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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 |
Kalimát August 14, 2017 at 5:28pm Kalimát{footnote:#}Words :
To The Blessed Beauty
Words of the Blessed Beauty
reverberate through my mind
inspiring me
to be loving and kind,
to intone prayer for forgiveness,
and to write stanza and line.
The utterances
of the Blessed Beauty
come directly
from the Godhead
through the Holy Spirit.
The Blessed Beauty
reveals the word of God
for today.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"}This is Poem 118 of 200 Dedicated to The Blessed Beauty.
... [Read more] Free will August 14, 2017 at 5:21pm Free will:
To The Blessed Beauty
What is free will?
To believe or deny
the existence
of the Divine Creator.
What is free will?
To accept or reject
the mirror of God's attributes,
the Manifestation
of Divinity,
the Revealer
of the Divine Creator.
This is free wills choice,
it is the decision of the individual
whether to believe or deny,
to accept or reject.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"}This is Poem 117 of 200 Dedicated to The Blessed Beauty.
... [Read more] Raḥmat August 14, 2017 at 5:11pm Raḥmat{footnote:#}Mercy :
To The Blessed Beauty
A sinner ask forgiveness,
supplicates divine mercy
either indirectly,
though one of God's prophet-manifestations,
or directly,
begging clemency from God.
Divine blessing
touch every continent
and island on Earth,
because one of God's names
is mentioned every minute
of the day or night.
God gives humanity His grace
because He loves us,
not because we deserve.
The favor of God
is shed upon humanity
through t... [Read more] Sweet Tea August 11, 2017 at 11:37pm Sweet Tea:
To The Blessed Beauty
Beloved,
Your scriptures
are like sweet tea
on a hot summer day
refreshing mind and soul.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"}This is Poem 115 of 200 Dedicated to The Blessed Beauty.
... [Read more] Núr August 14, 2017 at 4:19pm Núr{footnote:#}Light :
To The Blessed Beauty
White light{footnote:#}http://www.thefreedictionary.com/white+light :
equal amounts
of all the frequencies
of the visible color spectrum.
Color spectrum{footnote:#}http://www.thefreedictionary.com/color+spectrum :
the distribution of
white light, by a prism,
into all the color frequencies.
Radiance
of divine love
penetrates the heart
of darkness and distributes light.
Brightness
of God's Word
penetrating the clouds
... [Read more] Why I Believe August 11, 2017 at 11:14pm Why I Believe:
To The Blessed Beauty
Why do I believe?
I read the scripture revealed
by Baha'u'llah,
and I feel the Holy Spirit
flowing from paragraph to paragraph.
Why do I believe?
Two dreams
encouraged my search,
and confirm my belief.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"}This is Poem 113 of 200 Dedicated to The Blessed Beauty.
... [Read more] ‘Aẓamat August 11, 2017 at 11:12pm ‘Aẓamat{footnote:#}Grandeur :
To The Blessed Beauty
When I read the sacred scriptures
revealed by the Blessed Beauty,
I hear the voice of God's Nightingale
singing in the Tree of Life,
and see the grandeur of the Abha realm
spread before my spirit's eyes.
As the splendor of morning
spreads across the firmament,
I intone God's Greatest Name:
“O Thou Glory of Glories!”
I meditation upon majesty
of the supreme Manifestation of God,
pick up my pen,
and ... [Read more] By Faith August 11, 2017 at 11:10pm By Faith:
To The Blessed Beauty
I walk by faith,
through the valley of the shadow of death,
through the smoke of Armageddon,
following the footsteps
of the Blessed Beauty
toward a New Heaven
and a New Earth.
I live by faith,
attempting to obey
the laws revealed by
The Blessed Beauty
for the salvation
of the planet.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"}This is Poem 111 of 200 Dedicated to The Blessed Beauty.
... [Read more] Jamál August 11, 2017 at 11:08pm Jamál{footnote:#}Beauty :
To The Blessed Beauty
The Blessed Beauty
walked through the Garden of Ridvan inhaling
the charm of the rose
scented dawn
and listening
to the elegant songs
of nightingales.
