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for the WORLDS OF
GOD
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INDEX
of
T H E W O R L D S O'F GAO D
This Index covers over 1,000 references to definitions or explanations of the Bahá’í classifications of existence or reality, in terms of "worlds" or'bonditions," and the beings in them. It gives locations of these references in THE WORLDS OF GOD, which, in turn, cites the original sources. I
The Compilation contains one—line summaries of the references that follow. In the Index, each summary is underlined and numbered 1st, 2nd or 3rd, meaning that it is the 1st, 2nd or 3rd summary on the cited page in THE WORLDS OF GOD. CHAPTER TITLES are listed in all capital letters, and also refer to pages in-the Compilation.
For basic General Subjects or classifications used in the Master Index, abbreviations have been used to conserve space. The next page lists these abbreviations and the meanings.
Prepared by
THE NATIONAL REFERENCE LIBRARY COMMITTEE OF
The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States 1967
lat D E. 1 T Y MD . 2nd ---- ----- KINGDOM that God MANIFESTS ------ ~--' WORLD CS a HS fl = W; _ W0 3rd [ORE MFN RLN I fl WORLD LKGM 11;! SOUL I These y LKBV SO'L Ry RLglj W91] are WORLDS MNK SCR _ r1351 generated ‘ HUM H -mm be diminishing RAT RAT-nm IME ‘ degrees of the HS, MAT um um vo min . the Holy or Whole attain Eggr of Existence
EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATION S
'18“; WORLD _: r W?» Goof; ist or Siuroo m, whence 111 other WORLDS emote: the Divine
2,, REALITI, manifosjod or reflectod in all other worlds; the Supreme Beingan WORLD KG -T<TNGD’5M that manifests God and that. God MATHESTS; 2nd or GREATER WORLD: the condition of Pro hothood one WORLD somtimos dosijgtod as "beavers" CS - CAUSE or CAUSING of God; the Rooson. Purpose and Fact of His creating mm. HS - HOLY SPIRIT; tho SPIRIT of God manifested in tho SPIRIT of tho HANIFESTATION. HF - MANIFESTATION of God: my mambo:- of tho KG living in tho GREA'ER WORLD. WI. - WILL of God; the Law of spiritual life. manifested or reflected in all Existence. WO - WORD of Gods language of KG, spoken by Ms. coming to ORE as REVELATION. BAHA - Baha'u'llah HANIFESTATION of this Hombor of tho KINGDOM HANIFES'IED KG rd WORLD CHE - CREATION; 3rd or LESSER WORLD: the WORLD of Human Souls in their various stages of development; condition of Sorvitudol whgt Gon.1:1 refers to us "gggth'fl' HFN - MANIFESTATION of God when in CREATION and in the form of a creature of God. RLN - REVELATION of the realitz of Unseen WORLDS through words of tho MANIFESTATIONS [GM - KINGDOM of SOULS after "death"; World or condition of life after MAT death. SOUL-SOUL after death of body. following its outhly (embryonic) development. KRV - KINGDOM REVEALED: condition of SOULS beforo deaths "spiritual" World of man. SO'L-SOUL during oarthly lifetime and in its prenatal condition of imperfection. RLgN -Revea1ed Rolgion: the part of REVELATION that. man grasps and applies. NOB - WORLD ORDER OF BAHA'U'ILAH; divine civilisotion (KRV) being brought to earth. MNK - MANKIND: SOULS only developed to date, in outhly imperfoctimvond impurity; SCR - SCRIPTURES; humanly recorded reports of RLN and activities of MANIFESTATIONS. rlgn - traditional religions] RLgN as humanly distorted and practised on earth. HUM - HUMANNESS: tho imperfections & spiritual imturity of World of Human Affairs. HUM-man - the outer man; SO'L exclusive of its divine nature and potentialities. RAT - RATIONALITY: a level of perception established by the Human degree of Spirit. RAT-man - human body with conditioned mental machinery but no spiritual vision, TIME -a rationally perceived dimension of life that measures duration of activity. MAT - MATERIALITY; a level of perception established by the Animal degree of Spirit. MAT-man.—anm,-veg,-min - the four kinggomo of "nature" jSubhuman oxistonceLin CRE.
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THE WORLDS OF GOD
Abraham made Covenant re Moses 95(t) mentioned in list of MFNs 98bot. action - See also patterns conduct reflects inner life 7(1) deeds make one liked or disliked 103(r) expressed in: thoughts must be 66(5) follows knowledge; or latter is fruitless 102(2nd) _ generated by WORD OF GOD 24(ct),86(f) good actions are fruits of faith 75(m) highest type on earth introduced by Jesus 95(3) igpetus to, is desire 76(lst) in MAT world is cyclic; for soul is upward only 45(jj) is to soglias foliage is to tree 78(4th) manifested by reality of love 76(2) man's must illumine world 32(3) ” wrong use of qualities is evil 33(r) MFN's life pattern 29(kk),(pp) motion in creation generated as described 86(f),24(tt) needed, plus knowledge & volition 103(w) ofgspirit at all levels is love or linking 72(lst) OF SOUL TO BE VIEWED 48-9 XV outward conduct reflects inner life 102(j) produced by cause; cause followed by effect 76(y) repose doesn't exist in nature 7(k) righteous kind produced by Religion 96(y) ”to do" comes after ”to know” 74(a) urged to make BAHAE RLN encircle globe 103(x) virtue of, is conditioned by God's leave 45(11) world of: ideals must be carried in 81(0) Adam began this cycle 91(0) entrance in human world described 53(n) from time of, 2 pathways in world 96(y) mentioned in list of MFN's 98 hot. animal acting like beasts unworthy of man 49(q)
Index
animal (cont.) animal degree of man is body; described 58(b) appetites indulged: result 54(aa),(bb) captive to senses, but sensations suffice 41(u) difference between animal & man 35(1) easy to attain pleaSure: not for man 55(gg) feelings described 72(2nd) ferocity a necessity; explained 64(d) has no power of ideation 41(p) imitating is its action pattern 58(3rd) is captive of nature; no morals; obeys instinct 49(k) ‘ ” captive of the senses, understands nothing above them 48(f) kingdom of: man, physicallx is part of 50(a) 58(3) man approaches, if thoughts don't soar 50(a)
” is as, without help of God 53(p)
” ” like, in physical structure 35(j)
” ” , without bounties of Spiritual
world 52(f) " is.lower than, if lower nature predominates 52(a) ” no better than, if passions conquer him 48(d) " no better than, unless tho'ts soar 65(h); 72(c)
” shares with, life of flesh 68(ii)
” without Spirit is like a beast 69(ss) more noble than veg.,1ess than man 35(k) overcoming of animalism is thru accgptigg
RLN 96(lst) physical sensibilities common to man & animal 41(q) retrogression to, by man, described 54(aa) shares with man life of flesh 40(j) spirit of, is power of senses 38(1) superior to man in animal power 80(b) atoms bodies composed of; described 58(f) bound together by chemical affinity 38(1) composition of, is temporary 43(q) have affinity for each other, causing life 92(p) 'held together by attraction 43(q) ” power of attraction 58(f) manifest in each, are traces of sun 74(1) ordained (all) by God for man's training 37(dd); 58(e) attributes knowledge of, one kind of knowledge 3(b) OF SOUL TO BE VIEWED 48-9 XV
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Bab (the)
mentioned in list of MFNs 98 bot.
promised by Muhammad; made Covenant
’ lreBAHA 95(t)
Bahá’í
community is striving to obey Teachings 87(x) o
is helper of God; how to become 102(1)
not Bahá’í to accept, but not live ,
Teachings 87(y) teachers: Holy Spirit will inSpire 49(0) youth to set high example as noted 104(dd)
onth's contribution described 103(p) Bahá’ís, people of Bahá - See also SOUL
ambition only to revive world, ennoble
life 102(j)
be lights of guidance, lights of piety
etc. 104(cc) don't follow mundane desires goverment under U.H.J. 87(0)
86(m)
have tremendous responsibility_to show
way to KRV 103(lst) life after death described 90(e) must pray for each other 87(y) punishment of (worst), is sensuality etc. 104(hh) ' responsibility on today‘s believers described 103(0) working as one, for CS: results told ’ , 103(2nd) BAHA'U'LLAH: action of began current cycle in which KRV "comes” 91(3rd) bore ordeals for MNK as described 100(r)
breathed no words but what God led him
to 100(y) brought into being to manifest Cause 21(f) calls us as noted 101(1st)
COMES TO RENEW RELIGION 98-101 XXXIII
consented to be bound, persecutedreason 100(q) embodied ”Book of God" 99(n) guides, protects you: He will, if you love Him 104(ff) has come: gakesgglear how we can enter KRV now 84(lst) holds in His hand destinies of MNK 100(3)
offers freedom from HUM world 82(6th)
opened new vista in the accord of Religion & science 94(1) proclaimed way to remove hostility 86(k)
restated all past RUNS 97(3rd).
the Spirit of Truth 1(2nd)
-2 BAHA'U'LLKH: action of (cont.)
BA
resuscitated Spirits as noted 77(pp) reveals, describes KRV 83(lst)
” mysteries of God's Cause
_ 21(e)
suffered willingly for us; controls
MNK's destiny 100(lst) teaches us how to pray 105(2nd) unsealed choice Wine; didn't merely
give laws 100(t) gnveiled reality,provingifle iggMFN 99(lst) " world of Divinity 84(3rd)
Egges abandoningiof past RLNs 97(3rd) voices God's Word & testimony 100(2nd)
HKTfi'LLKH: action or attributes in
relation to
love of, is glorious 104(2nd)
BAHK‘U'LLAH: described
Day Spring of God's MFN, Source of RLN: may I turn men to 105(h) Divine guidance directs Him 100(w) had no purpose but to convey WORD 100(u) will but God's Will 100(y) is Promised One of all nations 99m ” the Youth in Whose form Book of God was sent 99(n) " universal MFN of this cycle 91(c) spoke only as God permitted 100(x) was awakened by Spirit, told to proclaim RLN 100(p) " "but a man like others” till God taught Him 100(v)
BMMHFMAWS
Authority affirmed by God's Word and testimony 100(2nd) awakening (Spiritual) described‘ 100(v) books number more than 100 99(0) challenges & promises 101(1st) coming foretold by Bab; made Covenant re a future MFN 95(t) hands: rewards for accepting ”mystic chalice" from 104(gg) Hidden Words recommended 102(h) part in Progressive RLN - mentioned 98 bot. Power & Authority: proof of 102(a) precepts; rewards of following them _ 103(t) Spirit is Holy Sgirit fglly manifested 99(2nd) Spirit (universal) to be expressed in lives 87(y) ' Teachings: live by them to become Gods servant 102(h) Teachings same as Zoroaster's, Jesus' 95(Q)
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BAHA'U'LLAH'S: (cont.)
Word is Word of|God fully manifested
99(2nd)
beginning - See also origin
indicates source, not time of
creation 8(lst)
beings, creatures -See also man, SOUL
emanate (creatures) from God, don't
manifest Him 11(cc)
two kinds: material & Spiritual
336w) 35(p)
Bible
revealed that man is created in
God's image 100(r)
quoted 1(a); 21(a); 34(a) & (b);
42(k); 101(jj)
birds
wings likened to Spiritual and mat'l
powers of man 48(h)
body, man's: actions of
assists in develgping understanding
& love 58(2nd)
carries out reactions alone in MAT
world 75(2nd)
grows and feels 44(y)
imitating is animal action-Eattern
58(3rd)
influences spirit, when pure 58(c)
limits power of soul, as its
instrument 47(aaa)
lives under control of soul 39(z).
44(cc) & 46(33)
maintains human personality; but soul
can function without it 50(f)
"thinking,” a physiggl activity 58(5th)
body, man's: action or attributes in
relation to
affected by soul's grief or trouble
46(uu)
appearance of spirit in: wisdom of,
explained 44(aa)
broken as a cage in Val. of KnoWledge
82(2)
connected to soul as earth is connected
to sun 44(bb)
control of, is right; develops
character 64(2nd)
freed from, Kingdom is 83(aa)
intervene between body & soul:
veil canv 46(tt)
possessed by man 44(y)
ruled by soul, reflecting its power
44(bb)
body man's: attributes & description of
alone it has no significance; is
animated by the soul 46(rr)
brain & nervous system defined 58(4th)
can't live without the soul 42(n)
body, man's: attributes & description of(cont.)
captive to nature 75(0) changes of, don't affect the soul 43(0) composed in most perfect form 47(vv) ” of atoms 58(f) condition of: soul acquires perfections in 44(2) descent & ascent are characteristics of (not of soul) 42(1) elements of, are magnet for the Spirit 47(ww) gifts of, listed 58(d) habits & human emotions, Egg; of body 60(lst) ” ” " onditioned reflexes’are Rhysical 59(2nd & 3rd) infirmities, don't affect but do limit manifesting of soul 46(00) is a gerfect creation. diyipe gift; use it wisely 47(lst) ” animal in type 47(bbb) " held together by power of attraction 40(1); 58(b) ” inferior to soul 47(zz) " _like animal' 5 58(b) " ” lantern, soul the light 47(bbb) ” ” the universe, its members linked together 40(m) “ not evil but makes soul subject to gig 64(2nd) " not man's reality 35(h0 ” ” the substance of man 42(h) ” " ” true man; soul is 42(m0 " one of man's ;_natures 48(lst) " temple of soul in which mind may be fully developed 100(r) " to soul as earth is to sun 46(tt) ” visible, soul is not 39(aa)_
like soulI is digine creation, Qerfect
for its Ruggose 47(3rd) limited to a place 80(c)
love of, is not real love 86(j)
machinery of, causes nervousness,
emotions 61(lst)
muscular relaxation: potentialities 2; 61(2nd)
ne Exes, involved in emotions. part of bod y 60(2nd)
NON-BAHA i COMMENTS ON PHYSICAL MAKE-UP
59- 63 XX
parts of, all function under law, essential laws 75(n)
power of,4;§*anima1 degree of soulpower 58(lst)
powers of, created by God who revealed them there 47(xx)
prenatal life: power of Spirit shows in 44(2)
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body, man'szattributes & description
of (cont.)
pure body has influence on spirit
58(c)
body, man's: purgose
is to aid in soul's growth 58(lst)
body, man's: reality
MATERIAL MAN (summary 64 XXI(a)
PART OF YOU IS ITS REALITY 58 XIX
Buddha
established a new Religion 95(p)
mentioned in list of MFNs 98 bot.
CAUSE OF GOD
appearance of, announced 99(h)
Causing of God is divine; we‘re
its result 21(lst)
faithfulness to, gives power to
departed souls 90(c)
is cause of peace; power needed for
it 103(w)
knowledge of: none, without RLN 21(h)
lamp of, lighted by oil of wisdom u
21(q)
like college 21(k)
manifested byBAHA endued with God's
grace 100(x)
manifested by God's power 23(cc)
mysteries of, ”We reveal” 21(e)
nourishes souls @AHAs CAUSE) 99(n)
path of: peace be on one in it 21(j)
power of, is mysterious; described
21(1)
providence of, is mysterious 21(e)
revealed; divines unaware 21(1)
" b1 God; He calls us to share
its fulfilment 21(2nd)
revealed for guidance of man 19(nn)
steadfastness in, makes man's station
great 46(mm)
to manifest, soul was broughtinto
being 21(f)
treasures of: discover, in RLN 21(d)
triumph of, in3ured by valiant acts
102(k)
union of people in, only remedy for
world 98(c) '
working for, as a Bahá’í, brings joy
a_tg. 103(2nd)
choice, choosing - See also volition
between good & evil belongs to man
56(rr) & 36(8)
human choice is "boundless shame";
God's for us,is glory 49(u)
is a human action pattern 56(2nd)
man must be able to choose between
Divinitz & nature 49(2nd)
of two ways; ”walk...(as) thou
choosest" 56(ss)
choice, choosing - See also volition (cont) of what to see, & of what eyes to use 74(4th) path to Lord to be chosen by ”whoso desireth” 56(tt) subject to free will: some things are 36(5) wise choices need awareness of evil 49(2nd) Qgssible through RLN 49(3rd)
H H
Christ - See also Jesus Disciples of, described 77(ss),(tt) Moses made Covenant re Christ & latter made one re Paraclete 95(t)
Song of, echoed over whole world 96(bb) was as star in East; light shone more perfectly later in West 96(bb)
City of Certitude
renewed every 1000 years (WC) 25(ttt) civilization
basis of, is always Religion 96(2)
carries out the spiritual in the MAT
71(k)
has no sure basis but morality 70(f)
human welfare explained 70(e)
is gishowing of God’sgggealong Guidance
4 71(2nd)
material & spiritual must combine 51(q)
only lasting is built on Religion 95(x)
progresses through knowledge 51(0)
to carry forward, man was created 51(p) college
Cause of God is like 21(k) communication — See also consultation
is big part of rational life 67(lst)
WITH GOD: 2 WAY, NOW AVAILABLE 105 XXXV conditions of existence - See WORLDS
consultation center it on needs of present age 91(h) requires freedom from preconceived ideas 87(q)
urged on elected representatives 87(p) Covenant A
forgotten, none faithful to,BHA says 97(3) of each MFN, listed 95(t) violate it not,BAHA pleads 100(w) CREATION or Lesser World: description of classified according to kinds of vision ' W 33(3rd) CLOSE-UP OF, AS A REALITY 32-3 X condition of, is servitude 30(3) dependent entirely on God 30(b)-(m&n) depends on Deigy as rays depend on sun 30(2nd) destiny of allcreated things held in BAHA‘s hand 100(5)
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CREATION: description of (cont.)
dominated & energized by one power
(Spirit) 38(d) every created thing a door to
Knowledge '33(n); 37(gg) generated by spirit (lower than HS)
80(lst) generating impulse,primary purpose
of 38(a) handiwork (God’s), most excellent,
marvelous 11(jj) infinite are its phenomena 11(hh) isgyoogggingdom; its reality is your reality 32(lst) under Rule & Dominion of God fincluding man) 30(3rd)
Lesser World emanates from God 11(3rd)
mirror & center of awareness of Deity 33(lst)
motion in it, generated by energies
WORD released 86(f) nature of 31(y)-(bb) objective & destiny 31(t)-(y) ordained for training of souls 37(dd) perfect) how can eVil exist in it?
