The Significance of Bahá’u’lláh’s Revelation/Index

The Significance of Bahá’u’lláh’s Revelation

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Introduction

The index provides references on the topic of the significance of the Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh from a wide range of Bahá’í books. Bold page numbers (beginning on page 83) indicate quotations used, at least in part, in this book; the corresponding page number from The Significance of Bahá’u’lláh’s Revelation is included in parenthesis.

Bibliography

	Index Abbreviation:
‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Haifa: Bahá’í World Centre, 1978.	SAB
———. Some Answered Questions. 5th ed. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1982.	SAQ
———. Tablets of the Divine Plan: Revealed by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to the North American Bahá’ís. Rev. ed. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1977.	TDP
———. The Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks ‎Delievered Delivered‎ by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá during His Visit to the United States and Canada in 1912. 2nd ed. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1982.	PUP
The Báb. Selections from the Writings of the Báb. Haifa: Bahá’í World Centre, 1976.	SB
Bahá’u’lláh. Epistle to the Son of the Wolf. New ed. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1976.	ESW
———. Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh. 2nd edition. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1976.	GL
———. The Hidden Words of Bahá’u’lláh. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1939.	HW
———. The Kitáb-i-Íqán. 2nd ed. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1950.	KI
———. Prayers and Meditations. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1938.	PM

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_____. The Proclamation of Bahá’u’lláh. Haifa: Bahá’í World Centre, 1967.	PB
_____. Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh Revealed after the Kitáb-i-Aqdas. Haifa: Bahá’í World Centre, 1978.	TB
Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and Shoghi Effendi. Crisis and Victory. Oakham, England: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1988.	CV
_____. The Individual and Teaching: Raising the Divine Call. Compiled by the Research Department of The Universal House of Justice. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1977.	IT
Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi and the Universal House of Justice. The Power of Unity. Wilmette Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1986.	PU
Bahá’u’lláh, the Báb, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Bahá’í Prayers. Wilmette Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1982.	BP
Bahá’u’lláh, the Báb, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, and the Universal House of Justice. The Power of Divine Assistance. Oakham, England: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1981.	PDA
_____. Peace: More Than an End to War. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1986.	PMW
Esslemont, J.C. Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1976.	BNE
Nabíl. The Dawnbreakers: Nabíl’s Narrative of the Early Days of the Bahá’í Revelation. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1962.	DB
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. The Bahá’í World. Volume XII. Wilmette Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1956.	BW 12
Sears, William. The Prisoner and the Kings. Ontario: General Publishing Company Ltd., 1971.
Shoghi Effendi. Bahá’í Administration. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1974.	BA
_____. Citadel of Faith. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1965.	CF
_____. God Passes By. Rev. ed. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1974.	GPB
_____. The Advent of Divine Justice. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1974.	ADJ
_____. Messages to America: 1932-1946. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Committee, 1947.	MA
_____. Messages to the Bahá’í World: 1950-1957. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1971.	MB
_____. The Promised Day is Come. Rev. ed. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1980.	PDC
_____. The World Order of Bahá’u’lláh. 2nd ed. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1974.	WOB
Taherzadeh, Adib. The Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh. Volumes II, III, and IV. Oxford: George Ronald, 1977-87.
Townshend, George. Christ and Bahá’u’lláh. Oxford: George Ronald, 1957.
The Universal House of Justice. The Bahá’í World. Vol. XVIII. Haifa: Bahá’í World Centre, 1986.	BW 18
_____. The Promise of World Peace: To the Peoples of the World. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1985.	PWP
_____. Wellspring of Guidance. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1969.	WG

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1 The Day of God

Condition of world asleep GL 137-8 belief in God dying out GL 188, 200, SF 14 disillusionment/gloom WOB 168-9, 190, GL 216 disturbance/discord GL 218 dying to be led to unity WOB 201-2 hatred/enmity SAB 298 heedlessness GL 39-40, ADJ 81 imitating worn ways SAB 252-3 materialistic outlook SF 14 minds in confusion TB 94 paralysis WOB 193-4 pursuit of vain & trivial GL 196 suffering/ill ESW 55, 62-3, GL 39-40, 81, 213, 218, WOB 193- 4, PDC 3-4 time of end MA 13-4 turmoil/travail GL 118, TB 94 war/conflict SAB 2, 293, 318, PUP 102-3 wayward GL 216-7 worship of false gods PDC 117-8

