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| AB00023
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Lawh-i-Aflakiyyih (Tablet of the Celestial Spheres)
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3020
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Arabic
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Tablet of the Universe (Lawh-i-Aflákiyyih); Abdu'l-Bahá — de l'Univers
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Lawh-i-Aflakiyyih (Tablet of the Universe)
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Treatise highlighting the intimate connection between physical and spiritual realities and laws. Opens with an exordium on the names and attributes of God, which move "in the firmament of perfection in descending and ascending arcs", and "in the orbits of sanctity and circles of glorification", occupying "spiritual spheres" which are "subtle", "fluid", and "vibrating". Explains that since motion is intrinsic to existence, and this motion must be governed that order and perfection may be maintained, a universal attractive force was brought into being between the "holy and resplendent suns" and their planets and satellites. Emphasizes that the creation of God has no limits. Clarifies that the preceding are "spiritual truths pertaining to the spiritual world" and that material truths can also be inferred from this, for "physical things are signs and imprints of spiritual things". Describes the interconnected and relative nature of "earthly" and "heavenly", "material" and "spiritual", "accidental" and "essential", "particular" and "universal", "foundation" and "structure". States, quoting a Hadith, that particular and universal realities in both the physical and spiritual realms are infinite. Explains that the divine grace is manifested according to capacity, both individually in the human reality and collectively in this new cycle: thus "in this most great manifestation ... the gates of revelation and discovery have been thrown wide open". Clarifies that it is not possible that God's grace should have appeared all at once, but that a gradual and progressive revelation is necessary. Warns that the knowledge and sciences of past ages are "superstitious fancies" compared to those realities which have become unveiled in this Revelation, and so all matters must be weighed in the balance of this Cause. Directs that all things be investigated "in a methodical and scientific way", and that conventional wisdom be rejected, in order "to discover the undisclosed verities and the hidden mysteries, which are concealed in the inmost heart of the universal realities". Reiterates that the discoveries and opinions of earlier philosophers, including those regarding the celestial spheres, were unsound, since it is only in this age that the mathematical sciences have been systematized. Defends the statements of the Prophets about the celestial spheres, that they merely referred to the orbits of the planets. Affirms that the planets move within a subtle, fluid and vibrating substrate, and that "the heavens are a restrained wave because a void is impossible and inconceivable". Rejects the notion that the celestial spheres are solid and glassy. Returns to the topic of the errors of the ancient philosophers, in relation to the orbit of the Earth around the sun: while Pythagoras, Plato and Aristarchus affirmed the correct theory, their opinions were based on presentiment and not on evidence; while most of the sages, including al-Farabi, followed the erroneous theory of Ptolemy (in contradiction to the explicit text of Qur'an 36:38). Reiterates that sound scientific theories are supported by logical proofs and careful observation, as well as being "in conformity with the principles of the universal themes expounded in the divine sciences". Praises the careful observations of Copernicus. Closes with a prayer in praise of God and this Day and asking for steadfastness.
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All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Infinity and eternity; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Microcosm and macrocosm ['alam-i-akbar and 'alam-i-asghar]; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God
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| AB00103
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1070
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Persian
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Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá
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Higher encompasses the lower; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Law of cause and effect; Manifestation of God as mirror; One universal law; attractive power of love; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher; Transcendence; unknowability of God
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| AB00273
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710
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Persian
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Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks
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Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Law of burial and cremation; Progress only takes place within its own degree
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| AB00278
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Some Answered Questions #046 Transformation of Species
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710
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Persian
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Bahá'í World Faith; Answered Questions, Some
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Evolution; human evolution; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Perfection; imperfection of nature; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures
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| AB00362
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630
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mixed
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Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Institution of the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, The; Bahá'í Prayers [2002]
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House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Microcosm and macrocosm ['alam-i-akbar and 'alam-i-asghar]; Unity in diversity
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| AB00405
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600
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mixed
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Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity
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| AB00431
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590
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Persian
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í Prayers [2002]
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Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Prayer for prosperity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause
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| AB00446
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590
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mixed
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Huqúqu'lláh; Tablet addressed to the Bahá'ís of Mosul
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Tablet addressed to the Bahá’ís of Mosul
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Competition vs. cooperation; the struggle for existence; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Law of Huququ'llah; Microcosm and macrocosm ['alam-i-akbar and 'alam-i-asghar]; Need for cooperation; solitary existence not possible; Unity in diversity
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| AB00475
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Some Answered Questions #069 The Influence of the Stars and the Interconnectedness of All Things
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570
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Persian
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Answered Questions, Some
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Astrology and numerology; Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being
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| AB00764
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450
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Persian
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha
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Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity
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| AB00890
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410
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Persian
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Bahá'í World Faith; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá
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Compassion; kindness; Education of children; moral education; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Justice and mercy; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Kindness to and rights of animals
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| AB01283
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The Transference of Matter across the Kingdoms of Existence
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350
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Persian
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Twelve Table Talks Given by 'Abdu'l-Bahá in 'Akká
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Competition vs. cooperation; the struggle for existence; Composition and decomposition; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Law of transformation and change
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| AB01624
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310
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Arabic
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha
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Competition vs. cooperation; the struggle for existence; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Law of transformation and change; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Progress only takes place within its own degree
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| AB02512
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240
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Persian
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Translation List
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Astrology and numerology; Essential; necessary relationships; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Occult sciences; psychic phenomena; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The mind's power of discovery
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| AB03000
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220
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Persian
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Competition vs. cooperation; the struggle for existence; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Unity; oneness of humanity
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| AB05972
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140
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mixed
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Importance of prayer; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement; Theodicy; the mystery of evil; of suffering
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| AB06415
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130
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Persian
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Translation List
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Unity; oneness of humanity
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| AB07148
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Words to George Latimer
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120
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Bahá'í Scriptures
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Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Limits of the intellect; The Word of God; influence and centrality of
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| AB08269
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100
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mixed
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Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision
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| ABU0008
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Public address at Stanford University on 1912-10-08
