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Tag: "Detachment"

tag name Detachment type: Miscellaneous; Religion, general; Virtues
web link bahai-library.com/tags/Detachment
related tags - Concepts; - Virtues and spiritual qualities; Purity; Spirituality
referring tags Attachment; Eyes; Gold; Worlds of God
Inventory subject Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Prayer for detachment
notes

See also:

Prayers for detachment on bahai.org/library (in: Bahá'í Prayers)

selected quotations
(authoritative sources)

These quotations reflect common presentations of Bahá’í views; the materials below may show a wider range of interpretations and contexts:

"Know thou that between Us and the creatures there standeth a ladder with three steps. The first is described as the world and its vanities, the second as the hereafter and all that is ordained therein, and the third as the Kingdom of Names. Whoso is enabled to traverse these stations shall attain the presence of the Lord of Names and Attributes in less than a moment. Take heed, O people of Bahá, lest ye tarry at these stations. Pass over them as swiftly as a passing cloud."

– Baha'u'llah, in Ma'idiy-i-Asmani 8:120-121; passage from the Suriy-i-Ism (Surah of the Name), Partial Inventory ID BH00994; authorized translation (source unknown)

references en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonattachment_(philosophy); bahai9.com/wiki/Detachment; bahaiquotes.com/subject/detachment; thebahaiprayers.com/subject/detachment