Greatness of Day GL 6-7, 11 (9), 12-3 (8), 14, 29-30, 35, 108 (5), 245, TB 3-5 (9), 64, 103, 239, 244-5, 259,261, ESW 47, PM 272-3, SAB 17, ADJ 76-9 (9), 80, WOB 103-5, 106, 107, 110-1, 166-8 grasped only by those who associate Revela- tion with consummation of evolution WOB 167

Humanity in new stage of development WOB 163, 164-5, 166, PDC V-VI full potentialities of man developed in this Day GL 340 God's Kingdom on earth to be established PDC V-VI New Age begins SAB 38, 111 (10), 252-3, 285 (10), PUP 440, WOB 163 (10), 165 Preceded by darkness SAB 33, 252 Promised in all Holy Scriptures GL 12-3 (8), 314, TB 259, SB 68, ADJ 76-7, GPB 96(8), Reunion/union GL 6, 33, 214, 227, 320, SAB 260- 1

Significance of Day all signs have appeared ESW 144-5 blessing and retribution TB 103 Day is sign of God GL 28 Day of Resurrection SAB 39 eye to past ages/light for darkness of times GL 28, ADJ 78 God Himself is revealed PM 275, GL 271-2, TB 259 "He" changed to "I" TB 259 hear what Moses, Jesus and Muhammad heard ADJ 78 hidden is revealed GL 15, 16-7, 31, 34, 163, ESW 107, 148, TB 107, SAB 38, ADJ 80 moment in this ages excels centuries of past ages WOB 106 new heaven & earth come ESW 144-5, SAB 273 Promised One is revealed GL 10, 314, PM 35-6, ADJ 76-7 Prophetic Cycle ends GL 60 purpose underlying creation ADJ 76 Revealer of Names of God steps out GL 32 Speaker on Sinai speaks to mankind TB 107-8, GL 271 unique GL 60 (6), WOB 103-4 (5)

2 Station of Bahá’u’lláh

Claim is staggering WOB 24-5 (5)

In relation to humanity all have adored Him from beginning to end of time SB 155 Best-Beloved GL 319, WOB 104 causes world to attain ma-turity SAQ 161, SAB 56 Christ returned in glory of Father GPB 94 (18), WOB 104 Comforter WOB 104 Everlasting Father PB 84-5, GPB 94, WOB 104 Fashioner of new age SAB 38-9 fifth Buddha GPB 94 (18) Great Announcement ESW 143 Guide of all nations SAB 38 Hidden Mystery/Name TB 47, 50, 107, 244, GL 31 Judge GPB 93 (19) King of Kings PB 5-6 Lawgiver GPB 93 (19) Lord of Day of Cove- nant ESW 134 Lord of Hosts ESW 145- 6, GPB 94, 95 One upon Whom we have been calling ESW 129 One Who sacrificed His life PB 91-2 Physician GL 213 Promised One GL 10, TB 115-6, SAB 38 (19), WOB 104, PDC 34 Redeemer of all mankind GPB 93 Shah Bahram GPB 94 (19) Sovereign Lord of all GL 210 Spirit of God GPB 94 Spirit of Truth GPB 94 (19), WOB 104 Unconditioned ESW 46 (19) unequaled by men in speech or wisdom GL 198-9 Unifier and organizer of planet GPB 93 (19) world called into being for His sake ESW 56

