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| AB00032 |
Tablet of the Divine Plan (U.S. and Canada III) |
1770 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of the Divine Plan; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] |
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ای حواریون بهاء الله روحی لکم الفداء نفس مبارک موعود در کتاب مقدس رب الجنود |
O ye apostles of Baha'o'llah - may my life be a ransom to you! The blessed person of the promised One... It behooveth the loved ones of God to be enamoured of one another and to sacrifice themselves... O God, my God! Thou seest how black darkness is enshrouding all regions... O Lord! The ocean of rebellion is surging |
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MKT3.027, AKHA_107BE #07 p.04x, AKHA_107BE #07 p.02x, AKHA_105BE #01 p.01x, QT105.1.374, HHA.258x, ADH2.072x, ADH2_2#10 p.102x, MMG2#056 p.056x, FRTB.060 |
TDP#08, BPRY.209-212x, BWF.423-429, ADJ.050x, ADJ.061-062x, ADJ.062x, BADM.035x, COF.007x, COF.020x, COF.028x, COF.069x, GPB.238x, GPB.254x, TDH#158.5x, TDH#158.17x, TDH#158.23x, COC#0252x, BSC.539 #985, SW_v11#02 p.032-037, SW_v10#06 p.104, SW_v12#14 p.228+236, SW_v14#03 p.085, DWN_v2#05 p.034, DWN_v5#09 p.002-003x |
B. Lisbeth, Nadia, Zaynab & Earl, R. Grammer & G. Watson [track 3] |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Methods of teaching the Cause; Prayer for pioneers and travel teachers; Prayers (general or uncategorized); Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings |
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UDP.055 |
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| AB00049 |
Tablet of the Divine Plan (U.S. and Canada II) |
1460 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of the Divine Plan; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] |
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ای بهائیان حقیقی امریک شکر حضرت مقصود را که موفق ...از راحت و آسایش جسمانی و تن‌پروری ...انسان بجهت زندگانی این حیات دنیا خلق نشده است |
O ye real Bahais of America! Praise be to His Highness the desired One... O God, my God! Thou seest me enraptured and attracted toward Thy glorious kingdom |
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MKT3.020, BSHN.140.476.08x, DUR1.594x, RRT.145x, ADH2.106x, ADH2_3#02 p.141x, MJMJ1.018x, MMG2#063 p.067x, MJH.065x, FRTB.053 |
TDP#07, BPRY.206-207x, ADJ.013x, ADJ.050x, ADJ.062x2x, ADJ.065ax, ADJ.073-074x, ADJ.074x8x, COF.020x, COF.028-029x, COF.031x4x, COF.113x, GPB.254x, GPB.255x, GPB.389x, GPB.397x, MBW.038x, TDH#037.1x, TDH#158.5x, TDH#158.17x, BSC.534 #984, SW_v10#17 p.307-311 |
Sarah & Nava, C. Signori, R. Grammer & G. Watson [track 2], S. Peyman, J. Bryan & A. Youssefi, almunajat.com [item 11], K. Porray |
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Growth of the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for teaching; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness |
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UDP.048 |
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| AB00094 |
Tablet of the Divine Plan (U.S. and Canada IV) |
1140 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of the Divine Plan; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] |
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ای نفوس آسمانی و ابناء و بنات ملکوت خداوند در قرآن میفرماید و اعتصموا بحبل |
O ye heavenly souls, sons and daughters of the Kingdom! God says in the Qur'an... O God! O God! Thou seest my weakness, lowliness and humility before Thy creatures |
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MKT3.058, RRT.148x?, RRT.155x?, ANDA#03 p.73, ADH2.113x, ADH2_3#06 p.147x, MMG2#209 p.237x, FRTB.091 |
TDP#14, BPRY.207-209x, BWF.419-423, ADJ.070-071x, COF.017x, BSC.530 #983, SW_v10#15 p.283-285, SW_v11#12 p.215x |
Seals and Crofts, Chicago Baha'i Community, Heroes Teaching Conference |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Oneness; unity of religion; Prayer for teaching; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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UDP.066 |
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| AB00169 |
Tablet of the Divine Plan (Canada and Greenland II) |
880 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of the Divine Plan; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] |
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یاران مهربانا و اماء رحمانا لن تری فی خلق الرحمن من تفاوت در قرآن عظیم |
O ye kind friends and the maidservants of the Merciful: In the great Qur'an God says... ...Be not concerned with the smallness of your numbers, neither be oppressed by the multitude... Praise be to Thee, O my God! These are Thy servants who are attracted by the fragrances... O God, my God! Thou beholdest this weak one begging for celestial strength |
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MKT3.054, RRT.148x, ANDA#03 p.71, ADH2.108x, ADH2_3#03 p.143x, MJMJ1.015x, MJH.064ax, NSR_1978.115x, NSR_1993.128x, FRTB.087 |
TDP#13, BPRY.217-218x, BPRY.218-219x, ADJ.055x, ADJ.058x2x, ADJ.062x, COF.012bx, GPB.397x, TDH#158.17x, WOB.077-078x, LOG#1985x, BSC.524 #981, SW_v10#12 p.227-229 |
R. Grammer & G. Watson [track 9], almunajat.com [item 3, 14] |
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Prayer for teaching; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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UDP.038 |
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| AB00184 |
Tablet of the Divine Plan (Central states II) |
840 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of the Divine Plan; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] |
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ای احبای قدیم و یاران ندیم در قرآن عظیم میفرماید یختص برحمه من یشاء این |
O ye old believers and intimate friends! God says in the great Qur'an... These twelve Central states of the United States... O Lord, my God! Praise and thanksgiving be unto Thee for Thou hast guided me to the highway |
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MKT3.045, AHB.110BE #06-07 p.102, RRT.146x, ADH2.110x, ADH2_3#04 p.144x, MMG2#208 p.236x, MJH.063x, FRTB.078 |
TDP#11, BPRY.215-216x, TDH#158.5x, COF.031x2x, COF.069x, COF.121x, GPB.254-255x, GPB.351x, GPB.397x, BSC.515 #977, SW_v10#07 p.124-126 |
R. Grammer & G. Watson [track 6] |
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House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha |
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UDP.023 |
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| AB00209 |
Tablet of the Divine Plan (Southern states II) |
800 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of the Divine Plan; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] |
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ای نفوس مبارکه محترمه فلاسفه قرون اولی و علماء قرون وسطی و فلاسفه قرون اخیره |
