories; anecdotes; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU2654 Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-26 80 Hold fast to that which is the cause of unity and friendship. The result of everything should be the Love of God. This is the essential fact of everything PN_1909F p071, PN_1909F p135, AKL.014 Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Love of God - -
ABU3512 Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-26 20 The word 'same' means that the reality is one. Just as the sun arises from several points. PN_1909F p071, PN_1909F p135, AKL.014 Manifestation of God as sun; Oneness; unity of religion; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God - -
ABU2378 Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-28 100 There is a parting which is in reality meeting. If you will carry out the precepts of the Blessed Perfection. PN_1909F p076, PN_1909F p143, AKL.014 Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU1678 Words to Mr and Mrs Hollback, spoken on 1914-04-10 180 My happiness comes from the Kingdom of Abha! My joy is from the Delectable Paradise! DAS.1914-04-10, SW_v13#04 p.102x, PN_1914 p009 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love as fire; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU2107 Words to Mr and Mrs Kinney et al around Aug. 1909 130 The more one falls into difficulties the more he finds help so that he will find those difficulties very easy tasks. PN_1909C p120 Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Idle talk; backbiting; speaking ill of others; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU0514 Words to Mr and Mrs Kinney et al, spoken on 1909-08-21 530 Whosoever turns to the Kingdom must neither be affected by poverty or wealth... While the Master was in Teheran and the family was pillaged, for three days and nights they were left absolutely foodless... Man comes into the world naked PN_1909 p065, PN_1909C p121 Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU0941 Words to Mr and Mrs Kinney et al, spoken on 1909-08-21 330 Wine is always a dangerous thing to take and no good effects ever come from it... Arak is a very, very dangerous drink PN_1909 p064, PN_1909D p006-007 Alcohol and drugs; tobacco; opium; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Love of God; Second birth - -
ABU2870 Words to Mr and Mrs Kinney et al, spoken on 1909-08-21 60 Everyone upon awaking in the morning awakes with a thought. The commercial man awakes with the thought of commerce... SW_v14#06 p.165, PN_1909 p063, PN_1909D p018 Bringing oneself to account each day; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Transcending the material condition; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
ABU3370 Words to Mr and Mrs Kinney et al, spoken on 1909-08-21 30 The stars that we can see in the heavens are not one per cent of those that actually exist. Ignorant people imagine this to be the only world of existence, but there are many, very, very many world of existence, many more than we can see. PN_1909 p063 Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Realms of being; three realms; five realms - -
ABU0811 Words to Mr and Mrs Kinney et al, spoken on 1909-08-22 370 You must be a source of happiness to whomsoever you meet. The world is like the body and the love of God is like the spirit PN_1909 p067 Being a source of light; guidance; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
ABU1012 Words to Mr Chant, Fugeta, et al, spoken on 1919-12-26 310 Do you like Haifa by this time?... Look at the spiritual side of Haifa, not the material side... The title of 'Bahá'u'lláh' was given by Himself. PN_1919 p046 Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Baha'u'llah; Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; He Whom God Shall Make Manifest; the Bab and Baha'u'llah; Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal; Declaration; advent of the Bab; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; Future of Haifa; of the Holy Land; Prophecy and fulfillment; Youth and pre-ministry of Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU3220 Words to Mr Esslemont and Mrs True, spoken around Nov. 1919 40 As to the House of Spirituality the first question relates to its election. The election should be carried out with sincerity and goodwill. PN_1919 p016, BSTW#248a Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Elections; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU2078 Words to Mr Kinney, spoken around 1909-07-11 130 Among the nations of the world there is darkness of religion. Darkness due to hostility and animosity is intense. PN_1909 p059 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universal peace; world unity - -
ABU3065 Words to Mr Kinney, spoken on 1909-07-02 50 There are two ways of taking pictures. These things about here that you have pictured will all pass away, but the true picture is the one you take on the mirror of the heart. PN_1909 p060, PN_1909D p017 Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Humor; jokes; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU2079 Words to Mr MacNutt 130 Say, O people! Can the mosquito of violation withstand the eagle of the Testament? No, by the orb of effulgence! PN_unsorted p013, BSTW#350 Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Rejection, opposition and persecution - -
ABU3414 Words to Mr Nutt in 1912 30 I have brought to you the sand, the mortar, the bricks and the stone. You must build a house here. I will crush the rocks that are in the way and you must walk over them. PN_1912 p072 Consultation; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU1209 Words to Mr Remey and Mr Latimer, spoken on 1914-10-15 260 ای را بدانید که هر کسی در آمریکا به اسم من بخواهد پول جمع کند ابدا تعلقی به ما ندارد When you return to America say to all the believers in my behalf that whenever a person comes to that country KHH1.112 (1.157) KHHE.171-172fn, DAS.1914-10-15, SW_v07#13 p.122, PN_1914 p085 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU3359 Words to Mr Remey, spoken on 1914-10-14 30 What is necessary is divine joy. Divine happiness is the speaker of the heart. DAS.1914-10-14, SW_v13#04 p.102, PN_1914 p009, PN_1914 p082 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
ABU2512 Words to Mr. Kinney, spoken on 1909-07-08 90 Very good; very good. Write a letter and answer it yourself. Look into your heart and see the answer....A day will come when all My communications upon paper -- all My writing – will be effaced. PN_1909 p013, PN_1909 p045, PN_1909C p093, PN_1909C p122, DJT.067, BLO_PN#027 Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
ABU2923 Words to Mr. Remey, spoken on 1912-04-20 60 to many people the great Pyramid was the most to be admired structure in Egypt, but to him it had always produced an unpleasing impression, for it recalled to his mind the intense suffering of the thousands of slaves PN_1912 p060 Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Soul is the essential reality of man; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU3530 Words to Mrs Bingham and Mrs Devin, spoken on 1907-10-15 20 No. Melchisedek, who was 'without beginning or end of days' was the first one. PN_1906 p109, PN_1907 p018, PN_unsorted p023 Categories of Prophets (major; minor; village); Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible - -
