This volume includes definitions of mystical terms and the historical or scriptural basis of certain spiritual concepts. A journey through the seven valleys1 of bahaullah by ghasem bayat preamblei n this brief journey through the seven va l l e y s 2 of baha ulla h, we will partake of its spiritual bounties, focus on its principal message, tune our hearts to the teachings it enshrines, marvel at its masterful composition. Bahaullahs seven valleys and developmental psychology 31 bahaullahs mystical work entitled the seven valleys is the pri mary source for this paper, as it explores in detail the processes of spir. The seven valleys and the four valleys english and persian. Chahar vadi was also written by bahaullah, and the two books are usually published together under the title the seven valleys and the four valleys. In these texts are found the principles, teachings, prayers and laws that. The seven valleys and the four valleys by bahaullah free. The stages that mark the wayfarers journey from the abode of dust to the heavenly homeland are said to be seven.
This is the simple pocketpaperback edition of one of the bestloved works by bahaullah. Haftvadi is a book written in persian by bahaullah, the founder of the bahai faith. I had just read about bahaiism in my senior world religions course. Some have called these seven valleys, and others, seven cities. The seven valleys and the four valleys by bahaullah free ebook. This message is also for the mystics who would prepare themselves for their entire lives for just a glimpse of the ancient beauty. George townshends beautiful and striking meditation on the seven valleys is worth repeating here. Bahaullah here warns the mystics that the coming of the divine manifestation in.
Abdul baha described the seven valleys as a guide for human conduct. Jan 01, 2009 from the seven valleys by baha u llah and if, by the help of god, he findeth on this journey a trace of the traceless friend, and inhaleth the fragrance of the longlost joseph 8 from the heavenly messenger, he shall straightway step into. The seven valleys, a mystic treatise that describes the seven stages which the soul of the seeker must needs. Baghdad 185363 including the kitabiiqan, seven valleys and the tablet of the holy mariner volume 2. In the seven valleys baha u llah writes about the seven stages of the lovers journey on his search for his beloved. The two books are distinctly different and have no. These works are part of the publication call of the divine beloved. There are indications that it might possibly be the first of the major writings of bahaullah during the baghdad period together with the hidden words and the kitabiiqan.
A complex mystical treatise guiding the wayfarers in treading the path of spirituality an outline of the baha i theology and, fundamental concepts for reformation of mysticism. You can also read the full text online using our ereader. And they say that until the wayfarer taketh leave of self, and traverseth these stages, he shall never reach to the ocean of nearness and union, nor drink of the peerless wine. Baha u llah comments on these seven stages, and relates them to similar baha i concepts of god and spiritual development. The seven valleys and the four valleys addeddate 20110710. Add or read links or comments pertaining to the seven valleys or the four valleys. May 29, 2017 the seven valleys characterized by shoghi effendi as bahaullahs greatest mystical composition is generally considered a complex mystical treatise guiding the wayfarers in treading the. The seven valleys download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. This book together with the hidden words of baha u llah make up the most mystical and amoung the best loved baha i writings. A mystic journey the seven valleys beyond foreignness. The seven valleys and the four valleys bahai reference. In his book the seven valleys, the arabic word for knowledge which bahaullah used to describe this valley maarifat conveys the meaning of cognition through inner faculties.
Chahar vadi is a book written in persian by bahaullah, the founder of the bahai faith. A careful study of the book of certitude shows prior to the valley of love, the true seeker has to enter the city of certitude which bahaullah says is the revelation of god. Knowledge, unity, contentment, wonderment, and true. The seven valleys and the four valleys were addressed to sufi mystics with. See a betterformatted copy of this book, plus pdf and microsoft word. In this station he pierceth the veils of plurality, fleeth from the worlds of the flesh, and ascendeth into the heaven of singleness. This is the good news awaited by the faithful for centuries and even millennia. Self study notes for the seven valleys of bahaullah. Bahai reference library the seven valleys and the four.
The seven valleys and the four valleys these journeys have no visible ending in the world of time, but the severed wayfarerif invisible confirmation descend upon him and the guardian of the cause assist himmay cross these seven stages in seven steps, nay rather in seven breaths, nay rather in a single breath, if god will and desire it. Concealment and revelation in bahaullahs book of the river. The seven valleys follows the structure of the persian poem the conference of the birds. The seven valleys and the four valleys, he was living in baghdad where he had been exiled in 1853 by nasiriddin shah who feared him because of the spiritual ascendancy bahaullah had been gaining throughout the shahs empire. An effort has been made to furnish all readily available information in one volume. And they say that until the wayfarer taketh leave of self, and traverseth these stages, he shall never reach to the ocean of nearness and union, nor. The seven stages valleys is a traditional eastern mystical concept used to delineate aspects of the spiritual path to god. Bahaullah titles these stages of spiritual quest in the seven valleys as the valleys of search, love. In this mystical work, baha u llah describes the stages of the souls journey to union with its creator in terms of seven valleysof search, love, knowledge, unity, contentment, wonderment, and true poverty and absolute nothingness.
