Daily Frameworks for 24 October 2023

Fidál, 09 ‘Ilm (Knowledge), 180 B.E.

Reflections on the Life of the Spirit

Quote for Reflection:

With the soul it is different. The soul is not a combination of elements, it is not composed of many atoms, it is of one indivisible substance and therefore eternal. It is entirely out of the order of the physical creation; it is immortal! — ‘Abdul-Bahá ¹

Questions for Consideration:

Is the human soul composed of various elements, as are material bodies?

Is the human soul a physical entity? ²

Google Bard Response:

According to the Bahá’í Faith, the human soul is not composed of various elements as are material bodies. It is of one indivisible substance and therefore eternal. It is entirely out of the order of the physical creation and is immortal.

This means that the soul is not made up of matter or energy. It is a non-physical entity that is separate from the body. The soul is what makes us human and it is what gives us our unique qualities, such as consciousness, self-awareness, and free will.

The soul is also the source of our spiritual qualities, such as love, compassion, and justice. It is through the soul that we can connect with God and experience His love and guidance.

The Bahá’í Faith teaches that the soul is created by God and that it is eternal. This means that the soul exists even before we are born and it will continue to exist after we die.

The soul is not a physical entity. It is a non-physical entity that is separate from the body. This is why we cannot see, touch, or smell the soul. However, we can experience the soul through our spiritual qualities, such as love, compassion, and justice.

The Bahá’í Faith teaches that the soul is on a journey of evolution. Through this journey, the soul develops its spiritual qualities and becomes closer to God. The ultimate goal of the soul’s journey is to achieve perfection and to be reunited with God.

I hope this information is helpful.

1. ʻAbduʼl-Bahá. Paris Talks: Addresses Given by ʻAbduʼl-Bahá in 1911. Wilmette, Ill: Baháʼí Publishing Trust, 2006, 109. https://archive.org/details/paristalksaddres0000abdu/page/108/mode/2up. ↩
2. Ruhi Institute. Reflections on the Life of the Spirit. 4.1.2.PE May 2020. Vol. Book 1. 6 vols. Embarking on a Path of Service. Cali, Columbia: Ruhi Institute, 2020, 31. https://www.ruhi.org/en/walking-a-path-of-service/#RLS ↩