33(2nd) purpose 30(C); 31(0)-(q); 32(j)
” & power of, must be seen 32(2nd) reality of, is reality of man 32(b) REALITY 0F: LET'S FACE IT (CONDIT. 0F
SERVITUDE) 30 IX REALITY OF, TO BE FACED 30-1 IX reality of, everyiphase must be seen
in order to know 31(lst) reflects Divinity 31(y), (z) relation of, to Creator 31(aa),(bb) reveals God's names & attributes 37(ff) revolutionized by lst WORD; new
entities disclosed 99(h) revolutionized by WORD 25(mmm) servitude of,to God, its destiny &
glory 30(lst)
Subject to laws of nature, except man 81(3)
sun of, is the MFN 27(n) sustenance of, is from God 31(5) workshop ofi is earthly life 31(x)
CREATION: origin
brought into being by a Word 37(ee)
called " ” " God 32(i)
emanates from God 30(g)
had no beginning 8(a); 31(u)
proceeding from God described 11(bb)
stated 31(r), 32(3)
stepped out of nothingness by His wish 31(9)
CREATION, pictures
all worlds of, and KG p.80
CREATION, pictures (cont.)
emanating from Source-center p.8
growth patterns of p.45
spiritual condition of p.42
third of 3 worlds p.12, 16, 20, 26, 30, 85, 92
three worlds of p.72, 73
two conditions of p.32
death - See also life after death
applicable to ”changd' not annihilation 88(a)
at time of, you are still you 45(3rd)
avoided in KRV as described 84(uu),(ww)
conception of annihilation degrading,
wrong 81(k)
ends man's material life pattern 45(lst) " soul's pgenatal life 45(2nd)
human consciousness after? 50(f)
is like emerging from womb 89(lst)
KINGDOM of souls after 88-9 XXVIII
soul at death victim to self,passion 54(v)
"deepening" defined 34b DEITY: action in relation to
COMMUNICATION WITH (2-WAY),NOW AVAILABLE V 105 xxxv. gggpeived of, but personal concept is untrue 10(lst) disbelieve in: he who does, is untrustworthy 56(pp) questioning about,usually can't be answered 10(v) rely on, forget not His covenant 55(pp) seen, in everything (Muhammad's words) 10(s) testified to, by every created thing 33(0)
DEITY: action of
assists & confirms us with RLN; take a share 19(2) ' assists us; pray that He may 101(ee) bade BAH; to lift voice in all CRE 100(v) brought creation into being by a WORD 37(ee) called BAHAinto being thru His might 100(x) " 2 worlds into being 11(2), 13(j) causes changes in world order now 86(2nd) ” divine inspiration, knowledge 66(v)
‘continues to pour out grace 21(h)
created, never, an evil Spirit; satan explained 55(kk)
enjoins on us what profits us 19(aa)
forgives sins if you rein in passions 77(11)
is calling His lovers, inviting them 105(a)
lighted lamp of His Cause 21(3)
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DEITY: action of (cont.)
manifested Cause, lifted up Word
19(nn)
manifesting & creating described
11(aa)
reveals reality through MFNs 19(lst)
reveals Self in CREATION 37(ffx(gg)
sends new RLN because religion dies
97(3rd)
showers blessings if you follow in
His way 77(nn)
DEITY: attributes in relation to devotion to God is glorious disbelief in, is error 10(u) fear of, a weapon to make man
104(2nd)
victorious 102(1) ” of: adorn head with crown of 104(y) " ” ' " ”your flocks'with
ornament of 91(i) ” of: ”let God be your fear” 76(ee) God,is essence of wisdom 19(11) knowledge of - See also knowledge " ” ' lack of it causes faults 56(qq) knowledge of, only thru knowledge of MFN 19(mm) knowledge o£,to be gained thru understanding 35(0) love each other for His sake 76(dd) " of: armed with power of, I fear not 105(g) love of God: its spirit triumphed in Disciples 77(tt) love of, helped by prayer
104(jj)
, is essence of all Religions, foundation of their Teachings 94(b)
love of, makes man pure & holy 104(ii)
” ” - teach your mind the science
of 66(w) praise of, takes away all sorrow 105(g) worship God: soul is 1st created thing to 34(f)
worship of, can be worship of what imagination creates 52(d) worship of imagined God is heathenism 10(r) DEITY or God: attributes of attributes all radiated to reality of man 32(j) attributes, only, understood .9(nO or 13(1) beyond conceiving 9(1) contrasted with base human nature 21(b)
-6 DEITY or God: attributes of (cont.)
divinity reflects itself in man 33(1) exalted above adoration 9(j) " ” humanness, veiled 9(g) ” , concealed 9(f) forgiveness shown thru sinners 56(zz) grace of, showered on us, encompasses all 105(a) holy beyond imagination 10(n) incomprehensibility of, is our highest concept 9(k)(1) infinite) timeless; so are His worlds 11(4th) Knowledge: each thing reflects, has sign of 33(k) lights of God mirrored in man 32(h) love, science of: teach it to your mind- 66(w) manifest in signs, hidden in mysteries 19(nn) Mercy everlasting, bountiful; fix eyes on 101(dd) Mercy is waiting to reinforce you 77(mm) " , showers of, & RLN purify hearts
98(d) never incarnated; exalted 9(h) only absolute existence 9(a) Bersonal concegt ofI untrue 10(lst)
precepts of: ignoring, wrongs self 10(x) providence & mercy show in giving of Revelation 49(1) single 9(d) ” 4939 alone, only Reality1 beyond knowing 9(lst) station, may servants know 45(11) unparalleled, more perfect, powerful, than man 10(w) ways: His aren‘t ours 21(a)
what imagination pictures, untrue 10(q)
DEITY or God: objective or Purpose of pp.3ua,b
is reflected by MFNs 23(dd) " to reveal excellence of handiwork in man 54(cc) " to Summon all MNK'to His Will 23(kk) lived by (must be) by those in new World Order 87(2nd) works, wondrous, manifested by 23(jj)
DEITY or God: reality of
beyond understanding 13(h)
holy above understanding 13(d)
incomprehensible 13(e)
not embraced by human understanding 10(0)
unknowable, unthinkable 10(p)
DEITY, pictures
lst of 3 worlds 42, 85, 95.
p. 12, 16, 20, 26, 32,
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DEITY, pictures (cont.)
Source-center & 2 worlds emanating
from p.8
desire
captives of: some nations were
54(dd)
carnal desires are Bahá’ís worst
punishment 104(hh)
earthly:BAHA.says not to follow
100(w)
evil desires: freedom from, asked for
54(ff)
fetters of, make captives of nonbelievers 86(1)
flame of, destructive as described
68(jj)
holds men captive 54(2)
human desires rule in HUM world
82(3rd)
is impetus to action: motiye &
objective 76(18t)
like horse out of control; described
54(aa)
lover's, is union with beloved 76(gg)
mundane: he who follows, is not a
Bahá’í 86(m)
only desires of God: desire 76(ff)
realms of, should be escaped 82(t)
" ” : wings aren't for 55(11)
veils of: don't be wrapped in
69(tt)
” T selfish desires warned
egflnst‘ sukec)
dev¥$fnseg gztggsiges that hinder 54(09)
discovery. power of 48(f)
dimensions, pictures
of a reality p.6
" existence p.92
disease
love of world only cured by RLN
73(3’)
of body we try to cgre; what abggg
of soul? 73(3rd)
physical; easily cured; spiritual,
not 73(j) ”divines" oblivious that signs have come to pass 21(1) dreams solution to problem reached in dream 76(hh) soul functions in realm of, in sleep 43(0) east is where sun rises, Religions start 96(2nd)
star in: Jesus was as 96(bb)
-7 education frees man from imperfection of nature 55(jj) given by MEN to generate morality; virtues 71(lst) greatest, is God's bestowal, Religion 96(2) human & divine, defined 71(g) goral, given by Religion 95(lst) needs to be revised 81(1) redeems man from defects of nature 57(h) re MNK has eggsed spigipuality, morality, idealism 70(4th) true education: God chose us to Spread 101(ii) education, pictures from Enlightener to enlightenee p.16 ego - See self, and HUMAN being electricity harnessed by man 51(1) IS SYMBOL OF SOUL'S POWER, SPIRIT 40-1 XIII , Elixir - See REVELATION; mentioned 24(bbb) emotions("human”) - See also desire, self, etc. ggimal feeliggs described 72(2nd) are igpetus to action 76(lst) " Apart of body; see how they work 60(lst) caused by bqu machinery 61(1st) change, as soul develops 72(5th) fear & hate stifle life of soul 75(6th) human ones based on self-love 76(3rd) intensified by thought & humanness
72(3rd) involve nerves which aregpart of body 60(2nd) negative ones: HUMAN world is place Q; 82(4th)
not changed by religion 72(4th) positive feelings b;ing out our greatest
power glove) 75:4th)
selfish; negative gges barred from WOB
86(3rd) sgiritual ones based on selfless love 76(3rd)
evil - See good and evil
evolution 7(a)
eye, see £13O God's-oya view and vision imperfect eye sees imperfections 53(q)
faith - See also spirit added to reason opens a new vista 94(1) axis round which eternal life revolves
40(e)
can shatter vain imaginings S(t) enables us to "see” KRV 83(lst)
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faith - See also spirit (cont.)
eye of, can see future 7(0)
first sign of, is love 40(i)
fruits of, are good actions 41(y)
is emanation from divine Bestower
40(e)
” love from man to God 5(3)
" Spirit of immortal soul 39(4th)
light of, comes from Sun of Reality
83(cc)
ocean of: believers quaff from
68(11)
” ” : certitude comes from
partaking of 40(j)
path of, is open only to selfless
soul S(v)
faith of God
changeless, eternal; ”this is"
101(bb)
eternal, changeless 15(y)
union of people in, only remedy for
world 98(c)
fear - for fear of God, see DEITY;
attributes in relation to
analyzed psychologically 60(e)
of death is degrading; abahdon it
81(k)
stifles life of scul 75(6th)
feelings - See desires, and emotions,
and beings experiencing them
freedom
from HUM world now offered byBJAflA
82(6th)
to see new RLN, urged 102(lst)
fruit
appearance of, shows maturity of
tree 78(h)
best,from plant most pruned 78(f)
choice: seekers are like 79(t)
must be brought forth in souls
79(t) must be forthcoming; only value of tree 79(0) ” be yielded by tree and man 78(5) needs tree & vegetable perfections 78(3)
none from imagining 810m)
of human existence is recognition of God 79(1)
” human tree is love of God 79(k)
" " world is spiritual attributes 79(1)
produced thru sacrifice of seed
79(n) ripened by Sun as soul is by MFN 79(p)
fruit (cont.)
without it, tree should be cut down 79(m)
future - See TIME God - See DEITY God's-eye or over-all view
gives divine knowledge, wisdom 10(y) insight needed for 50w)
in VALLEY OF UNITY 5(aa)
IS ONE OF TWO VIEWS OF LIFE 2-5 II lift veil for S(x)
PICTURE OF EXISTENCE BEGINS WITH ORGIN
& PURPOSE 9-11 IV
recognize with His eyes 2(a)
seen by MFN's superhuman vision 3(2nd) " in, is MFN, as described 26(lst)
.true seeker can attain 5(cc)(dd)
urged S(y)(z)
good and evil
awareness of, essential to soul 64(3rd) choice of, belongs to man 56(rr) discrimdnnta between. animals can 't 6#(d) evil & sin defined 55(33)
" desire: mny God draw me fsom fififff)
" a how can it be in divine creation?
in man described 6u(d) [22(2nd)_
_ " is only from msn 33(u)
" is non-existonce of good 33(q)
" u what deters man from 10(u) evils make good known 64(9)! good exists; evil is non-existent 64(b) goodness not the same as spirituality
70(c) lgyer nature makes man Subject to sin 64(2nd)
no evil in creation 33(r) ”noble I created thee” 36(2) opposites cited: limitation proves existence of the unlimited etc. 56(xx) opposites enable things to be known 64(e)
" : things known by 64(e) perfect: all things created so 31(w) perfection & imperfection: man is at be ginning of let, at end of 2nd 80(d) reality of evil explained (lower self) 55(kk) relationships (of good things) can be evil 64(b) "right" pattern is for soul to control body 64(4th) righteous acts can be prompted by covetousness 70(d) seekers & the wayward distinguished from each other 36(r) seekers vs. the wayward & perverse 56(yy) ”seeming fair...inward1y foull” 65(q)
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good and evil (cont.)
sinful actions born of MAT nature
64(c)
sources of each, named 33(u)
straying from path invites forgiveness 56(225
wrong uses of power mentioned 33(r.t)
growth
is "Spirit” of whatever grows 38(m)
power of, is vegetable Spirit 38(j)
growth & progress of scul (man)
acquisition of virtues is thru divine
education 71(q)
advance of soul is thru suffering
78(e)(f)
aspirations fed by lower nature: bad
result told 69(ss)
aspirations must ascend 69(pp)
attaining perfections makes man
useful 85(eee)
body needs food, soul need HS 69(uu)
character deve10pment requires that
body be controlled 64(4th)
charger of passion leads to destruction 55(hh)
civilization: material, must combine
with divine 51(q)
civilization's advance: man created
to cause 51(p)
civilization progresses thru knowledge
51(0)
compared to tree (soul's growth)
. 78-9 XXV
culture & education causes soul to
unfold 78(a)
effect of intoning revealed Words,
told 105(c)
evolution after death is nearer to
God 88(b)
embryonic growth of body & soul
described, compared 44(dd)
emerging of Trust of God described
85(bbb)
evolution: in this life prepare for
next 88(d)
evolution is spiritual after death
45(hh) 88(f)
failing in allegiance to God described
54(v)
failure to grow up: parents', passed
on to children 62(6th)
fly to realms of mystic holiness 55(ii)
growing worse is caused by self-love
54(t)
in divine world, thru bounty of God
etc. 46(nn)
intellects deveIOp, so may understanding widen 81(f)
growth & progress of soul or man (cont.)
living by RLN urged, effect told 102(i) man ascends by own powers 36(r) man's caused by mat‘l & Spiritual advancement 48(h) man's is determined by how he thinks 50(a) mind & spirit show in infancy, imperfect, but perfect in maturity 93(y) moral development caused by Religion 96(cc) of new World Order, is toward perfection 87(3rd) ” soul is independent of body 46(uu) over-indulgence of all senses vs. soul unfoldment 66(2) potentialities manifested thru volition 56(vv) ” must be manifested now 77(qq) progress is both before & after putting off the material form 45(gg) progress is in human perfections after death 88(c) progress is thru bounty of God alone, & prayers 88(3) progress is thru stages & degrees 91(b)
or 93(w) ” of world conduced by Religion 96(y) purpose of lives: to acquire virtues 85(ddd)
realizing possibilities is thru spiritual grace 85(ggg) reSults from action noted 62(Sth) rise to what you were created for 56(ww) senses lead to expression of life 78(a) soul grows from seed 78(aL(b) " growth, unlike physical evolution: only evolves nearer to God 43(v)(w) ” , like seed, must grow 43(v) passes through earthly conditions for its development 44(aa) " progresses after death 88(e) " " on road to Divinity 43(x) receives qualities of worlds it lives in 44(cc) soul's - See also SOUL
spiritual growth described 45(kk)
" progress depends on W0 71(h) ” Susceptibilities should overrule man's MAT forces 47(ccc) veils of satanic self must be burned 54(u) virtues deve10p, inSpired by HS 85(ccc) what men becomes is determined by what
power dominates 56(uu)
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Guidance
gift conferred 4(r)
illumination from, comes as described
41(x)
light from MFN in hearts hidden as
41(w)
promised by Jesus 1(a)
signs oszAHA asks us to be 104(cc)
habit
conditioned reflexes can be studied
in animals 59(2nd)
is a pattern bgilt into brain &
nervous system 59(3rd)
Egrt of body; see how it works
60(1st)
psycholgical view of 67(cc)
value of 61(m)
happiness
abiding joy of MNR:BAHA.made possible
100(q)
bliss, greatest, is in helping
others 103(v)
divine joyousness is needed 73(1)
easy for animal 72(b)
eternal: to gain, one must suffer
56(aaa)
everlasting joy promised the
obedient 103(t)
exhilaration from inner perception
76(hh)
found in KRV, & ”ideal relationship"
84(00)
from spiritual qualities & acceptance of RLN 85(hhh)
gladness of joyful service: believers filled with 101(dd)
holy ecstasy promised for accepting
RLN 104(gg)
human will soon vanish 89(i)
impossible for complaining person
72(d)
insured by love in this world &
next 72(a)
is in fragrance of love of God 72(3)
joy for all who turn to Light 19(11)
" indescribable for believers in
next life 89(m)
in many worlds, promised 90(g)
joyful tiding§TBAHAfbiings 83(dd)
life is enjoyed by one who believes
and serves 103(u)
perpetual in KRV '82(s)
promised if you learn to love 104(ff)
real, in self respect, noble purposes
etc. 85(aaa)
serenity is the reward of spirituality
103(8)
happiness (cont.)
spiritual enjoyment is intended 72(3) ” Ajoy is eternal in KRV 83(3rd) " success & joyicome from working for CS as Bahá’í 103(2nd) star of, should twinkle in heart 73(1) sweetest thing in the world is prayer and to obey WL etc. 104(jj) true, depends on spiritual good and receptivity 85(ff) unending: Religion opens door to 96(2)
heart
becomes sanctuary of prayer of one is spiritually free 105(b) blindness of: warning about 105(e) eggh heart spoken to; only soul can answer 105(lst) given by God; needs attachment to the eternal 54(5) hard of heart: why is man so? 56(qq) is deprived by ”natural" emotions 54(y) " like dark earth, but with great potentialities 93(2) lift hearts above present, look with faith 93(cc) longing hearts to be cleansed by MFN 85(bbb) pure heart is as a mirror to be cleansed 104(aa) ” ” ” one cut away from self 104(bb) ” hearts have everlasting bounties 93(gg) purified from "nature” by Spirit 49(m) veils rise from heart ruled by passion 49(5) want loving heart to enter KRV 104(lst) wash from, earthly defilements 104(2) wellspring of treasures; cleanse 58(g)
heathenism
is worship of imagined God 10(r)
heaven
all in, is pervaded by WL 30(1) dependent on God for its existence 30(b) held in God's grasp 30(m)(n)
law of is lovelias it is in New Order
on earth is KRV 83(2nd) Z§6(3rd)
unveiled by BAHA 84(3rd)
- hell. all evil from man 33(u)
HOLY SPIRIT
blessing of: man, without, becomes brutal 49(p) blessings of, needed in heart, soul 69(ss) bounty of God; rays from MFN 39(3) 40(b) breath of, brings out spirituality 22(x)
- See also BWF 141. 323 bot.
