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Celebrating the two hundredth Anniversaries of The Birth of Baha'u'llah and The Bab |
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Introduction In 2017 Baha'is around the world will celebrate the two hundredth anniversary of the Birth of Baha'u'llah. Then in 2019 they will celebrate the two hundredth anniversary of the Birth of the Bab. This journal will contain poems and prose inspired by these two anniversaries. In addition, I will include thoughts and poems inspired by the scriptures revealed by Baha'u'llah and the Bab. Before Naw-Ruz of 2015, the Baha'i or Badi calendar "was synchronized to the Gregorian calendar".1 After Naw-Ruz of 2015, the date of the vernal equinox was established as the birthplace of Baha'u'llah which unlocked the Baha'i calendar from the Gregorian calendar.2 Because of this the dates of the celebrations are now calculated according to the Baha'i/Badi calendar instead of the Gregorian calendar which was the case before Naw-Ruz 2015. Bicentenary of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh  Bicentenary of the Birth of the Bab Remembering 'Abdu'l-Baha Twin Holy Days Celebrated on the fist and second day following the eight new moon after Naw-Ruz The Celebration of the Birth of the Báb occurred on October 21, 2017. The Bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb will occur on October 29, 2019 Born: 1 Muharram 1235 AH - 20 October 1819 The Bicentenary Celebration of the Birth of Bahá'u'lláh occurred on October 22, 2017 The Celebration of the Birth of Bahá'u'lláh will occur on October 30, 2019 Born: 2 Muharram 1233 AH - 12 November 1817 Centenary of the Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Baha More information as 2021 progresses. Links to Articles Articles in the Huffington Post Baha’is Prepare for Bicentennial in 2017 By Shastri Purushotma (December 30, 2016)Baha’is To Celebrate “Twin Holy Days” For First Time Worldwide By Shastri Purushotma (November 5, 2015)200 Years Since His Birth: Who Is Bahá’u’lláh? by Genevieve Seri (September 9. 2017)Articles in Baha'i Chronicles http://bahaichronicles.org/ Articles in Beyond Foreignness 200 Articles in 200 Days for the 200th Anniversary of Bahá’u’lláh’s Birth by Michael Curtotti The Short Obligatory Prayer Revealed by Bahá'u'lláh "I bear witness, O my God, that Thou hast created me to know Thee and to worship Thee. I testify, at this moment, to my powerlessness and to Thy might, to my poverty and to Thy wealth. There is none other God but Thee, the Help in Peril, the Self-Subsisting." Prayers and Meditations by Bahá’u’lláh, CLXXXI The Remover of Difficulties Revealed by The Bab "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!" Selections from the Writings of the Báb Prayer for America Revealed by 'Abdu'l-Baha "O Thou kind Lord! This gathering is turning to Thee. These hearts are radiant with Thy love. These minds and spirits are exhilarated by the message of Thy glad-tidings. O God! Let this American democracy become glorious in spiritual degrees even as it has aspired to material degrees, and render this just government victorious. Confirm this revered nation to upraise the standard of the oneness of humanity, to promulgate the Most Great Peace, to become thereby most glorious and praiseworthy among all the nations of the world. O God! This American nation is worthy of Thy favors and is deserving of Thy mercy. Make it precious and near to Thee through Thy bounty and bestowal." Baha'i Prayers Footnotes |
Title of the Bab and Baha'u'llah October 16, 2023 at 1:03pm
The Báb, acclaimed by Bahá’u’lláh as the “Essence of Essences,”
the “Sea of Seas,”
the “Point round Whom the realities of the Prophets and Messengers revolve,”
“from Whom God hath caused to proceed the knowledge of all that was and shall be,”
Whose “rank excelleth that of all the Prophets,” and
Whose “Revelation transcendeth the comprehension and understanding of all their chosen ones,” had delivered His Message and discharged His m... [Read more] Meditating on the Attribute of God July 24, 2023 at 8:11pm Meditating on the Attributes of God
I meditate
on the attributes of God--
the sufficing,
the healing,
the abiding--
listed in the Long Healing Prayer{footnote:#}{link:http://www.bahaiprayers.org/healing6.htm}
revealed by Baha'u'llah.
Each time
I read the prayer,
I into the beautious names
of the All-Forgiving Lord.
... [Read more] I Chose Baha'u'llah October 29, 2022 at 6:06pm I Chose Baha'u'llah
I chose Baha'u'llah!
I chose Christ Returned in the Father's Glory,
the Prince of Peace,
the Lord of Host,
and the Glory of God.
I chose Baha'u'llah
because all religions
were revealed by the same God
through different prophets.
I chose Baha'u'llah
because the human race
worships the same Creator
under different names.
... [Read more] Baha'u'llah, the Lord of Host October 8, 2022 at 12:27pm Baha'u'llah,
the Lord of Host
Inspired by The Summons of the Lord of Hosts , pages 3-54, Súriy-i-Haykal (Súrih of the Temple)
1
Glorified is the Pen of God.
