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[Page i] INDEX

for the

WORLDS

OF

GOD [Page ii]

INDEX

of

THE WORLDS OF GOD

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 "conditions," and the beings in them. It gives locations of these references in THE WORLDS OF GOD, which, in turn, cites the original sources.

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 ‎summery 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 [Page iii]

THE WORLDS OF GOD

1st WORLD	D         E         I         T         Y
2nd WORLD	---------- KINGDOM that God MANIFESTS ----------
	CS           HS           MF           WL           WO
3rd WORLD	CRE MFN RLN These are WORLDS generated ‎be by‎ diminishing degrees of the HS, the Holy or Whole Power of Existence     KGM RLN SOUL         KRV SO'L RLN RLgN WOB             MNK SCR   rlgn                 HUM HUM-man                     RAT RAT-man TIME                         MAT, man, anm, veg, min                             atom

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS

1st WORLD

D - DEITY or God; 1st or Source WORLD, whence all other WORLDS emanate; the Divine REALITY, manifested or reflected in all other worlds; the Supreme Being.

2nd WORLD

KG - KINGDOM that manifests God and that God MANIFESTS; 2nd or GREATER WORLD; the condition of Prophethood; one WORLD sometimes designated as "heaven."

CS - CAUSE or CAUSING of God; the Reason, Purpose and Fact of His creating man.

HS - HOLY SPIRIT; the SPIRIT of God manifested in the SPIRIT of the MANIFESTATION.

MF - MANIFESTATION of God; any member of the KG living in the GREATER WORLD.

WL - WILL of God; the Law of spiritual life manifested or reflected in all Existence.

WO - WORD of God; language of KG, spoken by MFNs, coming to CRE as REVELATION.

BAHA - Bahá’u’lláh, MANIFESTATION of this Age; Member of the KINGDOM MANIFESTED (KG).

3rd WORLD

CRE - CREATION; 3rd or LESSER WORLD; the WORLD of Human Souls in their various stages of development; condition of Servitude; what Gen.1:1 refers to as "earth."

MFN - MANIFESTATION of God when in CREATION and in the form of a creature of God.

RLN - REVELATION of the reality of Unseen WORLDS through words of the MANIFESTATIONS.

KGM - KINGDOM of SOULS after "death"; World or condition of life after MAT death.

SOUL - SOUL after death of body, following its earthly (embryonic) development.

KRV - KINGDOM REVEALED; condition of SOULS before death; "spiritual" World of man.

SO'L - SOUL during earthly lifetime and in its prenatal condition of imperfection.

RLgN - Revealed Religion; the part of REVELATION that man grasps and applies.

WOB - WORLD ORDER OF BAHÁ’U’LLÁH; divine civilization (KRV) being brought to earth.

MNK - MANKIND; SOULS only developed to date, in earthly imperfection and immaturity.

SCR - SCRIPTURES; humanly recorded reports of RLN and activities of MANIFESTATIONS.

rlgn - traditional religions; RLgN as humanly distorted and practised on earth.

HUM - HUMANNESS; the imperfections & spiritual immaturity 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 kingdoms of "nature" (Subhuman existence) in CRE. [Page 1]

Index

• Abraham
  • made Covenant re Moses 95(t)
  • mentioned in list of MFNs 98bot.
• action - See also patterns
  • conduct reflects inner life 7(l)
  • deeds make one liked or disliked 103(r)
  • expressed in: thoughts must be 66(s)
  • follows knowledge, or latter is fruitless 102(2nd)
  • generated by WORD OF GOD 24(tt), 86(f)
  • good actions are fruits of faith 75(m)
  • highest type on earth introduced by Jesus 95(s)
  • impetus to, is desire 76(1st)
  • in MAT world is cyclic; for soul is upward only 45(jj)
  • is to soul as foliage is to tree 78(4th)
  • manifested by reality of love 76(z)
  • man’s must illumine world 32(g)
  • " 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)
  • of spirit at all levels is love or linking 72(1st)
  • 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 BAHA’S RLN encircle globe 103(x)
  • virtue of, is conditioned by God’s leave 45(ll)
  • world of: ideals must be carried in 81(o)
• Adam
  • began this cycle 91(c)
  • entrance in human world described 53(n)
  • from time of, 2 pathways in world 96(y)
  • mentioned in list of MFN’s 98 bot.
• animal
  • acting like beasts unworthy of man 49(q)
  • 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(l)
  • 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, physically, is part of 50(a) 58(a)
  • 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., less than man 35(k)
  • overcoming of animalism is thru accepting RLN 96(1st)
  • 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(i)
  • superior to man in animal power 80(b)
• atoms
  • bodies composed of; described 58(f)
  • bound together by chemical affinity 38(l)
  • 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(l)
  • 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

[Page 2] Báb (the)

mentioned in list of MFNs 98 bot.

promised by Muhammad; made Covenant re BAHA 95(t)

Bahá’í

community is striving to obey Teachings 87(x)

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(o)

youth to set high example as noted 104(dd)

youth's contribution described 103(p)

‎Baha’ís 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 86(m)

‎goverment government‎ under U.H.J. 87(o)

have tremendous responsibility to show way to KRV 103(1st)

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(o)

working as one, for CS: results told 103(2nd)

BAHÁ’U’LLÁH: 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, persecuted-reason 100(q)

embodied "Book of God" 99(n)

guides, protects you: He will, if you love Him 104(ff)

has come: the Spirit of Truth 1(2nd)

makes clear how we can enter KRV now 84(1st)

holds in His hand destinies of MNK 100(s)

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 RLNs 97(3rd)

BAHÁ’U’LLÁH: action of (cont.)

resuscitated spirits as noted 77(pp)

reveals, describes KRV 83(1st)

" mysteries of God's Cause 21(e)

suffered willingly for us; controls MNK's destiny 100(1st)

teaches us how to pray 105(2nd)

unsealed choice Wine; didn't merely give laws 100(t)

unveiled reality, proving He is MFN 99(1st)

" world of Divinity 84(3rd)

urges abandoning of past RLNs 97(3rd)

voices God's Word & testimony 100(2nd)

BAHÁ’U’LLÁH: action or attributes in relation to

love of, is glorious 104(2nd)

BAHÁ’U’LLÁH: 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)

BAHÁ’U’LLÁH’S

Authority affirmed by God's Word and testimony 100(2nd)

awakening (spiritual) described 100(v)

books number more than 100 99(o)

challenges & promises 101(1st)

coming foretold by Báb; 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 Spirit fully manifested 99(2nd)

spirit (universal) to be expressed in lives 87(y)

Teachings: live by them to become God's servant 102(h)

Teachings same as Zoroaster's, Jesus' 95(q)

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BAHÁ’U’LLÁH’S: (cont.)

Word is Word of God fully manifested 99(2nd)

beginning - See also origin indicates source, not time of creation 8(1st)

beings, creatures - See also man, SOUL emanate (creatures) from God, don’t manifest Him 11(cc) two kinds: material & spiritual 33(w) 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 developing understanding & love 58(2nd) carries out reactions alone in MAT world 75(2nd) grows and feels 44(y) imitating is animal action-pattern 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(ss) maintains human personality; but soul can function without it 50(f) "thinking," a physical 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(z) 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 can 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(o) changes of, don’t affect the soul 43(o) composed in most perfect form 47(vv) " " of atoms 58(f) condition of: soul acquires perfections in 44(z) descent & ascent are characteristics of (not of soul) 42(l) elements of, are magnet for the spirit 47(ww) gifts of, listed 58(d) habits & human emotions, part of body 60(1st) " " "conditioned reflexes" are physical 59(2nd & 3rd) infirmities, don’t affect but do limit manifesting of soul 46(oo) is a perfect creation, divine gift; use it wisely 47(1st) " animal in type 47(bbb) " held together by power of attraction 40(l); 58(b) " inferior to soul 47(zz) " like animal’s 58(b) " " lantern, soul the light 47(bbb) " " the universe, its members linked together 40(m) " not evil but makes soul subject to sin 64(2nd) " not man’s reality 35(h) " " the substance of man 42(h) " " " true man; soul is 42(m) " one of man’s 2 natures 48(1st) " 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 soul, is divine creation, perfect for its purpose 47(3rd) limited to a place 80(c) love of, is not real love 86(j) machinery of, causes nervousness, emotions 61(1st) muscular relaxation: potentialities of 61(2nd) nerves, involved in emotions, part of body 60(2nd)

NON-BAHÁ’Í COMMENTS ON PHYSICAL MAKE-UP 59-63 XX

parts of, all function under law, essential laws 75(n) power of, is animal degree of soul-power 58(1st) powers of, created by God who revealed them there 47(xx) prenatal life: power of spirit shows in 44(z) [Page 4]

body, man’s: attributes & description of (cont.)

pure body has influence on spirit 58(c)

body, man’s: purpose

is to aid in soul’s growth 58(1st)

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(1st)

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 21(q)

like college 21(k)

manifested by BAHA endued with God’s grace 100(x)

manifested by God’s power 23(cc)

mysteries of, "We reveal" 21(e)

nourishes souls (BAHA’S CAUSE) 99(n)

path of: peace be on one in it 21(j)

power of, is mysterious; described 21(l)

providence of, is mysterious 21(c)

revealed; divines unaware 21(i)