ABU3515 Words to Mrs Brittingham in 1912 20 The 'Self' of God spoken of in the Tablets refers to the Attributes of the Merciful, not to His Essence. This 'Self' is found in 'Perfection' in the Prophet, only. PN_unsorted p090 Identity; relationship of Manifestation of God to God; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Transcendence; unknowability of God - -
ABU0784 Words to Mrs C. et al, spoken on 1920-10-24 380 Thou art accepted before God. Even though you may be weak here... Never forget these days--remember them.. The cool breeze does not always blow; the rain does not always come PN_1920 p086 Existence; immortality of the human soul; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU0758 Words to Mrs C. H. Wise in 1912 390 It is natural when such a young man departs from life one is greatly affected. I had a son who passed away, but I never felt sad at all. Why? Because I fully realized that I did not lose him. PN_1912 p027 Consolation and comfort; Relationship of the soul to the body; Second birth; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU1200 Words to Mrs C., spoken on 1920-10-23 270 There is no great hurry. We have lived here many years without electric lights... I know the hearts and the thoughts of all the believers. The wise physician knows the condition of all his patients... It does not mean that he lived 900 years as we count them... These questions are not very important. PN_1920 p068 Laws of marriage and dowry; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Multiple meanings; interpretations in scripture - -
ABU1194 Words to Mrs Chase, spoken on 1912-10-19 270 You are very welcome. I have come to pay you a visit. I was exceedingly sad and heartbroken when I heard of the departure of Mr. Chase. PN_1912 p016, BSTW#346 Bringing forth results; fruit; Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Soul; spirit after death; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU3198 Words to Mrs Dixon, spoken on 1912-11-08 40 It is in God's hands. Pray for me to return and say: 'O Bahá'u'lláh! Confirm ‘Abdu'l-Bahá in the Cause of God. PN_1912 p017 Personal instructions; Prayers (general or uncategorized); Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU1342 Words to Mrs Goodall, spoken on 1912-10-11 240 I want you to write this exactly, to the believers, giving the details. Tell them I have many letters from the Orient - all stating that the believers in the Orient have travelled long distances PN_1912 p012, ECN.070x+123 Race unity; racial issues; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU0471 Words to Mrs Hoagg et al, spoken on 1920-10-29 560 In the books of God there is no mention of this subject, but in the religion of God eating meat is permissible...For instance, the animals that are diseased suffer more than from death. To die is better than to suffer from these diseases. PN_1920_heh p006, PN_1920_heh_haifa p061 Evolution; human evolution; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Kindness to and rights of animals - -
ABU0783 Words to Mrs Hoagg in Jan. 1914 380 When Jesus came the Jews called Him Beelzebub. I have always said that the believers will be blamed for this cause... Before leaving America I mentioned in many meetings the things that would happen. PN_1913-14_heh p114, PN_1913-14_heh p116 Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Martyrs and martyrdom; Prophecy and fulfillment; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU1150 Words to Mrs MacNutt in Jan. 1905 280 Soon shall we see the signs of the coming of the spring upon the mountains and on the plains... You shall know the tree by its fruits, be they good or bad. PN_1905 p009 Second birth; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual springtime; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Words vs deeds - -
ABU0486 Words to Mrs Sarah Herron et al in Dec. 1900 550 Third explanation [of sacrifice] - The worldly grades of every Manifestation are so different from the spiritual grades, that each Manifestation has voluntarily sacrificed everything pertaining to worldly honor PN_1900 p121 - -
ABU0601 Words to Mrs Sarah Herron et al in Dec. 1900 470 Let us consider the prophecies announcing the coming of God or the Manifestation SW_v09#01 p.007x, PN_1900 p115 Declaration; advent of the Bab; Prophecy and fulfillment; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
ABU1002 Words to Mrs Sarah Herron et al in Dec. 1900 310 Mohammed was the Advocate who was to come after Christ. Every Prophet was given of the spirit according to the conditions of the people PN_1900 p083 Christian doctrine and practice; Holy war [jihad]; violence in the name of God; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures - -
ABU1056 Words to Mrs Sarah Herron et al in Dec. 1900 300 The Book (Koran) revealed to Mahomet is the greatest proof of Him as a Prophet, as the Arabic language in the Koran has never, until now, been equalled. PN_1900_heh p023, PN_1900 p087 Lack of formal education of the Manifestation of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Proofs of the Manifestations of God - -
ABU1384 Words to Mrs Sarah Herron et al in Dec. 1900 230 Regarding the appearance of Christ, there were many prophecies in the Bible which foretold his coming. SW_v09#01 p.005x, PN_1900 p011, PN_1900 p093, PN_1900 p109 Christ; Christianity; Presence [liqa'] of Manifestation of God is presence of God; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Prophecy and fulfillment; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Zoroastrianism; Mahabad and Zoroaster - -
ABU1697 Words to Mrs Sarah Herron et al in Dec. 1900 180 The Zoroastrians, who were very numerous throughout Persia... While the Christians claim this passage is to be taken literally, and that it means that Christ was born of a virgin SW_v09#01 p.006x, PN_1900 p084 Birth of Christ; purity; virginity of Mary; Growth of the Cause; Prophecy and fulfillment - -
ABU1976 Words to Mrs. Angeline Haste (Mr. Raymond ?), spoken on 1912-10-07 140 Live and act in accordance with the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh. There is no road straighter and better than this... I will give you one and that is sufficient... become evanescent PN_1912 p122, ECN.657 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Evanescence and eternality; fana and baqa; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU2774 Words to Mrs. Brittingham, spoken around 1909-10-23 70 It will begin at midnight, the same as the solar year... In the Arabic there is no difference... These are symbols. Always, hair is the symbol of the glory of God... PN_1909 p094 Grammar and orthography; Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light - -