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  1. 2025-07. Tablet of Divine Courage. The Báb, Mohammad Norozi, trans. . — This Tablet exhorts the faithful to rise, unmoved by opposition, anchored in spiritual steadfastness... Translations.
  2. 2020-07. Light Was in the Darkness, The: Reflections on the Growth that Hides in the Pain of Suffering. Michael L. Penn. — Existential stress and its relationship to individual growth and development, drawing on the rich sp... Articles.
  3. 2020-04-10. Writings of the Báb, The: Notes from Talks given by Dr. Nader Saiedi. Nader Saiedi, Anonymous, comp. . — Structured summarized notes from Dr. Saiedi’s 2019 talks on the Bab’s Writings, delivered at the... Talks.
  4. 2019. Writings of the Báb: Lecture Series at the Norwegian Summer School. Nader Saiedi. — On topics including the concept of God; Manifestations of God; Day of Resurrection, heaven and hell;... Audio.
  5. 2018/2024. Additional Tablets and Extracts from Tablets Revealed by Bahá'u'lláh. Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . — 85 selections, last updated August 2024. Writings.
  6. 2018. Ancient Poems as Means of Revelation, in an Early Tablet by Bahá'u'lláh. Julio Savi, Faezeh Mardani. — On the importance of poetry in the history of the Faith and in its Writings, and absolute detachment... Articles.
  7. 2018. Bahá'u'lláh and Peace: A Series of Four Talks. Nader Saiedi. — Talks at the Santa Monica Baha’i Center in California on four areas within the context of Baha'u'l... Audio.
  8. 2017-2020. List of Articles by Nader Saiedi on BahaiTeachings.org. Nader Saiedi. — Links to 40 essays about Baha'i teachings on spiritual unity, justice, freedom, democracy, and globa... Essays.
  9. 2017-03-04. Tablet of the Clouds (Lawḥ-i-Saḥáb), The. Bahá'u'lláh, Joshua Hall, trans. . — Proclaims Baha’u’llah’s divine authority, challenges religious leaders, emphasizes detachment,... Translations.
  10. 2015. Insistent Self, The: How to Nurture Our Spirit. Lesley Shams. — The nature of our ego and the effort needed to prevent this lower nature taking over and hindering o... Books.
  11. 2014. Text and Context in the Bahá'í Heroic Age. Nader Saiedi. — A series of 12 talks by Nader Saiedi exploring Baha'i history, key writings, and the need for schola... Audio.
  12. 2013-2018/2023. Various Essays. Susan Gammage. — 47 short essays on following the teachings and living a Baha'i life, life coaching and counselling, ... Essays.
  13. 2010-12. Material and Spiritual Worlds. Peter J. Khan. — Four talks on the Five-Year Plan given at the North Island Baha'i Summer School, Hamilton, New Zeala... Audio.
  14. 2010-07-17. Recharge your batteries by detaching for a while. Ted Slavin. Newspapers.
  15. 2009-2025. Translation List: Provisional Translations of Baháʼí Texts. Adib Masumian, trans. — Index to talks, letters, and other items translated from Persian and Arabic to English by Adib Masum... Bibliographies.
  16. 2008-01. Navigating Two Worlds. Peter J. Khan. Audio.
  17. 2008. Compilation on Detachment. Ehsan Bayat, comp. Compilations-personal.
  18. 2008. Prayers and rituals in the Bahá'í Faith: Introduction to A Tablet to Jináb-i-Mullá 'Alí-Akbar fí Ardi'l-Álif. Julio Savi, Faezeh Mardani. — A tablet of Baha'u'llah to one of the Babis to renew his faith before He had revealed his mission; i... Articles.
  19. 2007-06. Power of Prayer. Hartmut Grossmann. Audio.
  20. 2007. Hidden Gifts: Finding Blessings in the Struggles of Life. Brian Kurzius. — Compilation of Baha'i texts on the purpose of problems and tests in our lives. Introductory.
  21. 2005-11. Collected Essays. John Wiegley. — Dozens of essays on numerous topics of Baha'i thought and practice. Books.
  22. 2004-09-19. "Share your time with God". Universal House of Justice. — Source of the quotation "Share your time with God. Spend half of the day in search of livelihood," f... UHJ-letters.
  23. 2004. Four Levels of Detachment in Doris Lessing's Shikasta, The. Phyllis Sternberg Perrakis. — The concept of detachment in Baha’u’llah’s Writings and its application to Doris Lessing’s S... Articles.
  24. 2003. Divine Virtues and Spiritual Qualities: A Compilation from Sacred Texts. WellSpring International Educational Foundation for the Study and Application of the Sacred Texts. — Comprehensive exploration of 77 virtues and qualities drawn from the texts of various religions. Compilations-personal.
  25. 2001. Asking Questions: The Independent Investigation of  Truth. Edwin McCloughan. — On understanding and applying this primary principle of the Faith. Articles.
  26. 1998. Hidden Words: References of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi. Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . Compilations.
  27. 1997. Absolute Poverty and Utter Nothingness. Rodney H. Clarken. — Baha’u’llah’s ideas of poverty as detachment, and nothingness as selflessness. Cites some comm... Articles.
  28. 1997. Bahá'u'lláh and Liberation Theology. Juan Cole. — The idea of liberation and equality is central to Baha'i theology; the poor in the 19th century Midd... Articles.
  29. 1997. Meaning of Detachment, The. Phyllis K. Peterson. — Detachment as it relates to women, teaching, the media, and unity. Essays.
  30. 1996. He who knoweth his self hath known his Lord (Man 'arafa nafsahú faqad 'arafa Rabbahú): Commentary. Bahá'u'lláh, Shoghi Effendi, trans, Juan Cole, trans. . — Translation by Shoghi Effendi, completed by Cole. Themes include Islamic mysticism and the meaning o... Translations.
  31. 1996. Bahá'u'lláh's Teachings on Spiritual Reality. Paul Lample, comp. — The quest for spirituality, the spiritual life, material and spiritual reality, the progress of the ... Introductory.
  32. 1989. Observing the Fast When You Are Not to Abstain from Food. Duane L. Herrmann. — What meaning can the Fast have if one is not able to observe it? The spiritual and symbolic natures ... Essays.
  33. 1986. Iranian Expatriates, Letter to, following 1979 Iranian Revolution. Universal House of Justice, Inayat Rawhani, trans. . — Letter of support and guidance to Iranians who had recently fled the Iranian Revolution, dated 10 Fe... UHJ-letters.
  34. 1973 Summer. ‘Irfán, Gnosis, or Mystical Knowledge. Jalil Mahmoudi. — Explores ‘Irfan (gnosis) as mystical knowledge, contrasting empirical and rational forms, emphasiz... Articles.
  35. 1967-12-09. Hidden Words, The: Transcript of a talk by Hand of the Cause of God A. Q. Faizí. Abu'l-Qásim Faizí. — Talk delivered in Wilmette, Illinois. Talks.
  36. 1956. Path to God, The: 1956 edition. Dorothy Baker. — Some elements for spiritual success: power through prayer and nine benefits of prayer, victorious li... Essays.
  37. 1942. Scriptures of Different Faiths, The. Pritam Singh. — Overview of Hindu, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, Christian, and Islamic scriptures, emphasizing their teach... Introductory.
  38. 1931. Kitáb-i-Íqán: The Book of Certitude. Bahá'u'lláh, Shoghi Effendi, trans. . — Major theological work by Bahaʼu'llah, written prior to his declaration of mission. Writings.
  39. 1844. Báb's Farewell Address to the Letters of the Living, The. The Báb, Nabil-i-A'zam. — The Bab's farewell speech to the Letters of the Living, extracted from Nabil-i-A'zam's Pilgrims.
 
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