" by 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 brought into being 21(f)

treasures of: discover, in RLN 21(d)

triumph of, insured by valiant acts 102(k)

union of people in, only remedy for world 98(c)

working for, as a Bahá’í, brings joy

etc. 103(2nd)

choice, choosing - See also volition

between good & evil belongs to man 56(rr) & 36(s)

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

Divinity & 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(s)

wise choices need awareness of evil 49(2nd)

" " possible through RLN 49(3rd)

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 (WO) 25(ttt)

civilization

basis of, is always Religion 96(z)

carries out the spiritual in the MAT 71(k)

has no sure basis but morality 70(f)

human welfare explained 70(e)

is a showing of God’s age-long Guidance 71(2nd)

material & spiritual must combine 51(q)

only lasting is built on Religion 95(x)

progresses through knowledge 51(o)

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(1st)

WITH GOD: 2 WAY, NOW AVAILABLE 105 XXXV

consultation

center it on needs of present age 91(h)

requires freedom from preconceived ideas 87(q)

urged on elected representatives 87(p)

Covenant

forgotten, none faithful to, BHA says 97(a)

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

seeing it 33(3rd)

CLOSE-UP OF, AS A REALITY 32-3 X

condition of, is servitude 30(a)

dependent entirely on God 30(b) - (m&n)

depends on Deity as rays depend on sun 30(2nd)

destiny of all created things held in BAHA’S hand 100(s)

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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(1st)

generating impulse, primary purpose of 38(a)

handiwork (God’s), most excellent, marvelous 11(jj)

infinite are its phenomena 11(hh)

is your kingdom; its reality is your reality 32(1st)

" under Rule & Dominion of God (including man) 30(3rd)

Lesser World emanates from God 11(3rd)

mirror & center of awareness of Deity 33(1st)

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(o)-(q); 32(j)

" & power of, must be seen 32(2nd)

reality of, is reality of man 32(b)

REALITY OF: LET’S FACE IT (CONDIT. OF SERVITUDE) 30 IX

REALITY OF, TO BE FACED 30-1 IX

reality of, every phase must be seen in order to know 31(1st)

reflects Divinity 31(y), (z)

relation of, to Creator 31(aa), (bb)

reveals God’s names & attributes 37(ff)

revolutionized by 1st WORD; new entities disclosed 99(h)

revolutionized by WORD 25(mmm)

servitude of, to God, its destiny & glory 30(1st)

subject to laws of nature, except man 81(g)

sun of, is the MFN 27(n)

sustenance of, is from God 31(s)

workshop of, 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(j)

stepped out of nothingness by His wish 31(p)

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 "change," 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(1st)

" soul’s prenatal life 45(2nd)

human consciousness after? 50(f)

is like emerging from womb 89(1st)

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 105 XXXV

conceived of, but personal concept is untrue 10(1st)

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(o)

DEITY: action of

assists & confirms us with RLN; take a share 19(z)

assists us; pray that He may 101(ee)

bade ‎BAHA Bahá‎ to lift voice in all CRE 100(v)

brought creation into being by a WORD 37(ee)

called ‎BAHA Bahá‎ into being thru His might 100(x)

" 2 worlds into being 11(z), 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(g) [Page 6]

DEITY: action of (cont.)

manifested Cause, lifted up Word 19(nn) manifesting & creating described 11(aa) reveals reality through MFNs 19(1st) reveals Self in CREATION 37(ff),(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 104(2nd) disbelief in, is error 10(u) fear of, a weapon to make man 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(ll) knowledge of - See also knowledge " " : lack of it causes faults 56(qq) knowledge of, only thru knowledge of MFN 19(mm) knowledge of, to be gained thru understanding 35(o) 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) " " , 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(m) or 13(i) beyond conceiving 9(i) contrasted with base human nature 21(b)

DEITY or God: attributes of (cont.)

divinity reflects itself in man 33(l) 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(e) personal concept of, untrue 10(1st) precepts of: ignoring, wrongs self 10(x) providence & mercy show in giving of Revelation 49(l) single 9(d) " and alone, only Reality, beyond knowing 9(1st) station, may servants know 45(ll) 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.34a,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(o) unknowable, unthinkable 10(p)

DEITY, pictures

1st of 3 worlds p. 12, 16, 20, 26, 32, 42, 85, 95. [Page 7] 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 non-believers 86(1) flame of, destructive as described 68(jj) holds men captive 54(z) human desires rule in HUM world 82(3rd) is impetus to action: motive & objective 76(1st) 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(ii) veils of: don’t be wrapped in 69(tt) " " selfish desires warned against 54(cc) warning re desires that hinder 54(ee)

devil, see satan

discovery, power of 48(f)

dimensions, pictures of a reality p.6 " existence p.92

disease love of world only cured by RLN 73(j) of body we try to cure; what about of soul? 73(3rd) physical, easily cured; spiritual, not 73(j)

"divines" oblivious that signs have come to pass 21(i)

dreams solution to problem reached in dream 76(hh) soul functions in realm of, in sleep 43(o)

east is where sun rises, Religions start 96(2nd) star in: Jesus was as 96(bb)

education frees man from imperfection of nature 55(jj) given by MFN to generate morality, virtues 71(1st) greatest, is God’s bestowal, Religion 96(z) human & divine, defined 71(g) moral, given by Religion 95(1st) needs to be revised 81(l) redeems man from defects of nature 57(h) re MNK has caused spirituality, 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. animal feelings described 72(2nd) are impetus to action 76(1st) " part of body; see how they work 60(1st) caused by body 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 are part of body 60(2nd) negative ones: HUMAN world is place of 82(4th) not changed by religion 72(4th) positive feelings bring out our greatest power (love) 75(4th) selfish, negative ones barred from WOB 86(3rd) spiritual ones based on selfless love 76(3rd)

evil - See good and evil

evolution 7(m)

eye, see also God’s-eye 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 5(t) enables us to "see" KRV 83(1st) [Page 8] faith - See also spirit (cont.)

eye of, can see future 7(o)

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(s)

" spirit of immortal soul 39(4th)

light of, comes from Sun of Reality 83(cc)

ocean of: believers quaff from 68(ii)

" " : certitude comes from partaking of 40(j)

path of, is open only to selfless soul 5(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; abandon it 81(k)

stifles life of soul 75(6th)

feelings - See desires, and emotions, and beings experiencing them

freedom

from HUM world now offered by BAHA 82(6th)

to see new RLN, urged 102(1st)

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(r)

must be forthcoming; only value of tree 79(o)

" be yielded by tree and man 78(s)

needs tree & vegetable perfections 78(g)

none from imagining 81(m)

of human existence is recognition of God 79(l)

" human tree is love of God 79(k)

" " world is spiritual attributes 79(i)

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 5(w)

in VALLEY OF UNITY 5(aa)

IS ONE OF TWO VIEWS OF LIFE 2-5 II

lift veil for 5(x)

PICTURE OF EXISTENCE BEGINS WITH ‎ORGIN ORIGIN‎ & PURPOSE 9-11 IV

recognize with His eyes 2(a)

seen by MFN’s superhuman vision 3(2nd)

" in, is MFN, as described 26(1st)

true seeker can attain 5(cc)(dd)

urged 5(y)(z)

good and evil

awareness of, essential to soul 64(3rd)

choice of, belongs to man 56(rr)

discriminate between, animals can’t 64(d)

evil & sin defined 55(jj)

" desire: may God draw me from 54(ff)

" : how can it be in divine creation?

" in man described 64(d) /33(2nd)

" is only from man 33(u)

" is non-existence of good 33(q)

" : what deters man from 10(u)

evils make good known 64(e)

good exists; evil is non-existent 64(b)

goodness not the same as spirituality 70(c)

lower nature makes man subject to sin 64(2nd)

no evil in creation 33(r)

"noble I created thee" 36(z)

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 beginning of 1st, 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...inwardly foul!" 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(zz) 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 soul (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 needs‎ HS 69(uu) character development 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(o) 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 develop, 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(z) 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(g) 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(5th) rise to what you were created for 56(ww) senses lead to expression of life 78(c) soul grows from seed 78(a),(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 WO 71(h) " susceptibilities should over-rule man’s MAT forces 47(ccc) veils of satanic self must be burned 54(u) virtues develop, inspired by HS 85(ccc) what man 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 of: BAHA asks us to be 104(cc)

habit

conditioned reflexes can be studied in animals 59(2nd) is a pattern built into brain & nervous system 59(3rd) part of body; see how it works 60(1st) ‎psycholgical psychological‎ view of 67(cc) value of 61(m)

happiness

abiding joy of MNK: 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(oo) 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(g) joy for all who turn to Light 19(ii) " indescribable for believers in next life 89(m) " in many worlds, promised 90(g) joyful tidings: BAHA brings 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(s)

happiness (cont.)