ABU1884 Words to Mrs. C, Emogene Hoagg et al, spoken on 1920-10-24+25 160 This is the Lord's supper. Sometimes the material things have a spiritual effect - for instance, music is material but has an effect over the spirit PN_1920_heh_haifa p043 Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU3236 Words to Mrs. Hoagg, spoken around Jan. 1914(?) 40 Individual consciousness is realized after birth here. This is the matrix world for the soul, even as the womb was the matrix world for the body or vehicle. Birth into consciousness of another world begins here, a world for which this physical and material one is but the preparation and foundation. PN_1913-14_heh p115, PN_1913-14_heh p117 Material and spiritual existence; two books; Realms of being; three realms; five realms; Second birth; Soul; spirit after death; 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 - -
ABU2884 Words to Mrs. Sarah Herron et al in Dec. 1900 60 When Mohammad put forth His claim, a great multitude of the disciples of Christ believed in Him as the man who put forward the claim of being the Comforter PN_1900 p123 Knowledge; recognition of God; Multiple meanings; interpretations in scripture; Predictions and prophecies; Prophecy and fulfillment; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
ABU1477 Words to Mrs. von Lilenthal, spoken on 1913-11-22 220 There are souls who are capable of becoming quickened by the Divine Fragrance and the statement of His Holiness Christ in regard to the second birth applies to them DAS.1913-11-12, PN_1913-14_heh p117, PN_unsorted p048, PN_unsorted p090 Attaining the life of the spirit; Knowledge; recognition of God; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; 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 - -
ABU0448 Words to Myron Phelps, spoken on 1917-06-07 580 The [animal] spirit will not become human spirit, nor will vegetable spirit become animal spirit. Existence is one, as it appears in every grade, according to the exigency of that grade. PN_unsorted p053, BLO_PN#070 Composition and decomposition; Contention and conflict; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Need for cooperation; solitary existence not possible; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of existence [wahdatu'l-wujud] - -
ABU0681 Words to Myron Phelps, spoken on 1917-06-07 430 It is a certain fact, absolutely established, that people whether righteous or wicked, the people of light or darkness PN_unsorted p051, BLO_PN#070 Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Higher encompasses the lower; Life and death; Soul; spirit after death; The concourse on high - -
ABU2014 Words to Myron Phelps, spoken on 1917-06-07 140 All are connected by the bond of existence. What greater bond is there than this? Furthermore, none of these can continue to exist independently PN_unsorted p052, BLO_PN#070, BLO_PN#112 Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Unity of existence [wahdatu'l-wujud] - -
ABU1076 Words to Nawabzade Mohammad Yousof, spoken on 1913-06-14 290 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 - -
ABU0516 Words to newspaper reporters, spoken on 1912-04-11 530 The proper spirit in which to visit places hallowed by remembrances of Christ... To be a Bahai simply means to love all the world; to love humanity and try to serve it; to work for universal peace and universal brotherhood…. The world in the past has been ruled by force COMP_WOMENP#025x BRL_WOMEN#025x, COC#2116x, LOG#2079x, SW_v03#03 p.004-005, SW_v09#07 p.087, SW_v13#05 p.115, SW_v19#02 p.052, VLAB.084x, BNE.071x, BNE.083x, BNE.149x, BLO_PN#002x Education of children; moral education; Equality of men and women; Freedom of thought and action; Humor; jokes; Role and station of women; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity - -
ABU1616 Words to newspaper reporters, spoken on 1912-04-11 190 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 - -
ABU1926 Words to Percy Grant, spoken around 1912-07-12 150 Man thinks too much of perfecting the body, but of what use is it to him without the perfecting of the spirit? DJT.341-343, BLO_PN#027 Critique of Western values; culture; Principle of balance; moderation; equilibrium; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures - -
ABU1963 Words to Percy Grant, spoken around 1912-07-12 150 When one prays, one sometimes has divine glimpses. So, when one is spiritually developed, a sublimity of nature is obtained, a delicacy of vision DJT.344, BLO_PN#027 Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU1572 Words to Percy Woodcock in 1909 200 It is a great mistake to suppose that there will be a House of Justice established in each city. The fact is there will be but one House of Justice for the whole world... we are simply the servants building the house. The house is not ours. We simply contribute the labor. PN_1909F p028 Elections; House of Justice; Means of establishment of future civilization - -
ABU1729 Words to Percy Woodcock in 1909 180 If we wish to pray we must have some object upon which to concentrate. If we turn to God SW_v08#04 p.047-048, PN_1909B p048 God as personal vs. impersonal reality; Knowledge; recognition of God; Manifestation of God as mediator; Manifestation of God as mirror; Manifestation of God as sun; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer; Transcendence; unknowability of God - -
ABU2771 Words to Percy Woodcock in 1909 70 It has two distinct meanings, the esoteric and exoteric. Esoterically the ark is that shelter given by God PN_1909F p029 Love of God; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU3095 Words to Persian students, spoken on 1913-09-03 50 You are very welcome. I was longing to see you... It is very strange that when a face is not illumined with the light of the love of God DAS.1913-09-03, SW_v08#12 p.143x, ABIE.272x, BLO_PN#007 Alcohol and drugs; tobacco; opium; Critique of Western values; culture; Education of children; moral education - -
ABU2386 Words to Persian students, spoken on 1913-09-05 100 The people of this country are not interested to read these articles and addresses and if you ask from those few DAS.1913-09-05, ABIE.281, BLO_PN#007 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
ABU2262 Words to Persian students, spoken on 1913-09-29 110 Praise be to God that you have come. For many days you have been here and with perfect joy and fragrance we associated DAS.1913-09-29, ABIE.371, BLO_PN#007 Being a source of light; guidance; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU0279 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 770 This was a place for dirt and refuse and loathsome to look upon. During the days when Akka was in confusion and the whirlwind of tests was violent, and a rumor persisted PN_1906 p066, SUR.256-258, BLO_PN#001 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Need for an educator; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU0558 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 500 These Bahá'í Feasts are celebrated in the East according to the lunar calendar. We also celebrate them here in accord with the lunar reckoning. PN_1906 p070, SUR.262, BLO_PN#001 Declaration; advent of the Bab; Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; Moderation; frugality; simplicity; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
