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Words to Mary Hanford Ford in 1910

100

But we are all happy because we have the love of God in our hearts. When the heart is full of the love of God it loses consciousness of the body.

PN_unsorted p150, TOR.160

Love of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transcending the material condition

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Words to Lua Getsinger, spoken on 1904-04-27

240

God possesses the attributes of both justice and mercy. Justice demands that bounty be given to all equally

Development of capacity and readiness; Differences in human capacity; Diversity an attribute; requirement of existence; Justice and mercy; Knowledge; recognition of God; Many are called but few are chosen; Mary Magdalene; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Suffering; rejection of Christ

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Words to Louis Gregory, spoken on 1911-04-10

60

There are four classes of people. The first is those who have accepted the teachings and occupy themselves spreading the Glad Tidings. The second is those who are good believers

AHV.009, BLO_PN#045

Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

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Words to Latimer, Remey et al, spoken in Oct. 1914

40

You must be very moderate. Consider the taste of the public. This is the best policy. Moderation, moderation.

SW_v05#14 p.216, VLAB.099

Courtesy; culture [adab]; Moses; Order; organization; tact; deliberation [tadbir]; Wisdom [hikmat]

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Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-20

630

A group should come together every nineteen days. It is not optional, it is incumbent on them. In every city they should do this.... these Houses of Justice will not be in every village but only in the large cities

PN_1919 p148, LAT.072-075

Elections; House of Justice; Music and singing; Nineteen-Day Feast; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving

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Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-16

1030

Here is the Holy Land. It is a very good place. From all parts of the world people desire to come here... When I associate with pure and sanctified souls, my fatigue passes away

PN_1919 p018, PN_1919 p097, LAT.018-024

Critique of Western values; culture; Education of children; moral education; Predictions and prophecies; Universality of the Cause; War and peace; Words vs deeds

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Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-05

240

There are two kinds of changes and alterations. One causes descent and one ascent. The one which causes descent is not good

PN_1909 p010, PN_1909 p036, PN_1909C p088, DJT.053-054, BLO_PN#027

All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Differences in human capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

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Words to Juliet Thompson, spoken on 1912-07-10

100

But he who possesses truthfulness possesses all the virtues. There was once a disciple of Muhammad who asked of another disciple

DJT.332-333, BLO_PN#027

Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Imam 'Ali; Stories; anecdotes; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

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Words to Juliet Thompson et al, spoken on 1909-07-11

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In the days of the former Manifestations of God no addresses were given for the kings and no clear warnings were given.

PN_1909 p019, PN_1909 p053, PN_1909C p100, DJT.099-103, BLO_PN#027

Constitutional revolution in Iran; Predictions and prophecies; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Prophecy and fulfillment; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Suffering and imprisonment

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Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905

560

In the Book of the Zend-Avesta the Zoroastrians are awaiting the Coming of two Manifestations.... Moses said that after him should come Joshua. The Christ said, addressing Peter... My assistance is the assistance of the Blessed Perfection.

SW_v08#17 p.221x, SW_v08#15 p.211-212x, TDLA.061-063, BLO_PN#104, BSTW#484x

Authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Return of Christ; second coming of Christ; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Twin Manifestations

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Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905

40

The Prophets of the Word could not sin. They possess the power and will to violate the Will of God, but the desire to do so is never present in them.

TDLA.010, BLO_PN#104

Free will and predestination; fate; Infallibility; sinlessness ['ismat]

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Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905

30

Spirituality is the possession of a good, pure heart. When the heart is pure

SW_v07#18 p.177, TDLA.018, BLO_PN#104

Knowledge of self; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

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Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905

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The right hand is the hand of honor. In the East, wearing it upon this hand attracts attention and causes comment. But the real place to wear the Greatest Name is in the heart.

TDLA.016, BLO_PN#104

Personal instructions

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Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905

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We should not be occupied with our failings and weaknesses, hut concern ourselves with the will of God so that it may flow through us, thereby healing these human infirmities.

SW_v14#06 p.165, PN_unsorted p076, TDLA.013, BLO_PN#104

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline

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Words to Inez Cook spoken in Apr. 1920

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Until the sun rises in the West, the door of repentance will remain open.

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Predictions and prophecies; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

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Words to Indian pilgrims, spoken on 1914-05-28

330

Today whosoever arises to promote the Word of God the powers of the world of existence will assist him from all directions. Teaching the Cause is the Magnet which attracts unto man Divine Confirmations

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Imam Husayn; Love as fire; Love of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

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Words to Ida Finch and Fanny and Alma Knobloch, spoken on 1908-11-11

210

In the world of existence one must look in everything to the capacity and ability.... In the work of the Kingdom of God one should not consider capacity or ability

SW_v08#08 p.104x, FRGA.021

Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Differences in human capacity; Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Moses; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

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Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908

170

This is a deep and lengthy subject, but briefly, there is, as we know, a power that composes and a power that decomposes

LOG#0688x, DLA.043-044, BLO_PN#026

Angels; Composition and decomposition; Demons and evil spirits; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology

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Words to H.E.H et al, spoken on 1913-11-05

420

The other day we touched upon the subject concerning the object of the appearance of the Prophets. For what purpose did God send Moses?