In relation to Manifesta- tions all announced His advent TB 47, 115-6, GPB 100 all Manifestations yearned to attain Day TB 258-9 (20) Báb Báb & Bahá’u’lláh are one SB 168, PM 119 Bahá’u’lláh’s revelation of knowledge greater WOB 62 Bahá’u’lláh revealed the Bayán SB 104 Bayán is repository of attributes of Bahá’u’lláh SB 101 first to believe in Bahá’u’lláh SB 167, TB 53 (20) resigned to will of Bahá’u’lláh SB 168 words cannot adequately describe Bahá’u’lláh TB 77- 8, WOB 62 [Page 86] is not last WOB 116 Bahá’u’lláh is purpose for Others’ appearance GL 5, WOB 104 (20), ADJ 80 (20) Bahá’u’lláh sent Them (Christ) ESW 47, ADJ 80 (20) Essence is same GL 78- 9 (21), WOB 114-6 not an intermediary between God & other Manifestations SE (22) other Manifestations circle around Bahá’u’lláh WOB 105 Essence of divine Revelation SB 101 established separate Covenant concern- ing His advent SB 46, PM 275 not fully aware of nature of Bahá’u’lláh’s Revelation ADJ 64 suffered for the sake of Bahá’u’lláh PDC 34 under His shadow SAQ 161 return of Christ, Muhammad, Báb GL 101-2 (21) Supreme Manifestation GL 151 of universal cycle SAQ 160-1 (21) In relation to God, Bahá’u’lláh incarnates completely the names and attributes of God ESW 1-2, GL 32, WOB 112 (23) is directed by God/ does God’s Will PM 108, 182, 193, 306-7 is Face/countenance of God ESW 48, 113, 129, GL 14, 29, 31 (16), 44, 198-9, PM 294, WOB 109 (23) is God TB 53, ESW 57 (22) is insignificant com- pared to God GL 102 (23) is not God WOB 112, 114 (23) Pen ESW 1, ADJ 66 perfectly reflects God WOB 109, PDC 34 represents/manifests God GL 30, 66-7, PM 201, 275, ESW 57 (22), 118, 128, 145-6 (22), TB 53 (23), 57 Father WOB 104, PB 85 Jehovah, WOB 109 Speaker on Sinai/ Voice in Burning Bush TB 50, 53 (23), 107-8, 265 (22), ESW 42, 48, 129, GL 198-9, 271, PB 19, ADJ 79 reveals God and not his own self PM 103, 193 Supreme Mediator ESW 2 Voice of God GL 33, 66-7, 108, SB 98 See with His eyes GL 272- 3

3. Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh

Adapted to suit humanity WOB 60 (32) Balance on which all are weighed GL 136-7 Believers must acquire understanding of its significance WOB 100 (5) Culmination of cycle of revelations WOB 60, 103 Distinguishing characteris- tics Administrative Order WOB 145-6 (34), 152 all religions united PUP 370 (34) amount of Revealed Word exceeds past KI 216-7, GPB 171 (33) Beloved calling lovers GL 320 Books unsealed PUP 197, causes of strife blotted out of holy book TB 94 (33) commandment of love & fellowship extended to all SAB 20-1 (33) consciousness of oneness of mankind WOB 36 (33) Covenant PUP 323, 455- 6 (34), GPB 238, 239, WOB 146 create new race ADJ 13-1 4 forerunner (Báb) also a Manifestation WOB 61 greatness recognized even by non-believers SAB 16 (33), PUP 155, 435-6 laws, institutions clearly stated by Founder WOB 19-20, 145-6 learned among first to accept KI 221-2 Message more openly proclaimed PDC 47 radiance from Revela- tion is greater than past GL 319 teachings available to all SAB 59 teachings new PUP 455 (34) unity preserved despite tribulations GPB 410 (34) women’s capacity awakened PUP 74 Fulfillment of past promises GL 5 (32), 244 Greatness of Revelation ADJ 76-7, WOB 103 (5) cannot be described/ understood GL 99 duration of ministry greater GPB 100 highest essence & consummation of past Revelations TB 87, GL 244, 340 incarnates God’s purpose for this age MA 46-7 means provided for realization of past ideals WOB 19-20 purpose/promise & crowning glory of past ages GL 5-6 (23), GPB 100 station transcends previous TB 74-5, ESW 114 likened to summer Sun GPB 100, WOB 127 surpasses Báb’s WOB 61-2 vast WOB 24 (5), 169 weight of message staggering ADJ 64-5 Not final Revelation from God WOB 58, 59, 115, 116, 131 Proves truth of His claim GL 105 Purpose abolish disputes /war/ enmity ESW 33, 34, TB 21, SAB 257-8 betterment of world PUP 322 build up hearts of servants PM 37 demonstrate oneness of previous religions WOB 22, 58, 114 (34), PDC 112 endow souls with capacity to create peace TB 72 exalt mankind & release from bondage GL 99- 100 exalt Word of God ESW 76-7 humanity attain knowledge of God GL 85, SAB 26 Kings & rulers informed on reconstruction of world ESW 45 [Page 87] joy/gladness GL 99 justice become manifest GL 100 make known signs of oneness of God SAB 263 make us quickeners of mankind PB 91-2 oneness of mankind becomes reality PUP 36, 145, 266 organic & spiritual unity of nations WOB 163 peace becomes reality GL 286, PUP 28 quicken all things ESW 46 quicken dead/redeem all on earth PDC 47 regenerate & unify mankind GL 93, WOB 163 remedy ills of world GL 213 remove sources of conflict ESW 33 renew teachings of God PUP 62 reveal gems of true self GL 287 reveal God PM 103 sanctify from earthly corruption GL 307-8 seize & possess hearts of men PB 6 souls edified ESW 77 spiritualize humanity SAB 1 summon all to develop virtues GL 299 transformation PUP 28 unify world ESW 24, 45, 46-7, WOB 163, 202, 203, PUP 145, 399, SAB 263. unravel mysteries of previous scriptures PDC 112

