Tag: Ranks and stations

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tag name Ranks and stations type: Administration; Miscellaneous

web link bahai-library.com/tags/Ranks_and_stations
variations or
mis-spellings grades; levels
related tags Equality; Humility; Pride, arrogance, egoism and selfishness
Inventory subject Differences in human capacity
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(authoritative sources)
These quotations reflect common presentations of Bahá’í views; the materials below may show a wider range of interpretations and contexts:

"And amongst the realms of unity is the unity of rank and station. It redoundeth to the exaltation of the Cause, glorifying it among all peoples. Ever since the seeking of preference and distinction came into play, the world hath been laid waste. It hath become desolate. Those who have quaffed from the ocean of divine utterance and fixed their gaze upon the Realm of Glory should regard themselves as being on the same level as the others and in the same station. Were this matter to be definitely established and conclusively demonstrated through the power and might of God, the world would become as the Abhá Paradise.
Indeed, man is noble, inasmuch as each one is a repository of the sign of God. Nevertheless, to regard oneself as superior in knowledge, learning or virtue, or to exalt oneself or seek preference, is a grievous transgression. Great is the blessedness of those who are adorned with the ornament of this unity and have been graciously confirmed by God."

– Bahá'u'lláh, cited in a letter dated 27 March 1978, written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice (Lawḥ-i-Ittiḥád; BH00472)

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n.d.. Human Soul, The. Adib Taherzadeh. — The human soul is an eternal reality that develops virtues in this world, preparing for spiritual pr... Audio.
2015. Emblems of Faithfulness: Pluralism in Meaning and Beauty in the Ordinary. Helen Cheng, Catherine Nash. — Memorials of the Faithful is notable for the diversity of personalities described, and the sheer ord... Articles.
2007. Rank and Station: Reflections on the Life of Bahíyyh Khánum. Janet A. Khan. — Distinctive characteristics of the designation of rank in the Baha’i administration and the nature... Articles.
1998. Life of Thomas Breakwell, The. Rajwantee Lakshiman-Lepain. — Breakwell (1872–1902) was a religious seeker who became a Baha'i in Paris in 1901, the first Engli... Biographies.
1996. Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963-1986: Third Epoch of the Formative Age. Universal House of Justice, Geoffrey W. Marks, comp. . Books.
1993. Station of the Kitab-i-Iqan, The. Khazeh Fananapazir, Seena Fazel. — Review of the rank and station of the Iqan according to the primary Baha'i literature, followed by a... Articles.
1990-01. Tahirih and Women's Suffrage. Universal House of Justice. — Two letters on Tahirih's association with women's suffrage, and the authenticity of the words "You c... UHJ-letters.
1984. Growing in the Bahá'í Faith. Adib Taherzadeh. — Talk at an Alaskan summer school, covering topics such as the nature of human soul, the purpose of l... Audio.
1978-03-27. Ranks and Functions in the Bahá'í Cause. Universal House of Justice. — Regarding the relationships between administrative institutions; Different ranks of and interactive ... UHJ-letters.

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tag name	Ranks and stations	type:	Administration; Miscellaneous
web link	bahai-library.com/tags/Ranks_and_stations
variations or mis-spellings	grades; levels
related tags	Equality; Humility; Pride, arrogance, egoism and selfishness
Inventory subject	Differences in human capacity
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: "And amongst the realms of unity is the unity of rank and station. It redoundeth to the exaltation of the Cause, glorifying it among all peoples. Ever since the seeking of preference and distinction came into play, the world hath been laid waste. It hath become desolate. Those who have quaffed from the ocean of divine utterance and fixed their gaze upon the Realm of Glory should regard themselves as being on the same level as the others and in the same station. Were this matter to be definitely established and conclusively demonstrated through the power and might of God, the world would become as the Abhá Paradise. Indeed, man is noble, inasmuch as each one is a repository of the sign of God. Nevertheless, to regard oneself as superior in knowledge, learning or virtue, or to exalt oneself or seek preference, is a grievous transgression. Great is the blessedness of those who are adorned with the ornament of this unity and have been graciously confirmed by God." – Bahá'u'lláh, cited in a letter dated 27 March 1978, written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice (Lawḥ-i-Ittiḥád; BH00472)