Tag: "Monasticism"

tag name	Monasticism	type:	Religion, general
web link	bahai-library.com/tags/Monasticism
variations or mis-spellings	monks; monasteries
related tags	– Abrogated laws and practices; Seclusion
referring tags	Asceticism
Inventory subject	Monasticism; asceticism
notes	See also: – Covenant Library Unified Index
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: "... How many a man hath secluded himself in the climes of India, denied himself the things that God hath decreed as lawful, imposed upon himself austerities and mortifications, and hath not been remembered by God, the Revealer of Verses..." – Bahá'u'lláh, Kitáb-i-Aqdas, ¶36 "61. How many a man hath secluded himself in the climes of India, denied himself the things that God hath decreed as lawful, imposed upon himself austerities and mortifications ¶36 These verses constitute the prohibition of monasticism and asceticism. See the Synopsis and Codification, section IV.D. 1.y.iii.-iv. In the Words of Paradise Bahá’u’lláh amplifies these provisions. He states: “Living in seclusion or practicing asceticism is not acceptable in the presence of God,” and He calls upon those involved to “observe that which will cause joy and radiance.” He instructs those who have taken up “their abodes in the caves of the mountains” or who have “repaired to graveyards at night” to abandon these practices, and He enjoins them not to deprive themselves of the “bounties” of this world which have been created by God for humankind. And in the Tablet of Bishárát, while acknowledging the “pious deeds” of monks and priests, Bahá’u’lláh calls upon them to “give up the life of seclusion and direct their steps towards the open world and busy themselves with that which will profit themselves and others.” He also grants them leave “to enter into wedlock that they may bring forth one who will make mention of God.”" – Kitáb-i-Aqdas, Note 61 "... The pious deeds of the monks and priests among the followers of the Spirit1—upon Him be the peace of God—are remembered in His presence. In this Day, however, let them give up the life of seclusion and direct their steps towards the open world and busy themselves with that which will profit themselves and others. We have granted them leave to enter into wedlock that they may bring forth one who will make mention of God, the Lord of the seen and the unseen, the Lord of the Exalted Throne..." Note 1: Jesus – Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh, Bishárát (Glad-Tidings), Eighth Glad-Tidings (BH00568)
references	en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monasticism; bahai9.com/wiki/Monasticism; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=Monasticism; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=Monk

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