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May each one of you be as a shining star
in the horizon of eternal glory.
- Abdu'l-Baha -
DIVINE MEDITATION II : The Divine Names and Their Power
Discover how meditation aligns the soul with God's Divine Attributes through reflective practice.
Dear Ones,
The Names of God of the Baha’i Calendar—Splendour, Glory, Beauty, among others—radiate the essence of divine attributes to awaken the soul’s spiritual potential. The revealed verses reflect this truth by invoking the manifold Names of God, shedding their healing light on the seeking heart:
O God, my God! I testify to Thy unity and to Thy oneness. I beseech Thee, O Thou Possessor of names and Fashioner of the heavens, by the pervasive influence of Thine exalted Word and the potency of Thy supreme Pen, to aid me with the ensigns of Thy power and might...
- Baha’u’llah
Meditate upon the Most Great Name, Whose splendor hath shone forth above the horizon of glory, that thou mayest apprehend the majesty of this Name and the power of His might, whereby the oceans of wisdom surge and the rivers of mercy flow.
- Baha’u’llah
Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Baha’i Faith, illuminates this path:
Splendour, Glory, Beauty, Grandeur, Light, Mercy, Words, Perfection, Names, Might, Will, Knowledge, Power, Speech, Questions, Honour, Sovereignty, Dominion, and Loftiness. Meditating upon these sublime attributes, man is enabled to gaze beyond the curve of time, wherein the swing and change of planetary movements exists, to the eternal qualities that stabilize the soul.
Unlike structured methods found in some traditions, such as yoga or other mystical practices, Baha’i meditation emphasizes personal reflection on God’s words, without overly rigid prescriptions. In essence, it involves contemplative inquiry upon a single point—such as a Divine Name, a question, or a spiritual concept—in order to grasp its depth, setting aside verbal reasoning. Once the spirit is freed from discursive thought, a spiritual illumination follows, where intuition unveils sacred truth, and action aligns with the soul's calling.
Seize this sacred chance. Learn the five steps to forge a quick and deep bond with God. Look forward to DIVINE MEDITATION III (coming next week) and delve into our SERIES.
Be wonderfully blessed!
Loesha
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