Daily Frameworks for 04 December 2023

Kamál, 12 Qawl (Speech), 180 B.E.

Reflections on the Life of the Spirit

Quote for Reflection:

The Prophets and Messengers of God have been sent down for the sole purpose of guiding mankind to the straight Path of Truth. The purpose underlying Their revelation hath been to educate all men, that they may, at the hour of death, ascend, in the utmost purity and sanctity and with absolute detachment, to the throne of the Most High. — Bahá’u’lláh ¹

Questions for Consideration:

For what purpose have the Prophets and Messengers of God been sent down?
What is the purpose underlying Their revelation? ²

Google Bard Response:

According to the provided quotation from Bahá’u’lláh, the Prophets and Messengers of God have been sent down for the sole purpose of guiding mankind to the straight Path of Truth. This means that their primary mission is to help us understand and live according to God’s will, leading us toward spiritual enlightenment and salvation.

Bahá’u’lláh further clarifies that the ultimate purpose of their revelation is to educate all men so that they may ascend, in the utmost purity and sanctity and with absolute detachment, to the throne of the Most High. This suggests that the Prophets’ teachings are not just about intellectual understanding but also about spiritual transformation and purification. They aim to help us develop the qualities and virtues that will allow us to connect with God and experience true spiritual fulfillment.

In essence, the Prophets and Messengers of God are divine guides who have been sent to help us navigate the journey of life and reach our ultimate potential as spiritual beings. Their teachings provide a roadmap for spiritual growth and development, leading us toward a state of purity, sanctity, and detachment from worldly attachments. By following their guidance, we can hope to achieve the ultimate goal of human existence, which is to ascend to the throne of the Most High and experience the fullness of God’s love and presence.

1. Bahá’u’lláh. Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh. Translated by Shoghi Effendi. Bahá’í Reference Library. Accessed December 3, 2023. https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/bahaullah/gleanings-writings-bahaullah/4#098486368. ↩
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, 45-46. https://www.ruhi.org/en/walking-a-path-of-service/#RLS ↩