(All passages taken from the compilation of Baha’i writings called Prayer and Devotional Life, except where noted. Here are some Baha’i Prayers.) Know thou, verily, it is becoming in a weak one to supplicate to the Strong One, and it behooveth a seeker of bounty to beseech the Glorious BountifulContinue Reading
“In man there are two natures; his spiritual or higher nature and his material or lower nature. In one he approaches God, in the other he lives for the world alone. Signs of both these natures are to be found in men. In his material aspect he expresses untruth, crueltyContinue Reading
“Man’s merit lieth in service and virtue and not in the pageantry of wealth and riches.” (Baha’u’llah) “The best of men are those who serve the people; the worst of men are those who harm the people.” (Abdu’l-Baha) “If you can’t help others, at least don’t harm them.” (Dalai Lama)Continue Reading
“Know verily that Knowledge is of two kinds: Divine and Satanic. The one welleth out from the fountain of divine inspiration; the other is but a reflection of vain and obscure thoughts. The source of the former is God Himself; the motive-force of the latter the whisperings of selfish desire.Continue Reading
The Hidden Words is a short book of 148 short, condense writings. Baha’u’llah’s introduction to the book is as follows: “HE IS THE GLORY OF GLORIES. THIS is that which hath descended from the realm of glory, uttered by the tongue of power and might, and revealed unto the ProphetsContinue Reading
For decades, I have appreciated these short snippets of wisdom, found in the book the Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh Revealed After the Kitáb-i-Aqdas. ASL-I-KULLU’L-KHAYR (Words of Wisdom) In the Name of God, the Exalted, the Most High THE source of all good is trust in God, submission unto His command, andContinue Reading
“However, until material achievements, physical accomplishments and human virtues are reinforced by spiritual perfections, luminous qualities and characteristics of mercy, no fruit or result shall issue therefrom, nor will the happiness of the world of humanity, which is the ultimate aim, be attained. For although, on the one hand, materialContinue Reading
“Is there any Remover of difficulties save God? Say: Praised be God! He is God! All are His servants, and all abide by His bidding!” The Báb I remember the late Hand of the Cause, John Roberts saying to say the removers of difficulties prayer 500 times when in greatContinue Reading
Below are a sample of some quotes I find inspiring. Having these quotes on hand has helped through many a difficult time. I encourage you to compile quotes you find guidance, inspiration or strength from, whatever your belief system is. If you feel moved to share your favorite quotes, pleaseContinue Reading
This talk by William Hatcher on moral and spiritual development, makes a lot of sense to me, concerning this topic. Hopefully the links below should clarify this topic further. We are the “generation of the half light” (Shoghi Effendi). Unfortunately, not only average people, but average Bahá’ís, are very immature;Continue Reading