Glorified is He who speaks
from the Kingdom of Revelation.
Blessed are the ears that hear His voice,
and blessed are the eyes that read His Words.
2
He is God's living temple;
He speaks with the voice
of divine power and justice.
Open the book He revealed
and step into the temple of
... [Read more] Epiphanies While Watching Baha'i Artists Singing on YouTube August 27, 2022 at 8:24pm Epiphanies
While Watching Baha'i Artists Singing on YouTube
1
Listen to the nightingale
singing in the tree of paradise
proclaiming to the household of humanity
the day-spring of happiness.
2
Baha'u'llah is the sun
and 'Abdu'l-Baha the moon
reflecting the light of Glory.
3
We are the waves of
of the sea of humanity
rolling onto the beach
of unity.
4
In this day,
God's living temple
is Baha'u'llah.
... [Read more] Close Companion: To Anis Zunuzi July 10, 2022 at 1:17pm Close Companion:
To Anis Zunuzi{footnote:#}Anis Zunuzi was executed with the Bab on July 9, 1850.
Resilience of faith
Obedient and patient
Steadfast companion
His soul rejoicing
It ascended with his Lord
Into the Abha Paradise
... [Read more] The Hour of Revelation June 25, 2022 at 2:47pm The Hour of Revelation
The hour of revelation
came in the darkness of the night
when the heedless slept.
Sing: Hallelujah!
Raise your voices in praise.
ForThe Bab{footnote:#}The Gate of God. has opened
the door for the King of Glory{footnote:#}Baha'u'llah .
The hour of revelation
came in the Garden of Paradise
and the world awoke to Alláh-u-Abhá
Reverberating at first light.
Sing: Hallelujah!
Raise your voices in praise.
For the Prince of Peace{footnote:... [Read more] Spiritual Joy May 27, 2022 at 1:40pm Spiritual Joy
My soul
finds its greatest
joy in worshiping the
All-Glorious Creator through
words of 'Abdu'l-Baha.
Baha'u'llah,
the Bab.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"}Line Count: 7
Form: Eintou: 7 lines with a syllable/word count of 2, 4, 6, 8, 6, 4, 2. Should be centered.
Written for
... [Read more] A New Day Dawns April 23, 2022 at 9:59pm A New Day Dawns
Rising in faith firmament
twin suns{footnote:#}Reference to the Bab and Baha'u'llah shed the healing rays
of divine unity
on humanity.
This is the day
that shall not be followed by night,
when the Holy Spirit's light
opens the Gate{footnote:#}The Bab
to the Glory of God{footnote:#}Baha'u'llah .
... [Read more] Celebrating Ridvan April 18, 2022 at 1:46pm Celebrating Ridvan
I rejoice with the nightingales,
singing their carols to the roses,
singing their anthems of love
in the Garden of Paradise.
I raise my voice in "Hallelujah!"
I proclaim my gratitude
to the Creator of heaven and Earth
for Baha'u'llah's revelation.
... [Read more] Divine Physician April 16, 2022 at 6:36pm Divine Physician
Baha'u'llah is the divine physician!
His scriptures are fountains of renewal,
rivers of living water
that quench the parched souls of humanity.
His tablets and epistles
are loaves of freshly baked bread
feeding the starving multitudes
and healing the planet.
... [Read more] Healing Scriptures April 4, 2022 at 2:43pm Healing Scriptures
I read the healing scriptures revealed
by The Bab,
Baha'u'llah,
and 'Abdu'-Baha.
I raise my plea for divine assistance
to understand the exalted words
of the sacred writings,
and comprehend the analogies
they contain.
I read the healing scriptures,
and raise my plea for assistance
to apply their prescriptions
to healing of spiritual wounds.
... [Read more] The Great Beyond April 15, 2022 at 6:54pm The Great Beyond
T his is where I meet the Blessed Beauty{footnote:#}Baha'u'llah ,
H ear the voice of the Exalted One{footnote:#}The Bab , and
E ncounter the Servant of Baha{footnote:#}'Abdu'l-Baha .
G od's worlds, and His grace, are infinite,
R each beyond the known into the unknown,
E xtend into the spiritual realm,
A lways beyond the reach of material existence:
T ime has no meaning in the great beyond.
B aha'u'llah has given us a glim... [Read more] Construction of the Shrine of 'Abdu'l-Baha March 29, 2022 at 5:07pm Construction of the Shrine of 'Abdu'l-Baha
{link:https://news.bahai.org/story/1588/}
Section by section
the trellis grow,
from the positioning of the polystyrene{footnote:#}{link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polystyrene} framework,
the rebar,
pouring the concrete,
and the removal of the frameing.
Soon
the Shrine of 'Abdu'l-Baha
join the other sacred buildings
on Mount Carmel.