O ye blessed, respected souls! The philosophers of the ancients, the thinkers... O my God! O my God! Thou seest me in my lowliness and weakness |
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MKT3.041, DUR1.577x, RRT.146x, ADH2.112x, ADH2_3#05 p.145x, MJMJ1.017x, MMG2#062 p.066x, MJH.064bx, FRTB.074 |
TDP#10, BPRY.214-215x, BSC.511 #975, SW_v10#06 p.100-102 |
K. Key, T. Nosrat, Heroes Teaching Conference, Y. Mesbah, Sasha, Saeon and Sam |
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Call to action; Growth of the Cause; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Prayer for teaching; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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UDP.013 |
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| AB00210 |
Tablet of the Divine Plan (Western states II) |
800 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of the Divine Plan; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] |
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ای یاران و اماء رحمن مختارین ملکوت خطه مبارکه کالیفورنیا نهایت مشابهت بارض |
O ye friends and the maidservants of the Merciful, the chosen ones of the Kingdom! The blessed state of California... O God! O God! This is a broken-winged bird and his flight is very slow |
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MKT3.049, RRT.147, ADH2.105x, ADH2_3#01 p.140x, MJMJ1.014x, MMG2#060 p.064x, MJH.062x, FRTB.082 |
TDP#12, BPRY.216-217x, BSC.520 #979, SW_v10#10 p.198-200, BSTW#012x |
W. Heath, G. Sky, Nabil and Karim, D. Stollar, D. E. Walker, Strong Steep, C. Zein, R. Grammer & G. Watson [track 7], A. & M. Zemke [track 2] |
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Call to action; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Prayer for teaching; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause |
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UDP.031 |
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| AB00218 |
Tablet of the Divine Plan (U.S. and Canada I) |
790 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of the Divine Plan; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] |
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ای نفوس مبارکه من از برای شماها فوز و فلاح ابدی میخواهم و موفقیت تامه در جهان |
O ye blessed souls! I desire for you eternal success and prosperity... O Thou incomparable God! O Thou Lord of the Kingdom! These souls are Thy heavenly army. |
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MKT3.015, AKHA_122BE #05 p.383x, AHB.121BE #02 p.000x, PYB#176 p.25x, DUR3.075x, DUR1.301x, ANDA#58 p.19x, ANDA#64 p.12x, MJMJ1.095x, MMG2#071 p.078x, MJH.039ax, FRTB.048, MMJA.027x |
TDP#06, BPRY.205-206x, ADJ.049-050x, ADJ.055x, ADJ.070x, COF.010x, COF.016x2x, COF.017x, COF.029x, BSC.527 #982, SW_v10#15 p.280-282 |
R. Grammer & G. Watson [track 1] |
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Call to action; Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Prayer for victory and requital; triumph of the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause |
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UDP.046 |
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| AB00241 |
Tablet of the Divine Plan (Northeastern states II) |
750 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of the Divine Plan; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] |
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ای دوستان حقیقی جمیع اقالیم در نزد حق اقلیم واحد است و جمیع مدائن و قری یکسان |
O ye real friends! All countries, in the estimation of the True One are but one country and all the cities and villages... O Thou kind Lord! Praise be unto Thee that Thou hast shown us the highway of guidance |
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MKT3.037, DWNP_v5#09 p.001-002x, DUR1.027x, ANDA#79 p.05x, MJMJ1.102x, MMG2#075 p.082x, MJH.044x, FRTB.070, NJB_v10#10 p.204x |
TDP#09, BPRY.212-214x, ADJ.006x, COF.027-028x, COF.035x2x, GPB.254x, GPB.396x, TDH#158.5x, WOB.053x, WOB.077x, BSC.507 #973, SW_v10#04 p.069-071 |
R. Grammer & G. Watson [track 4], Ladjamaya [track 8] |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Prayer for teaching; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha |
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UDP.007 |
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| AB00279 |
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710 |
Bahá'í Scriptures |
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دوست عزیز محترما نامه شما رسید و مضمون سبب سرور وجدان گردید زیرا دلالت میکرد |
My honorable and dear friend: Your kind letter was received and its contents became the means of happiness |
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MNMK#116 p.224, PYM.164x, MJDF.063, NJB_v04#16 p.001 |
DAS.1913-07-08x, BSC.439 #797x, BSC.448 #817x, ABIE.019, ABIE.037, ADP.159-164, CHU.111-112x, BLO_PN#007 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Oneness; unity of religion; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization |
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| AB00936 |
Tablet of the Divine Plan (Western states I) |
400 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of the Divine Plan |
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ای ابناء و بنات ملکوت شب و روز جز یاد یاران و دعای خیر در حق ایشان و طلب تایید |
O ye sons and daughters of the Kingdom! Day and night I have no other occupation |
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MKT3.010, FRTB.043 |
TDP#04, BSC.518 #978, SW_v07#10 p.088-089, SW_v07#10 p.085, SW_v09#14 p.160 |
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Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Predictions and prophecies; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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UDP.029 |
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| AB00956 |
Tablet of the Divine Plan (Northeastern states I) |
400 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of the Divine Plan |
Tablets of the Divine Plan |
ای منادیان آسمانی ایام نوروز است همیشه بیاد آن یاران مهربان هستم و از درگاه |
O ye heavenly heralds! These are the days of Naurooz. I am always thinking of those kind |
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MKT3.003, AHB.120BE #01 p.01, FRTB.036, NJB_v10#10 p.204 |
TDP#01, ADJ.057x, BSC.505 #972, SW_v07#10 p.087-088, SW_v09#14 p.159-160 |
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Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Growth of the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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UDP.005 |
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| AB01130 |
Tablet of the Divine Plan (Central states I) |