spiritual enjoyment is intended 72(g) " joy is eternal in KRV 83(3rd) " success & joy come from work- ing 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(z)

heart

becomes sanctuary of prayer of one is spiritually free 105(b) blindness of: warning about 105(e) each heart spoken to; only soul can answer 105(1st) given by God; needs attachment to the eternal 54(s) hard of heart: why is man so? 56(qq) is deprived by "natural" emotions 54(y) " like dark earth, but with great potentialities 93(z) 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(s) want loving heart to enter KRV 104(1st) wash from, earthly defilements 104(z) 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 love, as it is in New Order on earth is KRV 83(2nd) / 86(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(s) 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(o) breathings of, are divine virtues 22(v) Breathings of, awoke BAHA, bade Him give RLN 100(p) breezes of, will inspire whole world 99(i) "commune intimately with" 49(w) denial of, in man with every MAT benefit 52(e) effect on MNK is dynamic 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 knowledge, selfless love of God 39(2nd) " energizing factor in life of man 39(3rd) " God’s Spirit, making Man a MFN 22(1st) " highest degree of spirit, the MFN has 38(3rd) knowledge & love of MFNs 39(p),(q) Light from Sun of Truth 22(n) man must be "fortified" by 32(e) "My Spirit" breathed into man 40(g) only source of spiritual development 22(u) power felt as selflessness grows 4(o) " 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(o) without blessings of, body would be inert 46(rr) without power of, man would not progress 22(z)

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(m) inspires Bahá’í teachers 49(o) " 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 spiritual qualities 85(2nd) strengthening us: BAHA 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(i) attitudes discussed 63(v) children’s play: thoughts of past ages shall appear as 102(c) compromise behavior described 59(a) conditioned reflexes of 59(b),(c) " by immature parents 62(s) consciousness common to body and soul 57(4th) " distinguishes man from animal 50(c) consciousness of evil has a divine purpose 56(4th) consciousness, from using mind 57(4th) " maintained by body 50(f) effect of uncontrolled passions on 68(jj) ego is man prior to union with HS 68(1st)

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HUMAN being ; action etc. (cont.)

ego-will due now to submit to WL 92(1st) faults, "natural" 49(m), 52(b) " , origin is lower nature 48(c), 48(i),(j) feeble (the) are infused with strength by BAHÁ’S RLN 101(cc) frustration - psychological effect 63(t) habit patterns & emotions of 60(d),(f) habits & spirituality 63(u) has human consciousness 50(2nd) & (c) human nature (between animal & spiritual) 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 perception 69(5th) is body plus cumulative consciousness 52(1st) " compromise between animal & divine natures 59(1st) " like major part of tree; from it comes soul’s fruit 78(5th) " materialistic, spirituality excluded 69(3rd) " refused gift of HS, but has all MAT benefits 52(e) " visual expression of soul’s growth 52(1st)

knowing power or spirit is rationality 51(1st)

leaders mislead people 4(1) malice & envy: purge heart from 84(11) material inclinations to be opposed 71(i) " life a burden 69(pp) minus divine nature, is an 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 hearts not opened to blessings of spirit 69(ss) psychology & religion compared 63(w) 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(s)

HUMAN being: action of

begins life captive to nature 69(1st) controls nature; examples 36(w) "grow up": failure to, by parents passed on to children 62(6th) imitates like animal 58(3rd) lives in imperfection: in own and in evil he sees 55(3rd) makes MAT world his servant 36(x) " self loved or disliked by actions 103(r) " up own mind 56(2nd) professes God but is in ocean of misbelief 53(j) serves own desires, pursues own aims 55(1st) uses love power negatively as described 56(1st)

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

HUMAN conditions

a cage; burst it asunder to enter KRV 84(pp) attainment rides on "lame ass" 68(kk) earthly cares & limitations: WO cleanses hearts of 85(bbb) earthly glory etc. will end 89(i) fetters of desires can be bondage to non-believers 86(l) 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) non-success is wrong, not what God wills 63(1st) [Page 13]

HUMAN conditions (cont.) of 19th century described (irreligion) 97(b) present-day order to be rolled up soon 86(b),(c) sacrificed for higher spiritual ones 79(2nd) severe oppression etc. prevail in HUM world 82(4th) similarity to matrix 68(dd) sorrow, pain etc. due to MAT world 82(s) struggle with, is pattern of human life 55(2nd) troubles are to soul as ploughing is to vegetable life 78(3rd) troubles of man all come from world 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 understand 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(1st) inadequate; spirit of faith needed 39(y) knowing power: senses, intellect, ideas 53(1st) must acquire bounties from KRV 39(o) 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) distinguished from, by RLN, is KRV 82(1st) earthly defilements to be washed from hearts 104(z) escaped only by denying self and what is "material" 68(2nd)

HUMANNESS (cont.) failure to be enkindled by WO, is regrettable 105(d) faults listed that can prevent spiritual fulfilment 105(e) inherited tendencies must be overcome by believers 103(o) intensifies animal feelings 72(3rd) is a prison, escaped thru self denial 69(4th) " " relatively miserable condition to be outgrown 68(3rd) " captivity to nature; is to be outgrown 69(1st) limitations of: release from, now possible 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; BAHA offers freedom from 82(6th) negative emotions, oppressions, prevail in 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 (human) are 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 a soul loving 73(2nd) is result of MNK's education 70(4th) Religion 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 own imagination is worshipped by some 52(d) gives illusions, causes belief in unreality 65(2nd) man occupied with idle imaginings 82(w) must be removed, to have faith 5(v) not the voice of the Eternal 74(f) one of "spiritual" or "inner" powers 57(g)

[Page 14] imagination, imagine, imagining, (cont.)

pictures of Divinity imagined, inadequate 65(k)

purify self from, to see RLN 4(j)

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 worldly desire 54(x)

" , causes wrong feelings & actions 4(1st)

" , prevents certitude 4(i)

veil of idle, must be rent 65(m)

versus reality 65(j)

imitation

differs, causes religious strife 72(e)

man not intended to 58(h)

"monkey see, monkey do" 58(3rd)

true Religion not found by 95(u)

turn away from 58(g)

vain: scatter idols of 69(tt)

insight - see vision

inspiration

divine, moves Manifestations 26(i)

knowledge, Divine, comes from 3(c), 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(z)

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(i)

higher, generated by prayer 104(jj)

illumined by spirit via soul 48(g)

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(s)

is a power of the soul 52(c)

" greatest gift (understanding 35(o)

light of, gives understanding of visible things 93(aa)

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 are 33(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(c)

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(1st)

insight - see knowledge, description of

Jesus Christ (see also Christ)

founded law of love and spirituality etc. 95(s)

mentioned in list of MFNs 98bot

spoke to us 2000 years ago 1(1st)

Jews

are Jews because fathers were 53(k)

in time of Muhammad interpreted Bible 97(j)

judgment

Day of, and standard of evaluation 89(p)

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 being 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(1st)

inhabitants of, infinite in number 14(u)

is manifested by God 11(2nd)

knowledge of: how acquired? 18(1st)

known only by what God reveals 25(1st)

" " through RLN 25(page)

MANIFESTATIONS BELONG TO 26-9 VIII

plane, highest, of MFN, described 11(gg)

proceeding of, from God, is by manifesting 11(aa)

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 own here 89(2nd)

punishments and rewards of, described 89(n)(o)

sphere, separate, but not removed from ours 89(l)

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(1st)

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(a)

realities of, known only through faith 69(qq)

" " manifest in hearts 81(q) 68(hh)

Song of, first heard in East 96(bb)

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: requisite, a loving heart 104(1st)

entrance to, is by submission to WL 92(1st)

" " is through cited attributes 83(bb),85(xx)

hasten to enter 104(z)

live in, turn from MAT, to avoid trouble 82(x)

retrogression, none, in 83(hh) 87(w)

seen by faith & intuition 83(1st)

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)

unveiled by BAHA as promised 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(1st)

"court of holiness": BAHA calls us to 83(dd)

" " " how to enter 74(j)

divided from HUM world clearly 82(2nd)

Divine Reality: Bahá’í’s must show way to 103(1st)

distinguished from HUM world by RLN 82(1st)

"domain of eternity" is glorious 84(ww)

eternal paradise: here souls find happiness 84(oo)

existence of, expressed by soul 92(o)

"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(i)

is condition to which all may attain 83(2nd)

Kingdom of complete affinity, divine spirit 83(ff) [Page 16]

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 BAHÁ; we should live in 105(3rd) not a MAT place; a condition 83(aa) "pavilion of eternity": advance to it 77(jj) "Placeless": gates to, are open 101(y) realm of eternal love, joy etc 83(3rd) " " " might & power; magnetic attraction in 104(ee) realms of mystic holiness; fly to 82(t) "rose garden of God": 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(z) " " " : 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)(l) " intelligence described 35(i) lower creatures’ "souls" are inferior 34(g) 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, is intelligence to obey WL 41(3rd)

KNOWLEDGE, action in relation to

acquired; should be cleansed from heart 66(x) 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(g) " 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 5(bb)

KNOWLEDGE, description of

criterion of, is senses, for materialist 74(c) "gears," low, 2nd & high 74(c)-(e) grades of, identified 41(page) insight, conscious perception 74(i) is light God casts in heart 57(b) " man’s 1st weapon against 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: BAHÁ’S 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-‎ibla ible‎ & intellectual 6(a) ultimate in, is Religion 94(4th) Val. of: cage of body & passions, broken in 82(z) without action, is fruitless, must be gained 102(2nd)