ABU0746 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 400 See, how for the sake of a trifling gain, people subject themselves to terrible difficulties and suffering and trial... When we were in Tihran, Mirza Aqa Khan of Nur was the Prime Minister PN_1906 p041, SUR.244-245, BLO_PN#001 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Martyrs and martyrdom; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU0840 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 360 Many a time, a calamity becomes the means to a bounty. Not until man has endured hardship because of a thing will he appreciate the full value of the thing. PN_1906 p064, SUR.255-256, BLO_PN#001 Love of God; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab - -
ABU1095 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 290 A food that is prepared in love and partaken of in love gives one great delight. Nay, whatever is done with love imparts great delight. When we were in Baghdad PN_1906 p078, SUR.269-270, BLO_PN#001 Hospitality; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU1097 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 290 Certain officials in the City have requested me to write a petition for them to use before the higher authorities to bring about my release from incarceration. PN_1906 p072, SUR.242, BLO_PN#001 Disregarding bodily comfort; Effort; striving; Personal instructions; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU1285 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 250 Our shelter is strong; our protector is a Mighty One. He protected us last year when the enemies made such false representations which might have resulted in our destruction. PN_1906 p079, SUR.270, BLO_PN#001 Poems and quotation from poetry; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Rejection, opposition and persecution - -
ABU2878 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 60 Those who first arose to persecute us and plotted against us are now seeking a means for reconciliation. We have no quarrel with anyone PN_1906 p077, SUR.269, BLO_PN#001 Contention and conflict; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause - -
ABU2900 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 60 Bahá'u'lláh has said that whoever has an art or handicraft, it is incumbent upon him to endeavor to develop it to the point of perfection - even though that art be as humble as that of weaving coarse straw matting. PN_1906 p074, SUR.232, BLO_PN#001 Excellence; distinction; Heaven and paradise; heaven and hell; Perfection; imperfection of nature; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Work as worship - -
ABU3217 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 40 Men are trained and developed through these; that is, through poverty, vicissitudes and want. Otherwise, God would have ordered that His friends and Saints become endowed with great wealth PN_1906 p077, SUR.269, BLO_PN#001 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU3495 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 20 Both Peter and Paul suffered martyrdom with all steadfastness by the order of Nero. This is a clear and indisputable fact. PN_1906 p077, SUR.268, BLO_PN#001 Martyrs and martyrdom; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
ABU0997 Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1906-06-29 310 Were the whole world to act together in order to prevent these stars from giving light - verily they will fail to do so. Now, see how unwise are the enemies of the Cause PN_1906 p080, SUR.265-266, BLO_PN#001 Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Growth of the Cause; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Martyrdom of the Bab; Oneness; unity of religion; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Rejection, opposition and persecution - -
ABU0465 Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1906-07-06 560 The believers must not be influenced by the conditions in Akka, be Akka in a state of calm or confusion. No matter what happens in Akka PN_1906 p074, SUR.267-268, BLO_PN#001 Mary Magdalene; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU0713 Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1909-07-11 410 Tonight is a beautiful night because, Praise be to God, the believers of America and Persia are joined here at one table. This is one of the great fruits of the Word of God. PN_1909 p021, PN_1909 p057, PN_1909C p111, DJT.108-110, BLO_PN#027 Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; East and West; communication between East and West; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Rejection, opposition and persecution; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU2024 Words to Remey and Latimer, spoken on 1914-10-14 140 There are two kinds of standing within: the first is as the standing or continuing, as water in an earthen bowl DAS.1914-10-14, PN_1914 p010, PN_1914 p015, PN_1914 p081, BSTW#368 God as immanent vs. transcendent reality; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity - -
ABU1524 Words to Remey and Struven in May 1910 210 Later on I will give instructions... Yes. He was the ninth generation in succession from Jesse, but this was not the Jesse of the Bible... SW_v01#12 p.002-003, PN_1910 p004, PN_unsorted p059 Consultation; Day of rest; Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; Law of Huququ'llah; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters - -
ABU3365 Words to Remey and Struven in May 1910 30 In movements there is life, in immobility there is death. The traveling of the teachers from place to place, from Orient to Occident, and from country to country, is one of the greatest means for spreading the Fragrances, and for sowing spiritual seeds in the soul of the people. PN_unsorted p058 Pioneering; travel teaching; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech - -
ABU1459 Words to Remey, Latimer, et al, spoken on 1914-10-16 220 Did you hear the cooing of the doves? Just now some one fired a gun and they DAS.1914-10-16, SW_v09#18 p.205, PN_1914 p090 Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Kindness to and rights of animals; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU1765 Words to Remey, Latimer, et al, spoken on 1914-10-16 170 When we were in Salmani-Pak, an Indian prince, Iqbalu'd-Dawlih, accompanied by one student, came there. There were between thirty and forty souls with Bahá'u'lláh. DAS.1914-10-16, PN_1914 p093 Business; financial; property matters; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU1960 Words to Remey, Latimer, et al, spoken on 1914-10-16 150 There was a man by the name of Haji Mohammad Taki Shirazi, who had joined our company. DAS.1914-10-16, SW_v09#18 p.205-206, PN_1914 p092 Kindness to and rights of animals; Personal instructions; Stories; anecdotes; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