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HOLY SPIRIT (cont.)
breath of: from it comes spirit of
faith 39(x)
breath of, in heart, is love 38(4th)
" ” , is comforter & aid
104(ee)
" " , ” love 22(t)_or 38(e)
" " , vivifies souls, action
and life of KRV 92(0)
breathings of, are divine virtues
22(v)
Breathings of, awoke BAHA, bade Him
give RLN 100(p)
breezes of, will inspire whole
world 99(1) .
”commune intimately with” 49(w)
denial of, in man with every MAT
benefit 52(e)
effect on MNK is dynamig 22(2nd)
energizing factor in life of man
39(r)
God's Spirit breathed into Pen
22(m)
greatest power, exists in MFNs 38(b)
help of, needed to free us from
carnal passions 22(y)
in Christ described 39(t)
intermediary between God & CRE 22(n)
is absolute knowledgeI selfless
love of God 39(2nd)
energizing factor in life of
gag 39(3rd)
God's.Spirit1,making Man a MFN
22(lst)
” highest degree of spirit. the
MFN has 38(3rd)
knowledge & love of MFNs 39(pL(q)
Light from Sun of Truth 22(n)
man must be "fortified” by 32(e)
"My' Spirit" breathed intq man.
40(3)
only source of spiritual development 22(n) '
power felt as selflessness grows
4(0)
of, needed for serenity of
soul 69(uu)
power that makes man heavenly
39(x)
was manifested in Christ's
Disciples 77(tt)
rays that emanate from MFN 22(0)
without blessings of, body would
be inert 46(rr)
without power of, man would not
progress 22(2)
ll
HOLY SPIRIT: action of causes spiritual brotherhood 70(e) ” unity of MNK as human spirit causes unity of body 22(p) confers new life on seeker 5(cc) educates man, makes him powerful 49(n) enables man to perceive reality 22(w) enlightens intellect, gives greater powers 22(s) enlightens man's intelligence 36(w) fortifies soul as is needed 69(vv) gives power of thought, teaches virtues 22(r) helps to free man from nature & passions 49(n0 inspires Bahá’í teachers 49(0) " human virtues 85(ccc) may influence minds and hearts thru our efforts 101(hh) proclaimed RLN through BAHA 100 (y) quickens by its vitalizing power 40(c) stirs divine motives that produce sgiritual Qualities 85(2nd) strengthening uszBAHA prays for 104(cc) teaches Spiritual values, quickens souls 22(q) to reSuscitate souls 77(pp) vitalizes souls 40(2nd) horse charger of passion leads to destruction 55(hh)
must be ridden; symbol of control 64(f) out of control; desires can be like 54(aa) HUMAN being; action or attributes in relation to - See also HUMANNESS adjustment to environment 62(r) animus of, is his spirit (soul?) 39(bb) appetites of nature are like kings to be defeated 81(1) attitudes discussed 63(v) children‘s play: thoughts of past ages shall appear as 102(c) compromise behavior described 59(3) conditioned reflexes of S9(b%(c) " by_immature parents 62(5) consciousness common to body and soul ' 57(4th) " distinguishes man from animal 50(c) consciousness of evil has a divine Eurgose 56(4th) consciousness, fggg using mind 57(4th) " maintained by body 50(f) effect of uncontrolled passions on 68(33) ego is man prior to union with HS 68(lst)
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HUMAN being ; action etc. (cont.)
ego-will due now to subgit to WL
92(lst)
faults, "natural" 49(m),52(b)
” , origin is lower nature ~48(cx
48am)
feeble (the) are infused with strength
by BAHAm RLN 101(cc)
frustration - psychological effect
63(t)
habit patterns & emotions of 60(dL(f)
habits & spirituality 63(u)
has human consciousness 50(2nd) & (c)
human nature (between animal &
sgiritual) 50(3rd) _
human nature has defects, evil to be
overcome 68(ee)
human nature should be dominated by
divine nature 48(d)
ideas of, aren't valid (based on RAT
Rercegtion 69(5th) is body plus cumulative consciousness 52(lst) ” compromise between_§nimal & divine natures 59(lst)
” like major part of tree; from it comes soul's fruit 78(5th) " materialistic, sgirituality excluded 69(3rd) ” 'refused gift of HS, but has all MAT benefits 52(a) " visual expression of soul's growth 52(lst) knowing power or spirit is rationality 51(lst) leaders mislead people 4(1) malice & envy: pdrge heart from 84(11) material inclinations to be opposed 71(1) " life a burden 69(pp) minus divine nature, is 5n educated 'animal 50(4th) nature (human) is between animal & divine natures 50(d) "of the lost" are they that follow lusts 49(v) PERSONALITY OR_EGO IS A REALITY TO BE FACED 52-6 XVII plight is sorry if hearfisnot opened to blessings of spirit 69(ss) psychology & religion compared 630w) religions, not Spiritual; reject what only faith can see 53(2nd) vices of: delivery from darkness of, described 83(cc) worried & harassed by little things 68(mm), 103(5)
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begins life captive to nature 69(lst) controls nature; examples 36(w)
- grow gp”: failure to, by parentsgpassed
on to children 62(6th)
imitates like animal 58(3rd)
lives in imperfection: ip own and in evil he sees 55(3rd)
makes MAT world his servant 36(x) ” self loved or disliked by actions
103(r)
UR own mind 56(2nd)
professes God but is in ocean of misbelief 53(j) serves own desires, pursues own aims 55(lst) gges love power negatively as described 56(13t)
HUMAN being: reality of 52-6 XVII
defined 69(7th)
directed by soul 50(e)
is a materialist 69(3rd)
personality is dual: godlike & satanic
50(b)
stands between higher & lower in man 52(a)
light and darkness 50(d)
likeness of God & aSpect
of satan 50(b) SUMMARY OF HUMAN BEING 68-9 XXI
I! l!
H II
HUMAN conditions
burst it asunder to enter KRV 84(Pp)
attainment rides on "lame ass" 68(kk) earthly cares & limitations: W0 cleanses
hearts of 85(bbb) earthly glory etc. will end 89(1) fetters of desires can be bondage to
non-believers 86(1) forces of world: power needed to overcome
103 (w) hostility & dissension can be removed from world 86(k)
human evidences are overcoming divine
signs 97(e) impending chaos discernible, present
order defective 86(d) mortal world a dust-heap 84(vv)
" " : pass beyond, into KRV
' 84(ww)
morality needs re-formation etc. 86(e) mundane desires: one who follows, can't
be a Bahá’í 86(m)
a cage;
.non-success is wrong, not what God wills
63(lst)
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HUMAN conditions (cont.)
of 19th century described
(irreligion) 97(b)
present-day order to be rolled up
soon 86(bL(c)
sacrificed for higher Spigitual
ones 79(2nd)
severe opgression etc. prevail
in HUM world 82(4th)
similarity to matrix 68(dd)
sorrow, pain etc. due to MAT
world 82(5)
struggle withI is Battern of human
life 55(2nd)
troubles are to soul as plougbigg
is to vegetable life 78(3rd)
troubles of man all come from world of
of illusion 53(r)
ungodliness eating Vitals of MNK
98(b)
work is perishable and inconstant
reSult 68(11)
world's equilibrium upset: reason
86(a)
HUMAN spirit
acts in two ways: with & without
organs 47(yy)
can gnderstand MAT things but not
divine realities 69(2nd)
causes body coordination as HS
causes unity of MNK 22(p)
embraces all beings but not heavenly realities 69(qq)
enables man to cope with MAT world
51(3rd)
generates human thoughts, feelings
and consciousness 50(lst)
inadequate; spirit of faith needed
39(y)
knowigg;power: senses} intellect,
ideas 53(lst)
must acquire bounties from KRV 39(0)
rational souls & human Spirit are
one; described 51(q)
vision is limited can't see Divinity
52(4th)
HUMANNESS - See also HUMAN being
cruelty, prejudices, injustice;
why? 56(qq)
delivered from, were Christ's
Disciples 77(ss)
‘dzsginguished from, by RLN, is
gay 82(lst)
earthly defilements to be washed
from hearts 104(2)
escaggfi only by denying_self and
what is ”material" 68(2nd)
HUMANNESS (cont.)
failure to be enkindled by W0, is regrettable 105(d)
faults listed that can prevent spiritual fulfilment 105(e)
inherited tendencies must be overcome by believers 103(0)
intensifies animal feelings 72(3rd)
is agggison, escgped thru self denigl
- 69(4th)
" ” relativelyfgiserable condition to be outgrown 68(3rd)
" gégtiVity to nature; is to be outgrown 69(lst)
limitations of: release from1 now
Eossible 4(2nd) limitations of vision veil origins
and objectives 92(3rd)
line between it and world of spirit is clear 82(2nd)
lived in by most people;§AflA offers freedom from 82(6th)
negative emotionslrogpressignsL Egevail
33 82(4th) prejudice: God chose us for its removal 101(ii) pride and rebellion effaced Covenant 97(a)
ruled by HUM will & selfish desires 82(3rd) self love, self indulgence 54(t,bb)
takes in no divine realities; dark 82(5th) thoughts (hgggp) age often wrong 81(3rd) world of, described 82(r)-(z) WORLD OF HUMANNESS p.82 HUMANNESS & HUMAN WORLD pictures brain activity centers p.52, 71 heights of consc'ness in p.50, 65 level of man's development p.72, 80, 95 where tree grows (symb.) p.78 idealism 'alone doesn't make 5 soul lovigg 73(2nd) is regglt of MNK's educatigg 70(4th) Religipn instills ideals 95(2nd) idols of fancies must be'shattered 65(m) ” imitation; scatter them 69(tt) imagination, imagine, imagining compared to mists concealing sun 65(1) form of owu imagination is worshipped by some 52 (d) gives illusions, causes belief in unrealitz 65(2nd) man occupied with idle imaginings 82(w) must be removed, to have faith 5(1) not the voice of the Eternal 74(f) one of "Spiritual" or "inner" powers 57(g)
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imagination, imagine, imagining, (cont.)
pictures of Divinity imagined, inadequate 65(k)
purify self from, to see RLN 4(1)
sea of: its waves have no result 81(m)
shadows of, scattered by truth 82(v)
used in perverting text of SCR 97(j)
vain, breeds worldy desire 54(x)
” , causes wrong feelings &
actions 4(lst)
, prevents certitude veil of idle, must be rent versus reality 65(j)
imitation differs,
4(1) 65(m)
causes religious strife 72(e) man not intended to 58(h) ”monkeyisee, monkey do” 58(3rd)
true Religion not found by 95(u)
turn away from 58(g
vain: c ttg idolsg of 69(tt) insig ht ~5s§é° 51m 1nsp1ration
divine, moves Manifestations 26(i)
knowledge, Divine, comes from 3(a) 66(v) potency of, is Holy Spirit 69(uu)
intellect & intelligence of man, See mind.
imagination, knowledge, knowing power,
mind and mentality, rationality, reason. appetites & senses should be controlled 66(2) can't know Divinity without faith 39(y) develops limited understanding 65(3rd) effort of, promotes civilization 51(4th) enables man to control nature 37(bb) given, that man receive light 41(t) ” to man to advance civilization 53(1) higher, generated by prayer 104(jj) illumined by spirit via soul 48(3) in living, demands understanding 67(4th) intellection. a material power 58(k) intellectualizing about RLN doesn' t make soul grow 65(4th)
intelligence & Spirit characterize man 41(3)
is a power of the soul 52(c)
" greatest gift (understanding 35(0)
light of, gives understanding of visible
things 93(38)
makes man crowning point of CRE 48(g)
man has, nature lacks 50(c)
material,to be overruled by Spiritual 91(b)
perceptible to, spiritual beings are33(w)
purpose of 35(m)
intellect & intelligence of man, See also imagination, knowledge, knowing power, mind and mentality, rationality, reason.(cont.) perfections of, are man's gift 32(f) power of, must be fortified by HS 32(e) reality of man is honored with 32(e)
reveals secrets only of matter 68(hh) 81(q)
interpretations differ; religious strife results 72(e)
needed, for symbologies of Holy Books 102(e) of SCR re MFNS, pervert prophecies 97(j) intuition eye for seeing KRV 83(lst) insight - see knowledge, description of Jesus Christ (see also Christ) founded law of love and spirituality etc. 95(5) 98bot 1(lst)'
mentioned in list of MFNs spoke to us 2000 years ago Jews are Jews because fathers were 53(k)' in time of Muhammad interpreted Bible 97(j) judgment Day of, and standard of evaluation men “divided" by Pen 25(mmm) KINGDOM MANIFESTED or Greater WORLD called into being by God 13(j); 17(e) dependent on, our realm of beiqg is 15(3rd) descended from, all RLN has 97(h) ELEMENTS OF, AFFECT US; ARE REAL 20-5 VII eternal light of, pours from God’s manifesting 11(ee) Forces of: we should react to; result 25(2nd) generated by God's Spirit (HS) 80(lst) inhabitants of, infinite in number 14(u) is manifested byicod 11(2nd) knowledge of: how acquired? known only by what God reveals ” " through RLN 25(page) MANIFESTATIONS BELONG T0 26-9 VIII plane, highest, of MFN, described 11(gg) proceeding of, from God, is by manifesting 11(aa)
89(p)
18(lst) 25(lst)
why are we concerned with? 15(2nd) KINGDOM MANIFESTED, pictures emanating from Source-Center p.8 second of 3 worlds p.12,16,20,26,30,72,
85,95
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KINGDOM OF "DEPARTED SOULS” See Souls
after death; also life after death
comments on 88-9 XXVIII
communication, association in 90(e)
comparison to release from womb 89(k)
drawn to: petition that servants be
105(f) everlasting life is conferred by. 89(j) existence can't become non-existence 88(a)
“ here, described 89(h) is continuation of life here minus earthly limitations 88(2nd) IS ULTIMATE IN CREATION 88-9 XXVIII limitless immensity of God's love; may‘ souls soar in 105(h) mansions in Realm of Immortality ordained 89(q) mysteries "discovered” there 90(d) punishments and rewards: we make our owu here 89(2nd) punishments and rewards of, described 89(n)(o) sphere, separate, but not removed from ours 89(1) world of sanctity and radiance; prepare for it! 88(d) worlds, "holy...glorious" hereafter 90(f) KINGDOM OF ”DEPARTED SOULS," pictures highest world of CREATION p.72,80 KINGDOM REVEALED, action & attributes attributes are God's reflected in souls 85(lst) changes in, described 99(h) citizens of: become, by denying self, obeying WL 86(n) corresponds to MAT which is its outer expression 80(e) divine bestowals in, are infinite
83(gg) doors to, open; seek its treasures in 103(q) everlasting bounties: pure hearts share 93(ff) graces of, earned by capacity for love 104(ff)
has neither beginning nor end 85(iii) lights & mysteries of, seen 99(g) mysteries of, are in man 32(8) realities of, known only through faith 69(qq) manifest in hearts 81(q) 68(hh) Song of, first heard in East 96(bb)
II II
KINGDOM REVEALED, action & attributes (cont.)
