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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 |
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] Prophethood August 11, 2017 at 9:40pm Prophethood:
To The Blessed Beauty
Manifestation of divinity!
Mirrors reflecting reality's essence!
From the beginning
that has no beginning
they have reflected
the attributes of God
to humanity,
and will continue to do so
until the end
that has no end.
Stepping out of the veils of light,
they reveal the Primal Will,
the Word of God,
manifest divinity,
renew God's ancient faith,
and bestow eternal life.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"}This is Poem 93... [Read more] God's Word August 11, 2017 at 9:38pm God's Word:
To The Blessed Beauty
Power is in the Word of God!
The power to unite
the scattered nations of humankind
into a planetary society.
Love is in the Word of God!
The love that binds
soul to soul
and creates a new human species
out of the separate tribes
and races.
Peace is in the Word of God!
The peace passing all understanding,
which creates a world free of war
with citizens free of fear.
Justice is in the Word of God!
The justice
that is God's b... [Read more] Tokens of God's Love August 11, 2017 at 9:36pm Tokens of God's Love:
To The Blessed Beauty
The tokens of God's love,
His greatest gifts to humanity,
are His Manifestations,
the Prophets He sends
in every age
to reveal his will
to humankind.
Each Messenger comes
when the human race is falling
into the pit of self-destruction
because of obedience
the its own selfish desires.
Each one has
a specific mission,
brings laws,
and Holy Writings
to carry us forward
until the next divine messenger
arrives,
with ... [Read more] God's Gift August 11, 2017 at 9:35pm God's Gift:
To The Blessed Beauty
"Our gift from God is who we are:
Our gift to God is what we become."
Author Unknown
What is God's gift to us?
It is our souls;
the spiritual mirror within
each human being that,
when polished,
reflects the divine attributes.
What is our gift to God?
It is the effort
we make to polish the mirror,
so that we can become
our true selves.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"}This is Poem 90 of 200 Dedicated to the B... [Read more] |
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