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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 |
Trust in and Fear of God April 14, 2018 at 7:21pm Trust In and Fear of God
"He who put his trust in God, God will suffice him;
He who fears God, God will send him relief."
Baha'u'llah
Expect
fulfillment of your prayers,
and all necessities supplied;
confidence in God is the guide:
The Lord know your affairs.
Relief
knowing God is in charge,
you can move forward without fear
meeting each test as it appears;
trepidation's discharged.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"}Form: Arogelles contains ... [Read more] Baha'u'llah: Pen of Glory January 14, 2018 at 11:31am Baha'u'llah: Pen of Glory
Glory of God, Christ Returned,
Ancient Beauty, Divine Pen,
Blessed Beauty, Prince of Peace,
The Lord of Hosts, Sacred Hymn.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"}Form: Ch'i Yen Shih Meter: 4-line stanzas with 7 syllables each. Lines 2 and 4 rhyme. There is a caesura or a break after the 4th syllable in each line.
... [Read more] Love's Riddle January 2, 2018 at 8:52pm Love's Riddle
I am the mystery
of God's dispensation.
I am the manifestations
of the mercy of the Almighty.
I am the source
of spirituality.
I am the light
of heaven.
I am the breath
of the Holy Spirit
energizing the human soul.
I am the source
of Divine revelation.
I am the living link
intrinsic in reality.
I am the formula guaranteeing
joy in all the worlds of God.
I am illumination
in the darkness.
I am the organic connection
between God... [Read more] Leftover Time to Kill January 2, 2018 at 8:35pm Leftover Time to Kill
Contracted
into its primordial atom,
the universe trembled
in anticipation of resurrection.
Shattered
into its components,
time moved forward,
the end was left behind;
leftover time veils
a new heaven and an new Earth.
Poised
on the edge of eternity,
the Kingdom of God on Earth
waits for recognition.
Unaware
of its own existence
a new race
has leftover time to kill.
Madness ensues!
Portless
and anchorless
humanity wanders obsessed,
w... [Read more] The Lover's Prayer January 2, 2018 at 8:14pm The Lover's Prayer
Goal of my desire!
Forgive the love for you
that hope for paradise,
that sees as heaven its reward
for worshiping your light.
Beloved of my soul!
Forgive the love
that fears hell's fire,
that hold above my trembling spirit
eternal punishment.
Answer of my prayers!
Bless me with unselfish love
that neither fears nor hopes,
but worships your immortal essence
for itself alone.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"} This poem was inspired by a... [Read more] |
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