Revelation of names & attributes of God

glory-degree greater GL 75 (33) power greater than Kings TB 115-6, PUP 431-2, GPB 196

Revealed Word

amount exceeds past ESW 114-5, KI 216-7, WOB 108, GPB 171 cause of advancement of mankind TB 89 highest consummation & perfection expression of past Revelations GL 95-6, ADJ 64-5 leads to unity TB 87-8, GL 95 (32), 96, SAB 292-3 like ocean GL 326 more sublime than any other words SB 91, 98-9, 100 no comparison with past ESW 165-6, TB 74, 103 penetrative influence ESW 75, SAB 292-3 powerful GL 168, 286-7, TB 200, SAB 292-3, ADJ 80 proof of His claim GL 105, SAB 15 relative to humanity’s new capacity WOB 60 (32), 166 reference for previous Books KI 199-200 revealed rapidly SAB 15 supreme, unique distinction WOB 104 unlocks doors of knowledge TB 96 use of His words brings bounties SB 91, 98-9 Words have or will come true ESW 150 (32) words of power & wisdom GL 327 Signalizes advent of maturity of humanity WOB 163 Splendor is unveiled GL 60

4 Forces

Canalized by Covenant GPB 237-9, 405 (43)

Effects of

advancement of world GL 93 atoms affected GL 16-7, 324, PM 276, 295-6 (42) catastrophic at first PDC 3 creation revolutionized PM 295-6 (42) conflagration WOB 111-2 confusion/bewilderment PM 277-8, ESW 147 death/disintegration of old order PDC 17-8, WOB 170, 193-4, WG 133-4 deranging equilibrium of planet GL 136, CF 81, PDC 3 endow humanity with capacity to attain maturity GL 340, CF 81, PDC 118 (44), 122 exaltation of peoples GL 93 fear ESW 144, 147 forces of dissension released PM 295-6 (42), PDC 46 foundations of religions/kindreds shaken TB 107, PM 277-8 healing PUP 440, GPB 106 (42) hidden mysteries revealed GL 15, 31, SAB 38, ADJ 80 infuse strength in feeble GL 184 institutions uprooted PDC 3 integration PDC 17-8, WOB 170, WG 133-4 man’s powers increased SAB 111 motion from stillness GL 168 (42) names & titles shaken TB 77-8 new life/regeneration TB 84, PM 42, SAB 111, 252-3, GPB 402 (43), WOB 19, 107, 169 (42), 195, PDC 47, ADJ 80 physical world responds PM 144 potentiality of humans increased WOB 169 (42), GPB 93 prophesies future ESW 148 revolutionized soul of mankind GL 139 sciences progress TB 96, SAB 111 separation ADJ 81 shaping course of society GPB 93 tongues of believers unloosed PDC 46 universal discord PM 296 words endowed with fresh potency TB 84 women’s potential & equality manifest PUP 74 Incarnated in visible order WOB 19-20

Nature

cleansing GPB 106 creative GPB 106, 411-2, PDC 118 disintegrative MA 138 driving power PDC 3 energizing GPB 244 God impelled/directed GPB 402 (43), ADJ 72-3 healing WOB 195 (43) influential WOB 112 latent WOB 107, 111, 146, 195 leavening WOB 195 (43) onrushing WOB 98 potentiality measureless GPB 402 (43), ADJ 16 powerful/potent GL 168 (42), 286-7, TB 259-6 WOB 107, ADJ 16, 80 repulse opposition GPB 402 (43) society building WOB 195 (43) world-directing/shaping GPB 93, 106 unifying/integrating SAB 19, 20 (44), 292-3, WOB 195 (43), MA 138 [Page 88]