ABU0141 Words to reporter from the San Francisco Examiner, spoken on 1912-10-03 1050 اقلیم امریکا اقلیم معموری است. اسباب تربیت موجود است. مدارس عالیه دارد و تلامذه تربیت می شوند و تحصیل می کنند The continent of America is most progressive. The means of instructions are prepared.... Divine civilization is a symposium of the perfections... We do not look upon the dresses of women NJB_v14#05 p.160, ZSM.1915-09-26 DAS.1913-07-23, SW_v04#12 p.206-207, SW_v07#07 p.054, SW_v07#15 p.134, ABIE.099, VLAB.032x, BLO_PN#007 Equality of men and women; Freedom of thought and action; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Universal peace; world unity - -
ABU3401 Words to Rev. Allen, spoken around 1909-04-12 30 When you remove the causes thereof. These causes are racial, patriotic and religious bias or prejudice. This bias will be removed, and when it is removed, people will live in friendliness, kindness and love which will bring forth unity. PN_1909 p085 Call to unity; prohibition of disunity; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU1569 Words to Roy Wilhelm et al, spoken on 1907-04-23 200 Since the beginning of the world up to the present time, whenever a Manifestation or a Holy One appeared, all stood against Him, disgracefully treated Him, rejected and opposed Him PN_1907 p020, IHP.017-018, BLO_PN#046 Martyrs and martyrdom; Power of the Manifestation of God; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Scarcity of receptive souls; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment - -
ABU3547 Words to Safa Kinney 20 No, I do not know everything. But when I need to know something, it is pictured before Me. IHP.060, BLO_PN#046 Special knowledge of the Manifestation of God; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU0821 Words to Sarah Farmer, Jun. 1906 360 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha Inquire after the health of Miss Farmer, send her my greeting and say: “Many ideas rise up in the human mind; some of them concern truth TAB.301-302, PN_1906 p086 Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Empty learning; false spirituality; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU0897 Words to several Arabs, spoken on 1914-03-29 340 While I was living in Baghdad one day I was walking beside the river Euphrates... Suddenly my attention was attracted to wild-eyed girl who was running fast toward the river... Every soul must strive to impart that joy and happiness to mankind the nature of which is permanent. DAS.1914-03-29, PN_1914 p009x Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Stories; anecdotes; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU1888 Words to several Baha'is, spoken on 1912-07-01 160 Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Early History of the Bahá'í Community in Boston, Massachusetts I desire to make manifest among the friends in America a new light that they may become a new people PUP#078 (p.218), PN_1912 p068, BLO_PT#028m M. Weigert Being a source of light; guidance; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Unity; oneness of humanity; Words vs deeds - -
ABU0759 Words to Sigurd Russell et al, spoken on 1904-04-13 390 Whenever the heart is happy, the atmosphere is good, no matter what or where the place may be. PN_1904 p019, PN_1904 p030 Consolation and comfort; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU0931 Words to Sigurd Russell et al, spoken on 1904-04-14 330 His condition, there, in the world of spirit is the same as it was here! While here, his eyes were not opened to the real spiritual light PN_1904 p020, PN_1904 p028, PN_1904 p093, BSTW#180a Priestcraft; Soul; spirit after death; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU2769 Words to Sigurd Russell et al, spoken on 1904-04-14 70 Their glory is but temporal and mortal, for they are but rulers of this ephemeral sphere, where all things change from day to day PN_1904 p020, PN_1904 p028 Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; High station of the true believer; Mary Magdalene; Status of kings; future of monarchy; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU1874 Words to Siyyid Asadollah around March 1912 160 When Jesus Christ was on earth He taught for three years and was then crucified. As he hung on the cross, during those dark hours PN_1913 p015 Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Martyrdom of the Bab; Suffering and imprisonment - -
ABU1259 Words to some Eastern pilgrims, spoken on 1914-01-19 250 You are a good party! God willing, you shall have good weather on your journey! May you expend your days in the utmost joy and fragrance! DAS.1914-01-19, PN_1914 p016 Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of prayer; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU3223 Words to some friends, spoken on 1912-07-04 40 Even the sword is no test to the Persian believers.... But some of the people here are tested if I don't say 'How do you do?' PN_1909B p047, DJT.327, BLO_PN#027 Martyrs and martyrdom; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU2924 Words to some Indians, spoken on 1912-10-11(?) 60 Prophets do not comprehend the God Essence. To comprehend the Sun of Reality we would have to be greater (than the Sun)... The Mirror of the Prophet cannot expand sufficiently to comprehend the Infinite. PN_1912 p015 Inability of the Manifestation; Prophet to comprehend God; Manifestation of God as sun; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher; Transcendence; unknowability of God - -
ABU3186 Words to some materialist scholars spoken in Dec. 1900 40 A living body cannot come forth from a dead body. Only a living man can make a living child; this is a scientific fact. PN_1900 p118 Birth of Christ; purity; virginity of Mary; Evolution; human evolution - -
ABU0668 Words to some of the friends, spoken on 1912-04-18 440 But such a representation should be complete, and taken from its inception to its consummation.... For example: His baptism DJT.263-265, BLO_PN#027 Literal interpretation; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment - -
ABU0344 Words to some of the friends, spoken on 1912-05-01 690 The colored meeting was very good. The speech was well done and they understood it well. PN_1912 p073, BSTW#157 Race unity; racial issues; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU0533 Words to some students, spoken on 1914-10-12 510 گفتند شما ها امروز میخواهید بروید گفتم پس بروم وداع کنم علی العجاله در تابستان I have been informed that you are leaving today... When the Commission of Inquiry came [in 1904], they made matters difficult for us. KHH1.108-110 (1.151-154) KHHE.164-169, DAS.1914-10-12, PN_1914 p068 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Mystery of the great reversal; Ottoman commissions of investigation; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
ABU0802 Words to some students, spoken on 1914-10-12 370 مقصود اینست که الحمد الله تلامذه بهائی در بیروت بحسن اخلاق بحسن اطوار Praise be to God, that the Bahai students in Beirut are well known for the beauty NSS.161x, KHH1.110-111 (1.155) COC#0798x, LOG#0719x, KHHE.168fn, DAS.1914-10-12, SW_v09#09 p.099-100x, PN_1914 p072, SEIO.011x Characteristics and conduct of true believers; High station of learning - -