Limits of the intellect; Manifestation of God as educator; Moses; Power of the Manifestation of God; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

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Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-10

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Christ himself said that whatever happened in the cycle of Moses would occur again in His time. Therefore these occurrences were repeated.

PN_1904 p014, PN_1904 p053, TTAW.019-022, BLO_PN#102

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Christ; Christianity; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion

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Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-08

440

All things were created for man, and man for God. Man is distinguished from all other creations. This is a special problem. There are three general classes of creations

SW_v07#18 p.180-181x, PN_1904 p008, PN_1904 p042, TTAW.010-013, BLO_PN#102

Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Man's distinction from the animal; Man is the sum; pinnacle; fruit of creation; Second birth; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The mind's power of discovery; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

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Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken around 1904-02-06

120

All teaching and knowledge are enclosed in the soul of man, because his soul encompasses everything. To study means to try to bring them to light.

PN_1904 p004, PN_1904 p036, TTAW.006, BLO_PN#102

Development of capacity and readiness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Knowledge of self; Study; deepening

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Words to George Latimer

360

بعد از آنکه شخص کلیۀ مخارج ضروریّه را پرداخت نمود، نوزده درصد از آنچه باقی مانده را اخذ

After one has paid all his necessary expenses 19% of what is left is then taken by him and given as Huquq.

BRL_HUQUQ#049, COC#1176, BSTW#007

House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Law of Huququ'llah; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

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Words to Fugeta, et al, spoken on 1919-12-30

210

They have asked if it is possible for a person to reach the station of Christ - whoever suffers or prays, can he reach this station?... Any person progresses in his own degree.

Differences in human capacity; Primal Will and the Word; Remembrance; Manifestation of God; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God

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Words to Frau and Frauline Consul, spoken on 1913-04-29

180

Complete physical health is enjoyed by the animals. Consider when the animal possesses perfect health, it brays, it rolls on the grass

DAS.1913-04-29

Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

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Words to Frank Carroll Giffen, spoken on 1912-10-07

130

There is no doubt that music has therapeutic effect over the body. The ancient physicians healed many sicknesses through music.

Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Music and singing; Relationship of the soul to the body

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Words to E.J. Rosenberg et al, spoken around Feb. 1901

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Verses 1 to 11. This story needs no explanation. The meaning of it is plainly to be understood. Verse 11. 'Neither do I condemn thee...'

SW_v08#11 p.144x, SW_v08#19 p.241x, PN_unsorted p066, BSTW#135, STAB#043x

Degrees of faith; certitude; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Love of God; Manifestation of God as mirror; Manifestation of God as sun; Martyrs and martyrdom; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The cloud ['ama]; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

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Words to E.J. Rosenberg et al, spoken around Feb. 1901

220

the Prophets and Suns of God possess two states or conditions. First, the spiritual, second, the material. In their spiritual estate or condition they reflect entirely the perfect bounties of God

PN_1901 p004, NRMM.208

Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Suffering and imprisonment; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God

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Words to E.J. Rosenberg et al, spoken around Feb. 1901

180

it [is] quite true that all the great Prophets - the Suns of God - are without sin: though the word 'prophet' is used in more senses than one by the Jews.

PN_1901 p008, NRMM.215-216

Categories of Prophets (major; minor; village); Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible

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Words to E.J. Rosenberg et al, spoken around Feb. 1901

80

Always, from the earliest ages, the conception of the Trinity has been present. In the time of Moses

PN_1901 p006, NRMM.212

Abraham; Isaac; Ishmael; Mosaic imagery; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; The cross and the trinity; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

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Words to Drs. W. and W. Allen and Dr. J. Catton, spoken on 1912-10-21

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Diseases are of two kinds. There are some which are due to material cause, and such diseases should be treated according to material methods.

MAB.069-075, ECN.545

Greatest Name; Law of repetition; recitation of the Greatest Name; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Power of prayer; Teleology; goal-directed motion

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Words to Dr. Woodson Allen spoken in Oct. 1912

60

Dr. Allen, you understand healing. You understand healing. You understand healing! You know that many diseases can be cured through simple medicines

Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Material and spiritual existence; two books

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Words to Charles and Mariam Haney spoken in Feb. 1909

280

Conveying the Message is accomplished today by the confirmation of the Holy Spirit, and not by any fund of knowledge or by the possession of facts.

Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Methods of teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

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Words to Charles and Mariam Haney spoken in Feb. 1909

170

The people who come here are divided into two classes. One comes here as dead and returns alive

Differences in human capacity; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul

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Words to Breakwell, Hopper, Brittingham, spoken around 1901-09-04

70

this meant the River of those who went before; that is to say, the religious laws of each preceding prophet are annulled... In the time of Christ the commands of Moses were as dry bones

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

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Words to Aseyeh Allen spoken in May 1907

70

Man is dependent. God is independent. Man is weak. God is strong... So, God is, and although He expresses Himself through man, still if He had not created man, He would BE just the same.