Organic Process

began with Báb GPB 237-8, 402 (43) believers fashion instruments that erect world order WOB 98 integration/disintegration PDC 17-8, ADJ 72-3 potential unfolds gradually WOB 111, 167-8, 195 (43), GPB forward, 402 (43), ADJ 72-3 New world order conceived by influence of Faith WOB 168-70 (42) Outcome of Forces crystallize into institutions WOB 98, 167-8, 195, MA 52 Kingdom of God on earth GPB 411-2, see Ch. 7 new race of humans ADJ 85, see Ch. 6 unification of all peoples GL 95, 286-7, TB 84, 200, ESW 1-2, SAB 19, 20 (44), 291, 292-3 (44), GPB 411-2, WOB 111, 193-4, PDC 122, 127, ADJ 72-3 World Order of Bahá’u’lláh MA 52

5 Response to His Call

Acceptance, opposition, heedlessness GL 9-10 (53), 41-2, 107, PM 97, PDC 46

Acceptance

all have capacity to recognize TB 89, GL 97, 106, 271-2, ESW 2 by previous Manifestations WOB 105-6, 110-1 consequences attain presence of God TB 50, GL 168 attraction to God GL 168 calmness/certainty/understanding in midst of chaos/confusion ESW 46-7, 143-4, 147, GL 11, 39-40 (55), TB 50, PM 277-8, PDC 2 considered learned/wise GL 168, 199, TB 142, ESW 83 detachment GL 6, 205, 321, PM 268, ADJ 66 happiness GL 319, ADJ 66 high reward TB 86-7, GL 5-6, 34-5, 94, 167-8, 314, ADJ 69, WOB 107 high station of true believer blessed GL 34, 39, PM 274-5, TB 259, ADJ 64, 76, 79 breezes of spring over world ADJ 75-6 equal to prophets of House of Israel WOB 111 eye to mankind ESW 83 holy ones of past yearn to attain WOB 110-1 honor equal to greatness of Revelation GL 9-10 (53) inmates of paradise SB 82, GL 107-8 originating purpose of creation GL 141 (53) overshadows entire creation GL 34-5 soul circle Will of God GL 140 stars of heaven of understanding GL 196 too high to be fully revealed GL 9-10 (53), 190, 208, WOB 108 immortality GL 141 (53), 169 (55), 183, 213 immune from fire SB 98-9 power to effect change GL 183, 319, 330, ESW 47, 83, ADJ 64, WOB 25, 194, power to withstand opposition GL 137, 330, ADJ 75-6 rebirth GL 213 receive benefits from teaching Faith GL 278 responsibilities arise to aid Cause GL 38, 137, 288, 296, TB 84 apply Bahá’u’lláh’s principles WOB 199, BA 186 assist forces of Bahá’u’lláh PDC 122-3 (55), TDP 17 beware be not careless of virtues GL 195 dissension/strife GL 8-9 Evil One GL 94, 167-8 lest powers of earth alarm you ADJ 69, SAB 39, TB 263, BW 12, 13 lest you harm Faith WOB 63 whatever may withhold you ADJ 63 build new world order WOB 61-2, 194 center thoughts in Well-Beloved, not self GL 168 deepen understanding of Revelation WOB 26, 100 effort GL 195-6, ADJ 16 guide mankind through darkness of times MA 28 holy/pure/matchless deeds TB 86, 232, GL 39, 272, 287 obedience to laws GL 93, 290, SAB 2-3 rehabilitate fortunes of mankind TB 86 steadfastness GL 289, CV 5 teach/serve GL 13-4, 84, 137, 205, 276-7, 278, 314, 319, 330, ESW 47, 48, 111, TB 242, ADJ 69, SAB 2-3, 252-3, 260-1 uphold oneness of God GL 238 valiant action TB 86 sacrifice all for love of God TB 263 sins forgiven ESW 46-7 taste delights ordained by God WOB 107, ADJ 69 unity GL 286 victorious ADJ 82 expected of all humanity GL 6-7, 13-14, 75, 96, 205, 271-2, 330-1, TB 89, ESW 2, 97, PM 268, 276, PDC 90, ADJ 79 call too loud to ignore/ too obvious to deny ESW 2, 97, 104, 111, 114, 150, GL 106, 271-2, 256-7, WOB 112 no excuse GL 106, PDC 5 no place to flee GL 257, ESW 150, SB 95 nothing else can profit you ESW 97 [Page 89]

