Bahai Poems
Bahai Poems
That Which Traineth The World is Justice – Upheld By Two Pillars Reward and Punishment
O people of God! That which traineth the world is Justice, for it is upheld by two pillars, reward and punishment. These two pillars are the sources of life to the world. – Baha’u’llah, Tablets of Baha’u’llah, p. 27. In the sacred halls where wisdom lies, Echoes a call, resonant and wise, “O people of God!” it starts, a plea, For a world framed in justice, where hearts are free. Justice, the compass guiding our way, The sun that heralds the break of day, It molds the world with hands unseen, In the realm of actions, it reigns as queen. Balanced it stands, unyielding, bright, Between two pillars of divine…
The Baháʼí Faith – Response to the Call of Bahá’u’lláh
Response to the Call of Bahá’u’lláh A pivotal concept in the Bahá’í teachings is that the refinement of one’s inner character and service to humanity are inseparable facets of life. Shoghi Effendi, in a letter written on his behalf, states: We cannot segregate the human heart from the environment outside us and say that once one of these is reformed everything will be improved. Man is organic with the world. His inner life moulds the environment and is itself also deeply affected by it. The one acts upon the other and every abiding change in the life of man is the result of these mutual reactions. In light of this,…
The Awakening: A Journey from Heedlessness to Grace
The Awakening: A Journey from Heedlessness to Grace In the vast expanse of life’s complexities, we often find ourselves adrift, pulled by currents of self-doubt, anxiety, and disconnection. In these moments, we yearn for an anchor, a beacon of light to guide us back to our true course. Bahá’u’lláh, the prophet and founder of the Bahá’i Faith, offers us such an anchor in his divine utterances, showing us the way from darkness to enlightenment, from heedlessness to a state of awakened grace. Awakening from Heedlessness: A Divine Stirring The Journey of Return: Aligning with the Divine Path Bahá’u’lláh’s profound words serve as a compassionate call to our inner selves, a…
The Endless Search for Divine Knowledge: A Reflection on Baha’u’llah’s Teachings
The Endless Search for Divine Knowledge: A Reflection on Baha’u’llah’s Teachings Throughout human history, there has been an innate, transcendent longing for the divine. This longing, so intrinsic to our human nature, is a timeless phenomenon that knows no beginning or end. It’s an eternal quest to understand our Creator—a journey of spirituality that is deeply rooted in the love we hold for the divine. The Baha’i Faith, a relatively modern religion, sheds a unique light on this eternal pursuit. Its prophet and founder, Baha’u’llah, “The Glory of God” in English, offers profound insight into the ceaseless search for divine knowledge. Baha’u’llah once wrote, “I bear witness, O my God,…