370 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of the Divine Plan |
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ای نفوس آسمانی ای محافل روحانی ای مجامع ربانی هر چند مدتیست که در تحریر |
O he heavenly souls, O ye spiritual assemblies, O ye lordly meetings! For some time past correspondence has been delayed |
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MKT3.008, FRTB.041 |
TDP#03, BSC.514 #976, SW_v07#10 p.091, SW_v09#14 p.167-168 |
Savva, Danika, Lauren & Jeremy |
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Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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UDP.022 |
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| AB01505 |
Tablet of the Divine Plan (Southern states I) |
320 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of the Divine Plan |
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ای منادیان بملکوت الله چند روز پیش بان یاران الهی نامه نگاشته گشت ولی چون این |
O ye heralds of the Kingdom of God! A few days ago an epistle was written |
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MKT3.006, AKHA_121BE #01 p.j, AKHA_134BE #01 p.8, AHB.119BE #01 p.000, FRTB.038 |
TDP#02, ADJ.062x, BSC.510 #974, SW_v07#10 p.090, SW_v09#14 p.166-167 |
R. Grammer & G. Watson [track 5] |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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UDP.012 |
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| AB01552 |
Tablet of the Divine Plan (Canada and Greenland I) |
310 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of the Divine Plan |
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ای بنات و ابناء ملکوت هر چند در اکثر ایالات و مدائن متحده الحمد لله نفحات الله |
O ye daughters and sons of the Kingdom! Although in most of the states and cities |
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MKT3.013, ANDA#71 p.06, FRTB.046 |
TDP#05, ADJ.055x, ADJ.057-058x, COF.012ax, BSC.523 #980, SW_v07#10 p.089-090, SW_v09#14 p.168 |
R. Grammer & G. Watson [track 8] |
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Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universal peace; world unity |
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UDP.037 |
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| ABU0018 |
Interview with Pasteur Monnier at his theological seminary in Paris, 1913-02-17 |
2180 |
Abdu'l-Bahá on Christ and Christianity |
Interview with Pasteur Monnier (1913) |
احوال حضرات را بپرس اسقوف عرض کرد الحمد لله سلامتیم و مسرور از تشریف |
How are you?... I am likewise most happy... One endowed with the gift of hearing gets the mysteries of God from all things |
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AVK2.172.02x, AVK4.331x, KHF.148, KHAB.418 (421), KHTB3.061 |
DAS.1913-02-16, SW_v04#03 p.051-055, ADP.147-158, BLO_PT#002, STAB#062 |
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Christ; Christianity; Manifestation of God as mirror; Oneness; unity of religion; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); The cross and the trinity |
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question and answer session. |
| ABU0058 |
Address to L'Alliance Spiritualiste on 1913-02-21 |
1500 |
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We observe that every movement which establishes unity and amity brings in its train life |
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DAS.1913-02-21, ADP.175-184 |
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Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Oneness; unity of religion; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Teachings as spirit of the age; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace |
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| ABU0085 |
Words spoken at Theosophical Society in Paris, 1913-02-13 |
1320 |
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چون بنظر حقیقت در جمیع کائنات نظر میکنیم هر کائنی فی الحقیقه حیات دارد سابق |
According to science, all forms of creation are endowed with life; this element of life and energy depending on environment and adaptations... Spirit in the human world is the discoverer.... The world of humanity has ever been in a state of anticipation of the coming of the divine Manifestations... We observe that today the means of unity are brought about. This in itself is an evidence |
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AVK1.113x, KHF.139, KHAB.413 (416), KHTB3.057 |
DAS.1913-02-13, SW_v09#01 p.007x, SW_v11#17 p.291x, SW_v14#01 p.011x, DWN_v3#01 p.003x, ADP.165-174 |
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Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Infinity and eternity; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; The mind's power of discovery; Unity in diversity; Universal language |
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| ABU0108 |
Words spoken ca. 1913 |
1200 |
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This is my second visit to Paris and I meet you with great joy. On a third visit to Europe I hope to see a brilliant flame |
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COC#2138x, ADP.079-086 |
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Education of children; moral education; Equality of men and women; Growth of the Cause; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Manifestation of God as divine physician; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Universal education; Universal language; Universal peace; world unity |
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| ABU0127 |
Address to the friends at Dreyfus home in Paris, 1913-05-23 |
1090 |
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امروز چون مبعث حضرت اعلی بود لهذا جمیع شماها را تبریک میگویم امروز روزی بود |
Today is the anniversary of the declaration of the Bab - Peace be upon thee! Today the Bab declared this cause in Shiraz |
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AMK.296-301, AYT.107, GHA.375, KHF.005, KHAB.436 (437), KHTB3.005 |
ADP.051-054 |
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Declaration; advent of the Bab; Lack of formal education of the Manifestation of God; Martyrdom of the Bab; Special knowledge of the Manifestation of God; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God |
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| ABU0160 |
Words spoken at 97 Cadogan Gardens, 1911-09-23 |
1010 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Abdu'l-Bahá in London |
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At nine years of age, I accompanied my father, Baha'u'llah, in his journey of exile to Baghdad, seventy of his disciples going with us.... The confirmations of the spirit are all those power... Freedom is not a matter of place |