KNOWLEDGE, specific

divine: how to acquire 5(v) " is from BAHÁ’S RLN 5(u) " " purpose of existence, given by God 31(o) " realized, by detachment 4(p) " rejected, for own desire 4(j) God’s is all encompassing 27(m) higher recognitions quickened by MFN 28(v)

human is generated by machinery; truth is from God 66(2nd) [Page 17]

KNOWLEDGE, specific (cont.)

human, is of 2 kinds, sensible and intellectual 33(v) knowing power in different kingdoms Manifestations’ 39 (p) /41(r) etc. of Divine verities, needed 68(hh) " God: awakening to, generates love 77(2nd) " " : bestowed by Religion 96(y) " " : empty self of all other 74(j) " " gives good morals, illumination 102(f) " " , inability to attain, is oppression 82(u) God is beginning of all things 23(ii) " " " foundation of success, salvation 41(y); 75(m) God is honor to man 74(k) " " , portals to, are unlocked 74(l) " " , results in good action & faith 41(y) " kingdoms of CRE gained by intellect 35(o) " need of power, inadequate; volition & action needed 103(w) " reality advantageous 1(f) " " causes progress of civilization 51(o) " 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(o)

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(oo) " : 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) development of endless perfections there 88(3rd) evolution in, is spiritual 88(f) look forward to, as to end of journey 89(l) prepared for, by 7 attributes named 88(d) progress in; all have hope of 90(1st) " " is thru God’s bounty only, prayers, etc. 88(g)

life after death, action in or in relation to - See also KINGDOM OF "DEPARTED SOULS" progress there is 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(oo) cup that death proffers 89(j) 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 OF 90 XXIX is beyond imagining - Divine 90(3rd) " certain; non-comprehension doesn’t prove its non-existence 31(x) "life eternal" bestowed by Religion 96(z) relative deadness comes to deprived souls 89(n) soul assumes form befitting its immortality 89(k) " makes progress in perfections in next world 88(c) " is rewarded with perfections 89(o) mercy 88(b) " retains purity achieved here, evolves spiritually 45(hh), 88(b) standards of, on Day of Judgment 89(p) you will still be Y-O-U 88(1st)

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 BAHA: results 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 34a(n), 43(r) cause of, is love 75(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(ggg)

HUMAN is non-existent in relation to life of SOUL 73(h) [Page 18]

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(o) purpose of, is to acquire virtues 85(ddd) " " " " know, love God 32(i)(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 54(w) way of, given by Jesus, is highest 95(s) life on earth, kinds human is like major part of tree: from it comes spirituality 78(5th) inward, reflects in outward conduct 102 (j) kinds, two 33(w) or 35 (p) and 92 (o) new, gained by Christ’s Disciples 77(tt) of Bahá’í community: youth to contribute to 103(p) " man is useful if he attains perfections 85(eee) "out of this world" results from using soul powers 76(4th) VIEWS OF, TWO 2-5 II virtuous, helps mankind 101(ff) light absent (divine) in HUMAN world 82(5th) cast by God into heart: knowledge is century of light 93(ee) [57(b) 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) " piety: BAHA asks soul to be 104(cc) radiates from sun as mentality does from the soul 57(a) spiritual virtues are, to man 85(zz) splendor of, is in hearts 41(w) love, action in relation to 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) love, description or attributes of capacity for, earns blessings of KRV 104(ff) celestial tree of, is but one step away 77(jj)

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(1st) " 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 feelings bring it out in soul 75(4th) " out of this (HUM) 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 of, 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 Divinity is our goal; rewards cited 77(1st) power of, shows as life, law or linking at sub-human levels 40(1st) power of, shows as love of good, etc. 54(1st) love, kinds of from God to man is faith 5(s) love of fellow youth: how Bahá’í youth may win 104(dd) of God is fruit of human tree 79(k) " sense pleasure, etc, is animal condition 72(2nd) " worldly things: cleanse heart of 76(ee) real, is love between God & servants, binds holy souls together (spiritual) 86(j)

[Page 19] self-love is all one feels till he sees Something greater than self 54(2nd)

self-love makes human feelings 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

action of

acting like beast is unworthy of 49(q)

becomes brutal if he rejects HS 49(p)

created, never, a Religion 94(1st)

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(s)

stopping ears to Truth causes all evil 70(f)

wrong use of qualities is evil 33(r)

attributes of

affected by power of Cause 21(1)

animal side (man has); Education needed 48(b)

capable of extremes in virtues & vices 48(l)

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 HS if he "arises" to teach 49(o)

mysteries of divine spirit are in man 32(e)

peace be on one in path of Cause 21(j)

power, none, to free self of carnal passions except by help of HS 49(m)

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(g)

turned always towards heights 92(s)

two aspects & powers, material & spiritual 48(h)

two natures: spiritual and material 48(a)(c)

" sides: animal & angelic 33(s)

understanding, 1st gift of God 35(m)

wings given for specific purpose 33(t)

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)

reality

at end of darkness, beginning of light 33(s)

" highest degree of MAT, lowest of KRV 80(d)

believers in Cause, like 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)(l)

contrasted with nature 50(c)

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(o)

part animal, but thought can lift him 50(a)

" of nature but above it 51(n)

perfect mirror of Sun of Truth 17(g); 33(l)

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(i)

sum of all imperfections; but "essentially" perfect 56(uu)

" of creation is man, MFN the Perfect Man 14(o)

trustees of God: "be ye" 49(v)

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 p.95 " " " Lesser & Greater Worlds p.80 " " " 3 basic worlds p.85 " " " with developing "mind" p.65 " " " 3 levels of consciousness p.50 " his 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(o) " us Religions 94(2nd) embody HS, WL, SO, CS; effective! 27(3rd) enlighten man so he can choose wisely 49(3rd) heard accents of God Himself 24(aaa) manifest (ALL) Truth 18(w) 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 check natural impulses 49(k) 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(1st) knowledge of God comes through them 26(g) " " , is sole knowledge of God 19(mm) needed to bring God & man in contact 15(cc) reality revealed through, by God 19(1st) recognition of, is partaking of God’s greatest gift 49(1) sent periodically - hour struck 18(s) summoned to, by God: MNK is 25(kkk) MANIFESTATION, attributes of consciousness described 39(p) distinction between, none 18(u) divine inspiration moves Them 26(i) " intellectual power is Theirs 17(f) knowledge described 39(p) new Message for Each, same 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; God’s Will 23(ff)(gg)(hh) MANIFESTATION, power & purpose affect mind & thoughts 27(1) are means of God’s revealing, reality 19(1st) commissioned to cleanse hearts, spirits 85(bbb) " " enlighten man 31(o) enabled to unravel divine mysteries 13(j) function like sun’s--to reveal divine purpose 14(r) power or spirit of, is highest degree, Holy Spirit 38(3rd) purpose & power are God’s purpose & power 28(2nd) " " " of 28(t)(hh) " " powers to be seen, to face His reality 28(1st) " (one) is to clarify meanings 67(3rd) " : to teach righteousness 71(i) 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(s) 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(zz) inspired ("Pen") to teach man 25(lll) like lamp, giving light 26(d) likened to sun in relation to earth 27(n) means of God’s revealing reality 26(g) nature described 29(rr)(tt) objective of reality 29(qq) origin of reality 29(ii)(jj) " , life pattern, objective & nature now clear 29(1st)

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MANIFESTATION

reality described 26-30, 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 OF, TO BE FACED 26-9 VIII

" proved as light proves sun 18(p)

seen as intermediary, Mirror & MFN of God 26(1st)

servants of God 26(h)

" " reality; teach its science 19(ee)

SOUL in every age to link God and man 15(aa)

Source 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(o)

future One to come, BAHA foretold 95(t)

of past revealed what BAHA summarized in HIDDEN WORDS 97(h)

symbol pictures

consciousness of, & man’s p.26

" " " " & 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(z)

purified by divine Teachings, hearts can be 98(d)

strayed from path of BAHA’S RLN 91(j)

action or attributes in relation to

affected, by advanced souls in next life 90(c)

called and prepared 99(n), 105(a)

education of, 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)

(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(l)

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)

attributes of, or things attributed to

armaments to be reduced, peace to come 87(t)

belief in God dying; only RLN can help 98(b)

brotherhood of, is of two kinds 70(e)

civilization - see civilization 70(e)

destiny of, in BAHA’S hand 100(s)

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 spirituality 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(i)

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)

destiny or purpose

attain abiding joy: BAHA’S sufferings 100(r)

" higher morals etc.: Bahá’ís strive to help 87(x)

controlled by BAHA 100(1st)

directed by WL 36(t)

to enter KRV in this Bahá’í cycle 91(3rd)

moving from natural to spiritual condition 86(2nd)

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MANKIND, destiny or purpose (cont.)

nations to become one, viewing reality 98(a)

to be subdued by BAHA’S 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(1st) men all different; reason 36(r) nations to reign in honor, cradled in peace 87(s) shows a degree of spirituality, 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 & disintegration characterize it 83(gg)