The Blessed Beauty's presence
attracted divine blessing
to the believers
who joined him
in the Garden of Paradise.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"}This is Poem 110 of 200 Dedicated to The Blessed Beauty.
... [Read more] Encounters With the Sacred August 11, 2017 at 11:06pm Encounters With the Sacred:
To The Blessed Beauty
Encounters with the sacred,
the heart of the spiritual experience,
engages both religious tradition
and The Mystery.
They unify
diverse cultural backgrounds
and sacred practices,
while revealing
a fundamental reality
that is larger than the ego-self,
and more inclusive
than personal concepts of Divinity.
Intimate encounters with the sacred
expose the Self that hides
behind the veils of opposites,
while revealing
a ge... [Read more] Jalál August 11, 2017 at 11:03pm Jalál{footnote:#}Glory :
To The Blessed Beauty
As I contemplating the brand new day,
dawn's glory glistens like morning dew,
and its majesty awakens
my soul to the seraphim's songs
that in this new age
greeted God's Promised One.
The glory of the new born day,
reveals to my despondent spirit
the brilliance of the Blessed Beauty
rising above the horizon
of God's ancient covenant.
{dropnote:"Poet's Notes:"}This is Poem 108 of 200 Dedicated to ... [Read more] Tongues of Poets August 11, 2017 at 11:01pm Tongues of Poets:
To The Blessed Beauty
"Treasures lie hidden beneath the throne of God; the key to those treasures is the tongue of poets."
A Tradition Quoted by the Bab
God's hands plays the melody,
that the tongues of poets sing,
the Holy Spirit strums the chords,
that give the scriptures harmony,
inspiring poets' odes.
The tongues of poets are their pens,
that reveal the hidden treasures
beneath the Throne of God.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:... [Read more] Bahá August 11, 2017 at 10:58pm Bahá{footnote:#}Splendour :
To The Blessed Beauty
The splendor of the lamp
lit by the power of Thy love
outshines the glory of the noonday sun,
and the light it cast
across the souls of Thy lovers
guides them to the Throne of Thine excellence.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"}This is Poem 106 of 200 Dedicated to The Blessed Beauty.
... [Read more] Trinity of Healing August 11, 2017 at 10:55pm Trinity of Healing:
To The Blessed Beauty
"Thy name is my healing, O my God, and remembrance of Thee is my remedy. Nearness to Thee is my hope, and love for Thee is my companion. Thy mercy to me is my healing and my succor in both this world and the world to come. Thou, verily, art the All-Bountiful, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise."
Bahá’u’lláh, Prayers and Meditations by Bahá’u’lláh
CLXX: “Thy name is my healing, O my God, and remembrance of Thee is my…... [Read more] Got Peace? August 11, 2017 at 10:53pm Got Peace?
To The Blessed Beauty
We have world peace
within reach
if we would only
stretch forth our hands
and grasp it.
The sacred scriptures,
revealed by The Blessed Beauty,
gives us the prerequisites
for peace and unity.
Peace requires us
to let go of our prejudices,
superstitions,
illusions,
vain imaginings,
and dogma.
It requires us
to find the common ground
upon which
the religions
of Earth are founded.
To grasp peace
we must
see with our own eyes
a... [Read more] Poet's Prayer August 11, 2017 at 10:50pm Poet's Prayer:
To The Blessed Beauty
Blessed Beauty,
Help me find the words to write,
Odes to the Holy Spirit's light,
That shone through Your Glorious Pen.
Inspire my lines with similes,
That sing like nightingales in spring,
And scent the air with attar of rose.
Assist me to write metaphors,
That open salvation's doors,
To those who have lost all hope,
And cannot see Your radiant light.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"}This is Poem 103 of 200 Dedicat... [Read more] Reflections on The Seven Valleys August 11, 2017 at 10:48pm Reflections on The Seven Valleys:
To The Blessed Beauty
Stone on stone foundations were laid,
citadels constructed:
Seven cities lead to certitude;
Seven valleys perfection.
Exiting self,
the Seeker traverses,
the stages of salvation,
though valleys deep and city streets,
ascending degrees of transcendence.
Into the Valley of Search,
the Seeker rides
astride the steed of patience;
looking high and low;
looking far and wide;
for the Point of Adoration.