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BSC.438 #797x, AIL.115-121, ADP.018-023, CHH.166-167x, VLAB.009-010x, VLAB.149x, BLO_PN#022 |
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Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Ottoman commissions of investigation; Suffering and imprisonment |
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| ABU0206 |
Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-07 |
900 |
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Last night a Hindu professor of music came to see me. He brought with him a musical instrument called the vina |
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DAS.1913-02-07, ADP.076-078x, PN_1913 p002 |
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Manifestation of God as sun; Music and singing; Oneness; unity of religion; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Spiritual springtime; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
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| ABU0207 |
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900 |
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In former times men either became believers, or else they became enemies of the cause of God. For instance, in the time of Moses |
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DWN_v3#03-4 p.024, ADP.041-046 |
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Christ; Christianity; Knowledge; recognition of God; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment; Teachings as spirit of the age; Unity; oneness of humanity; Words vs deeds |
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| ABU0306 |
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730 |
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Many divine messengers have appeared in Persia, the land of many sects. One of these sects |
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ADP.062-067 |
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Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; Growth of the Cause; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal; Islamic rituals; holy days; practices; etc.; Rejection, opposition and persecution |
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| ABU0354 |
Talk given at Hotel Moderne, Paris, on 1913-02-12 |
670 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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در عالم انسانی دو قضیه است عمومی و خصوصی هر امری عمومی فوائدش بی نهایت است و |
In the material world of existence, human undertakings are divided into two kinds--universal and specific. |
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AMK.276-279, AVK3.209.19x, KHF.241, KHTB3.093, NJB_v12#06 p.128, BDA2.133x |
SW_v04#02 p.036-037, SW_v17#07 p.216, SW_v11#17 p.287+290-291, MHMD2.167x, ADP.141-146 |
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Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of governments; political unity; Universal language; Universal peace; world unity |
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| ABU0384 |
Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-14 |
630 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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انسان دو قسم استعداد دارد فطری و اکتسابی مانند سایر کائنات که هر یک استعداد و خاصیت |
Personality is of two kinds. One is the natural or God-given personality which the western thinkers call individuality |
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BDA2.138x |
DAS.1913-02-14, SW_v04#02 p.038-040, MHMD2.172x, ADP.130-134 |
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Differences in human capacity; Education and the development of capacity; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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| ABU0411 |
Words spoken in 1911 |
610 |
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In this monajotte that we have just listened to... Strive day and night and do whatever is possible that perchance you may wake |
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SW_v08#02 p.028, ADP.055-058 |
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Call to action; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transcending the material condition; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness |
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| ABU0451 |
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580 |
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I pray for your health and happiness. Consider the distance I have traveled and reflect on the great desire.... Be pure--to be pure is to be selfless |
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SW_v07#18 p.185x, ADP.047-050 |
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Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Martyrs and martyrdom; Mary Magdalene; Presence of; reunion with God; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes |
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| ABU0461 |
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570 |
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To see the joy of divine gladness on your faces is the cause of my happiness, for when I see you happy, I am happy also. |
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SW_v13#05 p.101, ADP.069-073 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Martyrs and martyrdom; Oneness; unity of religion; Power of the Manifestation of God; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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| ABU0541 |
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510 |
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What becomes of the soul after its separation from the body? The question concerns that which has a place and that which is placeless. |
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ADP.127-130 |
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Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Immateriality; ineffability of soul; spirit; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Meaning; importance of dreams and visions; Relationship of the soul to the body; Soul; spirit after death |
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| ABU0586 |
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480 |
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Some one desires an explanation of the terms soul, mind and spirit. The terminology of ancient and modern philosophers differs. |
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ADP.120-122 |
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Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Relationship of the soul to the body; Spirit of faith [ruh-i-'iman]; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
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| ABU0587 |