MATERIALITY, attributes & elements of (cont.)

societies for material service, named 57(i)

symbols there show realms of spirit 80(4th)

worldly desires cloud mirror 33(m)

MATERIALITY, reality described

causes all pain, shame, grief etc. 82(s) 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 creation 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) perfect, but inadequate 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 of soul is here 78(2nd) sea of, has submerged people 55(ll) 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(ii)

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 p.6 " " " 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(z) [Page 23] 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(ll)

" phenomenal environment: birth from, described 83(kk)

physical birth from, like birth from world of nature 86(i)

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 of mind.

action of, helps soul to grow; described

comprehends 52(c) 57(5th)

entraps one; teach it love 66(w) 91(y)

lacking, in infancy 57(e); signs appear/

understands not without senses 57(e)

mind, described or defined

defined (man's); his knowing power, etc. 57(c)

"First Mind" emanated from God 14(k)

freedom in (man's), mentioned 75(o)

in man is perfection of spirit; essential 41(v)

immaculacy 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 (the word) in 2 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(l)

development, maximum, possible thru BAHA's advent & suffering 100(r)

should aspire to world above the RAT'L 81(5th)

springing from, is limited knowledge 57(b)

mirror 3(d), 14‎((p-r) (p-r)‎, 17(h), 31(z), 32(j,h), 33(k,l,n), 39(o), 41‎(t),w) (t,w)‎, 44(bb), 104(aa)

moon (of divine guidance, See GL p.157)

like RLN, brightness increases 94(i)

morality - See also spirituality

generated by MFNs' instructions 71(1st)

is result of MNK's education 70(4th)

Moses

brought tidings of joy in His time 97(i)

foretold by Abraham: made Covenant re Christ 95(t)

mentioned in list of MFNs 98(bot)

mission described 95(r)

motion, see action

Muhammad

follower of, believes as father did 53(k)

foretold by Christ; promised Bab 95(t)

mentioned in list of MFNs 98(bot)

mysteries

connection between soul & body is mysterious 44(2nd)

dawning stars of: BAHA asks 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(l)

pearls of, are hid in BAHA's Words 21(d)

seen thru eye of God 5(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)

" " : man is not 37(bb)

release from, comes in 2nd birth 77(ss)(uu)

ruled over, by God's servant 37(aa)

slavery to: knowledge is man's weapon against 81(2nd)

subject to organization, in grasp of God 41(o)

transcended by man, tho he's part of it 51(n)

nature, attributes or elements of

defects of, named 55(jj)(kk)

evils of, must be seen to choose wisely 49(2nd)

laws of, control animals; man controls nature 36(w)

matrix of: people are in 55(ll)

[Page 24] nature, attributes or elements of (cont.)

minerals endowed with own spirit & life 38(n)

purpose: workshop for souls to learn 37(3rd)

spirit of, shown in acts & attributes linking as God wills 41(1st)

nature, reality described

defined 7(p)

Divine Nature seen in MFNs 26(c) 29(ss)

has own reality; purpose, power, & origin are divine 37(4th)

is included in creation 37(1st)

material world 37(2nd)

lacks Divinity that man reflects; imperfect 37(5th)

THREE NATURES OF MAN 50-1 XVI

"natural" - See also HUMANNESS; ‎MATURIALITY MATERIALITY‎

condition: MNK is moving from, to KRV 86(2nd)

emotions are blameworthy 54(y) 68(ff)

nerves

are involved in emotions, are part of body 60(2nd)

disorder of, caused by body machinery 61(1st)

"interbrain" activity 60(f)

nervousness analyzed 61(i) (j)

neurotic trends 62(o) (p) (q)

sympathetic, discussed 58(j)

vitally involved in emotions 60(g) (h)

neuroticism

neurotic trends: awareness not enough 62(4th)

" " listed 62(2nd)

" " : to see, analyze actions 62(3rd)

objective or purpose (general)

depend (results) on means 7(j)

disclosed will be all that is in hearts 7(i)

end same as beginning with God 8(c)

KRV is world we may all attain 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 7(g)

oppression

defined as used in Bible prophecy 82(u)

origin or cause

beginning indicates SOURCE, 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(n)

"IN THE BEGINNING..." (Bible) 8(1st)

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(s)

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(z)

carry men away, unaffected by ideals 81(o)

"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(m)

seen in light of time 93(1st)

peace

cause of, is God’s Cause 103(w)

world peace has 3 requisites named 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(o)

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)

[Page 25] 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(m)

sustaining all things is from God 31(s)

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(a)

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)

" wing for soaring 105(b)

precious; ‎BAHA Bahá‎ teaches us 105(2nd)

TWO WAY COMMUNICATION NOW OPEN 105 XXXV

"verses revealed by God": effect 105(c)

Presence of God

promised, explained 26(j)

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(g)

purpose (general) - For specific,

see Subjects

must be seen to view reality 7(2nd)

OF EXISTENCE BEGINS OVER ALL PICTURE p.9-11

of life (God's) defined p.34a

with nature of a reality defines its

relation 7(4th)

" power & spirit, a 5th dimension

7(1st)

" spirit & patterns, behind acts &

attributes 7(3rd)

Purpose of God - See DEITY, objectives of RATIONAL being, action

action of, helps soul to grow etc.

57(5th)

" " , often unproductive

66(1st)

discovers realities of things 3(g)

rationalizes - definition 66(y)

" own errors; wrong 74(3rd)

sees action patterns in time 93(1st &

2nd)

serves at times only the MAT life

66(1st)

" soul to fulfill its purpose

66(5th)

used wrongly: one of our worst misuses

66(3rd)

RATIONAL being attributes or description

appetites of, not to be over-indulged

66(4th)

clouded by changes in Dispensations

93(dd)

consciousness (outer) called "mind"

57(3rd)

freedom & mastery over nature 75(o)

impotence noted, even of the learned

65(o)

is body plus RAT'L power (described)

65-7

" fulfilled only if it serves soul

66(5th)

IS PART OF YOU, A REALITY ITSELF

57 XVIII

limitations of, mentioned 3(f)

mortal vision, like a veil 4(m)

RATIONALITY, actions & attributes of

(see also, reasoning power)

disputations of infidels; avoid 65(1)

generates human mind, intellectual

being 51(2nd)

[Page 26] RATIONALITY, actions & attributes of (cont.)

• ideas from, accepted, but don’t supply soul’s need 81(4th)
• ideas, new testify to new RLN 102(1st)
• power of ideation, intellection, is material 58(k)
• " (of mind): 5 inner, 5 outer 57(d).(f),(g)
• rationalizing; definition 66(y)

RATIONALITY, reality

• center of intellection 51(j)
• goal (psychology’s) is Bahá’í goal 63(3rd)
• is a power of the human reality 52(3rd)
• " knowing power or spirit of human nature 51(1st)
• " limited power, causes imperfect vision, consciousness of evil 53(3rd)
• " not dependable; human thoughts, often wrong 81(3rd)
• " a goal of man’s mind 81(5th)
• lived in by man, created to embody knowledge of Reality 81(1st)
• mental faculties inherent in soul 57(a)
• purpose of gift: to investigate reality
• rational faculty discussed 51(h) 51(i)
• " " a basic endowment 35(m)
• reasoning power lacking in infants 53(h)
• Religion must agree with & include 94(4th)
• signs of mind etc.; must mature 93(y)
• world higher than: mind should aspire to 81(5th)

WORLD OF RATIONALITY 81

reacting, actions, attributes & elements of

• gears for reacting (low, 2nd, high) 75(1st)
• love power activated by what you see 73(1st)
• negative feelings stifle soul’s life 75(6th)
• positive feelings bring out love 75(4th)
• seeing, 3 levels listed 74(2nd)
• three steps of reacting 74(1st)

reacting, described or defined

• dealing with complex matters: requirement 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 to Divinity, is life of soul 74(5th)

REACTION: STEP IN LIVING 74-7 XXIV

Reality or Truth (Divine)

• acceptance of (radiant) is glorious 104(2nd)
• Infinite Reality: man must attach self to 54(s)
• is Truth, God’s guidance 19(hh)
• only thing worthy of heart’s devotion 54(s)
• Pre-Existent Reality unknowable 3(b)
• seen by superhuman vision of MFN 3(2nd)

reality, action & attributes in relation to

• created by God 31(r)
• discovered ("of things") 51(j)
• discovery of ideal realities needs HS 32(e)
• explained "sensibly" by symbol pictures 6(1st)
• facing, is now possible aided by faith 5(1st)
• faculties for comprehending, named 57(g)
• investigation of, needed for spirituality 97(d)
• knowledge of, is material advantage 51(o)
• " " , one kind 3(b)
• MAY NOW BE FACED FOR 1st TIME I
• not seen in personal concept of life 10(2nd)
• revealed by God thru MFNs 19(1st)
• " " MFNs 15(bb); 28(hh)
• revelation of, now 1(c)
• to be investigated by reasoning 51(i)
• " " sought, underlying oneness 98(e)
• translate RLN into 1(h)

