What did Bahá’u’lláh write?
Bahá’u’lláh, throughout more than 20,000 letters and 100 volumes, taught that men and women are equals, that we must work to establish justice and unity, and that the same spiritual truths underlie every religion. He crystallized this “inner essence” of religious truth in a collection of short verses called The Hidden Words. Each one contains guidance for individuals and society.
The first of these Hidden Words addresses the soul and inner character of the reader.
O SON OF SPIRIT!
My first counsel is this: Possess a pure, kindly and radiant heart, that thine may be a sovereignty ancient, imperishable and everlasting.
Bahá’u’lláh also explores the concept of justice and its importance for both personal spiritual growth and social cohesion. The centrality of justice is emphasized throughout His writings.
O SON OF SPIRIT!
The best beloved of all things in My sight is Justice…
Elsewhere He writes:
The light of men is Justice. Quench it not with the contrary winds of oppression and tyranny. The purpose of justice is the appearance of unity among men.
The works that Bahá’u’lláh wrote in his lifetime represent, to use His metaphor, an ocean to explore. Read more of the Hidden Words here.
Connect with others in Western Pennsylvania who are inspired by these teachings. Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Bahá’u’lláh’s birth with the Pittsburgh Baha’i Community on Sunday October 22, 2017. Like us on Facebook and check out the event page for more information.
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