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480 |
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The woman of the East has progressed. Formerly in India, Persia and throughout the Orient, she was not considered a human being. |
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COC#2115, ADP.086-088 |
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Equality of men and women; Role and station of women; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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| ABU0591 |
Words to the friends, spoken on 1913-02-09 |
470 |
Bahá'í Scriptures |
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امروز شخصی از وجود الوهیت سوال کرد که چه برهان بر وجود الوهیت دارید چه که ناس |
Today some one asked a question regarding the existence of God |
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AMK.274-276, KHF.029, KHAB.410 (414), KHTB3.026, NJB_v04#16 p.002 |
DAS.1913-02-09, BSC.290 #594-597, SW_v06#08 p.062-064, ADP.103-106, PN_1913 p009 |
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Composition and decomposition; Creation of the world; Elementary matter cannot be annihilated; Existence and nonexistence; preexistence; Law of cause and effect; Proofs for the existence of God |
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| ABU0608 |
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470 |
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Both in Europe and America I have spoken in churches of all denominations, in the Jewish synagogues and universities |
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ADP.093-095 |
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Four methods of acquiring knowledge; Limits of the intellect; Man's distinction from the animal; Martyrs and martyrdom |
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| ABU0641 |
Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1913-03-08 |
450 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 |
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و وقتی بمناسبت سئوالات حاضرین فرق مابین مطالب و اقوال انبیا و متصوفین بیان می‌نمودند ... شخصی پرسید فرق این امر و صوفیه چیست فرمودند من آنرا بیان کردم حضرات صوفیه به دو مقام مومنند مقام حق و مقام خلق |
I have explained the philosophical aspect of this subject. It is this: In Sufism there are only two stations... Do you know in what Day you are living? Do you realize in what Dispensation you are alive? |
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BDA2.174x |
DAS.1913-03-08, BSC.266 #551x, SW_v04#06 p.098x, SW_v06#15 p.118-119x, SW_v13#01 p.006x, SW_v08#14 p.191x, DWN_v3#01 p.002x, MHMD2.219, ADP.038-039x |
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Call to action; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Prophecy and fulfillment; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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| ABU0654 |
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450 |
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Some one has asked a question on astronomy. In past ages astronomers accepted the Ptolemaic system. |
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ADP.113-116 |
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Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Plenitude; the pervasiveness of life in the cosmos |
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| ABU0725 |
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410 |
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All that has been created is for man who is at the apex of creation and who must be thankful |
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SW_v08#06 p.063, ADP.134-136 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Man is the sum; pinnacle; fruit of creation; Monasticism; asceticism; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Stories; anecdotes; Thankfulness; gratitude; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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| ABU0766 |
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390 |
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I have been asked to speak of that which is eternal and that which is contingent. Is creation a manifestation or an emanation of God? |
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ADP.106-108 |
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Divine emanation is ceaseless; eternal; Elementary matter cannot be annihilated; Emanation vs. manifestation; Eternality vs. origination; creation from nothingness; Existence and nonexistence; preexistence; Rational arguments; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God |
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| ABU0819 |
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370 |
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I walked in the Trocadero Gardens near the Eiffel Tower this morning. The grass was so green |
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ADP.117-119 |
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Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Effort; striving; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Higher encompasses the lower; Infinity and eternity; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Realms of being; three realms; five realms; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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| ABU0873 |
Words spoken ca. 1913-03-29 in Paris |
350 |
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Paris is a city of adornment. I hope that, as this century is a radiant century and this age a merciful age |
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ADP.185-188 |
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Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Harmony of science and religion; Literal interpretation; Praise of Western values; culture; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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| ABU0875 |
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350 |
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The obstacle which prevents the so-called religious man from accepting the teachings of God is literal interpretation. |
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DWN_v2#12 p.094-095, ADP.036-038 |
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Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Literal interpretation; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Outward and inward meanings; Return of Christ; second coming of Christ; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light |
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| ABU0881 |
Words spoken at 15 Rue de Greuze in Paris, 1913-03-21 |
340 |
