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"Proclaim, then, that which the Most Great Spirit will inspire thee to utter in the service of the Cause of thy Lord, that thou mayest stir up the souls of all men and incline their hearts unto this most blessed and all-glorious Court...." - Baha'u'llah (1) |
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This is the Day of God that can inspire and give inspiration, the spiritual springtime when the seven candles of unity will be lit, a time of spiritual victory and triumph, when God's power and mercy become manifest in His believers in acts of tremendous faith and love, attracting assistance and confirmation beyond our highest dreams, providing help and guidance for every problem and difficulty. The Message of Baha'u'llah touches all hearts and souls, heals all spirits, sets us on fire with true love and hope for all humanity. Herein are songs, ballads and stories about Baha'u'llah, the Bab, the Holy Spirit, the Manifestations of God, 'Abdu'l-Baha, Shoghi Effendi, and the Universal House of Justice, heroes and heroines of His Faith throughout Baha'i history, such as: Tahirih, Lua Getsinger, May Maxwell, Martha Root, Queen Marie of Romania, Zaynab, Mirza Mihdi, Badi, Vahid, Shaykh Ahmad-i-Ahsa'i, Bahiyyih Khanum and other Holy Leafs of Baha, Mulla Husayn, Quddus, Hands of the Cause, innocent Babi and Baha'i martyrs including the ten women martyrs of Shiraz of more recent times, and many other characters whose loving faith brought such tremendous sacrifice of self in service to the Cause of God.
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Herein are songs which use the Baha'i writings and prayers, songs for and about children and youth, Baha'i marriage and Baha'i life, songs for the education of the higher self, nurturing those precious God-given gems within each of us, songs about the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar or Baha'i House of Worship or Baha'i Temple, songs about all the major Prophets of God, songs about God's Teachings and Principles for this New Era and Cycle. Included on this web site is a study of metaphors used in the Baha'i Writings, how this can contribute to Baha'i literacy and increase access to the Holy Word, quotations about poetry, and an explanation of "interpretations" from the divine Text. This web site wishes to mention and honor the Universal House of Justice, the world's highest elected Baha'i leadership, at our world spiritual center in Haifi, Israel. Brought to you by Jim Styan, composer, musician, visual fabric artist, poet, lyricist, father of seven, lover of humankind, and a humble Baha'i servant of His Cause. |
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Reflecting the beauty, light, harmony, and joy of our heart's desire through our art and music has always been the enjoyable, delightful, melodious splendor of our lives. We hope to pass on these divine pleasures to each and every one of you so that your lives may be filled with hope and love, that you may find the courage to express the best from within you and to empower others likewise. Thus, we offer our humble contribution to all humanity, our beloved family. "Now is the time for the lovers of God to raise high the banners of unity, to intone, in the assemblages of the world, the verses of friendship and love and to demonstrate to all that the grace of God is one. Thus will the tabernacles of holiness be upraised on the summits of the earth, gathering all peoples into the protective shadow of the Word of Oneness. This great bounty will dawn over the world at the time when the lovers of God shall arise to carry out His Teachings, and to scatter far and wide the fresh, sweet scents of universal love." - 'Abdu'l-Baha (2) Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, page 303 (1) Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Baha, 7.3 (2) Other Baha'i Inspired Artistic Links
Disclaimer: The personal views on this web site are a sincere attempt by this author to accurately present the Baha'i teachings poetically and artistically. For an official Baha'i web site, click on special links above, and then on the Baha'i Community of Canada.
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