SPIRITUAL KINGDOM REVEALED p.83-5 way to, is Religion roads of MFNS 96(y) work is same as departed souls' 46(pp)
KINGDOM REVEALED, action in relation to
attraction to,caused by prayer 104(jj) birth into 86(i); See also rebirth
” ” from world; result 83(kk) entered as described; we are called to
83(ii) entering; requisiteL a loving heart 104(lst) entrance to, is byfisubmission to WL 92(lst)
" ” is through cited attributes 83(bb),85(xx) hasten to enter 104(2) live in, turn from MAT, to avoid trouble 82(x) retrogression, none, in 83(hh) 87(w) seen by faith & intuition 83(lst) service to be rendered to 93(ee) time to enter is Bahá’í cycle 91(3rd) turn to, in sorrow & adversity 83(jj) turning to, gives happiness 85(hhh) gnveiled byBAflAas Eromised 84(3rd) ushered into: we are, by WORD; let's LIVE there 105(3rd)
yearned for always 92(2nd)
KINGDOM REVEALED defined or described
can be entered now 84(lst) ”court of holiness”:BAHA calls us to 83(dd) how to enter 74(j) divided from HUM world clearly 82(2nd) Divine Reality: Baha' is must show way to 103(1st) .distigggished from HUM world by RLN 82(1st) "domain of eternity" is glorious 84(ww) eternal paradise: here souls find happiness 84(00) existence of, expressed by soul 92(0) ”firmament of holiness": soar in 84(pp) "garden of eternal delight”: barter it not 84(vv) ”heaven of communion”: enter 84(nn) “heavenly kingdom": become servants of . 84(rr) . " realms radiate love 76(2nd) Heavens: we can soar to, be free 83(ee) horizon of holiness: Sparkle on, like star 102(1)
is condition to which all may attain 83(2nd)
Kingdom of complete affinity, divine Spirit 83(ff)
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KINGDOM REVEALED defined or described
(cont.)
Kingdom of complete attraction 92(p)
” ” Eternity: HS proclaimed RLN
in 100(y) "mount of faithfulness”: dwell here ' 84(mm) ”My court”: enter it, for immortality 84(uu)
”My everlasting dominion”: may souls attain 82(w)
”new life”: Disciples of Christ entered
77(ss)
new worlds opened by BAHA5we should live lg ‘105(3rd) '
not a MAT place; a condition 83(aa)
”pavilion of eternity”: advance to it
77(33) “Placeless”: gates to, are open 101(y) realm of eternal love, joy etc 83(3rd)
H H
might & power; magnetic attraction in 104(ee)
realms of mystic holiness; fly to 82(t)
”rose garden ovaod”: enjoy life there, serving truth 103(u)
rose garden of the Spirit: live only
here 84(mm)
"station of self-surrender” above all others 84(qq)
threshold of God: unselfishness gains
103(r) Valley of Knowledge described 82(2) " " ” : vision above described 92(t) ”vast immensity”: seek admittance to 85(iii) was long promised; now to be ”realized” 84(4th) KINGDOM REVEALED, pictures part of CREATION p.72,73,80,85 where soul reacts Spiritually p.74 kingdoms See also animal animal & human: compared 35(j)(k)(1) ” intelligence described 35(1) lower creatures' "souls” are inferior 34(3) man has perfections of all 32(f) ” is culmination of all in CRE 31(x) power of understanding in each.described 41(r) knowing power - See intellect, knowledge, spirit in each kingdom, isfiintelligence to obey EL 41(3rd) KNOWLEDGE, action in relation to acquired; should be cleansed from heart 66(x)
KNOWLEDGE, aetion in relation to (cont.) attained by intelligence; intellectual condition 81(f) awareness of Truth changes feelings 73(4th) created of its essence: we are 42(d) gained till end of life; possible 102(3) " through ”door"; every created thing is one 33(n) progress to divine knowledge is life's pathway 43(x) promised in this Day 25(uuu) unveiled, if you ponder S(bb) KNOWLEDGE, description of criterion of, is senses, for materialist 74(c) ”gears,” low, 2nd & high 74(c)-(e) grades of,identified Al(page) insight, conscious perception 74(i) is light God casts in heart 57(b) ” man‘s lst weapongggginst slavery to nature 81(2nd) light of, is in hearts, hidden by senses
41(w) ” ” , kindled by RLN 25(ooo) lights of, to envelop seeker 91(n); 93(ff)
like wings, a ladder for ascending 74(h) ocean of: BAHAS aim was to lead men to 97(i) one of 3 requisites for world peace 103(3rd) studies of, should be revised 81(1) "to know” is first; then ”to do” 74(a) two kinds: Divine & Satanic 3(c) 66(v) " : limited, and from God 57(b) " ” : of attributes, or reality 3(b) ” sens-iblé & intellectual 6(a) ultimate in1.is Religion 94(4th) Val. of: cage of body & passions, broken in 82(2) without action; is frgigless, must be gained 102(2nd)v KNOWLEDGE, specific divine: how to acquire S(v) " is from BAHA‘s RLN S(u) ” ”. purpgse of existence, given by God‘ 31(0) ” realized, by detachment 4(p) " rejected, for own desire 4(j) God’s is all encompassing 27(m) higher recognitions quickened by MEN 28(v) human is generated by machinery; truth Is from Goa' 66(2nd)
H 'I
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KNCXJLEDGE , Specific (cont .)
human, is of 2 kinds, sensible and
intellectual 33(v)
knowing power in different kingdoms
Manifestations' 39 (p ) [41Sr2 etc.
of Divine verities, needed 68(hh)
" God: awakening to, Agenerates lgye
77(2nd)
- bestowed by Religion 96(y)
- empty self of all other 74(j)
gives good morals, illumination 102(f)
II II II H
H II
" " , inability to attain, is oppression 82(u) " God is beginning of all things 23(ii) " " ” foundation of Success, ' salvation 41(y),75(u0 God is honor to man 74(k) " " , partals to, are unlocked 74(1) " , results in good action & faith 41(y) kingdoms of CRE gained by intellect 35(0) need of power, inadequate; volition & action needed 103(w) reality advantageous 1(f) " " causes progress of civilization 51(0)
" self: what it could do for us 35(q) spiritual: lack of, is "oppression" 25(rrr)
without it, no ignorance 56(xx) Krishna mentioned in list of MFNs 98 bot Message of, was message of love 95(0) leaders foolish infidels, control people 25(sss) learning - See also KNOWLEDGE absent in humble man who has HS 49(n) human: now man's,independent of 77(00) ” : understanding of WO not dependent on 25(qqq) should go on, to end of one's life 51(k) Lesser World - See CREATION life after death, action in or related to - See also KINGDOM OF "DEPARTED SOULS" ceasing to progress there, same as declining 88(e) developgent of endless perfecgighs there 88(3rd) evolution in,is Spiritual 88(f) look forward to, as to end of journey 89(1)
prepared for,by 7 attributes named 88(d),
prqggess in; all have hope of 90(lst) ” is thru God's bounty only, prayers, etc. 88(g)
life after death, action in or in relation
to - See also KINGDOM OF "DEPARIED SOULS" progress thereis thru God's grace, etc. 46(nn) sinking in depths of self & passion, by one failing in allegiance to God 47(eee)
life after death, descriptions or
assurances regarding ascendancy, & influence beyond all on earth 46(00) cup that death proffers Day of Judgment: See TIME described 46(pp) " , for believers & those "in error” 89(m) everlasting life awaits you 93(bb) follows life in mortal world 89(i) glimpses of KGM given by BAHA 90(2nd) GLORIOUS WORLDS: WE CAN LOOK FORWARD TO INFINITUDE 0F 90 XXIX is beyond imagining - Divine 90(3rd) " certain; non-comprehension doesn't prove its non-existence 31(x)
89(3)
”life eternal” bestowed by Religion 96(2)
relative deadhess comes to deprived souls 89(n) soul assumes form befitting its immortality 89(k) makes progress in perfections in next world 88(e) " is rewarded with perfections mercy 88(b) retains purity achieved here, evolves Spiritually 45(th 88(b) standards of, on Day of Judgment 89(p) you W;}1 still be Y-O-U 88(lst)
VI
89(0)
H
life on earth (See also SOULS), action in
relation to enjoyed by one who loves truth 103(u) given by Divine Mercy 79(p)
" to souls by truth 82(v) marked out by BAHAzresults of,told 103(t) sacrificed willingly for love 75(u)
life on earth (See also Souls), described,
or its attributes, origin, powers.purpose begins at time of conception 343(n).43(r) cause of, is love 7S(r)(s) Divine Purpose & Potentialities of, is new light 93(3rd) end of all things: obedience to God's Will 23(ii) highest possibilities, spiritual graces 85(888) HUMAN is pon-existent in relation to life of SOUL 73(h)
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life on earth (See also Souls), described,
or its attributes, origin,powers
& purpose (cont. )
is excellent with faith, dark if veiled
73(h)
" of 2 kinds: of body and Spirit 92(0)
purpose of, is to acquire virtues 85(ddd)
" " " " know, love God 32(1)(j)
Spirit of, is love 72(a) (See also spirit)
two kinds.of being 33 (w) or 35 (p)
water of: no room for, if free of self
546w)
way of, given by Jesus.is highest 95(3)
life on earth, kinds
human is like major part of trée: from it_
comes sgirituality 78(5th)
inward, reflects in outward conduct 102 (3)
kinds, two 33(w) or 35 (p) and 92 (0)
new, gained by Christ's Disciples
77(tt)
of Baha' 1 community: youth to contribute to 103(.p)
” man is useful if he attains perfec
tions- 85(eee)
"out of this world” results from usigg
soul Rowers 76(4th)
VIEWS OF, TWO 2-5 II virtuous, helps mankind 101(ff) light absent (diving) in HUMAN world 82(5th) cast by God into heart: knowledge is century of light 93(09) [§113) existence of, proved by darkness 56(xx) guiding,in darkness: love 72(a) heaven's, breath of HS vivifying soul: love is 72(a) of intellect vs Divine Light re our vision 92(u) ” pietyzBAHA askssoul to be 104(cc) radiates from Sun as mentality does from meswl y(w a1o irt 0 man lovselgfezn riciurno {h iiiztfiéafiés expression of, toward MNK: God chose us for 101(ii) love friend better than self 76(cc) " one another, burn veil of self 76(dd) manifesting of: this is time for 93(ee) thought of love can produce great results 77(ii)
92:2 love, description or attributes of capacity for, earns blessings of KRV 104(ff) celestial tree of, is but one step awa 77(31?
love,
description or attributes of (cont.) defined in all its degrees or kingdoms 72(a) has no place, as KRV has none 83(bb) is basic action of spirit at all levels 72(lst) ” bestowal of God, showing in different degrees 76(aa) " cause of life 75(r)(s) " foundation of everything 77(ii) " greatest of all powers 75(u) ” " power; positive feeliggs bring it out in soul 75(4th) " out of-this (HUMD world 82(3rd) ” positive energy of spirit, a dual circuit 40(3rd) principle of God’s purpose for man 75 (t) " purpose of CRE: God created men to love each other 76(bb) ” radiation.from KRV souls are destined to reflect 76(2nd) manifests in KRV 83(ff) ” its reality in deeds, not only' words 76(z) realm ofI is KRV 83(3rd)
love, elements of
burnish of: cleanse heart with 104(aa) clay of; God molded us of it 42(d) essence of, described 76(ff) ” " , and understanding: turn to God. accept WL etc. 36(u) fire of, must burn veils of self 54(u) law of love - See law leviathan of, swallows reason and knowledge 75(v) messengers of: try to be 77(rr)of Digiyity is our gpal; rewards gited
77(lst) power of, shows as li_fe, law or linking at Sub-human levels 40(lst)
power of. shows gs love of good, etc. 54(lst)
love, kinds of
from God to man is faith 5(8) love of fellow youth: how Baha' 1 youth may win 104(dd) of God is fruit of human tree 79(k) " sense gieaSure, etc, is animal $211222 72(2nd) worldly things: cleanse heart of ' 76(ee) real, is love between God & servants, binds holy souls together (Spiritual) 86(j)
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love, Kinds of (cont.)
self- love is all one feels till he sees
Something_g;eater than self 54(2nd)
self- love makes human feeling_ 76(3rd)
selfless love generated by knowledge
of God 77(2nd)
Selfless love makes spiritual feelings
76(3rd)
true, discerns not the pleasant & the
poisonous in relation to beloved
92(r)
man - See also HUMAN beings, MANKIND, SOULS
man, action of
acting like beast is unworthy of 49(q)
becomes brutal if he- -rejects HS 49(p)
_createdi never, a Religion 94(lst)
following lusts is error 49(r)
lacking Spiritual education, is a brute
49(u)
makes nature his servant 51(1)
purSuing passion blinds inner sight
49(5)
stopping ears to Truth causes all evil
70(f)
wrong use of qualities is evil 33(r)
man, attributes of
affected by power of Cause 21(1)
animal side (man has); Education needed
48(b) capable of extremes in virtues & vices
48(1) capacity to know & love God, purpose of
CRE 32(j) divine & human natures compete 48(d) energies are latent in man 33(m) faculties are directed by soul 50(e)
filled with Holy Spirit, becomes powerful 49(n)
gifts of, compared 70(a) inSpired by RS if he "arises” to teach 49(0) mysteries of divine Spirit are in man 32(a) peace be on one in path of Cause 21(j) power, none, to free self of carnal passions except by help of HS 49(n0 stations of, is great if firm in CS 46(mm) subject to power of the lusts 49(t) superiority IS in having a soul 34(3) turned always towards heights 92(5) two aspects & powers, material & spiritual 48(h)
two natures: Spiritual and material
48 (a) (e) 33(3)
sides: animal & angelic
man, attributes of (cont.)
understanding, lst gift of God 35(m) wings given for specific purpose 33(t)
man, purpose
to carry forward civilization 51(p)
” enjoy divine and MAT pleaSures 36(y) " illumine world 32(g)
” know and love God 32(g); 38(a)
” radiate Light to world 32(g)
man, reality
at end of darkness, beginning of light
33(s) ” highest degree of NAT, lowest of KRV 80(d) believers in Cause.1ike college students 21(k)
Book of Creation (man is) 32(a) collective center.of spiritual forces 32(d) compared to animal 35(i)(j)(k)(1) contrasted with nature 50(0) culmination of what went before, contains lower world, superior to it
48(e) highest Species, virtues of all classes 32(t) in God's image 34(a) most noble Of created beings 32(f)
nearest creature to God's nature 34(g) only place showing perfections of spirit 33(0) part animal, but thought can lift him 50(a) " of nature but above it 51(n) perfect mirror of Sun of Truth 17(3); 33(1) reality is not his body 34(d) 35(h) shown right behavior by MFN, to check ”natural” impulses 49(k) sign of "both worlds 13(j) 32(1) sum of all imperfections; but "essentially" perfect 56(uu) " of creation is man, MFN the Perfect Man 14(0) trustees of God: "be ye" 49(v)
man, symbol pictures
facing all of CREATION & MFN p.72 " MAT, HUM & KRV p.73 " 2 conditions of CREATION p.32 ” 3 worlds p.20,26
growing like a tree p.78
in reality chart p.6
" two views life p.2
needs Enlightener as child & adult p.16
reacting p.74
showing brain use & consciousness developing p.35,52,71
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man, Symbol pictures (cont.)
showing him in all worlds H II II
p.95
Lesser & Greater Worlds p.80
3 basic worlds p.85
with developing ”mind” ll
p.65 3 levels of consciousness p.50 body & soul p.44 " as part of MAT p.37,38, 92 consciousness compared to ‘Manifestation's p.26 Spirit likened to electricity
. p.38 ” ” two life patterns p.45 - MANIFESTATION - See also Sun of Truth MANIFESTATION, action of bore, (each One) distinct message, revealed Self thru 95(n) brought (ALL) message of Love 95(0) " us Religions 94(2nd) embogy HS, WL, SO, CS; effective! 27(3rd)
enlighten man so he can chooser wiselx 49(3rd) heard accents of God Himself 24(aaa) manifest (ALL) Truth 186w) proclaim (ALL) same reality 19(ff) reflect God's Will & Purpose 23(dd) shine like sun, yet light is doubted 18(t) show man right way, to cheék natural impulses 49(k) 7 teach science of reality 19(ee) translate awareness of God into experience 26(2nd) MANIFESTATION, action or attributes in relation to effect of, on CREATION perceptible, undeniable 27(lst) knowledge of God comes through them 26(g) " " , is sole knowledge of God 19(nm0 needed to bring God & man in contact 15(cc) reality revealed through, by God 19(lst) recognition of, is partaking of God's greatest gift 49(1) sent periodically - hour struck 18(8)
summoned to, by God: MNK is 25(kkk) IFE T O . a t tes o WES: nc é'ogtqms i) éitfi‘i‘fififim 59% (u)
divine inspiration moves Them 26(1)
" intellectual power is Theirs 17(f) knowledge described.19(p) n9" Me§sage for Each. safie Faith 18 (r) three "planes" 29 (uu) utterance always suits conditions 17(1) vision takes in all 3(e)
MANIFESTATION, attributes of (cont.) ways of, unlike men's; They reveal God's Purpose 87(u) will of, absolutely submissive; Will 23(ff)(gg)(hh) MANIFESTATION, power & purpose affect mind & thoughts 27(1) are means of God's revealing, reality
God's
19(lst) commissioned to cleanse hearts, spirits 85(bbb)
” " enlighten man 31(0)
enabled to unravel divine mysteries 13(j)
function like sun‘s--to reveal divine purpose 14(r)
power or Spirit of, is highest degree, H012 Sgirit 38(3rd)
purpose & power are God's purpose & Bower. 28(2nd) ” " ” of 28(t)(hh) " ” powers to be seen; to face
His reality 28(lst) ” (one) g; to clarify meanings
67(3rd) to teach righteousness 71(1) will awaken seeker when certitude envelops him 91(n) MANIFESTATION, reality described 26-30, VIII ALL express one Truth 18(v) are love, fountain of spiritual outpourings 72(a) ALL ”one & same", exponents of one Cause 19(gg)
Centers of light of Reality 14(3) defined; Enlighteners of MNK 15(bb)
" ; One, as Their CS is same- 26(f) doctors for MNK's diseases 17(k) Educator needed by man 48(b)
"Father” - God manifested in man 26(k) "First Mind"; doesn't share God's
existence 14(k)
foundations of Religion, way to oneness
96(y) generated by operation of God's Will 23(ee) incarnate in Self Kingdom of utterance 24(22)
inspired("Pen") to teach man 25(111) like lamp, giving light 26(d) likened to sun in relation to earth 27(n) means of God's revealing reality 26(3) nature described 29(rr)(tt) objective of reality 29(qq) origin of reality 29(ii)(jj)
" . life pattern. objective & nature
now clear 29(lst)
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MANIFESTATION, reality described
26-3Q VIII (cont.)