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I am extremely glad to see you on this Nau Rooz occasion. This day is the anniversary of many historical events |
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LOG#1025x, SW_v05#01 p.004-005, ADP.074-076, BSTW#343 |
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Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; Past, present and future of Iran; Spiritual springtime; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light |
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| ABU0902 |
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340 |
Bahá'í Scriptures |
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God in his wisdom has created all things. Nothing has been created without a special destiny... The greatest gift of man is universal love |
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BSC.501 #965x, ADP.110-112 |
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Fulfillment of true potential; Heaven and paradise; heaven and hell; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Man is the sum; pinnacle; fruit of creation; Service to others; to the Cause of God; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul |
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| ABU0903 |
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340 |
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Each religion teaches that a mediator is necessary between man and the Creator |
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SW_v14#04 p.110-111, ADP.033-035 |
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Manifestation of God as mediator; Manifestation of God as sun; Oneness or innumerability of the Manifestations of God; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion |
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| ABU0989 |
Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-03-16 |
310 |
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The test of existence is motion. An object which has in itself the power of motion lives. If motion is withheld growth ceases. |
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DAS.1913-03-16x, ADP.124-126 |
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All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Education and the development of capacity; Heat and motion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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| ABU1015 |
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310 |
Bahá'í Scriptures |
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When we read ancient history, the history of the middle ages and the history of contemporaneous times, we realize how little... Search untiringly for truth |
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BSC.449 #818, ADP.067-068 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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| ABU1016 |
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310 |
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There is a point on which the philosophers and the prophets differ. The philosophers make education the test of knowledge |
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ADP.108-110 |
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Bringing forth results; fruit; Differences in human capacity; Education of children; moral education; Fulfillment of true potential; Manifestation of God as educator; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world |
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| ABU1022 |
Words spoken on 1913-03-28 in Paris |
300 |
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Although outwardly cataclysms are hard to understand and to endure, yet there lies a great wisdom behind them which appears later. |
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DAS.1913-03-28, ADP.116-116x, BSTW#093 |
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Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Wisdom [hikmat] |
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| ABU1155 |
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280 |
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Regard this globe. Its divisions are mineral, vegetable and animal. Man is the result of all these; therefore man is the result of all existence here. |
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ADP.122-124 |
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Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Purpose; goal of creation; Realms of being; three realms; five realms; Soul; spirit after death; Teleology; goal-directed motion; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher; Transcending the material condition; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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| ABU1199 |
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270 |
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History is a record of incessant wars. There is not a spot on the globe that has not been crimsoned with the blood of men |
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ADP.060-062 |
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Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; War and peace |
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| ABU1201 |
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270 |
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The spirit of man has two means of action. Sometimes it acts through an intermediary. For instance, the spirit of man sees |
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LOG#0691x, ADP.126-127 |
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Immateriality; ineffability of soul; spirit; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Power of the Manifestation of God; Relationship of the soul to the body; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures |
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| ABU1290 |
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250 |
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My fatigue does not matter -- as long as I find loving souls like yourselves, my heart is happy. |
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ADP.138-139 |
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Divine attributes are within all things; every atom; Divine philosophy and natural philosophy; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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| ABU1348 |
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240 |
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Each power is localized. Reason has its seat in the brain, sight in the eye, hearing in the ears |
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ADP.097-098 |