... [Read more] Prayer of Thanksgiving and Praise March 27, 2022 at 7:32pm Prayer of Thanksgiving and Praise
Lord God Almighty,
Creator of the Heavens,
Earth, and everything between.
I give thanks to you
for the Long Healing Prayer
and the Fire Tablet.
I give praise to you
for the contentment that comes
from reading your sacred word.
... [Read more] Baha: The Most Great Name of God March 25, 2022 at 6:03pm 1
The
Greatest
Name of God
reverberates
through the sacred scriptures of religion.
2
Life's
Journey
took my soul
through the valley
of shadows into the light of Baha.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"}Tetractys: 5 line stanzas with syllable counts of 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 See {link:http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/tetractys.html}
... [Read more] Surrendering All to Baha'u'llah March 24, 2022 at 3:47pm
Surrendering All
To Baha'u'llah
I surrender all
to You, Baha'u'llah!
I surrender all my fears,
all my worries,
all my tears,
and everything to you, O Lord,
that does not meet with your accord.
... [Read more] Happy Ridvan March 23, 2022 at 7:59pm Happy Ridvan{footnote:#}Pronounced rez-vahn.
Sunset on March 20 to sunset on May 2, 2022
H allelujah! For the Divine Springtime
A nd the Most Great Festival of Paradise{footnote:#}Paradise is the meaning of Ridvan. .
P roclaim the joyous news to all the world
P ublicize the Twelve Days of Ridvan, and
Y ield praise unto the All Glorious Lord.
R esplendent echoes from 1863,
I nvites the whole world to celebrate, the
D ays when Baha'u'llah declared His missi... [Read more] Joyous Naw-Ruz March 21, 2022 at 8:54pm Joyous Naw-Ruz
Warbling nightingales
joyfully greet the New Year,
celebrate Naw-Ruz.
Nightingales warbling
proclaim the month of Splendour,
extol the Glory of God.
Warbling nightingales
the excellence of their hymns
usher in spring's equinox.
Nightingales warbling
light up despondent spirits
wishing a joyous Naw-Ruz.
... [Read more] A Prayer of Thanksgiving to Baha'u'llah March 20, 2022 at 5:04pm A Prayer of Thanksgiving to Baha'u'llah
Pen of the Most High,
I intone my gratitude,
for all the blessing
I have received.
Glory of the All-Glorious,
I give thanks
for the test and difficulties
that have strengthened my faith
and certitude in the Creator.
... [Read more] Happy Naw-Ruz March 19, 2022 at 8:43pm Happy Naw-Ruz
Naw-Ruz
sunset March 20, 2022
to sunset March 21, 2022
H e has come to unite humanity,
A nd to heal the wound of separation.
P raise Baha'u'llah, God's Most Great Name,
P raise the Lord of Hosts, Baha'u'llah.
Y a Baha'u'l-Abha! Ya Baha'u'l-Abha!{footnote:#}“O Thou Glory of Glories!”
N ow we greet a New Day and a New Year--
A lláh-u-Abhá! Alláh-u-Abhá!{footnote:#}"God the All-Glorious!" --
W ith ... [Read more] Scriptures Revealed by The Bab and Baha'u'llah March 15, 2022 at 9:43pm Scriptures Revealed
by The Bab and Baha'u'llah
These are the crystal waters of Divine Mercy,
flowing from the fountain of God's love
that sooth the parched throats
of thirsty wanderers
in the desert of doubt.
Their elegant language inspires
interpreters to strive for perfection
in the exquisite English translations.
Their metaphors and similes--
translated from the original
Persian and Arabic--
speak directly to seekers soul.
... [Read more] We Are Not Alone March 14, 2022 at 1:57pm We Are Not Alone
We are not alone
Baha'u'llah is always
a prayer away.
Forget all save God
Beseech assistance with tests
and difficulties.
We are not alone
as we tread life's weary way
we have the All-Glorious Lord.
... [Read more] In The Day of God March 13, 2022 at 9:37pm In The Day of God
In the Day of God
sincerity does not doubt
hearing the nightingale sing
in the Tree of Life.
In the Day of God
the Holy Spirit's unfailing power
reverberates through the corridors of faith
igniting sacrifice.
In the Day of God
love transforms the seeker
into the faithful servant,
proclaiming a new heaven and a new Earth.
... [Read more] Titles of Baha'u'llah March 11, 2022 at 7:16pm Titles of Baha'u'llah{footnote:#}Each of the first four stanzas begins with a title of Baha'u'llah, while the last stanza contains four of His titles.
The Best Beloved
The lamp of the Almighty
Humanity's hope
The Ancient Beauty
Reflects divine attributes
To the human race
The Pen of Glory
Announced the three onenesses
Spirit of the age
The Glory of God
The mediator between
God and humankind
The Lord of Hosts, Prince of Peace
The Blessed Beauty, ... [Read more] |
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