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
• light of, obscured; 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(o)

reality of specific beings or things; specific realities

• divine realities not seen in HUM world 82(5th)
• human reality, excellence of, to manifest 77(qq)
• intellectual & sensible realities are all good 33(q)

[Page 27] reality of specific beings or things;

specific realities (cont.)

intellectual & sensible realities are described 33(v) (w) intellectual and sensible realities need sens-ible explanations 6(a) chart manifest in this century 91(k) of all things revolutionized by 1st Word 99(h)

OF CREATION IS TO BE FACED 32-3 X OF HUMAN BEING VIEWED 52-6 XVII " KRV: we are called to develop 84(4th) " 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(g) " " discovered by human spirit 51(g); 69(qq) " " evident 1(b),(e) " " : relation of love to 72(a) 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 p.6 faced for 1st time ("dawn") p.1

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 65(1st) master of, swallowed by leviathan of love 75(v) power of, is absent in infancy 53(h); 57(e) " " " an endowment from God 51(i) " " proves existence of soul 75(p) reconciled with Religion: must be 94(l)

rebirth caused by "living waters" 25(mmm) " " RLN 25(lll) from world of nature into KRV, asked 86(i) in world of nature, is thru knowledge of KRV 82(r) is awakening to knowledge of 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)

relations (general) derived from realities 7(p) interaction, cooperation, interrelation among beings are God-directed 42(b) 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 33(q)

relaxation muscular: effect on emotions 61(k)(1) "Release from Nervous Tension" by David Harold Fink quoted 59-63 XX & 67

RELIGION, action in relation to conquered by irreligion 97(e) heard 1st in East, later in West louder 96(bb) intellectualizing about doesn’t help soul growth 65(4th) power not to be doubted just because some cannot understand 94(k) revealed from heaven of Will 95(w) "salvation" by, from animalism 96(1st)

RELIGION, action becomes a body without a soul in time 97(f) begins in east, develops in west 92(2nd) " " " 92(aa)(bb) 97(f) changes (Revealed) to HUM religion 97(1st) decays in time like a tree 97(f) each dies, like every HUM thing 97(2nd) embodies 2 kinds of ordinances 96(cc) inculcates morality, truest philosophy 70(f); 95(x) makes it possible to choose wisely 49(3rd) must agree with science 94(k)(1)(m) reveals spiritual laws, instills ideals etc. 95(2nd)

RELIGION, attributes difference is in outer expressions 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) [Page 28]

RELIGION

RELIGION changed by HUMANNESS to "religion" changes (Revealed) to HUM religion 97(1st) EACH BECOMES HUMAN religion IN TIME 97XXXII humanly developed, impotent 72(4th) light extinguished by interpretation etc. 53(k), (m) lights of, darken; materialists appear 97(c) outer practices differ, cause enmity 96(ee)

RELIGION, purpose

is to give spiritual insight etc. 95(1st) " " promote unity etc. 71(j)

RELIGION, reality of,

and science measure understanding 94(j) based on Word as revealed by MFN 94(2nd) essence of all, love of God 94(b) " " , is to testify to RLN, obey Word 94(c) heavens of, may be cleft by RLN 86(h) is greatest bestowal of God; effects 96(z) " ideal safeguard; action 95(u) " one, for all RLNs are based on reality 94(h) " outer expression of divine reality 94(a) " Truth from God, hence one 94(3rd) " ultimate in knowledge, includes & agrees with science 94(4th) light and fortress for world 95(v) not a creation of man; given by God 94(1st) oneness of: God’s gift is a knowledge of 87(r)

REVEALED RELIGION IS WHAT MAN ACCEPTS OF RLN 94-6 XXXI

world of, should offer freedom of belief 98(f)

RELIGION, specific ones

Bahá’í Faith called Crimson Ark 90(e) Song of Kingdom heard 1st in East 96(bb)

resurrection

caused by Word 25(ppp)

REVELATION, action in relation to

acceptance of one, rejection of rest, a mistake 18(3rd) accepting, makes one as an eye to MNK 5(u) corruption of text by Muslims & Jews explained 97(j) proclaimed by BAHA as directed by Spirit 100(p) rejection of, causes world’s misery 4(k) sent by God when a religion dies 97(2nd) weighed not by human standards 19(dd)

REVELATION, action of

distinguished KRV from HUM world 82(1st) ended, never; eternal 16(c)(d) EACH IN TIME HAS BECOME SCRIPTURES 97 XXXII gives life everlasting 19(cc) (cont.) helps one who is free of imaginings 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(1st)

REVELATION, attributes & elements of

conducive to elevation of MNK 19(bb) Laws of God are like sun in heaven of Word 86(h) light of: growing in, you develop as you should 79(4th) " " Sun of Truth: grow in 19(jj) " " : what soul sees in, is pure knowledge 75(1st) measure of each is different 95(n) Pen inspired by God is Source 16(b) precepts of MFN best means for order 17(m) pre-eminent above all gifts 49(1) Trees of, have yielded fruit 27(m)

REVELATION, purpose & objectives of

effect of verses revealed by God 105(c) Light of, needed for spiritual vision 92(u) makes God’s-eye view possible 5(2nd) objective of all: change MNK 18(q)

REVELATION, reality named or described

"choice wine" unsealed 18(y) constellation of Love is shining 19(ii) cup of, gives waters of truth 25(lll) 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 into gold 99(1) Essence of Knowledge rejected 18(x) God’s greatest gift to man is 16(1st) greatest gift, to let man know God 16(a) is food & drink to soul, essential to man 17(2nd) like light of moon; brightness increases 94(i) 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) Truth, God’s guidance, is Reality 19(hh) " rises from different Points 18(w) Voice of God heard if veil of imaginings is rent 65(m)

REVELATION, specific ones

Bahá’u’lláh’s changeless eternal Faith of God 101(bb) " , God revealed 100(w) [Page 29]

REVELATION, specific ones (cont.)

Bahá’u’lláh’s like an ocean with pearls 101(z) each new one a Divine prescription 18(2nd) new, testified to, by new thought & ideas 102(1st) of past, consideration of, is wrong 97(i) past 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 government of new World Order described 87(1st) in KRV is law of love, as it "in heaven" 86(3rd) of attraction holds CRE together 75(q) " love founded by Jesus 95(s) " " 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 Rlgn. 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(1st)

satan (See also FWU 77)

evil spirit is lower nature in man 55(kk) image & ‎likness likeness‎ of, mentioned 45(kk)

satanic

fancies: setting hearts on, is bad 54(x) fancy, regions of, not to be sought 55(ii) & 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(l) 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(j) EACH REVELATION IN TIME HAS BECOME 97 XXXII Holy Books: "heaven" & eternal life verified 89(o) symbolical: Texts are all 102(e) terminologies: Holy Books have their own 102(d)(pp)

second birth - See rebirth

seed

grows best in ploughed soil 78(e) human reality compared to 78(a) sacrifices itself to tree 79(n) "tiny seed": "I am...but a" 78(b) tree is between seed and fruit 78(h)

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(z) conquer: prayer asking to 101(ee) contemplation of, should end 4(o) 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(ss 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(oo) 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(oo) vision confined to, is bad 68(nn) [Page 30]

self, attributes of own concerns don’t busy selves with 101(ff) " desires: people turn to 4(j) self-desire a dust preventing reflection of Reality 68(ff) " -indulgence causes despair 54(bb) " -love cause destruction of souls 54(t) " " prompts pursuit of selfish aims & pleasures 55(1st) 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 & desires 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’ís’ worst punishment 104(hh) depended on, by materialists 74(c) developed, don’t indicate sensuality 66(z) 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 33(w) 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 35(i) 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 15(w) servitude, specific to God: I pray to arise in 105(h) " " : man’s greatness determined by 74(k) " idle fancies: free self from 68(oo) " mankind, for love, is unity with God 15(z) " " : we should give 101(ii) sex - See also passion instinct over-developed etc. 64(f) over-indulgence discussed 66(z)

sleep soul functions in; faculties described 46(qq) SOUL, during earthly lifetime, action of action at all levels is love or linking 72(1st) " 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 spiritual condition by brain action 35(4th) kindles by intoning revealed Word 105(c) lives 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(1st) sees in light of RLN; "pure knowledge" 75(1st) 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: Word is only Source of knowledge of, urged 35(q) / 34(1st) Light on: now we have new 34(2nd) resuscitated thru BAHA; possible 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 end (soul has) 43(2nd) essence of, is spirit; words interchangeable 42(3rd) kingdom of, is creation; includes "nature" 37(1st)

[Page 31] SOUL during earthly lifetime, attributed to (cont.) life, is divine, eternal not mortal, sensual 72(g) " expresses existence of KRV 92(o) manifestations of its own (without body) 74(e) or 52(c) need of no human learning in days of MFN powers used wrongly 33(r) /77(oo) symbol picture 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 lacks 50(c) " qualities 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(c), 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: LIFE-pattern goes on forever 45(2nd) independent of infirmities of body & mind 46(oo) 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(z) 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(s) mysteries of, accessible to seeker 5(cc) needs of, not supplied by RATIONAL WORLD 81(5th) "noble have I created thee" 56(ww) obedience: souls differ in degree of 87(v) 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 36(z) " entrusted to souls 35(q) powers used wrongly 33(r)