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All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Baha'u'llah; Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; He Whom God Shall Make Manifest; the Bab and Baha'u'llah; Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity |
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| ABU1349 |
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240 |
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In the Gospels it is written that the Christ said... What must be the result of a human life? It is evident that the goal is not to eat |
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SW_v08#02 p.028x, ADP.039-040 |
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Development of capacity and readiness; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Literal interpretation; Purpose; goal of creation; Return of Christ; second coming of Christ; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light |
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| ABU1585 |
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200 |
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Man has different ways of approaching God. One man thinks he must make extraordinary efforts in science |
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ADP.098-099 |
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Exhortations and counsels; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Law of fasting; Monasticism; asceticism; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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| ABU1586 |
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200 |
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Materially, man is the prisoner of nature; the least wind disturbs him, the cold hurts him |
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ADP.095-096 |
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Material and spiritual existence; two books; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Power of the mind over nature |
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| ABU1653 |
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190 |
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Although a man may progress in science and philosophy, if he does not take advantage of the power of the spirit |
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ADP.089-090 |
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Christ; Christianity; Limits of the intellect; Moses; Muhammad; Islam; Religion as source; stimulus of knowledge and science; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
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| ABU1723 |
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180 |
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From the beginning the followers of all religions have believed in two seas, -- one salt and one fresh |
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ADP.101-102 |
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Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Oneness; unity of religion; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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| ABU1724 |
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180 |
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Praise be to God that the sun of reality of religion hath dawned. From all parts of the world |
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ADP.035-036 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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| ABU1801 |
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170 |
Bahá'í Scriptures |
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As there is no one who has not his designated place in the world, for there is nothing useless on this earth |
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BSC.450 #823-824x, ADP.058-059 |
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Human reality created in the image of God; Manifestation of God as sun; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God |
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| ABU1804 |
Words to Isobel Chamberlain spoken around Sept. 1913 |
170 |
Bahá'í Scriptures |
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I have great hopes for the American people, but alas! as yet they do not understand the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh |
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BSC.443 #807x, ADP.030-031 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Literal interpretation; Outward and inward meanings; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light |
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| ABU1890 |
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160 |
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God has given man a heart and the heart must have some attachment |
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SW_v07#16 p.162, ADP.136-138 |
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High station of the true believer; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Power of the mind over nature; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times |
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| ABU1902 |
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160 |
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Until now it has been said that all religions were composed of tenets that had to be accepted, even if they seems contrary to science. |
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ADP.102-103 |
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Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; Priestcraft; The mind's power of discovery |
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| ABU1953 |
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150 |
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Christ said, "Many are called, but few are chosen." The chosen have heard and understood the call from the divine assembly. |
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ADP.059-060 |
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Essential distinction of Manifestation of God from others; Exhortations and counsels; Many are called but few are chosen; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God |
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| ABU1955 |
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150 |
Bahá'í Scriptures |
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The sun of truth rises in each season from a different point of the horizon... People think religion is confined to an edifice, to be worshipped at an altar... This movement eludes organization... There are many people who have never heard of this Revelation that teach its laws and spiritual truths |