Inhaling ... [Read more] In the Presence of the Beloved August 11, 2017 at 10:28pm In the Presence of the Beloved:
To The Blessed Beauty
I read the sacred scriptures,
and I am transported to the presence of the Beloved
through the words He has written.
Sometimes,
I wish I could have lived
when he walked upon the Earth,
but I was born
in the middle twentieth century
long after
His ascension
into the Abha Paradise.
To enter His presence
I must pray,
read the sacred scriptures,
meditate,
and attempt
to live my life for Him.
When my soul separates
... [Read more] Giving Thanks August 11, 2017 at 10:26pm Giving Thanks:
To The Blessed Beauty
"We give you thanks, O God!"
Author Unknown
In this day,
when the forces of darkness surround,
when the powers of terror attack,
when the temples of religion crumble,
and the righteous are oppressed:
We give you thanks, O Lord,
For all that you have given.
In this day,
we give you thanks
for the verses of hope concealed
in humanity's sacred scriptures,
for the Glory of God,
for the Prince of Peace,
and... [Read more] Trust in God August 11, 2017 at 10:24pm Trust in God:
To The Blessed Beauty
"He who puts his trust in God,
God will suffice him;
He who fears God,
God will send him relief."
Baha'u'llah
"He who puts his trust in God,
God will suffice him;
He who fears God,
God will send him relief."
"He who puts his trust in God,"
Is assured of God's existence,
Relies on the Holy Spirit's assistance,
Entrusts everything to God's manifestation,
Practices faith without ce... [Read more] Spiritual Services August 11, 2017 at 10:18pm Spiritual Services:
To The Blessed Beauty
On the Day of Beauty,
at the Baha'i Center,
we gather to consume spiritual food,
get reacquainted with old friends,
and make new friends.
Once each Gregorian month we gather
to proclaim the Blessed Beauty
in song.
On the third Sunday,
of each month
we meet
for spiritual services
in Las Vegas, Nevada.
We read the scriptures
revealed by
The Bab,
Baha'u'llah,
and the writings
of 'Abdu'l-Baha.
{dropno... [Read more] Quickener of Humanity August 11, 2017 at 10:15pm Quickener of Humanity:
To The Blessed Beauty
Leaven
in the dough of humanity;
the yeast makes it ferment and rise
out of the grave of matter.
Proclaim the joyous news
for all to hear
the unifier of humanity
has come.
Out of the tomb
of selfish desires we rise,
quickened by the Holy Spirit
flowing through
the scriptures of the Blessed Beauty.
Shout from the mountain top,
the Lord has returned in the Father's Glory
holding the keys
of unity and peace.
Announc... [Read more] Proof of the Human Soul August 11, 2017 at 10:11pm Proof of the Human Soul:
To The Blessed Beauty
Is art proof of the human soul?
The ability
to compose a poem,
paint a picture,
or write a musical composition.
Can proof of humanity's soul
be found in our ability to ask questions?
Questions help
the our minds
and souls achieve
certitude in the covenant of God.
Questions reveal
the essence of reality,
help the individual search
for truth,
and challenge our
illusions.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"}Th... [Read more] God's Plan August 11, 2017 at 10:09pm God's Plan:
To The Blessed Beauty
I meditate upon,
what I understand of,
God's plan.
Solidarity of Humanity
The next stage
in the maturation
of humankind.
Today,
the oneness of humanity
is the pivot
of reality.
Does this mean the unification
of the human race in one common faith?
The Blessed Beauty reveals
the common foundation
of all religions,
whose messengers are sent
by God.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"}This is Poem 95 of 200 Dedicated... [Read more] Letter About Humanity August 11, 2017 at 9:43pm Letter About Humanity:
To The Blessed Beauty
Dear Blessed Beauty,
I contemplate the way the different faiths look at the human race. The source for my meditation on this subject are quotes from various clergy that I have collected on this subject. I have had these quotes for several years because I once attempted to write a poem on the subject. It wasn't a very good poem because it didn't express emotions.
"Man stamps coins in his image
And they are all alive;
God... [Read more] |
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