tag name: Journey (spiritual) type: Miscellaneous; Metaphors and allegories; Religion, general web link: bahai-library.com/tags/Journey_(spiritual) related tags: – Mystical themes; Arc of ascent and descent; Journeys and travel; Soul, Human; Spirituality referring tags: Haft Vádí (Seven Valleys); Most exalted home; Paths; Risala fis-Suluk I and II (Journey towards God); Search after truth Inventory subject: Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life notes: "... the stages that mark the wayfarers’ journey from their mortal abode to the heavenly homeland are said to be seven. Some have referred to them as seven valleys, and others, as seven cities. And it is said that until the wayfarer taketh leave of self and traverseth these stages, he shall never attain the ocean of nearness and reunion nor taste of the matchless wine..."
– Bahá'u'lláh, The Seven Valleys", ¶6, in The Call of the Divine Beloved.
"Wert thou to speed through the immensity of space and traverse the expanse of heaven, yet thou wouldst find no rest save in submission to Our command and humbleness before Our Face."
– Bahá'u'lláh, The Hidden Words, Arabic no. 40
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