Perfect Man, manifests divine attributes
14(p) (q)
" " , perfect mirror 17(h)
Presence of, is Presence of God 26(j)
proved as light proves sun 18(p)
reality is Word, had no beginning
14(m)(n)
REALITY 0F, TO BE FACED 26-9 VIII
" proved as light proves Sun 18(p)
seen as intermediaijyi Mirror & MFN of
99g 26(lst)
servants of God 26(h)
" " reality; teach its_science
19(ee) SOUL in every age to link God and man 15(aa) Scurce of MNK's spirituality, knowledge 27(2nd)
Sun of Truth, Life-giver to souls 14(t) Universal Mind, described 3(d) "Word made flesh” 24(yy)(jjj) MANIFESTATIONS, specific Ones five named specifically 18(0) future One to come, BAHA.foretold 95(t) of past revealed what BAHA Summarized in HIDDEN WORDS 97(h) MANIFESTATIONS, symbol pictures consciousness of, & man's p.26 I! H H H & DEITY p.85 Enlightener & enlightenee p.16 Mirror between KG & CRE p.20,85 names & dates of Specific ones p.98 "Sun” of Truth p.72,80 World of, one of 3 p.30 MANKIND, action of progresses in perfections forever 88(c) " of: basis is always Religion 96(2) purified by divine Teachings, hearts can be 98(d) strayed from path of BAHA% RLN 91(j) MANKIND, action or attributes in relation
to to affected, by advanced souls in next life 90(c)
called and prepared 99(n), 105(a) education gfij produces people's spirituality 79(4th) effect on, of Religion, is described 95(u)
Guidance of,is thru divinity of MFN 29(uu)
Love in relation to 72(a)
” of, is fruit of man's earthly life 79(k)
MANKIND, action or attributes in relation
to (cont.) not changed by philosophies 81(n) protection of, greatest is Religion 95(v) regeneration of, is ambition of people of God 102(j) release of, from bondage,BAHA.was bound for 100(q) summoned to God; Book is wide open 99(1) unifying & service to, God chose you for this 101(ii) uplifted by Religion as described 96(y) Vitals of, eaten by ungodliness 98(b) what profits should be our concern 87(p)
MANKIND, attributes of, or things
attributed to armaments to be reduced, peace to come 87(r) belief in God dying; only RLN can help 98(b) brotherhood of, is of two kinds 70(e) civilization — see civilization70(e) destiny of, in BAHEs hand 100(8) evils of, caused by neglecting Law of God, 70(f) felicity of, attained thru divine civilization 51(q) fortunes of, think what will rehabilitate 101(ff) foundations of, society are changing strengthening 102(b) ”good qualities” show where there is no sgirituality 70(4th) harmony & union of, is Religion's purpose 95(w) maturity attained 25(nnn) oneness of, God gives us knowledge of 87(r) Promised One of nations is manifest 99(m) shepherds of; ”ye are"; instructions given 91(1) unity of: its light is illumining world 99(i) ways of men unlike ways of MFN 87(u) Western World: effect of Christianity on 96(bb)
MANKIND, destiny' or purpose
attain abiding joy: BAHNs sufferings 100(r)
higher morals etc.: Bahá’ís
strive to help 87(x)
controlled by BAHA 100(lst)
directed by WL 36(t)
to enter ggv in this Bahá’í cycle 91(3rd)
ggvingifrom natural to spiritual condition 86(2nd)
ll
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MANKIND, destiny or purpose (cont.)
nations to become one, viewing reality
98(a)
to be subdued by BAHNS RLN 99(j)
union of, is only possible thru one
Faith 98(c)
welfare of, analyzed 70(e)
well-being of: youth should be optimistic
about 104(dd)
MANKIND, reality described
body of society, diseased; prescribed
for 17(i)-(n)
COMBINES IMPERFECTIONS & DIVINITY
70 XXII
defined 71(3rd)
difference, sole, between people is in
degree of obedience to God's laws
‘ 87(v)
is people, showing good & evil of
earthly life 70(18t)
men all different; reason 36(r)
nations to reign in honor, cradled in
peace 87(8)
shows a degree of spiritualityI divinity
70(2nd)
MATERIALITY, action & attributes in relation
to
attachment to, can be eliminated 35(q)
bondage to: petition to be delivered
from 101(ee)
detachment from, urged; be spiritual
82(y)
free heart from love of 4(p)
man falls into,without Religion 65(p)
ordered by God, ruled by law 41(n)
promoted by commerce, politics etc.
66(u)
relation to LOVE 72(a)
turn away from, to avoid trouble 82(x)
unreleased from, man is an animal 52(f)
MATERIALITY, attributes & elements of
accomplishments (MAT) don't give
spirituality 85(zz)
detachment from, needed for 2nd birth
77(uu)
forces of, gain ascendancy 97(e)
highest degree of: man is in 80(d)
ideas of: detach selves from 101(dd)
inadequacy of, seen 103(q)
laws of MAT'L affairs, one kind of
Religious ordinances 96(cc)
limitations described 41(u)
” of physical world 37(hh)
physical sensibilities & instincts 41(q)
perfections (worldly) delight: body,
glorifies no soul 66(t) separation &.disinte ration characterize it 3(gg)
MATERIALITY, attributes & elements of (cont.) societies for material service, named 57(i) gymbols there show realms of Spirit 80(4th) worldly desires cloud mirror 33(m) MATERIALITY, reality described causes all pain, shame, grief etc. 82(5)
changes religion, ending its reality
53(1) existence to which soul doesn't belong 43(p)(q) goal of embryonic life, not of soul 45(ff) highest degree of: man is in 33(x)
imprisons us; spirit soars to freedom 83(ee) is beginning stage of creatigg 80(2nd) ” facsimile of Kingdom, outer expression 80(e) known through senses& memory 80(2nd) material life a ”great Workshop" 31(x) " " a load to be carried 69(pp) nature in man discussed , 48(a)(j) matter inferior to Spirit 47(zz) Eerfect, bg£_;nadqu§te as man's world , 80(3rd) physical CREATION is perishable, dependent on attraction 43(q)(s) physical world of man subject to lusts 49(t) progress to a point, then decline 45(jj) root-life 0; soul is here 78(2nd) sea of, has submerged people 55(11) things of world: delight not yourself in 55(pp)
way of life is one of two 96(y) world of things is world of imperfection
37(11) materialists appear when lights of Religion darken ' 97(c)
depend on senses only 74(c) overcome spirituality 97(b) material-man - See body, man's MATERIALITY, pictures first level of Reality Chart pa6 " " " CREATION pp.20,26,72,73, ‘ 74,80,85,95 four (?) kingdoms of p.37,38 in space p.92 life pattern of p.45 _one of 2 conditions of CREATION p.32 root life of tree p.78 matrix or womb beginning of life in, described 44(2)
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matrix or womb (cont.)
condition of, is like humanness 68(dd)
in world of, man‘s life is embryonic
44(dd)
life in, has no reasoning power
53(h) 57(e)
" , unintelligible as a goal 44(ee)
of human world; out of touch with KRV
82(r)
nature: people are in 55(11)
phenomenal environment: birth from,
described 83(kk)
physical birth from, like birth from
world of nature 86(1)
physical life in, is easiest -life 45(ff)
memory - See also knowing power
action of described 74(d)
described; an ”inner” power 57(g)
with senses acquaints us with matter
.80(3rd)
mind, action of, or in relation to
See also intellect; KNOWING
power, RATIONALITY; WORLD, world
II
of mind. action of, helps soul to grow; described comprehends 52(0) 57(5th)
entraps one; teach it love 66(w) 91(y)
lacking. in infhncy 57(e) signs appean/
understands not without senses 57(e)
mind, described or defined
defined (man's); his knowing power, etc. 57(e)
"First Mind" emanated from God 14(k)
freedom in (man's), mentioned 75(0)
in man is perfection of Spirit;
essential 41(v) hnmaculacy of, gives happiness, honor
85(aaa) impotent to fathom God's secrets 65(n) IS PART OF YOU, A REALITY ITSELF 57 XVIII is used (ghe word) in;g ways as noted 57(2nd)
light of, is resplendent in world 33(p) one meaning of. is consciousness 57(3rd) outward & inward powers of 4(h) signs of, show progressively 93(y) mind, objectives or purpose of becomes altar of prayer if one is spiritually free 105(b) created to be revealed in temple of man 14(1) development, maximum, possible thru BAHA'S advent & suffering 100(r) should aspire to world above the RAT'L 81(5th)
Springing from, is limited knowledg e 57(b) 3(d). 14((P-r). 17(h). 31(2) 332(Jnh). 33(k 1 n). 39(0)
mirror
moon (of divine guidance. See GL p.157) like RLN, brightness increases 94(i) morality - See also spirituality generated by MFNs' instructions 71(lst) is reSult of MNK's education 70(4th) Moses brought tidings of joy in His time 97(1) foretold by Abraham: made Covenant re Christ 95(t) mentioned in list of MFNs mission described 95(r) motion. see action Muhammad Lfollower of, believes as father did ‘53(k) foretold by Christ; promised Báb 95(t) mentioned in list of MFNs 98(bot) mysteries connection between soul & body‘is mysterious 44(2nd)
98(bot)
dawning stars oszAHAasks us to be 104(cc)
latent in universe revealed by love 72(a)
MFN is aware of 3(d)
of Kingdom seen in light of Sun of
Reality 99(g)
KRV; power of Cause is mystery 21(1) pearls of, are hid in BAHAs Words 21(d) seen thru eye of God S(dd) source of, is MFN 15(bb) unravelled by MFN 13(j) 17(e)
name a "phase" of every reality p.6(pic.) new,promised for this day 101(jj)
nature, action or attributes in relation to captive of; man is not; shall he become?
81(h) to, all things are, except man 36(v)
H
H II
- man is not 37(bb)
release from, comes in 2nd birth 77(ss)(uu) ruled over, by God's servant 37(aa) slavegy to: knowiegge is man's weapog against 81(2nd) subject to organization, in grasp of God 41(0) transcended by man, the he's part of it ‘ 51(n) nature, attributes or elements of defects of, named 55(jj)(kk) evils ofL must be seen to choose wisely 49(2nd) laws of, control animals; man controls nature 366w)
matrix of: people are in 55(11) 41(t).w), #4(bb). 104(aa)
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nature, attributes or elements of (cont.)
minerals endowed with own spirit &
life 38(n)
pgrpose: workshop for souls to learn
37(3rd)
spirit of, showngin acts & attribgtgs
linking as God wills 41(lst)
nature, reality described
defined 7(p)
Divine Nature seen in MFNS 26(c)29(ss)
has own reality; purpose, power;L &
origin are divine 37(4th)
is included in creation 37(lst)
" material world 37(2nd)
lacks Divinity thangan reflects;
iggerfect 37(5th)
THREE NATURES OF MAN 50-1 XVI
”natural” - See also HUMANNESS; MATURIALITY
condition: MNK is moviqgifrom, to KRV
86(2nd)
emotions are blameworthy 54(y) 68(ff)
nerves
arg_involvedgip emotions, age part of
bodz 60(2nd)
disorder g§%caused by body machinery
, 61(lst)
"interbrain" activity 60(f)
nervousness analyzed 61(i)(j)
neurotic trends 62(o)(p)(q)
sympathetic,discussed 58(j)
vitally involved in emotions
neuroticism.
neurotic trends:
60 (g) (h)
awareness not enough 62(4th) iisted 62(2nd)
- to see, analyze actions
62(3rd)
H II
objective or purpose (general) depend (reSults) on means 7(j) disclosed will be all that is in hearts 7(i) and same as beginning with God 8(c) KRV is world we may all attaig 83(2nd) not seen because of HUM vision 92(3rd) of life: we have new light on; now 93(3rd) reformation - all are subject to oppression defined as used in Bible prophecy 82(u) origin or cause beginning indicates SOURCEI not TIME of CREATION 8(2nd) beginning, is reflected in end 7(h) " same as end with God 8(c) Cause of all causes is God 7(e)
cause of disturbances not asked 7(ng E BE ING ” ible) 8(lst
7(g)
origin or cause (cont) OVER—ALL PICTURE OF EXISTENCE 9-11 IV "priority”: cause and time, 2 kinds 8(b) source of sustenance of all things is God 31(5) universe (CRE) had no beginning 8(a) " ” " to have cause 7(d) views (HUM) of time often veil origins 92(3rd) over-all view - See God's-eye view picture p.2 passion & lust cage of, broken in Val. of Knowledge
82(2) carry men away, unaffected by ideals
81(0) ”charger of passion" dangerous 55(hh)
cleansing heart of, is duty of soul
102(1) evil passions warned against 105(e) finding joy in, is ignorant 55(gg) hinder man; may God prevent 54(ee) like unmanageable horses, described
54(aa) nations engulfed in; described 54(dd)
opposing passions discussed 68(jj)
origin etc. 49(m)(s)(t)(v) rein them in 77(11) wolves of: free flocks from 91(i) patterns & LAWS - See also action creation's pattern 31(w)(x) human policy vs. divine 7(f) MFN's life pattern 29(kk)-(pp) of progress visible 7(n0 seen in light of time 93(1st) peace cause of, is God's Cause 103(w) world peace has 3 reggisites naggg 103(3rd) personal view of life, picture p.2 personality - See HUMAN being phases SUM TOTAL OF A REALITY'S,IS REALITY 6-7 III philosophers - See also RATIONAL being divine ones: what they see 31(x) philosophies - See also RATIONALITY beautiful sayings useless if not acted _ on 81(0) ideals talked about not practised 55(oo) systems of, never change a people 81(n) truest one is Religion 95(x) pictures - See symbol pictures power, description essence of, is God's 31(q) greatest in existence 38(b)(c) motive force essential to motion 7(b)(c)
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power, description of (cont.)
needed for peace, to overcome forces
of world 103(w)
of existence is spirit 38(d)
one power behind all existence 42(b)
source of, is promotion of Word 102(n0
sustaining all things is from God 31(3)
power, kinds of, or Specific ones
common to animal & man, greater in
animal 80(b)
forces originating in dust, unworthy
42(c)
God's power in relation to creation
31(q)
heavenly power: satanic strength
converted to 98(b)
heavenly powers make man noble 52(a)
hid in men to be disclosed, redoubled
102(n)
"ideal” power gives man Spiritual
perception 36(v)
of attraction causes, maintains MAT
43(q)
“ discovery distinguishes man from
animal 48(f)
" faithful souls in next life tremendous
90(c) lusts causes sin 49(t) ' ” reasoning not developed in weak
intellect 94(k) " Religion not to be neglected; potent 94(j)
” soul, all embracing, mentioned 75(p)
OF SOUL IS SPIRIT 38-9 XII
of soul sustains body 46(tt)
OF SOUL WHOSE SYMBOL IS ELECTRICITY 40-1 XIII
thought force, animal force, partners
used in wrong ways 33 (r) [50(a2
two, man has: material & spiritual 48(h)
prayer altar & sanctuary of: mind & heart 105(b) condition of, sweetest thing in existence 104(jj)
for departed admonished 90(b) ” each other by Bahá’ís admonished 87(y)
" God's help night and day 101(ee)
is conversation with God 104(jj)
V wing for soaring 105(b) precious;BAHl teaches us 105(2nd) _ TWO WAY COMMUNICATION NOW OPEN 105 XXXV
pudding PROOF OF, IS IN EATING; GOD INVITES US TO TASTE 102-4 XXXV punishment - See life after death is to be deprived of blessings 89(n) threat of, if we fail at appointed hour 91(3) purpose (general) - For Specific, see Subjects must be seen to view realigy 7(2nd)
0F EXISTENCE BEGINS OVER ALL PICTURE p.9-11
of 11th (qufn) defined 9.3“: 'with nature of a reality dggines its
relation 7(4th) “ power & Spirit, a 5th dimension 7(lst) ” Spirit & patterns, behipd acts & attributes 7(3rd)
Purpose of God - See DEITY, objectives of RATIONAL being, action action of, helps soul to grow etc.