Absolute freedom; independence of God; Manifestation of God as sun; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God

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Words to Aqay-i-Taqizadeh spoken around Dec. 1911

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In principle, we prefer freedom as it is one of the divine blessings and pleases God. However, this is not because freedom helps with the diffusion and propagation of our Cause, as it is the opposite — namely, our Cause grows better in a repressive environment.

Growth of the Cause; True liberty; freedom

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Words to Alma Albertson et al, spoken on 1900-12-02

780

Truly God has created all the beings, but has created them that they may be educated. And every existing being is endowed with two perfections - creative and educative.

PN_1900 p027, PN_1900 p050, BSTW#169h

Education and the development of capacity; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Man's distinction from the animal; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Moses; Muhammad; Islam; Need for an educator; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Universal education

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Words to Alma Albertson et al, spoken on 1900-11-30

820

All the nations of the world who believe in God are divided into two classes: the agnostics and the true believers... The agnostics are divided into two classes

PN_1900_heh p011, PN_1900 p024, BSTW#169f

Four methods of acquiring knowledge; Knowledge; recognition of God; Limits of the intellect; Multiple meanings; interpretations in scripture; Rejection of Muhammad; Return of Christ; second coming of Christ; Suffering; rejection of Christ

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Words to Aline Shane-Devin spoken on 1907-10-16

30

Had ye believed in Moses, ye would also believe in me'... If a king send many different rulers to govern a city

PN_1907 p019, PN_unsorted p023

Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures

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Words to Ali Kuli Khan spoken in June 1906

1080

This is one of the conditions of the teachers of the Truth; he must possess pure severance, so that his words may produce such an effect on the hearers

PN_1906 p055, SUR.250-253, BLO_PN#001

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

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Words to Ali Kuli Khan and Florence Khan, spoken on 1906-06-13

320

Intuition (or inner perception) is a power or a light by which man comprehends and perceives the realities of things without the mediumship of the outward senses.

PN_1906 p038, SUR.234, BLO_PN#001

Four methods of acquiring knowledge; Intuition; inspiration; Limits of the intellect; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Special knowledge of the Manifestation of God; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God

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Words to Ali Kuli Khan and Florence Khan, spoken on 1906-06-13

200

Sagacity is a power which enables one to become cognizant of the existence of a thing by means of the outward senses, or to feel the presence of a thing through certain outward signs.

PN_1906 p037, SUR.233, BLO_PN#001

Limits of the intellect; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; The mind's power of discovery

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Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1915-05-09

620

این چاه را بسته اند که مبادا سایرین از آبش استعمال کنند سبحان الله از مضرت بدیگران چه نتیجه

Many years ago this was a public well and the native women every morning and evening drew water. After a while the Germans made up their minds to take possession of it.

KHH1.233-234 (1.327)x

KHHE.344x, DAS.1915-05-09

Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; Stories; anecdotes

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Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1914-11-19

380

Art thou happy with me? In thee I place my utmost trust. Because all my correspondence passes through thy hand and all my letters are read and transcribed and translated by thee, thou art the custodian of my secrets.

DAS.1914-11-19

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

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Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1913-10-30

50

Universal Peace is the best panacea for the diseases of the Islamic world

Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

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Words to a young Jewish woman, spoken on 1912-08-21

40

Mahmúd's Diary

یهودی خوب هم بهائی میشود حقیقت امر حضرت موسی و امر حضرت بهاءالله یکی است توجه ببهآءالله کن سکون و قرار خواهی یافت

A good Jew can also become a Baha'í. The truth of the religion of Moses and of Baha'u'llah is one.

Call to action; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Oneness; unity of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]

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Words to a visitor, spoken on 1913-05-21

150

Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913

همیشه ملتفت حال خود باش بهبین چه نقصی داری کوشِش نما تا آن را اصلاح کنی چشم انسان

Thou must look to thyself and within thyself and find thine own errors and weaknesses. If thou hast any imperfection thyself, try to improve it.

DAS.1913-05-21, SW_v08#11 p.138, MHMD2.410-411, BSTW#338

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Knowledge of self; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

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Words to a Sufi, spoken on 1912-10-30

160

Mahmúd's Diary

صحیح است ولی یک آدمی انقدر عزیز است که مسجود امم میشود مانند حضرت مسیح و موسی داعی بوحدانیت الهیه و سبب تربیت ملتی می گردد

Yes, this is true, but one man is so exalted that others bow down before Him and He is adored by them like Christ or Moses

Christ; Christianity; Diversity an attribute; requirement of existence; Moses; Special knowledge of the Manifestation of God; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God

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Words to a newspaper publisher, spoken on 1912-04-04

50

Mahmúd's Diary

من بر حسب دعوتهای محافل صلح بامریکا میروم زیرا اساس این امر بر صلح عمومیست و وحدت عالم

I am going to America at the invitation of peace congresses, as the fundamental principles of this Cause are universal peace

DAS.1913-07-20, MHMD1.030, ABIE.089, BLO_PN#007

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause; The Adamic cycle and the Baha'i cycle; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universality of the Cause; Universal peace; world unity

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