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Tag "Self"

tag name: Self type: General
web link: Self
variations or
mis-spellings:
Ego; nafs (نفس), dhát (ذات)
referring tags: He who knoweth his self knoweth his Lord (Hadith); Mind, spirit, soul; Pride and arrogance; Self-annihilation (fana); Self-control; Self-defense; Self-knowledge; Selflessness
references: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self; bahai9.com/wiki/Ego/self; bahaiquotes.com/subject/ego; bahaiquotes.com/subjects/s; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=Self

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  1. "As to what is meant by Gog and Magog, these were two factions that were in constant strife…", by Abdu'l-Bahá, Adib Masumian, trans. (2025-01). — Provisional translation of a metaphorical interpretation of Gog and Magog by ‘Abdu’l-Baha, with ...
  2. Bahá'í Cosmological Symbolism and the Ecofeminist Critique, by Michael W. Sours (1995). — Constituents of Baha'i cosmological symbolism; introduction to the main feminist/environmentalist ar...
  3. Bahá'u'lláh's Seven Valleys and Developmental Psychology: Toward a Conception of Spiritual Development, by Andrew R. Hatala (2011). — Through the lens of the Seven Valleys, this paper creates a dialogue between theories of development...
  4. Bahá'u'lláh's Teachings on Spiritual Reality, Paul Lample, comp. (1996). — The quest for spirituality, the spiritual life, material and spiritual reality, the progress of the ...
  5. Commentary on a Verse of Rumi, by Juan Cole (1999). — Summary and paraphrase of a tablet about a debate over the unity of being (wahdat al-wujud) in Sufi ...
  6. Community in Diversity: The New Man, by Peter Hulme (1991). — The focus of this presentation is the community of selves within each of us. Where is the evidence t...
  7. Consciousness, Imagination and Gratitude: The Inexhaustible Sources of the Self, by Todd Lawson (2011-05).
  8. Dimensions of Spirituality: Reflections on the Meaning of Spiritual Life and Transformation in Light of the Bahá'í Faith, by Jack McLean (1994). — The search for truth; models and profiles of spiritual transformation; the mystical sense — prayer...
  9. Dimensions of Spirituality, by Jack McLean: Review, by Julio Savi (1995).
  10. Entering into Obligatory Prayer: Introduction and Commentary, by Ismael Velasco (2006). — Overview of Baha'i prayer, its historical background, and a detailed commentary on the preamble to t...
  11. Hidden Gifts: Finding Blessings in the Struggles of Life, by Brian Kurzius (2007). — Compilation of Baha'i texts on the purpose of problems and tests in our lives.
  12. Hidden Words: References of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (1998).
  13. How to get out of it: Faná' and baqá' in the Early Writings of Baha'u'llah, by Alison Marshall (1999-01). — Annihilation and the self in the Hidden Words and the Seven Valleys and the Four Valleys.
  14. Insistent Self, The: How to Nurture Our Spirit, by Lesley Shams (2015). — The nature of our ego and the effort needed to prevent this lower nature taking over and hindering o...
  15. La Condition Humaine: âme, raison, conscience, by Pierre Daoust (2023-09). — Cet article propose un tour d'horizon des Écrits sur les notions d'âme, de raison et de conscience...
  16. Lights of Guidance: A Bahá'í Reference File, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Helen Bassett Hornby, comp. (1988). — The classic Baha'i reference book. This is its first online edition.
  17. Lists of Articles, by Brent Poirier (2009-2019). — Lists of 126 articles at the author's six blog websites.
  18. Mathnaví-yi Mubárak, by Bahá'u'lláh, Kay Lynn Morton, trans. (2024). — Provisional translation of a mathnavi (poem) written in Constantinople in 1863 following His initial...
  19. Mizán of Affect in Material v. Metaphysical Models of Human Consciousness, The, by John S. Hatcher (2023-07). — Though Baha'i teachings hold that the soul progresses after the body ceases to exist, the physical b...
  20. Observing the Fast When You Are Not to Abstain from Food, by Duane L. Herrmann (1989). — What meaning can the Fast have if one is not able to observe it? The spiritual and symbolic natures ...
  21. Path to God, The: 1956 edition, by Dorothy Baker (1956). — Some elements for spiritual success: power through prayer and nine benefits of prayer, victorious li...
  22. Perception Into Faith: A Radical Discontinuity Within Unity, by William Barnes (2001). — Entering into eternal life is both a change of being and of perception; the two natures of man; fait...
  23. Psychology and Knowledge of Self, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (n.d.).
  24. Psychology of Spirituality, The: From Divided Self to Integrated Self, by Hossain B. Danesh (2000). — Explores what is the nature of human reality, the purpose of human life, transcendence, and whether ...
  25. Reflections on The Four Valleys of Bahá'u'lláh, by Amrollah Hemmat (2021). — Studies of this book often focus on its Sufi and mystical aspects. But when it is seen within the la...
  26. Resolve to Gain the Victory over Your Own Selves, Faizi Alves, comp. (2013). — Passages from the writings of Baha'u'llah related to personal growth.
  27. Searching for God in time and memory: An examination of Bahá'í prayer as 'remembrance', by Christopher White (2002). — Describes Baha'i prayer practices as a way to understand the human self and the Divine and overcomin...
  28. Self and Selflessness: A Personal Meditative Booklet, Violetta Zein, comp. (2023). — A meditational compilation of writings on the mystical nature of the self and selflessness, self-eff...
  29. Seven Valleys, The: Notes from a Deepening Class, by Abu'l-Qásim Faizí (1966). — Lengthy notes from a deepening led by Hand of the Cause Faizi in Haifa, Israel.
  30. Various Essays, by Susan Gammage (2013-2018/2023). — 47 short essays on following the teachings and living a Baha'i life, life coaching and counselling, ...
  31. Writings of the Báb: Lecture Series at the Norwegian Summer School, by Nader Saiedi (2019). — On topics including the concept of God; Manifestations of God; Day of Resurrection, heaven and hell;...
  32. Writings of the Báb, The: Notes from Talks given by Dr. Nader Saiedi, by Nader Saiedi, Anonymous, comp. (2020-04-10). — Structured summarized notes from Dr. Saiedi’s 2019 talks on the Bab’s Writings, delivered at the...
 
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