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BSC.438 #797x, ADP.015-016, BSTW#096 |
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Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spirit and form in the administration; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
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| ABU1957 |
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150 |
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I have been asked this question: In the Gospels one finds only spiritual directions, not particular directions for conduct as in the old testament. |
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ADP.068-069 |
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Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Christ; Christianity; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Relativity of religious truth |
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| ABU2106 |
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130 |
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I have been asked a question: "How can we know when our actions meet with the approval of God?" Sometimes passion incites us to action |
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ADP.103-103 |
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Harmony of science and religion; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; The power of words; of speech |
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| ABU2113 |
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130 |
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I have the greatest desire to speak with you, but if I do not talk with my tongue I commune with my heart and my soul is with you. Without the medium of words |
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ADP.119-120 |
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Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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| ABU2194 |
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120 |
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O God, O God, I glorify Thee, O my Lord, my hope, my beloved and the object of my life. Verily thou knowest my humility |
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ADP.046-047 |
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Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for nearness to God |
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| ABU2290 |
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110 |
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Any soul that enters the kingdom of BAHA'O'LLAH will enjoy an eternal communion with God. It is my hope that each of you |
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ADP.099-100 |
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Fulfillment of true potential; Living waters; water of life; Presence of; reunion with God |
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| ABU2399 |
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100 |
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Your child will have extraordinary capacities. It will be a Bahai. Rear it in the teachings |
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SW_v09#09 p.101, ADP.092-093 |
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Education of children; moral education; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universality of the Cause; Youth and pre-ministry of Abdu'l-Baha |
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| ABU2415 |
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100 |
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This universe is not created through the fortuitous concurrences of atoms; it is created by a great law which decrees that the tree bring forth certain definite fruit. |
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ADP.140-140 |
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Creation of the world; Critique of Western values; culture; Divine philosophy and natural philosophy; Law of cause and effect; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization |
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| ABU2416 |
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100 |
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In this cause we have many principles to which we adhere, the most important is to avoid that which creates discord. |
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ADP.100-101 |
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Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Baha'u'llah; Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; He Whom God Shall Make Manifest; the Bab and Baha'u'llah; Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal; Call to unity; prohibition of disunity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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| ABU2488 |
Words to Miss Fraser and Miss Hodgeson, spoken on 1913-03-24 |
90 |
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You are two good sisters. Bahá'í sisterhood is very precious. It is not like material sisterhood. Material sisterhood is forgotten and often changed into hatred. |
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DAS.1913-03-24, ADP.112-113 |
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Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] |
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| ABU2984 |
Words to Miss Fraser, spoken on 1913-03-29 |
50 |
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Yes! But His sadness did not come from anything belonging to Himself. He desired to make a man illumined, but man preferred darkness |
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DAS.1913-03-29, SW_v16#11 p.713, ADP.073-074 |
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Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha |
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| BB00630 |
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Selections from the Writings of the Báb; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] |
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اللهم انک انت مفرج کل هم و منفس کل کرب و مذهب کل غم و مخلص کل عبد و منقذ |
O Lord! Thou art the Remover of every anguish and the Dispeller of every affliction |
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SWBP#51 (p.137-137(b)x) |
SWB#52 (p.193-193(b)), BPRY.227-228 |
S. Toloui-Wallace, unknown, E. Mahony, Omid & Ariella, K. Porray |
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Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for tests and difficulties |
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