ABU3221 Words to Stanwood Cobb in Jan. 1908 40 It is not enough to wish to do good. The wish should be followed by action. What would you think of a mother who said IHP.031-032, BLO_PN#046 Service to others; to the Cause of God; Words vs deeds - -
ABU3523 Words to Stanwood Cobb in Jan. 1908 20 One might say, 'Well, I will endure such-and-such a person so long as he is endurable.' But Bahá'ís must endure people even when they are unendurable. IHP.032, VLAB.028, BLO_PN#046 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance - -
ABU2942 Words to Tamaddunu'l-Mulk, spoken on 1911-08-25 60 Once, when I lived in Baghdad, I was invited to the house of a poor thorn-picker. In Baghdad the heat is greater even than in Syria AIF.1911-08-25, SW_v08#13 p.167, PN_1909B p031, DJT.171, BLO_PN#027, STAB#089 Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Hospitality; Humility; meekness; lowliness - -
ABU2456 Words to the American friends, spoken on 1912-04-02 90 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 - -
ABU1721 Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-06-11 180 Promulgation of Universal Peace, The It is my hope that the meetings of the Baha'i Assembly in New York shall become like LOG#0581x, PUP#064 (p.183), SW_v03#10 p.014-015, PN_1912 p022 Consultation; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU0447 Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-26 580 Praise be to God, this is a very good gathering! Blessed souls are present... What is the meaning of the image and likeness of God? PN_various p021x, BSTW#089 Coming-of-age; maturity of mankind; Human reality created in the image of God; Oneness; unity of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU0826 Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-12-03 360 Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary 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 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 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU0270 Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-12-05 780 Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary این روز آخر و ملاقات آخری است حالا دیگر سوار واپور شده This is our last day and my last meeting with you. In a few minutes our steamer will leave these shores ANDA#43-44 p.165, KHF.263, KHAB.390 (395), KHTB2.343, BDA1.412.11 PUP#140 (p.468-470), DAS.1912-12-05, SW_v03#18 p.003-004, SW_v13#04 p.079, MHMD1.429-432, DJT.391-392x, BLO_PN#027x, BSTW#117 Call to action; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace - -
ABU1530 Words to the Cooper-Frankland party 210 Abdu'l-Baha advised that all pray for others more than for themselves, as that will help us to become less selfish, and as we pray for the bounties to be showered upon others, we draw them in this way to ourselves. PN_1914 p020-021, BSTW#205 Law of fasting; Reward and punishment - -
ABU0115 Words to the first American pilgrims, spoken on 1900-01-09 1160 The field in America is now likened unto a field of land in which are planted small trees PN_1900 p068 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Mary Magdalene; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
ABU0757 Words to the friends, spoken on 1912-05-01 390 His Holiness St Paul says, 'You have died in Adam, you have come alive in the Christ.' This statement is most significant. The purpose is that in man there are two natures. PN_1912 p078 Composition and decomposition; 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; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU0591 Words to the friends, spoken on 1913-02-09 470 Bahá'í Scriptures امروز شخصی از وجود الوهیت سوال کرد که چه برهان بر وجود الوهیت دارید چه که ناس Today some one asked a question regarding the existence of God AMK.274-276, KHF.029, KHAB.410 (414), KHTB3.026, NJB_v04#16 p.002 DAS.1913-02-09, BSC.290 #594-597, SW_v06#08 p.062-064, ADP.103-106, PN_1913 p009 Composition and decomposition; Creation of the world; Elementary matter cannot be annihilated; Existence and nonexistence; preexistence; Law of cause and effect; Proofs for the existence of God - -
ABU2054 Words to the friends, spoken on 1913-04-29 130 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 - -
ABU0731 Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-03-21 400 Our feasts are very wonderful. They are unique and peerless. During the days of the Blessed Perfection we celebrated this national New year's Day with great festivities DAS.1914-03-21, PN_1914 p017 Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Consultation; Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; Importance of community building; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Wealth inequality and its moderation - -
ABU1219 Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-08-13 260 There are many people who enter this Cause with some preconceived ideas and finding that their ideas cannot be engrafted DAS.1914-08-13, PN_1914 p018, BSTW#295 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Love of God; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU1138 Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-10-07 280 The friends have brought good news from Germany... The Blessed Beauty in all circumstances has given us the way to behave PN_1914 p040 Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Praise and encouragement - -
ABU0861 Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-10-11 350 در طول حیات و قصر حیات اهمیتی نیست انسان صد سال در این دنیا بماند The tragic passing of Bashir was indeed sudden.... The length and shortness of life is not considered important. Whether man lives a few years or a hundred years KHH1.106-107 (1.148-150) KHHE.160-162, DAS.1914-10-11, SW_v08#02 p.027x, PN_1914 p062 Eulogies; reminiscences; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU1927 Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-10-11 150 Praise be to God you had a spiritual time in Germany... Paris is the jungle of nature... The German people are religious. DAS.1914-10-11, PN_1914 p060 Critique of Western values; culture; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; War and peace; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
ABU2182 Words to the Kinney party in 1909(?) 120 The Blessed Perfection came for the purpose of uniting the hearts that He might link them together. For this purpose you must prove the means of unity PN_1909 p002, BSTW#340 Fellowship with the wayward and ungodly; Idle talk; backbiting; speaking ill of others; Unity of thought and belief - -
ABU2576 Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-03-27 80 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 - -
ABU2640 Words to the Obers, spoken on 1920-05-06 80 I hope that God willing, there shall be many such tables laid out... All the gatherings that are formed are based on certain interests, but this gathering has no object except the Divine Love. PN_1920 p089 Love of God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God - -
ABU2150 Words to the Persian friends, spoken on 1912-04-01 120 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 - -