25T(5th) " ” I often ungroductive 66(lst) d15covers realities of things 3(g) rationalizes - definition 66(y)
" own errors; wrong 74(3rd)
gees action patterns in blgg 93(lst & 2nd) serves at times only the MAT life 66(lst) " soul to fulfill its purpose 66(5th) used quggly; one of our worst Qisuses 66(3rd)
RATIONAL being attributes or description aggetites of. not to be over-indulged
66(4th) clouded by changes in Dispensations 93(dd) consqiggsnegs (pgter) called "mind” , 57(3rd) freedom & mastery over nature 75(0)
impotence noted, even of the learned
65(0) is body plus RAT'L power (described) 65-7 ” fulfilled only ififilt segves soul 66(5th) IS PART OF YOU, A REALITY ITSELF 57 XVIII
limitations of, mentioned 3(f) mortal vision, like a veil 4(m)
"verses revealed by God”: effect 105(c) RATIONALITY, ac;i>ns & attributes of
Presence of God promised, explained 26(j)
(#80 1180, reasoning power) dispututions of infidolss nvoid 65(1)
enerates human mind intellectual being SIZ2n35
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RATIONALITY, actions & attributes of
(cont.) ideas from, accepted, but don't supply soul's need 81(4th) yideggL new testify to new RLN 102(lst) power of ideation, intellection, is material 58(k) ” (of mind): 5 inner, 5 outer 57(d)2<£),(g) rationalizing; definition 66(y)
RATIONALITY, reality
center of intellection 51(j)
goal (psychology' 5) is Bahá’í'goal
63(3rd)
is a power of the human realigy 52(3rd)
” knowing power or Spirit of human nature 51(lst)
" limited power, causes imperfect vision; consciousness of evil 53(3rd)
" not dependable; human thogghts, often wrong 81(3rd)
" a _fgoal of man's gigg 81(5th)
lived in by man, created to embody knowledge of Reality 81(lst)
mental faculties inherent in soul 57(a)
purpose of gift: to investigate reality
rational faculty discussed 51(h) 51(1) .o u a basic endowment 35(m)
reasoning paiar lscking in infants 53(h)
Religion must agree with & include9u(#th)
signs of mind etc.; must mnturo 93(y)
world higher than: mind should aspire to
81(5th)
WORLD OF RATIONALITY 81
gears for reacting (low, 2nd, high) 75(lst)
love power activated by what you see 73(lst)
negative feelings stifile scul's life 75(6th)
positive feelings bring out love 75(4th)
seeing, 3 levels listed 74(2nd)
three steps of reacting 74(lst)
reacting, described or defined
dealing with complex matters: geguir men; 75(3rd) EACH, A STEP IN LIVING 74- 7 XXIV physiological and psychological analysis of, 59-61
reacting, kinds of
high gear reaction activates love 75(5th) in KRV described 84(2nd) physical transactions: body carries out D' n t 's 1 fe of soul 74(5th)
REACTION: STEP IN LIVING 74-7 XXIV
Reality or Truth (Divine)
acceptance of (radiant) isyg1orious
104(2nd) Infinite Reality: man must attach self to 54(5) is Truth, God's guidance 19(hh)
only thing worthy of heart's devotion 54(s)
Pre-Existent Reality unknowable 3(b)
seengby superhuman vision of MFN 3(2nd)
reality, action & attributes in relation to
created by God 31(r) d15covered (”of things”) 51(j) discovery of ideal realities needs HS
32(e) ggplained "sensibly" by sygbgl pictures
6(1st) facing, is now possible aided by faith
5(lst)
faculties for comprehending, named 57(g) investigation of, needed for spirituality 97(d) knowledge of, is material advantage 51(0) ” ” , one kind 3(b) MAY NOW BE FACED FOR lst TIME I not seen in Qersonal concept of life 10(2nd) revealed by God thru MFNs 19(lst) ” ” MFNs 15(bb); 28(hh) revelation of, now 1(c) to be investigated by reasoning 51(1) ” ” sought, underlying oneness 98(e) translate RLN into 1(h)
reacting, actions, attributes & elements of reality attributes, elements or description
of always same tho‘outer practices differ 96(ee) IS SUM TOTAL OF "PHASES" OF A BEING 6-7 III investigation unites 98(a) lights of, are lights of Word 71(h) same, proclaimed by all MFN's 19(ff) science of, MFN' s Teachings constitute 19(ee) ”sensible form” (reality chart) 6(2nd) testifies (every reality) to God's attributes 33(0)
light of, obscured;
reality of specific beings or things;
specific realities givine realities nqggseen in figM world 82(5th) human reality, excellence of, to manifest 77(qq) intellectual & sensible realities are all good 33(q)
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reality of specific beings or things;
Specific realities (cont.)
intellectual & sensible realities are described 33(v) Cw)
intellectual and sensible nealities need sens-ible explanations 6(a) chart
manifest in this century 91(k)
of all things revolutionized by lst Word
99(h)
relations (general)
derived from realities 7(p) interaction c 00p erat ion , interre 1a tion among beings are God-directed 42(h)
of creation to God: dependence 30(b) (m&n) " creatures to God: ” 11(cc) ” man to God: link is love 72(a)
” one thing to another may be evil
0F CREATION IS TO BE FACED 32-3 X 33(Q) OF HUMAN BEING VIEWED 52-6 XVII relaxation ” KRV: we are called to develop 84(4th) muscular: effect 0“ emotions 51(k)(1)
” life everlasting: may you perceive 86(i)
" MATERIAL MAN 58 XIX
" nature discussed 7(p)
" RATIONAL MAN 57 XVIII
” Religion lost in materialism 53(1)
" SOUL MUST BE SEEN 34-7 XI
" things beheld in light of Sun of Reality 99(3)
discovered by human Spirit 51(g);
. 69(qq) evident 1(b),(e)
- relation of love to 72(8)
realities, concealed; disclosed in next life 90(d) realities of KRV must manifest in hearts 68(hh); 81(q)
reality, symbol pictures chart showing phases, dimensions faced for lst time ("dawn”) p.l reason - See also intellect, knowing power, RATIONALITY attribute of intellect; needs HS 32(e) balance of: weigh Religion in 94(k) leads to truth only when premises are true v 65(lst) master of, swallowed by leviathan of love 75(v) power of, is absent in infancy 53(h);57(e), ” " ” an endowment from God 51(1) proves existence of soul 75(p) reconciled with Religion: must be 94(1) rebirth caused by "living waters" " ” RLN 25(lll) from world of nature_into KRV, asked 86(1) in world of nature, is thru knowledge of KRV 82(r) is awakening to knowledggfpf God 77(2nd) ” through science of love of God 77(vv) meaning of, stated 77(ss)&(uu) spiritual birth needed to understand KRV 69(rr)
p.6
25(mmm)
”Release from Nervous Tension”
by David Harold Fink quoted 59-63 XX & 67
RELIGION, action in relation to
conquered by irreligion 97(e)
heard lst in East, later in West louder 96(bb)
intellectualizing abogtidoesn't help soul growth 65(4th)
power not to be doubted just becsuse some cannot understand 94(k)
revealed from heaven of Will 95(w)
fsalvation" by, from animalism 96(lst)
RELIGION, action
becomes a body without a soul in time 97(f)
begins in eastI develops in west 92(2nd) n n n 92 (88.) (bb 97(f) changes (Revealed) to HUM religion 97(lst) decays in time like a tree 97(f) each dies) like every HUM thigg 97(2nd) embodies 2 kinds of ordinances 96(cc) inculcates morality, truest philosophy 70(f); 95(x) gakes it possible to choose wigely 49(3rd) must agree with science 94(k)(l»(m) reveals sgiritual laws, instills idealg Egg. 95(2nd)
RELIGION, attributes
difference is in 0959; aggressions ' 96(3rd) essentials of, to be investigated 98(e) forms, garments of truth, abandon 65(r); 97(g) light of, is ever-shining Sun, Word 71(h) pathway of is one of 2, road to KRV 96(y) teachings of all, love of God 94(b) wing needed with wing of science 65(p)
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REVELATION, action of (cont.)
helps one who is free of imaginings
RELIGION changed by HUMANNESS to"religion" changes (Revealed) to HUM reliL‘on 97 (let)
EACH BECOMES HUMAN feligion IN TIME 97XXXII
humanly develogedI gggotent 72(4th)
light extinguished by interpretation etc.
4(q) infuses strength into the feeble 101(cc) leads to certitude out of darkness 19(kk) reveals all man can see of God 17(lst)
53(k),(m) REVELATION, attributes & elements of lights of, darken; materialists appear conducive to elevation of MNK 19(bb) 97(c) Laws of God are like sun in heaven of outer practices differ, cause enmity96(ee) I Word 86(h) RELIGION, purpose light ofgggrowing in, you develop as is to give spiritual insight etc. 95(lst) you should 79(4th) ” " promote unity etc. 71(3) ‘ ” ” Sun of Truth: grow in 19(jj) RELIGION, reality of, ” ” : what soul sees in, isgpure and Science measure understanding 94(j) knowledge 75(lst) based on Word as revealed by MFN 94(2nd) measure of each is different 95(n) essence of all, love of God 94(b) Pen inSpired by God is Source 16(b) " ” , is to testify to RLN,obey Word precepts of MFN best means for order 94(c) 17(m) pre-eminent above all gifts 49(1) Trees of, have yielded fruit 27(m)
heavens of,may be cleft by RLN 86(h)
is greatest bestowal of God; effects 96(2)
” ideal safeguard; action 95(n) REVELATION, purpose & objectives of
" one, for all RLNs are based on reality effect of verses revealed by God 105(c)'
94(h) Light of, needed for spiritual vision
” outer expression of divine reality’94(a) ' 92(u)
” Truth from God hence one 94(3rd) makes God's—eye viewgpossible 5(2nd)
” ultimate in knowledgeI includes & objective of all: change MNK 18(q) agrees with science 94(4th) REVELATION, reality named or described
light and fortress for world 95(v) "choice wine” unsealed 18(y)
not a creation of man; given by- God94(lst) constellation of Love is shining 19(ii)
oneness of: God's gift is a knowledge of 87(r)
REVEALED RELIGION IS WHAT MAN ACCEPTS 0F RLN 94-6 XXXI world of, should offer freedom of belief 98(f)
cup of, gives waters of truth 25(111) divine food; sick people dislike 17(n) each regarded as same by Prophets 95(n) Elixir of, alone can revive society 98(b) “ " (Divine) can transmute dross
RELIGION, specific ones Bahá’í Faith called Crimson Ark 90(e) Song of Kingdom heard lst in East 96(bb) resurrection caused by Word 25(ppp) REVELATION, action in relation to acqgggsnce Qgggpgy rejection of rest, g
into gold 99(1) Essence of Knowledge rejected 18(x) God's greatest gift to man is 16(lst) greatest gift, to let man know God 16(a) is food & drink to soul, essential to 923 17(2nd) like light of moon; brightness increases
mistake 18(3rd) 94(1) accepting,makes one as an eye to MNK 5(u) Ocean: immerse yourselves in 101(aa)
ONLY CONNECTION BETWEEN 3 CONDITIONS 16-9 VI
recipients of, are MFNs 26(f)
Testament of God rains on souls 79(r) rejection of, causes world's misery 4(k) . Truth, God's guidance, is Reality 19(hh) sent by God when a religion dies 97(2nd) ” rises from different Points 18(w) weighed not by human standards 19(dd) Voice of God heard if veil of imaginings
REVELATION, action of is rent 65(m) distigguished KRV from HUM world 82(lst) REVELATION, specific ones ended, never; eternal 16(c)(d) Baha' u 'llah's changeless eternal Faith EACH IN TIME HAS BECOME SCRIPTURES 97 XXXII of God 101(bb) gives life everlasting 19(cc) " , God revealed 100(w)
corruption of text by Muslims & Jews explained 97(j) proclaimed byBAHAas directed by Spirit 100(p)
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REVELATION, specific ones (cont.)
Bahá’u’lláh's like an ocean with pearls
101(2)
each new one a Divine prescription 18(2nd)
new, testified t9; by new thought & ideas
102(lst)
of past, consideration of,is wrong 97(i)
East ones to be abandoned; restated by BHA
97(3rd) promised one, Purpose of all MFNs, giVen now 91(j) rule or law
creation bound by 15(cc) God's decree re overnment of new World Order described 87(18t) _ in KRV is law of love, as it "in heaven" 86(3rd) of attraction holds CRE together 75(q) " love founded by Jesus 95(5) ” ” never changes, goes on like fountain 93(v)S " nature - See nature " new World Order is law of love (as in heaven) 86(3rd) " progress, visible 7(m) spiritual laws revealed by ngn.95(2nd) sacrifice all things to be sacrificed for union with beloved 76(gg) characterizes greatest men in world 72(f) of self: love friend better 76(cc) saint man whose divine nature dominates his human nature 48(d) Salvation from animalism results from accepting RLN, .Religion 96(lst) satan (See also FWU 77) evil spirit is lower nature in man 55(kk) image & likness of,mentioned 45(kk) satanic fancies: setting hearts on,is bad 54(x)
fancy, regions of, not to be sought 55(ii) 6: 82(t)
" : seeker's heart must be cleansed of
66(x)
knowledge, vs. divine 3(c) or 66(v)
power: let it not overcome but be overcome 56(uu)
self; veils of satanic self must be burned
in fire of love 54(u)
strength to be changed to heavenly power
98(b) science and religion measure understanding 94(j) included in & agreed with by Religion
94(4th)
science (cont.) light of, to be used to weigh Religion 94(k) of the love of God: learn! 66(w) Religion must be in harmony with 94(1) religion not agreeing with, is Superstition 94(m) societies interested in, are for MAT
service 66(u) wing of, alone, leads to MAT slough 65 (p) SCRIPTURES
corrupted by Jewish & Muslim divines 97(‘) EACH REVELATION IN TIME HAS BECOME J
97 XXXII
Holy Books: ”heaven” & eternal life
verified 89(0) symbolical: Texts are all 102(e) terminologieszfloly Books have their
0"“ 102(d)(PP)
second birth - See rebirth
seed grows best in ploughed soil 78(e) human reality compared to 78(e) sacrifices itself to tree 79(n) "tiny seed”: ”I am...but a” 78(b) tree is between seed and fruit 78(b)
self, action or attributes in relation to bondage to: deliver selves from 84(ss) captive to self & desire: nations are
54(dd)
” ” , people are held 54(2) conquer: prayer asking to 101(ee) contemplation of, should end 4(0) egocentric (PERSONAL) VIEW OF LIFE,
ONE VIEW OF IT p.2-5 II full of, chalice,can't hold water-of
life 54(w) leave servants to selves: may God not 105 (f) prison of self 84 (as and tt) renounce, to enter KRV 84(pp) renouncing, only way to peace 55(mm) sacrifice, in love for others 76(cc) sacrificing, required to enter KRV
' 84(00) something greater than, needed to ~ generate any but self-love 54(2nd) Surrender; most exalted station 84(qq) ” ‘, to Will: petition that I may
105(h) thought of: leave all, submit to Will 86(n) victim of: soul becomes as described 54(v)
victory over: gain it 68(00) vision confined to, is bad 68(nn)
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self, attributes of
own concerns don't busy selves with 101(fg)
" desires: people turn to 4(j)
self-desire a dust preventing reflection
of Reality 68(ff)
” -indu1gence causes desPair 54(bb)
” -love cause destruction of souls 54(t)
” ” prompts pursuit of selfish aims &
Eleasures 55(lst) selfish conduct makes a person disliked
103(r) " .desire prompts some knowledge 3(c) ” desires warned against 54(cc) self, reality described dominion of, abandoned in KRV 84(2nd) human self & dggiyes aren't divine 54(3rd) prison of: release from, true freedom 84(tt) satanic self: fire of love must burn away veil 54(u) veil of, burn it away 76(dd) senses, action & attributes in relation to bondage to,Bahá’íd worst punishment 104(hh) depended on, by materialists 74(c) developed, don't indicate sensuality 66(2) should be deadened to intensify inner senses 74(j) _ used in comprehending 74(d) senses, action of aid comprehension 52(c) perceive only material things senses, reality or deScription of essential to human mind action 53(h) gifts body is endowed with 53(g); 58(d) sensations express low degree of spirit
336w)
35(1) sense of sight necessary & so is insight 74(i) servitude described condition of: creation is in 13(b)
defined: a substance of Divinity 15(x) is man's destiny & eternal glory 30(a) " tie between God & man, a favor 15(v) joyous: God can fill souls with gladness of 101(dd) servitude, purpose is not to heighten God's glory 150w) servitude, specific to God: I pray to arise in 105(h) ” ” : man's greatness determined by 74(k) ” idle fancies: free self from 68(00) " mankind, for love, is unity with God
15(2) " ” : we should give 101(ii) sex - See also passion instinct over-developed etc. 64(f)
over-indulgence discussed 66(2)
sleep
soul functions in; faculties described
46(%q)
SOUL,during earthly lifetime, action 0
ggtion at all levels is love or linking 72(lst) of power of comprehension 47(zz) acts & controls without the body 47(bbb) animates the body 46(rr) becomes victim of self & passion as told 54(v) communicates thru brain to body 58(i) controls body, dictates its living 46(ss) controls the body 44(cc) directs human nature 50(e) " men's faculties, governs his humanity 39(aa) enters sgiritual condition by brain action 35(4th) kindles by intoning revealed Word 105(c) liyes in spiritual world 42(4th) merging will with WL is union with God 92(q) reacting creatively to divinity is life of soul 75(5th) reflects divinity 33(1) ” God's attributes in KRV 85(lst) sees in light of RLN; Wpure knowledggf 75(lst) shines: some like torches, others like stars 87(v)
SOUL during earthly lifetime, action or
attributes in relation to befalling God's loved ones, only good 31(v) caused to soar in KRV by own efforts; petition for 105(h) . chosen for knowledge & love of God 101(ii) effect of prayer on consciousness 104(jj) influence on, of'intoning revealed verses, described 105(c) knowledge of: Wordis only Scurce of knowledge of, urged 35 (q) [314me Light on: now we have new 34(2nd) resuscitated thruBAHAgpossible only thru.HS 77(pp) sanctify: think what will 101(ff) stifled by prejudice & superstition 75(w)