purpose of human existence/creation

ESW 2, GL 140, 314

Barriers to recognition asleep GL 137, PM 201, SAB 13-4 (55) attachment to world GL 169, 195, 321 (52), TB 241-2, 244-5, ESW 111 blind GL 39 covetousness GL 169 divines/leaders TB 259, KI 15, 164, PDC 81, 83 evil, corrupt inclinations TB 237, GL 325 failure to recognize one's station in relationship to Manifestation SB 97 idle fancies/imaginings ESW 114, 144, TB 76, 116, 237, 244-5, GL 12, 93, 204-5, 324 learning ESW 129, TB 240-1, SB 96 lost in error TB 244-5 not listening GL 195, TB 244 repudiation of truth ESW 150

Choice-free will ESW 97, GL 143, SB 147

Divine Summons all mankind GL 96, 99, 139-40, 183, 195, 314, 320-1 (52), 325, PM 267-8, 302, TB 14, 89, 115-6, SAB 69, PB 106 Beloved now calling lovers GL 320 (52) PDC 5 each individual GL 143, 205, 319-22 Kings & rulers ESW 45, GL 212, PB 6,7,9, PDC 18-20 (54)

Heedlessness GL 39, 223, 342, ESW 62-3, PDC 6 (52) like sleep ESW 159 GL 137, 223, 256-7, 267, HW P 30, SAB 13 (55) turn away from God and all Messengers BP 211 consequences considered dead GL 169 (55) don't believe in Divine unity GL 191, TB 105 illness of world continues ESW 62- 3, GL 39-40 (55), 81, WOB 168-9 inmate of fire SB 82 not considered learned KI 145, GL 205, BW 13 retribution/chastise- ment from God GL 169 (55), 209-10, 325, PDC 1-5, 74- 5, 115-6 (55), 122- 3 (55), WOB 170, 193-4, 201-02, ADJ 68-9, MA 13-4 unable to benefit from spiritual sustenance GL 190 world in confusion/ chaos GL 39 (55), 216, PDC 115-6 (55), 122-3 (55) worshippers of idols of imagination GL 338 unity of whole world rises from chaos PDC 122-3 (55)

How to recognize do not question GL 163, SB 101, WOB 106-7 fear God GL 38, 98-9, 314, ESW 147 open/unbiased mind GL 10 purify soul ESW 2, KI 3-4, 193-5, GL 257 see through Bahá’u’lláh’s eyes TB 242, GL 272, ESW 151, 153, ADJ 64 with inner & outer eye GL 325

Opposition GL 140, ESW 111, WOB 17 (54), CV 6 (54), 24-5 consequences Cause rendered more powerful/victorious PM 37, SAB 195, 234-6, WOB 108, CV 22-3, 29-30, 33, GPB xvii, xiii (54), 409, 410, 412, MA 5-2, BW XVIII 13 (54) Cause ultimately triumphs WOB 108, 109, PDC 45, CV 8, 17, 25, 33 power seized from rulers PDC 18-20 (54) retribution PDC 74-5, CV 22, 22-3

6. A New Race of Men

Arises from darkness of times GL 81 (65), 216 (65), 218 (65), ADJ 17

Characteristics ADJ 75-85 acquired characteristics of God TDP 17 actions are guide to all mankind GL 305 (67) cast sleeve of holiness over all ADJ 31 (68) champion Faith ADJ 85 (68) change world/shorten suffering GL 93-4, MA 28 chaste, pure, holy GL 118 (68), ADJ 23-6, 30-1 close eyes to racial differences ADJ 35-7 detached from world GL 118 (68), ADJ 85 (68) divine/spiritual attributes DB 10 entered into Kingdom PUP 335-6 (66) free from racial prejudice ADJ 23-6 high destiny GL 195-6 incomparable in character ADJ 31 (68) love for Bahá’u’lláh TDP 17 love towards all PUP 453 (67), SAB 2-3 (67) nature of is inscrutable ADJ 85 (68) obedient to Bahá’u’lláh’s commandments GL 305 (67), SAB 2-3 (67) pure deeds HW 46 (68), ADJ 23-6 reborn GL 213 (66) rectitude of conduct GL 286, ADJ 23-6 refuse to steal GL 298-9 (68) service to humanity SAB 2-3 (67), WOB 199 steadfast in Cause of God ADJ 84-5 subdue peoples of earth ADJ 85 virtuous HW 46 (68), 93-4 unified effort SAB 203- 4 words and deeds match GL 305 (67)