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2330
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Persian
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Promulgation of Universal Peace, The
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Harmony of science and religion; High station of learning; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Law of transformation and change; Need for an educator; Power of the mind over nature; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal human capacity for spiritual recognition; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace
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| ABU0055
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Words spoken at The White Lodge in Wimbledon, 1913-01-03
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1510
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Persian
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Bahá'í Scriptures
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Buddhism and Hinduism; religions of the East; Divine emanation is ceaseless; eternal; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Microcosm and macrocosm ['alam-i-akbar and 'alam-i-asghar]; Oneness; unity of religion; Power of the mind over nature
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| ABU0078
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Address at Theosophical Society of Edinburgh, 1913-01-09
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1380
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Persian
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Some Prayers by 'Abdu'l-Bahá
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Elementary matter cannot be annihilated; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Passage of elementary matter through degrees of existence; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; Relationship of the soul to the body
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| ABU0085
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Words spoken at Theosophical Society in Paris, 1913-02-13
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1320
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mixed
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Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Infinity and eternity; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; The mind's power of discovery; Unity in diversity; Universal language
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| ABU0151
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Words spoken on 1912-08-02 in Dublin, NH
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1040
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mixed
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Elementary matter cannot be annihilated; Existence; immortality of the human soul; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Passage of elementary matter through degrees of existence; Unity; oneness of humanity
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| ABU0234
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Words spoken on 1913-01-22 in Paris
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850
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Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Elementary matter cannot be annihilated; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; John the Baptist; Passage of elementary matter through degrees of existence; Reincarnation; Return of the Manifestations of God
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| ABU0371
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Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-03-27
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650
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Consumption of meat; vegetarianism; diet; Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Material and spiritual existence; two books; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher
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| ABU0398
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Words to the friends spoken around Dec. 1907
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620
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Persian
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Anthropomorphism; Christian doctrine and practice; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Manifestation of God as mediator; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher; Transcendence; unknowability of God
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| ABU0491
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Beauty and Harmony in Diversity: Words spoken on 1911-10-28 in Paris
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550
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Paris Talks
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Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Unity of thought and belief
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| ABU1154
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Words spoken on 1913-08-24 in Ramleh
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280
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Competition vs. cooperation; the struggle for existence; Composition and decomposition; Connection between material and spiritual worlds; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher
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| ABU1362
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Words spoken on 1916-05-02 in Bahji
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230
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Persian
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Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Law of cause and effect; Proofs for the existence of God; Relationship of the soul to the body
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| ABU1435
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220
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Persian
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Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Proofs for the existence of God
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| ABU1589
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Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908
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200
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Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Law of cause and effect
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| ABU1868
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Words spoken ca. 1912-04-22 in Washington
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160
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Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Existence; immortality of the human soul; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Limits of the intellect; Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher
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| ABU1909
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Words to Mrs Merriman and Mr Reed, spoken on 1912-10-08
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160
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Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Intuition; inspiration; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts
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| ABU2014
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Words to Myron Phelps, spoken on 1917-06-07
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140
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Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Unity of existence [wahdatu'l-wujud]
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| ABU2116
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Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908
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130
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Law of cause and effect; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Sacrifice of the Manifestation of God redeems the world
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| ABU2269
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Words to M. R. Shirazi in April 1914
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110
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Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
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| ABU2400
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Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908
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100
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Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Microcosm and macrocosm ['alam-i-akbar and 'alam-i-asghar]
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| ABU2457
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Words spoken at 309 W 78th St in New York, 1912-06-19
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90
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Persian
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Mahmúd's Diary
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Composition and decomposition; Divine unity [tawhid] and degrees of unity; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Law of cause and effect; One universal law; attractive power of love
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| ABU2460
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Words to Mrs Parsons, spoken on 1912-04-28
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90
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Persian
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Mahmúd's Diary
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts
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| ABU2466
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Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-06-11
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90
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Persian
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Mahmúd's Diary
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Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Meaning; importance of dreams and visions; Mind as intermediary between soul and body
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| ABU3146
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Words spoken at 309 W 78th St in New York, 1912-07-04
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40
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Persian
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Mahmúd's Diary
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Astrology and numerology; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Microcosm and macrocosm ['alam-i-akbar and 'alam-i-asghar]
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| ABU3242
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Words spoken in Jul. 1912 in the United States
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40
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All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Manifestation of God as mirror; Transcendence; unknowability of God
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| ABU3516
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Words recorded by Mrs Goodall in Oct 1910
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20
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Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Soul; spirit after death; Unity in diversity
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| BH03390
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270
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Persian
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Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Mystical themes; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
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| BH06553
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150
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mixed
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Belief and denial; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Knowledge; recognition of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment
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| BH11459
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30
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Creation of the world; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Unity of existence [wahdatu'l-wujud]
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