SOUL during earthly lifetime, attributed to
beginning but no and (soul has) 43(2nd)
essence of, is spigit; words interchangeable 42(3rd)
kingdom of, is creation; includes ”nature" 37(lst)
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SOUL during earthly lifetime,
attributed to (cont.) life, is divine, eternal not mortal, sensual 72(g) “ expresses existence of KRV 92(0) manifestations of its own (without body) 7#(e) 0r 52(c) need of no human learning in days of MFN powers used wrongly 33(r) [11100)
sxgbol Eicture of 35 understanding 35 (m) SOUL during earthly lifetime, attributes of
brotherhood, human & spiritual 70(e) calm & serene if in KRV 68(mm)or,103(s) ”character" develops from controlling body 64(4th) divine attributes which nature lacksSO(c) ” qualigies activated by HS 85(2nd) divinity of, should be recognized 54(3rd) energies latent, clouded by MAT desire 33(m) exalted above other creatures 42(c) faculties keener during sleep 46(qq) faithful to God or not; results told 47(eee) fitted to dominate HUM 47(ccc) force hid in...now disclosed; 102(n) free from all agencies (such as senses) 52(0). 74(e) glory is God's choice for us 49(u) honored with intellect & wisdom 32(c) ”ideal power" gives spiritual perception
36(v) immortality: LIFE1pattern gpes on forever 45(2nd) independent of infirmities of body & mind 46(00)
invisible 39(aa)
invisibility proves it not material 43(p)
joy & sorrow of, are independent of body
46(uu)
life-vein: Ocean of God is nearer than 101(2)
limitless; but mind is limited 52(c)
love can swallow knowledge 75(v)
love in, is breath of HS 38(e)
love of exaltation, characteristic 92(5)
mysteries of, accessible to seeker 5(cc)
needs of, not supplied by RATIONAL WORLD 81(5th)
"noble have I created thee" 56(ww)
SOUL during earthly lifetime,
attributes of (cont.) praiseworthy attributes developed by Religions 96(y) ”preordained measure" prescribed to 42(f) pure heart,tsanctified spirit; is rare 101(y) restless till attached to Infinite Reality 54(8) selflessness 104(bb) sight for the invisible described 92(u). Spiritual love of God makes a man pure 104(11) man is always calm & serene 103(5)
" vision cited 92(t) strength is threefold, when calling on God's Mercy 77(mm) superiority to ”nature” discussed 37(bb) thankful person is so under all conditions 72(d) unselfish conduct makes a person loved 103(r) unsuSpected munificence, entrusted with wonders of 35(q) [§§(q)
SOUL during earthly lifetime, development
awareness levels, chart p.73 ” " , listed 73(4th) City of Certitude attained 25(ttt) degree of obedience to God, men's only difference 87(v) ggbryonic development is in earthlx lifetime 44(3rd) grades & stations mentioned 75(p) heart must be cleansed to enter 84(nn) hgman self & desires aren't divine 54(3rd) inner & outer lives contrasted 65(q) is, at death, whatever it has deveioped 45(3rd) LEVEL OF YOUR DEVELOPMENT SHOWS IN YOUR FEELING 72-3 XXIII life of. is seeing & reacting to Diginity 74(5th) realms of holiness & of satanic fancy ~ 33(t) root-life is in MAT world 78(2nd) station in KRV is free from death etc. 84(ww) three levels of perception 75 top
obedience: souls differ in degree of 87(v) SOUL during earthly lifetime,
perception vivid in world of dreams 76(hh)
perfection latent in all 31(w)
perfections & imperfections 56(uu)
perfect like seed, but must develop perfections 43(v)
potentialities like sheathed sword 36Ez) u entrusted to souls 35 q) powers used wrongly 33 (r)
growth patterns ascending is thru Knowledge 74(h) attains likeness of God as described 45(kk) beginning but no end: soul has 43(s,:,u) W 79(2nd)
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SOUL during earthly lifetime,
growth patterns (cont.) conscience developed by Religion 96(cc) development of image of God now possible
100(r) ” , jpart) is indggendent of body 47(2nd) rowth aided b mind action 57(5th)
can continue till death 79(3rd) of, eggsed by worgipg for CS as g Bahá' i 103 (2nd) is like that of tree 78-9 XXV ” toward Divinity 43(v)(w)(x) ,Aggptal & spiritual, can go on forever 79(3rd) GROWTH PATTERN: A CLOSE-UP OF 78-9 XXV ” started by usingibody to gain knowledge & love 44(lst) growth thru using volition 36(lst) life patterns: 2; material & spiritual 45(lst)
II
II
no decline;all motion toward perfection 45 (jj)
perfections appear by degrees 31 (w),h3(v) profits by what befalls nne 73(k) progress by chgige is limited to earthly life-time 46(lst) 1| purified by burning veils of self 54(u) purify soul with waters of renunciation
104(y) sacrificing, detachment frees soul from HUM 84(00) soars heavenward thru prayer 105(b)
troubles stiggiate growth 78(3rd) unfoldment hindered by self-indulgence 66(2) what develqgg is deteggined by Spirit used 48(4ch)
SOUL during earthly lifetime, make-up
described can live without a body, but body dies without a soul 42(n) CLOSER VIEW NEEDED, TO UNDERSTAND NATURES 50-1 XVI connection to body like that of sun to earth 44(bb) difference in capacity is fundamental 42(3) entrusted with unknowu wonders 105(e) existence before body-life in state of potentiality 43(r) has mystegipus connection with bogy 44(2nd) inner life is reflected in outer condutt 102(3) is ”an attractable body to be drawn“ to KRV 47(ddd) LAST PHASE TO BE VIEWED: ACTS & ATTRIBUTES 48-9 XV
SOUL during earthly lifetime, make-up described (cont.) like a glass; virtues, its light 85(zz) natures: two 48(a)-(j); three 50(d) not a composition; indivisible, imperishable 43(q)(u) phases (origin, pattern & objective) viewed 42-7 XIV rational soul is the substance, not the body 42(h) relation of sogiyto body can be understood 46(3rd) SECOND PHASE OF: ORIGIN, PATTERN, OBJECTIVE 42-7 XIV station of man must be manifested now 77(qq) Substance of. isfiiptelligence & love (sgiritual) 42(2nd) sympathetic nerve between body & soul 58(j) threefold nature: animal, human & divine 50(d) two natures activated by human & animal sgirit 48(2nd) ” are body & 593; 48(lst) VIEWED TO UNDERSTAND 3 NATURES 50-1 XVI
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of, is independent of body46(uu), SOUL during earthly lifetime, objectives &
acquire virtues 85 (ddd) ur gnswerswhen God speaks; only soul can
105(lst) attain Ocean (RLNy seeker must 101(z) be trustees of God,BAHA says 49(v)
bounty, greatest, is to help others spiritually 103(v) channels for God's mercy: try to be 77(rr) destined to enjoy benefits of countless worlds 90(f),(g) destinyl most gloriogs: to serve Lord 101(1at); see also BHF 128-9 , is to develop divine qqg$ities 11(3rd) ggyinion over earth destined; to be gained 36(4th) fruit of earthly living is spirituality 79(lst) fulfilment of reality, is love 75(6th) identify with world of mind, not with MAT .39(z) -must acquire excellencies, tho created pure 45(ii) choose between good & evil 36(8) develop perfections like seed, 43(v) not merely reed. but live Teachings 102(k) truvarao every conditicn 44(aa)
inver declines, but... 88(9)]
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SOUL during earthly lifetime,
objectives & purpose (cont.)
needs to be taught good & evil 49(lst)
purification of: certain souls may help
in 102(1)
Purpose, divine: we have power to fulfill
102(3rd)
0:) is God’s purpose in creating
it : defines 20W€£§ 38(lst)
Eggbosewill be fglfiilledj asgyou choose
36(3rd)
‘rewards for obedience promised 103(t)
seekers, God wants distinguished from
others 56(yy)
should scar on wings to KRV 84(mm)
warned not to forfeit favor when God calls
105(a)
will show at death its full power & worth
46(2nd)
SOUL during earthly lifetime, origin
comes into existence at time of conception
[£180 aflafim) 243(23d)
created divine by God, not material
42(lst)
" gn seed formI perfections develgp
43(3rd); 78(lst)
of one Substance 42(e) VI I
’ sgirit 42(4th) '" out of ”nothingness" 37(dd)
has boginning but no ond‘ 43(s-u) is a celestial entity 58(0) ‘-‘__ molded etc. from love and knowledge 42(d) steps into human existence at conception 43(r) SOUL during earthly lifetime, power or Spirit become mirror of God's lights, (can) 32(h) force in, redoubled by Word of BAHA 102(n) has choice & responsgbility, in egg fulfilment 36(2nd) knowing power above animal's, distingushes Egg 35(3rd) Eagggggunower gives gwareness above senses 35(5th) power of comprehension, action described 47(zz) ideation is material 58(k) POWER OF SOUL (lst PHASE) IS CALLED SPIRIT 38-9 XII power to control self; captive to nature? 81(h) 38(a)
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know and love God, unique powers, innate, seen 77(oo) " : 5 outer, 5 inner 57(d)(f)(g) prevented from showing, by body's illness 46(00) power, two: spiritual & material 48(3rd) sight: inner vs. outer 47(aaa) spirit appears in physical form 70(b)
II
SOUL during earthly lifetime, power or spirit (cont.) spirit "breathed intd'soul; explained 39(n) can manifest in all forms 74(b) figsgdual power to know & love God 38(2nd) ” (soul?) not affected by bodychanges 43(09 words ”soul” & ”spirit“ in English, interchangeable 42(1)(j) & note SOUL during earthly lifetime, reality A REALITY; MUST BE SEEN AS SUCH '34-7 XI child of God; divinity should prevail 93(2) celestial entity 42(m) divine creatiog; perfectfifig: its purgose 47(3rd) ”image of God”: how to develop 36(y) ” ” ” imperfect reflection 31(aa), (bb) must be built into self 36(5th) instrumentality thru which spirit> illumines intelligence 48(g) "living scul" (man became) 34(b) more than body or animal 35(lst) reality is the "collective reality” seeker. true 66(x) [32(b2; 40g£1 sign of God, heavenly gem 34(f) " " ” , mystery, unknown 34(e) true man,"ce1estia1” 34(d) Trust of God.behind veil of concealment 85(bbb) VIEWED, BY SEEING WHAT BODY & HUMAN NATURE ARE NOT 64-9 XXI SOUL, symbol pictures "departed” or after death p.88 growth pattern p.45 . in its own worlds p.71,72,73,74,80 “ relation to body p.44 " ” " brain action p;71 DEITY p.42 , reacting p.74 SOUL symbol p.34 SOULS after death - See also life 'after death believers' destiny described, influence
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here etc. 90(c) 'believers to occupty ”loftiest mansions” A , . 89(q) communication between (Bahá’ís) 90(e) judged by deeds, not by education & culture 89(p) KINGDOM OF 88-9 XXVIII loved ones should be prayed for 90(b)
power of spirit greater without body 47(aaa) punishments described 89(n)
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SOULS after death - See also
life after death (cont.)
rewards described 89(0)
shall estimate worth of deeds; joy,
consternation described 89(n)
sins of, can be pardoned thru bounty
of God 90(a)
SOULS, after death, or ”departed."
picture p.88
spirit, action & attributes in relation to
appearance of, in physical form deScribed
70(b)
Christ's mention of explained 40(e)
magnetized by elements of body 47(ww)
stirred (in soul) by breeze of holiness
40(h)
spirit, action of
acts in 2 ways: with & without instruments
47(yy) causes understanding, not learning 25(qqq) emanates from God; explanation 39(n) manifests in gifferent deggees 38(Sth) shows as love at all levels 72(lst) spirit, attributes of changeless, indestructible 46(uu) energy & bounty of: all things manifest 38(d) like electricity; positive energy is love 40(3rd) spirit, degrees or kinds of degrees less than HS, gen lives by 40(2nd) DIFFERENT DEGREES GENERATE DIFFERENT WORLDS OR KINGDOMS 80-5 xxv1 divine & satanic, in man 48(1)
” Spirit dwells in souls H H
34(3) may manifest in man 32(d) FIRST PHASE 0F SOUL IS ITS POWER 38'9 XII five categories 40(a) grades & stations mentioned 75(p) greatest power exists in MF 38(b) high degree reguired to deal with cogplex situations 75(3rd) highest degree of, is HS 39(w) i3 animals shows as noted 41(2nd) merciful spirit: certain souls become, to MNK 102(j) of each kingdom,named 38(g)-(m) " faith, 4th degree 39(x) " man, described, glorified 39(bb) " nature shown in acts & attributes described 41(lst) spirit, reality described ”breath of life" made man a soul 34(b) CLOSER VIEW NEEDED, SYMBOL IS ELECTRICITY 40-1 XIII ”divine breath” animating all things 38(c) dynamic life energy, at different levels 40(lst)
Spirit, reality described (cont.) greatest power, shows in degrees, kingdoms 38(c)(f) is a reality; origin & Purpose are yours 39(lst) motive power of body 39(2) power greater without body 47(aaa) primal essence with different names 40(d) Spirit, symbol pictures compared to electricity p.38 is 5th dimension p.6, 92 spiritual power beginning to manifest now 91(b) intelligence of man is; described 36(w)(x) latent, should be brought out in man 93(2) like one wing, mat'l power the other (man) 48(h) man's is unlimited for fulfilling his Purgose 102(3rd) of departed souls described 90(c) required for cause of peace 103(w) spiritual love of God makes man pure & holy 104(ii) to control ourselves: we have 81(h) will overpower MAT intelligence 91(b) 93 (w) spirituality, action and attributes in relation to achieved thru suffering 78(f)(g) created by prayer 104(jj) gggjre for? - act like Spiritual beings 63(2nd) entrance to KRV is thru 85(xx) has been overcome by materialists 97(d)‘ heart must have; its fruits 79(8) hefl_2££eiae§ 84(2nd) infused into hearts asBAHNs RLN spreads 103(x) man should lay hold of spiritual life
36(y) MNK is moving toward 86(2nd) " to enter, in this BaháLirgxelg 91(3rd) must be developed along with material advancement 48(h) possessed by pure hearted believers only 68(ii) soul progresses toward 45(gg)-(kk) urged, & detachment from MAT world 82(y) spirituality, action & effects of
causes reversal of feelings 72(5th) develops from human living; as fruit goes ££29_££ee 78(5th)
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Spirituality, action & effects of (cont.)
gives man real happiness, supreme honor 85(aaa)
results from MNK's education 70(4th) shines like stars, is like fruit of tree 79(t)
spirituality, attributes of
angelic side of man may dominate animal side 48(b) blessings of, listed 83(ii) divine unity & understanding, goal of CRE 31(t) good habits, nobility belong to divine nature 48(j) immortality, completeness etc. (Spiritual existence) 89(h) imperfections reach perfection 37(ii) qualities listed result from Divine Knowledge 66(v) receptivity described 75(x) re-formation is from new growth 79(0) serene: spiritual man always is 68(mm) spiritual discoveries via imagining 65(j) " susceptibilities animals lack 41(p) susceptibilities effected by one kind of Religious ordinances 96(cc)
Spirituality, reality described
blessings of God: no happiness without 68(gg) cannot be destroyed; from God 79(j) described: immortality, completeness etc. 83(88) description of, for Baha’ i youth 104(dd) divine nature of man shows in spiritual attributes 48(c) is compared to mortal existence; latter 'worthless 83(kk) from God, true greatness in man 85(yy) ” fruit of human life 79(i)(k)(1) ” " " soul's earthly life 79(lst)
Spirituality, symbol pictures - See also
KINGDOM REVEALED (cont.) relation to DEITY p.42 spiritual worlds in CREATION p.95
suffering
necessary to attain eternal happiness 56(aaa)
sun
God is like 79(q)
is to body what MFN is to scul 39(u)
laws of God like; to be obeyed 86(h)
like Mercy of God, shines on all 79(p)
MFN likened to 27(n),(q); 28(t)
rays of.are to Sun as mind is to soul
57(c)
sets; then bats fly 97(c)
soul likened to, in relation to body 46(tt)
truth likened to 82(v)
Sun of Truth or Reality
appears again now 1(d) has risen shedding light of unity 99(i) in realm of thought world is Word of God 71(h) is to soul what sun is to body 39(u) obscured by human imaginations 65(1) radiance of disPels darkness of vices 83(cc) reflected by Perfect Man 41(t) reflection odeestined to dispel nature's darkness 28(t) rises in east, RLN develops in west 96(2nd) sends many rays but light always same 94(3) shines always from East first 96(aa) ” in heart that is cleansed 104(aa) " " mirror; man, facing Him 17(g) shone forth in darkness of universe 99(3) sign of, is outer sun 14(r) '
“ like light within glass (man like glass) superstition
85(zz) ” requisite to entering KRV 104(lst) manners & conduct of Supreme Concourse urged 89(1) not same as goodness, benevolence 70(c) one of two ways of life since Adam 96(y)
spirituality, Specific kinds
beginning of: man is at 33(x) & 80(d) Christ's triumphed with Disciples 77(tt) complete, introduced by JeSus 95(5)
Supreme Concourse
religion not comforming to reason is 94(1)
” ” hand in hand with science
' 94(u0
manners & conduct of: Summon people to 89(1) relationship with, entered thru Spiritual education 28(x)
symbol pictures & charts
body & SOUL p.44
things of the spirit: we must crave 101(dd) Spirituality, symbol pictures - See also brain chart, lst 2 ”gears" p.52 KINGDOM REVEALED ” " related to SO'L; all "gears" condition of,where SO'L lives & reacts p.71 P-71 higher of 2 conditions of CREATION p.32 chart naming MFNs, dates etc. P093 life pattern, spiritual p.45 consciousness developing, brain shown p.35
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symbol pictures & charts (cont.)