Distinguishing feature of Bahá’u’lláh’s Revelation ADJ 16, 19 (65)

Potentiality humans will attain not fully revealed GL 214 (68)

Potentiality in Human station to be manifested in this Day GL 340 (65)

Transformation close eyes to deficien- cies in others comes through accep- tance of Bahá’u’lláh and obedience to His teachings DB 92 (65), SAB 2-3 (67), PUP 335-7 (66) detachment from world ADJ 25, 30-1 development of Divine attributes PUP 335-6 (66) disengage inner selves SAB 192-3 [Page 90] effort needed GL 195-6, 262-4 holy deeds/virtuous life GL 93-4, 287, ADJ 23-6 purpose of Manifestation's appearance KI 240-1, GL 67-8, 79-80, 299 (66), SAB 10-1 purify character/reform morals SAB 10-1 realization of one's station TB 172

Characteristics

abolition of war ESW 34, SAQ 63-5, WOB 204 (78) divine economy WOB 19 (77), 204 (78) divine institutions WOB 19 (77) federal system of government WOB 204 (78) freedom & initiative of safeguarded WOB 202-6 (78-9) Golden Age PDC 116 (76) more feminine, less masculine BNE (1976 ed.) 156 not to be confused with modern society WG 113-4 (75) one common religion GL 255, WOB 204-5 (79) organic & spiritual unity of nations WOB 163 science & religion reconciled WOB 204 (78) spiritualization of world WOB 162 unification of all peoples & creeds GL 255, WOB 162, 202-6, GPB 412, PWP 34-5 (76) universal peace SAQ 63-5, WOB 204 (79) world commonwealth CF 6 world language & script WOB 203

Definition

God's Kingdom on earth material reflects spiritual world SAB 31, 192, SAQ 58 (76), WOB 157 World Order of Bahá’u’lláh WOB 19 (77), 46-7, GPB 26, MB 155 world of God entry through spiritual rebirth KI 118 spiritual world SAQ 241, SAB 178, 192 within individual MB 130

Goal of humanity's collective development

SAB 285-6, WOB 163-5, 202 (78-9), PDC 1, 116 (76), 117-8 Bahá’u’lláh’s Revelation signal humanity's maturity WOB 163 ever-advancing civilization GL 215 Goal of Prophets SAB 31

Process of unfoldment

accomplished through divine assistance/ spiritual power SAQ 58 (76) PUP 19-20, 109 actuated by influence of God's Purpose WOB 157, 195

Ages

Heroic GPB xiii, 157 Formative GPB xiii, 324 Golden age PDC 116 (76), GPB 26, 412, CF 6, MB 74-5

Bahá’ís give spiritual life to body of world SAB 310 Bahá’ís building new world order WOB 170, 194-5, WG 133-4 (77) building of Arc on Mt. Carmel MB 74-5 Call of Kingdom is magnetic power SAB 310 dependent on adoption of Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings WOB 162-3 disintegration of old order WOB 116, 170, WG 133-4 Faith is instrument for establishment of Most Great Peace, & agency for unification WOB 19 (77), 196 gradual SAB 33, WOB 168-9, 205 influenced by vibrations of New World Order GL 136, WOB 112 material to spiritual civilization PUP 11 (76), 109-10 oneness of mankind implies organic change in structure of society WOB 43 meaning of, WOB 36, 42-4, 203, WG 113-4 (75) Plan of God WG 133-4 permanent peace not ultimate goal PWP 34-6 (76) prerequisite-universal assemblage GL 249 role of individual SAB 310, WOB 195-6 Spirit becomes incarnated in visible Order WOB 19 unity of world-ultimate goal GL 286, PWP 34-5 (76) precedes Most Great Peace WOB 162-3