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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 |
Mirror of the Prophets: To 'Abdu'l-Baha June 28, 2021 at 5:02pm Mirror of the Prophets:
To 'Abdu'l-Baha
"The Master reflects the qualities of the Manifestations as if He were a mirror. He reflects not only those of Bahá'u'lláh but also of Christ as He is the exemplar of the spirit of the Prophet...."
(From a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi,
The Unfolding Destiny of the British Baha'i Community, p. 440)
The perfect mirror
reflecting the divine attributes
of God's Holy Manifestations.
Selfl... [Read more] Meditation on a Photo of 'Abdu'l-Baha June 27, 2021 at 11:43am Meditation
on a Photo of 'Abdu'l-Baha
How can I describe
the wisdom in his eyes:
compassion
for the downtrodden
and disenfranchised.
The gentle smile that understands,
my struggle to comprehend
physical death
as a part of God's plan.
Humble,
steadfast Servant of Baha,
perfect in his generation,
interpreter of the writings of Baha'u'llah--
God's most recent Manifestation.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"}This is poem #31 of the 100 I'... [Read more] Happiest in Diversity: To 'Abdu'l-Baha June 24, 2021 at 10:07pm Happiest in Diversity:{footnote:#}{link:https://www.bahai.us/happiest-in-diversity/}
To 'Abdu'l-Baha
It was the diversity
of the audience
that gave him joy.
He was happiest,
when he saw
both black and white people
at the same table.
He was forthright
when it came to the importance
interracial unity,
and uncompromising in its practice.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"}This is poem #30 of the 100 I'm writing for the Centenary of the Ascension of 'Ab... [Read more] Fearless: To 'Abdu'l-Baha June 21, 2021 at 1:56pm Fearless:
To 'Abdu'l-Baha
At 64 he fearlessly proclaimed
the oneness of humanity
and God's Most Great Name
to Europe and America.
Across three continents--
in churches and public halls--
he attempted to tear down the walls
that separated humankind.
On his three year journey west
his footsteps doubly blessed
the ground on which he trod,
and his actions reflected the Glory of God.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"}This is poem #29 in the 100 poems I am w... [Read more] The Beauty in Diversity: To 'Abdu'l-Baha June 20, 2021 at 5:26pm The Beauty in Diversity:
To 'Abdu'l-Baha
{xlink:https://www.bahai.us/diversity-a-thing-of-beauty/}Diversity a Thing of Beauty
Beautiful diversity
God's gift to humanity,
the flowers in His divine garden.
Look at the exquisite elegance
of the various skin tones.
all expressing
the charm and loveliness
of the human species.
{dropnote:"Poet's Note:"}This is poem #28 of the 100 poems I'm writing for the Centenary of the Ascension of 'Abdu&... [Read more] Father Figure: To 'Abdu'l-Baha June 19, 2021 at 3:11pm Father Figure:
To 'Abdu'l-Baha
{xlink:https://bahaiteachings.org/abdul-baha-a-father-figure-for-humankind/}Abdu’l-Baha: A Father Figure for Humankind by Anne Gordon Perry
The perfect example
of selflessness and love
his guidance to humanity
reverberates across the world.
One hundred years after his passing,
we--
who chose to fallow Baha'u'llah--
look to 'Abdu'l-Baha
for lessons on how to live,
while struggling
to show forth justice and equali... [Read more] |
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