CRE & its two conditions: man p.32
" ” MFN, MAT, HUM, KRV, KGM.1evels p.72
DEITY,& SOUL in Spiritual condition of CRE
p.42
, five elements of KG, ”Mirror” & CRE
p.20
, the Center-Source, & two Worlds
emanating from p.8
Enlightener & enlightenee p.16
four Kingdoms of MAT p.37
growth patterns of body & SOUL p.45
man with elevated consciousness p.65
II H H H & SOIL
p.73
3 heights of consciousness
reaction chart, 3 levels p.74
Reality Chart - its phases & dimensions
p-6
pol
H H
p}50
faced for lst time (”dawn”) SOUL symbol p.34 " , "departed" or after death p.88 Space, time & spirit, 5 dimensions p.92 Spirit compared to electricity p.38 three levels, conditions or worlds of being p.12 levels connected by RLN p.16 Worlds and consciousness of man & MFN p.26
ll H H H
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- D, MF, CRE p.30
tree growth like soul development p.78 two views of life, over-all and personal p.2 p.95 chart, (all but DEITY) p.80 " with consciousness of HUM, SO'L & MFN p.80 thought, descriptive facts about are metamorphosed 102(b) intensifies animal feelings 72(3rd) is to sag; as foliage is to tree 78(4th) men's determines his level of development 50(a) power of, makes man above animal 72(c) should soar, or man grows more MAT 65(h), 72(c) ”thinkihg” can be physical action 58(5th) waves from minds create thought in others 77(ii) world of, affected by MFN 27(1),(n) thought, kinds of earthly thoughts: look higher than 101(dd) engrossed with praising God, or MAT things
74(g)
Worlds & man chart, all levels II
II
human ones often untrue 81(3rd) in KRV: man who has, knows perpetual joy 82(3)
thought, kinds of (cont.) newlrtestifx to new RLN 102(lst) ” thought is prevailing, shall improve 102(c) obscure tho‘ts produce ”satanic knowledge” 66(v) of death to be abandoned 81(k) ” love can produce great results 77(ii)
” unity useless unless put into action
73(1) some are like waves, have no reSult 81(m) system of philosoPhy never changed a
people 81(m)
those of past are useless 102(b)
two kinds: thought expressed & unexpressed in action 66(5)
TIME, facts about
HUM vision of, veils origins & objectives 92(3rd)
in light of, patterns & changes are seen
93(lst & 2nd) IS A PHASE OF REALITY TO BE COPED WITH
91-3 XXX is dimension of agesI stages, cycles
Egg. 91(lst) look beyond present with eyes of faith 7(0) or 93 (cc) surrounds body as does place 91(a) vision of, would change reactions TIME, future optimism about, urged for youth 104(dd) seen, 2000 years ahead, by Prophets 92(u) " with eye of faith 7(0) or 93(cc) unveiled only by God 93(2nd) views ofI given grogressivelz b1 Religion; 95(lst) TIME, periods ofi or duration age & diSpensation,every, changed ordinances to suit its requirements 93(v) age, each, has own problems 91(a) ages: human soul has existed here for 43(t)
92(t)
of darkness ended 1(b) many universal cycles before; traces gone 91(d) thousand years: MFN once in TIME, present
25(ttt)
age, present: be concerned with its needs - . I 91(h) Bahá’í cycle: time to recognize God 91(3rd) now is time in history to readjust morals 91(3) ” ” ” promised by all Prophets ‘ 91(1)
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TIME, present (cont.)
NOW REALITY MAY BE FACED FOR FIRST TIME
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new Sun of Truth reappears 1(d)
present century: compare it to others
91(k)
” cycle began with Adam,BAHAits
universal MFN 91(c)
present, referred to by Jesus 1(a)
this century is one of new life 1(c)
” " " " radiance 1(b)
“ divine age -BAHA's effect 27(1)
”this merciful age”: teachingsapplicable
to 1(z) TIME, Specific century of new life (present) 1(c) day & night exist in spiritual world 93(x) standard of judgment 87(p) every age has its own problem 96(dd) fixed time, God has for people 91(f) ”in those days" no man stand in need of neighbor 77(00) nineteenth century: religions of, described 97(a) right time for everything: God's time 91(2nd)
Day of Judgment:
TIME, symbol pictures dates of MFNs p.98 fourth dimension of existence p.92 ” ” ” reality p.6 now is time to view reality p.1 second level of reality, chart p.6 tree, action of, or in relation to manifests seed as seed sacrifices self to it 79(n) pruning, produces better fruit 78(f) renewal of fruit is vital to tree growth . 79(0) withers in time, as do Religions 97(f) tree, attributes, or stages of its growth fruit desirable but veg. Perfections needed too 78(3)
fruitless: man without Spiritual attributes
is like 79(1) fruitless, should die, be cut down 79(m) fruit more important than size 79(5) " of human tree is love, recognition, of God 79(k)(1) " ” , is like soul's sgiritualitx 79(lst) fruits result from showers 79(r) " ripened by sun 79(p) GROWTH PATTERN LIKE A SOUL'S 78-9 XXV laden with frgits, like Kingdom with $5; seekers 79(t)
tree, attributes, or stages of its growth (cont.) of faithfulness: Moses invited men to eat of 95(r) root-lifie is like soul's life in MAT 78(2nd) seed of, like human reality 78(a) two levels of life like man's 78(d) tree, reality described is intermediary between seed & fruit 78(h) ” like human_life: from it comes fruit 78(5th) ” szgyol of soul's life here 78(lst) troubles - See also HUMAN conditions caused by discontent with WL 69(ww) humanity is bowed down with 82(x)' sorrow & adversity, in: when in. turn to KRV 83(jj) truth - See also reality clothed by external practices of Religion 97(g) essence of; uttered by BAHA 100(w) has many aSpects but is always one
94(f) is God's Guidance, has no division 96(ee)
” gnglbu; outer ggpressions vary 96(3rd)
” Reality 96(ee) " revealed by Gog to create Religion 94(3rd) in Religion forgotten by clinging to ritual 96(ee) not reached necessarily by man's thought 81(3rd) Religion is, if it passes test of reason 94(k) rides upon wind, darts across space 68(kk) understanding diVine,highest goal in creation 31(t) enables one to see with eyes of soul 69(rr) essence of,is submission to WL 36(u) is measured by religion & science 94(j) power of, differs in different kingdoms purpose of 35(m) 41(r) should show in on575peaki§g 67(4th Spiritual, between souls 77(kk) through intellectI is limited 65(3rd) Universal House of Justice members not sinless, but as group are infallible 87(0) under God's protection, infallible 87(0) veils blind vision; tear them asunder 69(tt)
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veils (cont.)
blind vision; rewards, when rent 4(n)
of idle fancies: free yourself from
84(uu)
imaginings should be rent 65(m)
" limitations in viewing time mentioned
92(3rd)
” mental & mortal vision discussed
4(m)
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" prejudice & superstition rent by BAHA 756w) superstitions are, to heart 53(u0 wrap eyes when one pursues passion 49(5) vision, action or attributes of ' blinded by veils; tear them asunder 69(tt) imperfect, cauiels bad feelings, wrong reactiong 75(lst) limitations ofI in mg Arveil origins & objectives 92(3rd) 359 must see Divinity & evils of what is ”natural," and choose 49(2nd) power of: understanding functions thru 58(d) should be world-embracing, not self centered‘ 68(nn) vision, kinds of choice of "eyey imperfect eye 53(q) insight 74(1) HUMANA_i§ egocentgie, ligited 3(3rd) hgpan sees how things affect hi9 53(4th) levels of,named 75 top MANIFESTAILQN'S is superhuman 3(2nd) of bodyI mind & soulI named 75(lst) outer, is hindrance to inner 64(a) “ Agision deceptiyei stops accurate -vision 64(lst) soul's, depends on rending mental veils 4(m)(n) lifting veil S(x) “ ' perception described 76(hh) two kinds of ”seeing" or KNOWING 3(lst) TWO VIEWS OF LIFE 2-5 II vision, Specific objectives of of Divinity & reacting to it, is life of soul 74(5th) of celestial per-fection, should be held
69 (pp)
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TWO VIEWS OF LIFE 2-5 II volition & the power of choice - See also choice, choos ing causes potentialities to'manifest" 56(vv) characterizes man 37(bb) could have been denied man; reason it wasn't 36(r) is one of 3 requisites for world peace 103(3rd)
' in reacting: we have 74 hth
volition & the power of choice - See also choice, choosing (cont.) some things are subject to free will 36(5) use of,"makes up” mind, brings out Qiginigy 56(2nd & 3rd) west [Religions develop in; after starting m; 96(2nd) star in: Christ shone as, 96(bb) Will of God, actions & attributes in relation to gegeptance of, by man1_voluntary; man's glory 23(2nd) acknowledgment of, blesses one can't be deterred 36(t) contentment in, is source of all good 23(mm) conforming to: we should ever be 101(ii) desired by Baha' u 'llah 23(hh} established by God 23(cc) man’s actions should accord with 4(r)
23(qq)
opposed by man, hence no peace 97(b)
merging of, with men's will: union with God 92 (q)
reflected in MFNs 23(dd)
rejected for personal desires 4(j)
revealed only thru ”His Will” 23(bb)
service of: become captives in 84(rr)
submission of ego-will to, gives egtrance'to KRV 92(lst) Submission to, makes KRV citizens 86(n) " " , release from snares 23(11) , shows understanding 23(nn) surrender self to: I pray to 105(h) Will of God, action of caused creation to exist 31(p) conditions virtue of all acts 45(11) control by, causes shift from dominion of self 84(2nd) . operated to generate MFNs 23(ee) ‘sends God's commandments, lamps of providence 23(oo) Will of God, attributes of first choice of, is that we work for CS 102(k) free: He does what He pleases 23(pp) leaf in winds of, is BAHA'S RLN 100(v) wind of, stirred BAHA His will was God's
- 100 ()0 Will of God re reality "First Will" and "First Mind" one 23(aa) is Law of reality, reflected thru divine Mind 23(18t) is one with will of MFNs 23(ff)(gg)(hh) Wine
unsealed ("choice") by BAHA 100(t)
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WORD OF GOD, reality described (cont.)
”Book” to be followed; Religion
womb - See matrix WORD OF GOD, action & attributes in
relation to capacity for, man's endowment 25(ppp) conveyance of, BAHNs sole purpose 100(u) ears should hear 27(s) glorification of, is purpose of MFN 25(kkk) has been explained 99(j)(k) heard by MFNs 24(aaa) hearing,requires open ears 24(hhh)(iii) promotion of, is source of courage, power 102(m) relation, none with those it created 124(rr) revealed fully thru BAHA 94(e) to be heard; stop ears to all else 74(j) understanding, lack of, is "oppression” 25(ttt) " of, depends on purity of heart 25(qqq)
WORD OF GOD, action of
géfiirmsBAHNs Authority 100(2nd) brought creation into being 26(a) causes believers to soar 24(ccc)
” excellence of all things 45(11) generated all motion 24(ss) manifested as God wills 25(nnn) penetration of, described 24(vv) quickens souls 24(ggg) regenerates ethics etc. 71(h) revolutionized entire creation 25(mmm) set heart of world afire 24(xx); 105(d). Splits asunder imagination 24(dd) summons MNK - Elixir's power 24(bbb) teaehes man what he knows not 25(111) transports Spirits 24(jjj)
wonn 0F con, attributes of
energies of, released, generates motion ‘ 86(f) First Call of, revolutionized CRE 99(h) Letter of,one, power of, told 27(n0 mysteries of, unveiled 25(ooo) standard of lifted in CRE 24(ss)
WORD OF GOD, potentialities &'
purpose of
can change satanic strength 24(eee)
endowed with capacity for cited change . 98 (b)
fromBAHAcan disclose force hid in men
102(m)
potent to instill new life 24(uu)
power like that of sun 27(p)
will Spread to subdue world 99(t)
WORD OF GOD, reality described
”Book" is proof of RLN, MFN 94(d) ” sent down in form of youth (BAHA. 99(m)
testifies to it 94(c) City of Certitude is 25(ttt) endowed with energies 25(nnn)
exgression of infinite meanings; incoggrehensible 24(lst) inner meaning is a sanctuary 24(fff) is basis of all Religion 94(2nd) " summoning MNK, Book is open 99(1) " Sun illumining world of thought & morals 71(h) flggde gleshfigis the MFN; God's W 24(2nd) MFNs' Word is 26(1) only source of knowledge of sogl 34(lst) out of mouth of God, described 24(vv) was ”in the beginning" 24(yy)
words
are to sqglias fgliage is to tree 78(4th) definitions of szggg to be aggreciated
67(2nd) importance, psychological, of discussed
67(aa) meanings ofI clarified bx MFN 67(3rd) terminology of Holy Books is their own
102(d)
”triggers to action” 67(bb)
work
therapy f9; nervousness 62(lst)
World Order of Baha'u'llah - See also
Universal House of Justice birth of, is obviousgBAHAexglains it 86(lst) government & administration of, is by selfless leaders 87(lst) IS PART OF THE KINGDOM REVEALED 86-7
XXVII law of4_is love - lgw of "heaven” 86(3rd)
thoge in, must see leiveghy God’s Pugpose 87(2nd)
won't deteriorate; will evolve toward Berfection 87(3rd)
WORLDS , attribu tes
canditions of world: Religious laws changed by 96(cc)
countless in number, infinite in range
11(dd); 90(f)
”holy;..glorious" ahead, here & hereafter 90(g)
infinite; straight lipes gsed to picture 12(lst)
infinite, timeless like their Creator 11(4th)
Man a sign of both Worlds 32(1) MAT a facsimile of KRV 80(9): to age needs of world change in time 96(dd)
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WORLDS, attributes (cont.) WORLDS, specific (cont.)
order of, changing 86(83-(d) incl. physical, of man, is subject to 1ust53(°)
” " world: God's laws can maintain it " . corresponds with divine' 80(9)
86(8) realm of dreams: soul functions in 43(0)
Sphere higher than his: man wants to
all in grasP of God's empire 11(kk) mount to 92(s)
" " , reveal God’s names & attributes Spiritual: bounties of, needed by soul
13(8) 52(f)
CONNECTION BETWEEN 3 BASIC CONDITIONS IS RLN ” , is purely good 53(n)
16-9 VI superior ones incomprehensible to
DIFFERENT ONES GENERATED BY DIFFERENT inferior 13(f)
DEGREES OF SPIRIT 80-5 XXVI ”this world” needs perfections of Spirit
WORLDS described
DIFFERENT REALMS GENERATED BY DIFFERENT 70(b) DEGREES OF SPIRIT 80-5 XXVI THREE BASIC CONDITIONS OF EXISTENCE every star has its planets, every planet 12-5 V
its creatures 11(11) , ggigtence (all) emanates from God infinite in range 90(f) n realms of being are stages proceeding
from men's vision 80(a) relation to God 12(a)
WORLDS, Specific ones comented on
three, or conditions, of existence 13(b) or 30(a) worlds of exggpence seen 13(lst) ”worlds of authority & command,” The Absolute 11(ff) WORLDS , pictures all worlds but DEITY p.80
BEYOND PRESENT, ENDLESS GLORIOUS WORLDS habitation of God 13(c) 0 XXIX hi her world seen to exist "BZQr ,92(s) ho y, spiritually glorious 90(g) human, is matrix condition 82(r)
" , entered by Adam 53(n) MAT world hge sygbol of spiritgglquglds
charts of the 3 worlds p.12,l6,20,26, 30,42,85,95 DEITY - See DEITY, pictures five worlds (3 in CREATION) p.85,95 four ” of CREATION & KG p.72 GREATER WORLD - See KINGDOM OF MANIFESTATION, pictures
80(4th) LESSER WORLD - See CREATION, pictures new ones: we're ushered into, by W0 105(3rd) three worlds of CREATION p.71,74 Of body: soul rules in 44(bb) two Spiritual worlds p.42 " DEITY ever beyond us 13(2nd) " worlds of CREATION p.32 " dreams, - See dreams Zoroaster ” humanity out of touch with world of God mentioned in list of MFNs 98 bot. 55(11) Teachings of, same as Jesus‘,BAHA!s ” illusion: all troubles come from 53(r) ’95(q) " matter helped by commerce, science, politics 66(u) ” mind: soul must identify with 39(2) ” " " " receive graces from 44(cc) ” morality: arise to its service 91(g) " " : Religion guides footsteps in 96(2) " names & attributes passed by some souls ‘ 92(t) " politics & of'Religion both need unrestricted individual belief 98(f) ” sleep: "bird flies without cage" in ' 46(qq) " Spirit: breath from, not breathed at materialistic societies 66(u) ” spirit needs new life; of mind new animus; of souls, new bounty 86(e) " thought & morals etc. illumined by W0 71(h)
- people form a god in 52(d)