ABU0407 Words to Thornton Chase spoken around 1900 610 It is said in the Gospels that 'ye will known them by their fruits'... The sacred Books of all nations speak of the possibility of the new birth of man. What does this mean?... The Blessed Perfection has likened the new birth, or resurrection, to iron placed in the fire... PN_1900_heh p056, PN_1907 p072, BSTW#194x Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Second birth; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual baptism; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Words vs deeds - -
ABU1145 Words to True, Esslemont, spoken on 1919-11-20 280 Bahá'u'lláh frequently predicted that there would be a period when irreligion and consequent anarchy would prevail; the chaos would be due to too great liberty among people who were not fit for self-government. PN_1919 p034, PN_1919 p034 Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Justice and wrath of God; Nationalism; love of country; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion - -
ABU3613 Words to two mullahs, spoken on 1913-07-30 10 Our field of activity is Europe and America. I have come here to rest for a few months. DAS.1913-07-30, ABIE.130, BLO_PN#007 - -
ABU2879 Words to Viscount Arawaka spoken around Nov. 1911(?) 60 The religious ideal is the soul of all plans for the good of mankind... Scientific discoveries have increased material civilization. There is in existence a stupendous force, as yet, happily, undiscovered by man. JWTA.051, CHH.184, VLAB.122, BLO_PN#022 Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Non-participation in politics; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization - -
ABU1383 Words to Waite, Harrison et al, spoken around 1909-10-15 230 This was a spiritual condition recognized through the physical senses.... It was just as if two clear crystal goblets were filled with pure water. They were so clear the goblets could not be seen - only the water PN_1909C p105 Love as fire; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
ABU1017 Words to Waite, Harrison et al, spoken on 1909-10-11 310 This is a great day - greater than you can comprehend - and you ought to appreciate it... Opposition but makes the Cause grow stronger. It is like the earth - the more it is ploughed, the more fruitful it becomes. PN_1909B p049, PN_1909C p005, PN_1909E p023, PN_unsorted p155 Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity in diversity - -
ABU0716 Words to Waite, Harrison et al, spoken on 1909-10-12 410 You must have no fear in going to Persia…. When you breathe forth the breath of the Holy Spirit from your hearts into the world... When we consider the realm of existence, we discover a great motive factor SW_v08#08 p.103x, PN_1909B p051, PN_1909C p023, PN_1909E p038, PN_unsorted p157 Development of capacity and readiness; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
ABU2910 Words to Waite, Harrison et al, spoken on 1909-10-12 60 Did this occur when both were in service for the Cause?... Two human beings may live side by side, may be closely related, and yet be very far apart. Their souls may never meet. And two souls may be attracted instantly PN_1909C p015, PN_unsorted p156 Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
ABU3376 Words to Waite, Harrison et al, spoken on 1909-10-12 30 No it is not a physical condition, but spiritual, a very high one which is so intense it reaches the nerves and these react upon the body. When one is spiritually developed, the body responds to spiritual conditions or emotions. PN_1909C p014, PN_unsorted p155 Connection between material and spiritual worlds; Mosaic imagery; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
ABU1929 Words to Waite, Harrison et al, spoken on 1909-10-13 150 Once a Bahá'í was mistaken for his friend and arrested... Your hearts must be like mirrors brightly polished PN_1909B p053, PN_1909C p031, PN_unsorted p159 Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU3377 Words to Waite, Harrison et al, spoken on 1909-10-13 30 You have been taught right; it is because the mirror of your heart has been clear enough to reflect them. You must lock them in your breast. To speak of them prevents your own growth. This does not make you better than anyone else. PN_unsorted p158 Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision - -
ABU3642 Words to Waite, Harrison et al, spoken on 1909-10-13 10 This is right, this is right. PN_unsorted p158 Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU2655 Words to Waite, Harrison et al, spoken on 1909-10-15 80 You must go back to America as signs of love and love the people very much... In the East the love of the believers is very great, but America has not yet reached this station.... Tell them that love is the one great thing - it is life - the only life of the spirit. PN_1909B p060, PN_1909C p057, PN_1909E p097 Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU0691 Words to Will and Wendell Dodge, spoken on 1901-11-19 420 In the world of creation there is one nature common to all things. When we study their nature, we perceive that they are either essentially as light or darkness DWN_v5#07-8 p.001-002x, PN_1901 p073, BLO_PN#109 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Oneness; unity of religion; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU1763 Words to Will and Wendell Dodge, spoken on 1901-11-19 170 Today the body of the world is sick. All nations are raising the banners of war and the illness, being very severe, needs the divine Physician. PN_1901 p073, BLO_PN#109 Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Manifestation of God as divine physician; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
ABU1385 Words to Will and Wendell Dodge, spoken on 1901-11-20 230 The history of the prophets who came before Abraham is not known, but it is known of those who came after him. PN_1901 p075, BLO_PN#109 Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Judas; Martyrs and martyrdom; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Saint Peter and Saint Paul - -
ABU1555 Words to Will and Wendell Dodge, spoken on 1901-11-21 200 The Kingdom of God is likened unto a garden and the gardener is a blessed Manifestation. The gardener comes and finds the trees unfruitful and the garden in disorder. PN_1901 p075, BLO_PN#109 Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Power of the Manifestation of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU0740 Words to Will and Wendell Dodge, spoken on 1901-11-22 400 When this blessed Cause was manifested in Persia, some of the divines and famous learned men became believers and were martyred. PN_1901 p076, BLO_PN#109 Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Banishment to; life in Adrianople; Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Prophecy and fulfillment; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU0890 Words to Will and Wendell Dodge, spoken on 1901-11-23 340 A certain rich man came into the presence of Jesus Christ and said 'O Thou Spirit of God, I want to be one of thy disciples.' DWN_v4#07 p.113-114, PN_1901 p077, BLO_PN#109 Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU0076 Words to Will and Wendell Dodge, spoken on 1901-11-24 1400 In the time of the Manifestations of God people were hindered mostly in two ways. First the statements of the previous books were not understood. PN_1901 p078, BLO_PN#109 Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Literal interpretation; Manifestation of God speaking in the voice of Divinity; Physical limitations of the Manifestation of God; Suffering; rejection of Christ - -
