Understanding
First and foremost among these favors, which the Almighty hath conferred upon man, is the gift of understanding. His purpose in conferring such a gift is none other except to enable His creature to know and recognize the one true God -- exalted be His glory. This gift giveth man the power to discern the truth in all things, leadeth him to that which is right, and helpeth him to discover the secrets of creation.
- Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 193
The essence of understanding is to testify to one's poverty, and submit to the Will of the Lord, the Sovereign, the Gracious, the All-Powerful.
- Bahá’u’lláh, Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 155-156
. . . vision, the chief instrument whereby his understanding can function.
- Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 193
Quote of the Day
Jamal 4 Jalal 183 B.E.
And this is clear: a power above and beyond the powers of nature must needs be brought to bear, to change this black darkness into light, and these hatreds and resentments, grudges and spites, these endless wrangles and wars, into fellowship and love amongst all the peoples of the earth. This power is none other than the breathings of the Holy Spirit and the mighty inflow of the Word of God.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá – Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 52