SOUL during earthly lifetime, attributes of (cont.)

praiseworthy attributes developed by Religions 96(y) "preordained measure" prescribed to 42(f) pure heart, sanctified spirit, is rare 101(y) restless till attached to Infinite Reality 54(s) selflessness 104(bb) sight for the invisible described 92(u) spiritual love of God makes a man pure 104(ii) " man is always calm & serene 103(s) " 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) /35(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) embryonic development is in earthly lifetime 44(3rd) grades & stations mentioned 75(p) heart must be cleansed to enter 84(nn) human self & desires aren’t divine 54(3rd) inner & outer lives contrasted 65(q) is, at death, whatever it has developed 45(3rd) LEVEL OF YOUR DEVELOPMENT SHOWS IN YOUR FEELING 72-3 XXIII life of, is seeing & reacting to Divinity 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

SOUL during earthly lifetime, growth patterns

ascending is thru Knowledge 74(h) attains likeness of God as described 45(kk) beginning but no end: soul has 43(s,t,u) changes described; sacrifice 79(2nd) [Page 32]

SOUL during earthly lifetime, growth patterns (cont.) conscience developed by Religion 96(cc) development of image of God now possible 100(r) " (part) is independent of body 47(2nd) growth aided by mind action 57(5th) " can continue till death 79(3rd) " of, caused by working for CS as a Bahá’í 103(2nd) " is like that of tree 78-9 XXV " toward Divinity 43(v)(w)(x) " , mental & spiritual, can go on forever 79(3rd) GROWTH PATTERN: A CLOSE-UP OF 78-9 XXV " started by using body to gain knowledge & love 44(1st) growth thru using volition 36(1st) life patterns: 2; material & spiritual 45(1st) no decline; all motion toward perfection 45(jj) perfections appear by degrees 31(w), 43(v) profits by what befalls one 73(k) progress by choice is limited to earthly life-time 46(1st) " of, is independent of body 46(uu) purified by burning veils of self 54(u) purify soul with waters of renunciation 104(y) sacrificing, detachment frees soul from HUM 84(oo) soars heavenward thru prayer 105(b) troubles stimulate growth 78(3rd) unfoldment hindered by self-indulgence 66(z) what develops is determined by spirit used 48(4th) 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(g) entrusted with unknown wonders 105(e) existence before body-life in state of potentiality 43(r) has mysterious connection with body 44(2nd) inner life is reflected in outer conduct 102(j) 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 soul to 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, is intelligence & love (spiritual) 42(2nd) sympathetic nerve between body & soul 58(j) threefold nature: animal, human & divine 50(d) two natures activated by human & animal spirit 48(2nd) " " are body & soul 48(1st) VIEWED TO UNDERSTAND 3 NATURES 50-1 XVI SOUL during earthly lifetime, objectives & purpose acquire virtues 85(ddd) answers when God speaks; only soul can 105(1st) attain Ocean (RLN): 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) destiny, most glorious: to serve Lord 101(1st); see also BWF 128-9 " , is to develop divine qualities 11(3rd) dominion over earth destined; to be gained 36(4th) fruit of earthly living is spirituality 79(1st) 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(s) " develop perfections like seed 43(v) " not merely read, but live Teach-ings 102(h) " traverse every condition 44(aa) never declines, but... 88(e)

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objectives & purpose (cont.)

needs to be taught good & evil 49(1st)

purification of: certain souls may help

in 102(i)

Purpose, divine: we have power to fulfill

102(3rd)

" of, is God’s purpose in creating

it : defines powers 38(1st)

purpose will be fulfilled, as you choose

36(3rd)

rewards for obedience promised 103(t)

seekers, God wants distinguished from

others 56(yy)

should soar 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

/also 34a(m) /43(2nd)

created divine by God, not material

42(1st)

" in seed form, perfections develop

43(3rd); 78(1st)

" of one substance 42(e)

" " spirit 42(4th)

" out of "nothingness" 37(dd)

has beginning but no end 43(s-u)

is a celestial entity 58(e)

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 & responsibility, in own

fulfilment 36(2nd)

knowing power above animal’s, distinguishes

man 35(3rd)

knowing power gives awareness above senses

35(5th)

power of comprehension, action described

47(zz)

" " ideation is material 58(k)

POWER OF SOUL (1st PHASE) IS CALLED SPIRIT

38-9 XII

power to control self; captive to nature?

81(h)

" " know and love God, unique 38(a)

powers, innate, seen 77(oo)

" : 5 outer, 5 inner 57(d)(f)(g)

" prevented from showing, by body’s

illness 46(oo)

power, two: spiritual & material 48(3rd)

sight: inner vs. outer 47(aaa)

spirit appears in physical form 70(b)

SOUL during earthly lifetime,

power or spirit (cont.)

spirit "breathed into' soul; explained

39(n)

" can manifest in all forms 74(b)

" is dual power to know & love God

38(2nd)

" (soul?) not affected by body-

changes 43(o)

words "soul" & "spirit" in English,

interchangeable 42(i)(j) & note

SOUL during earthly lifetime, reality

A REALITY; MUST BE SEEN AS SUCH 34-7 XI

child of God; divinity should prevail 93(z)

celestial entity 42(m)

divine creation, perfect for its purpose

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 soul" (man became) 34(b)

more than body or animal 35(1st)

reality is the "collective reality"

seeker, true 66(x) /32(b); 40(f)

sign of God, heavenly gem 34(f)

" " " , mystery, unknown 34(e)

true man, "celestial" 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

here etc. 90(c)

believers to occupy "loftiest mansions"

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(o) 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 different degrees 38(5th) shows as love at all levels 72(1st) 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, man lives by 40(2nd) DIFFERENT DEGREES GENERATE DIFFERENT WORLDS OR KINGDOMS 80-5 XXVI divine & satanic, in man 48(i) " spirit dwells in souls 34(g) " " may manifest in man 32(d) FIRST PHASE OF 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 required to deal with complex situations 75(3rd) highest degree of, is HS 39(w) in 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(1st) 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(1st)

spirit, reality described (cont.) greatest power, shows in degrees, kingdoms 38(c)(f) is a reality; origin & Purpose are yours 39(1st) motive power of body 39(z) 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(z) like one wing, mat’l power the other (man) 48(h) man’s is unlimited for fulfilling his Purpose 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) desire 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(s) how attained 84(2nd) infused into hearts as BAHA’s RLN spreads 103(x) man should lay hold of spiritual life 36(y) MNK is moving toward 86(2nd) " to enter, in this Bahá’í cycle 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 does from tree 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(o) 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(gg) description of, for Bahá’í 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)(l) " " " soul's earthly life 79(1st) " like light within glass (man like glass) 85(zz) " requisite to entering KRV 104(1st) manners & conduct of Supreme Concourse urged 89(i) 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(s) things of the spirit: we must crave 101(dd)

spirituality, symbol pictures - See also KINGDOM REVEALED

condition of, where SO'L lives & reacts p.71 higher of 2 conditions of CREATION p.32 life pattern, spiritual p.45 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 soul 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(l) radiance of dispels darkness of vices 83(cc) reflected by Perfect Man 41(t) reflection of, destined to dispel nature's darkness 28(t) rises in east, RLN develops in west 96(2nd) sends many rays but light always same 94(g) 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(g) sign of, is outer sun 14(r)

superstition

religion not ‎comforming conforming‎ to reason is 94(l) " " hand in hand with science 94(m)

Supreme Concourse

manners & conduct of: summon people to 89(i) relationship with, entered thru spiritual education 28(x)

symbol pictures & charts

body & SOUL p.44 brain chart, 1st 2 "gears" p.52 " " related to SO'L; all "gears" p.71 chart naming MFNs, dates etc. p.98 consciousness developing, brain shown p.35 [Page 36]

symbol pictures & charts (cont.)

CRE & its two conditions: man p.32 " " MFN, MAT, HUM, KRV, KGM levels 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 " " " " " & SO'L p.73 " " 3 heights of consciousness p.50 reaction chart, 3 levels p.74 Reality Chart - its phases & dimensions p.6 " faced for 1st time ("dawn") p.1 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 " " : D, MF, CRE p.30 tree growth like soul development p.78 two views of life, over-all and personal p.2 Worlds & man chart, all levels 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 soul 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) "thinking" 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) human ones often untrue 81(3rd) in KRV: man who has, knows perpetual joy 82(s)

thought, kinds of (cont.)

new, testify to new RLN 102(1st) " 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(i) some are like waves, have no result 81(m) system of philosophy never changed a people 81(n) those of past are useless 102(b) two kinds: thought expressed & unexpressed in action 66(s)

TIME, facts about

HUM vision of, veils origins & objectives 92(3rd) in light of, patterns & changes are seen 93(1st & 2nd) IS A PHASE OF REALITY TO BE COPED WITH 91-3 XXX is dimension of ages, stages, cycles etc. 91(1st) look beyond present with eyes of faith 7(o) or 93(cc) surrounds body as does place 91(a) vision of, would change reactions 92(t)

TIME, future

optimism about, urged for youth 104(dd) seen, 2000 years ahead, by Prophets 92(u) " with eye of faith 7(o) or 93(cc) unveiled only by God 93(2nd) views of, given progressively by Religions 95(1st)

TIME, periods of, or duration

age & dispensation, every, changed ordinances to suit its requirements 93(v) age, each, has own problems 91(e) ages: human soul has existed here for 43(t) " of darkness ended 1(b) many universal cycles before; traces gone 91(d) thousand years: MFN once in 25(ttt)

TIME, present

age, present: be concerned with its needs 91(h) Bahá’í cycle: time to recognize God 91(3rd) now is time in history to readjust morals 91(g) " " " promised by all Prophets 91(j) [Page 37]

TIME, present (cont.)