ABU1181 Words to Will and Wendell Dodge, spoken on 1901-12-01 270 In this greatest period there are only two manifestations, the blessed Báb and the Manifestation of the Blessed Perfection. PN_1901 p082, CUPAB.017-018x, BLO_PN#109 Contention and conflict; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Multiple meanings; interpretations in scripture; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Twin Manifestations; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU3498 Words to Will and Wendell Dodge, spoken on 1901-12-02 20 This world is likened unto the ocean; the law and teachings of God is the ship; the mate is the covenant; the Captain is God; and the sea shore is the kingdom of Abha PN_1901 p083, BLO_PN#109 Laws of God; of the Kitab-i-Aqdas; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
ABU1182 Words to Will and Wendell Dodge, spoken on 1901-12-03 270 It is stated in the New Testament that Jesus Christ was once drinking of the fruit of the vine and said he would drink no more except in the presence of the Father. PN_1901 p083, BLO_PN#109 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Christ; Christianity; Judas; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Second birth - -
ABU2763 Words to William Ellis, reporter for The Continent, around 1910 70 We have no statistics and we do not consider these things important. It is the quality of the believers we care for. SW_v01#17 p.008, BLO_PN#006 Growth of the Cause; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Oneness; unity of religion - -
ABU0714 Words to Wilson, Engelhorn, Stewart, Brittingham, spoken around 1909-10-23 410 In America, praise be to God, the Cause has become famous and well-known. In most of the cities believers are to be found... If one should wholly abstain from meat and be contented with vegetables, it would be much better. PN_1909 p089 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consumption of meat; vegetarianism; diet; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Return of Christ; second coming of Christ; Words vs deeds - -
ABU0760 Words to Wilson, Engelhorn, Stewart, Brittingham, spoken around 1909-10-23 390 The Jews for a thousand and five hundred years were awaiting the coming, and their utmost desire was to live in the day of the Messiah PN_1909 p087 Birth of Christ; purity; virginity of Mary; Blind imitation [taqlid]; Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
ABU0762 Words to Wilson, Engelhorn, Stewart, Brittingham, spoken around 1909-10-23 390 In these days the Jews have extracted certain meanings from their books--that eight years later the Promised One would manifest Himself. PN_1909 p088 Power of the Manifestation of God; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity - -
ABU0841 Words to Wilson, Engelhorn, Stewart, Brittingham, spoken around 1909-10-23 360 In a certain newspaper there was written about the Shah of Persia a statement that he had left Persia... At such a time precisely I wrote to him not to be sorry or grieved PN_1909 p090 Constitutional revolution in Iran; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Parliaments; constitutional government; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Relationship between government and people; Status of kings; future of monarchy - -
ABU1143 Words to Wilson, Engelhorn, Stewart, Brittingham, spoken around 1909-10-23 280 In the day of every Universal Dispensation two great events occur; one is collection and the other is separation. PN_1909 p091 Creation of the world; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Suffering; rejection of Christ; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
ABU1458 Words to Wilson, Engelhorn, Stewart, Brittingham, spoken around 1909-10-23 220 In the world of existence every great cause, which is the means of bonds, of the unification of humanity... that cause is Divine. PN_1909 p092 Composition and decomposition; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU1506 Words to Wilson, Engelhorn, Stewart, Brittingham, spoken around 1909-10-23 210 The entrance to the Kingdom of God depends upon the absolute Bounty of God. If the grace of God descends upon the soul, it will be accepted. Acceptance is not due to capacity or ability. PN_1909 p087 Development of capacity and readiness; Early Christian persecutions; the Pharisees; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering; rejection of Christ; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
ABU1509 Words to Wilson, Engelhorn, Stewart, Brittingham, spoken around 1909-10-23 210 In these days, in the newspapers, very much is said about the North Pole - that Mr Peary has discovered it... We must endeavor to discover the world of humanity and the mysteries hidden in the reality of man. PN_1909 p093 Effort; striving; Knowledge; recognition of God; Knowledge of self; Two kinds of knowledge [ilm and irfan]; sight and insight - -
ABU1557 Words to Wilson, Engelhorn, Stewart, Brittingham, spoken around 1909-10-23 200 If for a thousand years a man takes food, and nourishes his body, yet if for two or three days that nourishment ceases, his body will become weakened PN_1909 p093 Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Day of Resurrection; Judgement; Divine emanation is ceaseless; eternal; Manifestation of God as sun - -
ABU1893 Words to Wilson, Engelhorn, Stewart, Brittingham, spoken around 1909-10-23 160 Bodily matters are not important. The physical suffering of Christ passed away SW_v14#01 p.011, PN_1909 p092 Existence; immortality of the human soul; Relationship of the soul to the body; Soul; spirit after death; Soul is the essential reality of man; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU1185 Words to Wilson, Engelhorn, Stewart, Brittingham, spoken on 1909-10-23 270 At this table you will not find material comfort, but you will find spiritual comfort... I praise this fact that women have made progress. They are, in America, to surpass the men. PN_1909 p086 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Equality of men and women; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Role and station of women; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU0490 Words to Youness Khan in 1904 550 All the believers in Kashan were weeping and mourning. Here, there were fathers and mother patiently witnessing the agony of their beloved sons PN_1904 p056 Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Martyrs and martyrdom; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -

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