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Wisdom and teachings of
Bahá’í

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T he word of God which the Supreme Pen hath recorded on the seventh leaf of the Most Exalted Paradise is this: O ye men of wisdom among nations! Shut your eyes to estrangement, then fix your gaze upon unity. Cleave tenaciously unto that which will lead to the well-being and tranquillity of all mankind. This span of earth is but one homeland and one habitation. It behoveth you to abandon vainglory which causeth alienation and to set your hearts on whatever will ensure harmony. In the estimation of the people of Bahá man's glory lieth in his knowledge, his upright conduct, his praiseworthy character, his wisdom, and not in his nationality or rank.

quote 8634 | The Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh
Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh Revealed After the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, p. 67–68

I n this Day the secrets of the earth are laid bare before the eyes of men. The pages of swiftly-appearing newspapers are indeed the mirror of the world. They reflect the deeds and pursuits of divers peoples and kindreds. They both reflect them and make them known. They are a mirror endowed with hearing, sight and speech. This is an amazing and potent phenomenon. However, it behoveth the writers thereof to be purged from the promptings of evil passions and desires and to be attired with the raiment of justice and equity. They should enquire into situations as much as possible and ascertain the facts, then set them down in writing.

quote 8633 | The Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh
Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh Revealed After the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, p. 39–40

C oncerneth trustworthiness. Verily it is the door of security for all that dwell on earth and a token of glory on the part of the All-Merciful. He who partaketh thereof hath indeed partaken of the treasures of wealth and prosperity. Trustworthiness is the greatest portal leading unto the tranquillity and security of the people. In truth the stability of every affair hath depended and doth depend upon it. All the domains of power, of grandeur and of wealth are illumined by its light. Tablets of

quote 8632 | The Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh
Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh Revealed After the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, p. 37

T his Wronged One exhorteth the peoples of the world to observe tolerance and righteousness, which are two lights amidst the darkness of the world and two educators for the edification of mankind. Happy are they who have attained thereto and woe betide the heedless.

quote 8631 | The Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh
Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh Revealed After the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, p. 36

D efile not your tongues with the cursing and reviling of any soul, and guard your eyes against that which is not seemly. Set forth that which ye possess.

quote 8630 | The Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh
Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh Revealed After the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, p. 129

O SON OF EART H! Know, verily, the heart wherein the least remnant of envy yet lingers, shall never attain My everlasting dominion, nor inhale the sweet savors of holiness breathing from My kingdom of sanctity.

quote 8629 | The Hidden Words
The Hidden Words of Baha'u'llah, Part II.6

O QUINTESSENCE OF PASSION! Put away all covetousness and seek contentment; for the covetous hath ever been deprived, and the contented hath ever been loved and praised.

quote 8628 | The Hidden Words
The Hidden Words of Baha'u'llah, Part II.50

O SON OF DUST! Verily I say unto thee: Of all men the most negligent is he that disputeth idly and seeketh to advance himself over his brother. Say, O brethren! Let deeds, not words, be your adorning.

quote 8627 | The Hidden Words
The Hidden Words of Baha'u'llah, Part II.5

O BRETHREN! Be forbearing one with another and set not your affections on things below. Pride not yourselves in your glory, and be not ashamed of abasement.

quote 8626 | The Hidden Words
The Hidden Words of Baha'u'llah, Part II.48

O CHILDREN OF DESIRE! Put away the garment of vainglory, and divest yourselves of the attire of haughtiness.

quote 8625 | The Hidden Words
The Hidden Words of Baha'u'llah, Part II.47

O COMPANION OF MY THRONE! Hear no evil, and see no evil, abase not thyself, neither sigh and weep. Speak no evil, that thou mayest not hear it spoken unto thee, and magnify not the faults of others that thine own faults may not appear great; and wish not the abasement of anyone, that thine own abasement be not exposed.

quote 8624 | The Hidden Words
The Hidden Words of Baha'u'llah, Part II.44

O MY SERVANT! Purge thy heart from malice and, innocent of envy, enter the divine court of holiness.

quote 8623 | The Hidden Words
The Hidden Words of Baha'u'llah, Part II.42

O FRIEND! In the garden of thy heart plant naught but the rose of love, and from the nightingale of affection and desire loosen not thy hold. Treasure the companionship of the righteous and eschew all fellowship with the ungodly.

quote 8622 | The Hidden Words
The Hidden Words of Baha'u'llah, Part II.3

O SON OF MAN! Should prosperity befall thee, rejoice not, and should abasement come upon thee, grieve not, for both shall pass away and be no more.

quote 8621 | The Hidden Words
The Hidden Words of Baha'u'llah, Part I.52

O SON OF BEING! Ascribe not to any soul that which thou wouldst not have ascribed to thee, and say not that which thou doest not. This is My command unto thee, do thou observe it.

quote 8620 | The Hidden Words
The Hidden Words of Baha'u'llah, Part I.29

O SON OF BEING! How couldst thou forget thine own faults and busy thyself with the faults of others? Whoso doeth this is accursed of Me.

quote 8619 | The Hidden Words
The Hidden Words of Baha'u'llah, I.26

O SON OF SPIRIT! The best beloved of all things in My sight is Justice; turn not away therefrom if thou desirest Me, and neglect it not that I may confide in thee. By its aid thou shalt see with thine own eyes and not through the eyes of others, and shalt know of thine own knowledge and not through the knowledge of thy neighbor. Ponder this in thy heart; how it behooveth thee to be. Verily justice is My gift to thee and the sign of My loving-kindness. Set it then before thine eyes.

quote 8618 | The Hidden Words
The Hidden Words of Baha'u'llah, Part I.2

B eautify your tongues, O people, with truthfulness, and adorn your souls with the ornament of honesty. Beware, O people, that ye deal not treacherously with any one. Be ye the trustees of God amongst His creatures, and the emblems of His generosity amidst His people. They that follow their lusts and corrupt inclinations, have erred and dissipated their efforts. They, indeed, are of the lost

quote 8617 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 297

L ay not on any soul a load which ye would not wish to be laid upon you, and desire not for any one the things ye would not desire for yourselves. This is My best counsel unto you, did ye but observe it

quote 8616 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 128

D o not busy yourselves in your own concerns; let your thoughts be fixed upon that which will rehabilitate the fortunes of mankind and sanctify the hearts and souls of men. This can best be achieved through pure and holy deeds, through a virtuous life and a goodly behavior.

quote 8615 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 93–94

T he civilization, so often vaunted by the learned exponents of arts and sciences, will, if allowed to overleap the bounds of moderation, bring great evil upon men

quote 8614 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 342

B lessed are the learned that pride not themselves on their attainments; and well is it with the righteous that mock not the sinful, but rather conceal their misdeeds, so that their own shortcomings may remain veiled to men’s eyes

quote 8613 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 315

T he purpose of the one true God in manifesting Himself is to summon all mankind to truthfulness and sincerity, to piety and trustworthiness, to resignation and submissiveness to the Will of God, to forbearance and kindliness, to uprightness and wisdom. His object is to array every man with the mantle of a saintly character, and to adorn him with the ornament of holy and goodly deeds

quote 8612 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 299

S ay: Sow not, O people, the seeds of dissension amongst men, and contend not with your neighbor

quote 8611 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 296

A kindly tongue is the lodestone of the hearts of men. It is the bread of the spirit, it clotheth the words with meaning, it is the fountain of the light of wisdom and understanding . . .

quote 8610 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 289

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Wisdom and teachings ofBahá’í

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Bahá’í