Daily Frameworks for 09 April 2025

’Idál, 02 Jalál (Glory), 182 B.E.

Social Action: Underlying Concepts and Principles

Quote for Reflection:

The All-Knowing Physician hath His finger on the pulse of mankind. He perceiveth the disease, and prescribeth, in His unerring wisdom, the remedy. Every age hath its own problem, and every soul its particular aspiration. The remedy the world needeth in its present-day afflictions can never be the same as that which a subsequent age may require. Be anxiously concerned with the needs of the age ye live in, and center your deliberations on its exigencies and requirements. — Bahá’u’lláh ^{1 2}

Question for Consideration

What does the All-Knowing Physician perceive as the disease afflicting humanity during this age and in His unerring wisdom, what remedy does he prescribe?

Perplexity Pro Response ³

Bahá’u’lláh, referred to as the “All-Knowing Physician,” diagnoses humanity’s affliction in this age as disunity. This disunity manifests in various forms, including conflict, prejudice, oppression, and the inability of humanity to act collectively for its well-being. He observes that humanity is “encompassed with great, incalculable afflictions” and likens the world to a patient suffering from grave disorders that threaten its survival [1] [2] [4].

The Remedy Prescribed

The sovereign remedy prescribed by Bahá’u’lláh is the unification of mankind. He emphasizes that humanity’s peace, security, and well-being are unattainable unless unity is firmly established. This unity is not merely political or social but encompasses spiritual and moral dimensions as well. Bahá’u’lláh calls for:

• The establishment of a universal Cause and a common Faith: He teaches that all religions are expressions of one divine truth and urges humanity to overcome religious prejudices and divisions [7] [8].
• Adherence to divine teachings: His writings—such as the Hidden Words and other revealed texts—offer guidance for spiritual transformation, moral conduct, and societal progress. These teachings are described as the “divine prescription” for healing the world’s ailments [1] [4].
• Recognition of humanity’s collective maturity: Bahá’u’lláh views this era as humanity’s coming-of-age, requiring new approaches to governance, ethics, and cooperation that reflect its evolving needs [2] [6].
  

Key Principles of Healing

Bahá’u’lláh outlines several principles essential for healing humanity:

• Knowledge and love of God
• Unity in diversity
• Justice and equity
• Loving-kindness towards all people
• Acquisition of divine virtues [4]
  

In essence, Bahá’u’lláh prescribes unity as the foundation for addressing the myriad challenges facing humanity today. He calls on individuals and societies to focus their efforts on fostering global harmony and collective progress, ensuring that this age’s unique needs are met with wisdom and compassion.

Citations

[1] Divine Physician – Bahá’í Quotes

[2] Cultural Diversity in the Age of Maturity – Bahá’í Library Online

[3] The Goal of a New World Order – Bahá’í Reference Library

[4] Visiting the Sick: Happiness is a Great Healer – BahaiTeachings.org

[5] The Prosperity of Humankind – Bahá’í International Community

[6] The Coming of Age of Humanity – The Bahá’í Faith: Official Website of the Bahá’í Community of Malta

[7] Religion – God’s Remedy for Mankind – Uplifting Words

[8] Is the Baha’i Faith a “Religion”? – Baha’i Blog

Follow-Up Questions Proposed by Perplexity

• How does Bahá’u’lláh define the disease afflicting humanity today?
• What specific remedies does Bahá’u’lláh prescribe for the current ailments of humanity?
• How does Bahá’u’lláh’s approach to unity differ from other solutions proposed by humanity?
• What role does the Divine Physician play in Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings?
• How can we apply Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings to address the problems of our age?

1. Bahá’u’lláh. Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh. Translated by Shoghi Effendi. Bahá’í Reference Library. Accessed April 08, 2025. https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/bahaullah/gleanings-writings-bahaullah/5#096510150. ↩
2. Research Department of the Universal House of Justice. “Social Action.” Bahá’í Reference Library, August 2020. https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/compilations/social-action/2#807370251. ↩
3. Perplexity Pro. “The Remedy the World Needs.” Edited by Steve Bosserman. April 8, 2025. https://www.perplexity.ai/search/the-all-knowing-physician-hath-VfHYA8dJSc23iTOaK0fhiQ. ↩