NOW REALITY MAY BE FACED FOR FIRST TIME I I

now Sun of Truth reappears 1(d)

present century: compare it to others 91(k)

" cycle began with Adam, BAHA its 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": teachings applicable to 1(g)

TIME, specific

century of new life (present) 1(c)

day & night exist in spiritual world 93(x)

Day of Judgment: 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(oo)

nineteenth century: religions of, described 97(a)

right time for everything: God’s time 91(2nd)

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(o)

withers in time, as do Religions 97(f)

tree, attributes, or stages of its growth

fruit desirable but veg. perfections needed too 78(g)

fruitless: man without spiritual attributes is like 79(i)

fruitless, should die, be cut down 79(m)

fruit more important than size 79(s)

" of human tree is love, recognition, of God 79(k)(1)

" , " is like soul’s spirituality 79(1st)

fruits result from showers 79(r)

" ripened by sun 79(p)

GROWTH PATTERN LIKE A SOUL’S 78-9 XXV

laden with fruits, like Kingdom with its seekers 79(t)

tree, attributes, or stages of its growth (cont.)

of faithfulness: Moses invited men to eat of 95(r)

root-life 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)

" symbol of soul’s life here 78(1st)

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)

" one, but outer expressions vary 96(3rd)

" Reality 96(ee)

" revealed by God 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 our speaking 67(4th)

spiritual, between souls 77(kk)

through intellect, is limited 65(3rd)

Universal House of Justice

members not sinless, but as group are infallible 87(o)

under God’s protection, infallible 87(o)

veils

blind vision; tear them asunder 69(tt)

[Page 38] 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) " prejudice & superstition rent by BAHA 75(w) superstitions are, to heart 53(m) wrap eyes when one pursues passion 49(s) vision, action or attributes of blinded by veils; tear them asunder 69(tt) imperfect, causes bad feelings, wrong reactions 75(1st) limitations of, in man, veil origins & objectives 92(3rd) man 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 "eyes" in reacting: we have 74 4th imperfect eye 53(q) insight 74(i) HUMAN, is egocentric, limited 3(3rd) human sees how things affect him 53(4th) levels of, named 75 top MANIFESTATION’S is superhuman 3(2nd) of body, mind & soul, named 75(1st) outer, is hindrance to inner 64(a) " vision deceptive, stops accurate vision 64(1st) soul’s, depends on rending mental veils 4(m)(n) " " " lifting veil 5(x) " perception described 76(hh) two kinds of "seeing" or KNOWING 3(1st) TWO VIEWS OF LIFE 2-5 II vision, specific objectives of of Divinity & reacting to it, is life of soul 74(5th) of celestial perfection, should be held 69(pp) TWO VIEWS OF LIFE 2-5 II

volition & the power of choice - See also choice, choosing causes potentialities ‎to'manifest" 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)

volition & the power of choice - See also choice, choosing (cont.) some things are subject to free will 36(s) use of, "makes up" mind, brings out divinity 56(2nd & 3rd) west Religions develop in, after starting in east 96(2nd) star in: Christ shone as, 96(bb) Will of God, actions & attributes in relation to acceptance of, by man, voluntary; man's glory 23(2nd) acknowledgment of, blesses one 23(qq) 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 Bahá’u’lláh 23(hh) established by God 23(cc) man's actions should accord with 4(r) 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 entrance to KRV 92(1st) submission to, makes KRV citizens 86(n) " " , release from snares 23(ll) " " , 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(ll) 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(y)

Will of God re reality "First Will" and "First Mind" one 23(aa) is Law of reality, reflected thru divine Mind 23(1st) is one with will of MFNs 23(ff)(gg)(hh) Wine unsealed ("choice") by BAHA 100(t) [Page 39] womb - See matrix

WORD OF GOD, action & attributes in relation to capacity for, man’s endowment 25(ppp) conveyance of, BAHA’s 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 24(rr) revealed fully thru BAHA 94(e) to be heard; stop ears to all else 74(j) understanding, lack of, is "oppression" 25(rrr) " of, depends on purity of heart 25(qqq)

WORD OF GOD, action of affirms BAHA’s 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) teaches man what he knows not 25(lll) transports spirits 24(jjj)

WORD OF GOD, attributes of energies of, released, generates motion 86(f) First Call of, revolutionized CRE 99(h) Letter of, one, power of, told 27(m) 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) from BAHA can disclose force hid in men 102(n) 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) WORD OF GOD, reality described (cont.) "Book" to be followed; Religion testifies to it 94(c) City of Certitude is 25(ttt) endowed with energies 25(nnn) expression of infinite meanings; incomprehensible 24(‎lst 1st‎) inner meaning is a sanctuary 24(fff) is basis of all Religion 94(2nd) " summoning MNK, Book is open 99(l) " Sun illumining world of thought & morals 71(h) "made flesh" is the MFN; God’s undeniable Voice 24(2nd) MFNs’ Word is 26(i) only source of knowledge of soul 34(1st) out of mouth of God, described 24(vv) was "in the beginning" 24(yy)

words

are to soul as foliage is to tree 78(4th) definitions of by BAHA, to be appreciated 67(2nd) importance, psychological, of discussed 67(aa) meanings of, clarified by MFN 67(3rd) terminology of Holy Books is their own 102(d) "triggers to action" 67(bb)

work

therapy for nervousness 62(1st)

World Order of Bahá’u’lláh - See also Universal House of Justice

birth of, is obvious; BAHA explains it 86(1st) government & administration of, is by selfless leaders 87(‎lst 1st‎) IS PART OF THE KINGDOM REVEALED 86-7 XXVII law of, is love - law of "heaven" 86(3rd) those in, must see & live by God’s Purpose 87(2nd) won’t deteriorate; will evolve toward perfection 87(3rd)

WORLDS, attributes

conditions 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 lines used to picture 12(1st) infinite, timeless like their Creator 11(4th) Man a sign of both Worlds 32(i) MAT a facsimile of KRV 80(e) : to age needs of world change in time 96(dd) [Page 40] WORLDS, attributes (cont.) order of, changing 86(a)-(d) incl. " " world: God’s laws can maintain it 86(g)

WORLDS described

all in grasp of God’s empire 11(kk) " " , reveal God’s names & attributes 13(g)

DIFFERENT REALMS GENERATED BY DIFFERENT DEGREES OF SPIRIT 80-5 XXVI

every star has its planets, every planet its creatures 11(ii)

existence (all) emanates from God

infinite in range 90(f)

realms of being are stages proceeding from men’s vision 80(a)

relation to God 12(a)

WORLDS, specific ones commented on

BEYOND PRESENT, ENDLESS GLORIOUS WORLDS

habitation of God 13(c) 90 XXIX

higher world seen to exist 82(r), 92(s)

holy, spiritually glorious 90(g)

human, is matrix condition 82(r) " , entered by Adam 53(n)

MAT world has symbol of spiritual worlds 80(4th)

new ones: we’re ushered into, by WO 105(3rd)

of body: soul rules in 44(bb) " DEITY ever beyond us 13(2nd) " dreams, - See dreams " humanity out of touch with world of God 55(11) " illusion: all troubles come from 53(r) " matter helped by commerce, science, politics 66(u) " mind: soul must identify with 39(z) " " " " receive graces from 44(cc) " morality: arise to its service 91(g) " " : Religion guides footsteps in 96(z) " 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 WO 71(h) " " : people form a god in 52(d)

WORLDS, specific (cont.)

physical, of man, is subject to lust 53(o) " , corresponds with divine 80(e)

realm of dreams: soul functions in 43(o)

sphere higher than his: man wants to mount to 92(s)

spiritual: bounties of, needed by soul 52(f) " , is purely good 53(n)

superior ones incomprehensible to inferior 13(f)

"this world" needs perfections of spirit 70(b)

THREE BASIC CONDITIONS OF EXISTENCE 12-5 V

three, or conditions, of existence 13(b) or 30(a) " worlds of existence seen 13(1st)

"worlds of authority & command," The Absolute 11(ff)

WORLDS, pictures

all worlds but DEITY p.80

charts of the 3 worlds p.12,16,20,26, 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

LESSER WORLD - See CREATION, pictures

three worlds of CREATION p.71,74

two spiritual worlds p.42 " worlds of CREATION p.32

Zoroaster

mentioned in list of MFNs 98 bot.

Teachings of, same as Jesus’, BAHA’s 95(q)