The seven valleys and the four valleys bahai reference library. The seven valleys and the four valleys english and. Seven valleys and the four valleys bahai library online. It also appears in different forms in bahaullah s writings, for example in gems of divine mysteries. Epistle to the son of the wolf was revealed by baha u llah about one year before his death, and though it is addressed to the son of an official, it can be found relevant to a contemporary reader as well. During his sojourn in sulaymaniyah in the 1850s bahaullah came into contact with eminent sufi leaders. A journey through the seven valleys1 of bahaullah irfan colloquia. The seven valleys can be read in full at the baha i reference library. This is a series of short mystic writings by bahaullah before he declared his mission as the qaim.
This is a tablet containing bahaullahs own writing anthology chosen to illustrate major themes of his revelation. A journey through the seven valleys of bahaullah published by guset user, 20150607 21. Two works written in baghdad after baha u llah returned from kurdistan in 1856. In the seven valleys bahaullah writes about the seven stages of the lovers journey on his search for his beloved. They describe the content and background of numerous tablets and books. The seven valleys and the four valleys baha u llah. The seven valleys of bahaullah reformation of mysticism sohrab. This book is an excellent source for better understanding and studying. It is written in a sufi style and sums up the important teachings of.
In the seven valleys, bahaullah, the founder of the bahai faith, offers many insights regarding the dynamics of spiritual development. And there shall appear upon the tablet of thine heart a writing of the subtle mysteries of fear god and god will give you knowledge. In the seven valleys and the four valleys, epistles revealed for two of them, he sets forth the foundations of a renewed spiritual path. The seven valleys and the four valleys by bahaullah, marzieh gail translator, ali kuli khan translator seven valleys happened to be on my bookshelf as i passed by and since it was a thin little volume, i thought id finally read it. The seven valleys of bahaullah reformation of mysticism and outline of bahai theology. Bahaullahs seven valleys and developmental psychology. Pdf bahaullahs seven valleys and developmental psychology. The seven valleys of bahaullah reformation of mysticism. Refer to the library to find the volume relevant to your studies. A journey through the seven valleys of bahaullah pages 1.
Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. At the end of this journey, they are told they must pass through seven valleys, at the end of which they will find their goal. The principal message of the seven valleys is that gods manifestation has appeared amongst humanity. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. The valley of true poverty and absolute nothingness. Of this hath the nightingale of oneness sung in the garden of ghawthiyyih.
Epistle to the son of the wolf was revealed by bahaullah about one year before his death, and though it is addressed to the son of an official, it can be found relevant to a contemporary reader as well. A new version of the bahai reference library is now available. The seven valleys revealed download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. The seven valleys and the four valleys internet archive. Methinks i verily inhaled the pure fragrances of the garment of thy love, and attained thy very meeting from. Sep 08, 2012 a careful study of the book of certitude shows prior to the valley of love, the true seeker has to enter the city of certitude which baha u llah says is the revelation of god. And they say that until the wayfarer taketh leave of self, and traverseth these stages, he shall never reach to the ocean of nearness and union, nor drink. Will, knowledge, and love as explained in bahaullahs four. The metaphor of seven valleys is one which appears in different forms in sufi literature most notably attars conference of the birds. And they say that until the wayfarer taketh leave of self. This is a tablet containing baha u llah s own writing anthology chosen to illustrate major themes of his revelation. O light of truth, hisamidin, the bounteous, no prince hath the world begot like unto thee. The seven valleys and the four valleys bahai studies.
This is a fourvolume series surveying the writings of bahaullah. Station of the seven valleys the seven valleys is among the early writings of bahaullah. The seven valleys and the four valleys by bahaullah. The seven valleys revealed download ebook pdf, epub. This old version of the bahai reference library will be replaced at a later date. Trustees of the merciful bahai publishing trust, london, 1972 the revelation of bahaullah. Bahaullah identifies the goal of this valley as seeking the truth, having certitude, apprehending divine wisdom, and seeing gods justice in all things. Preamble view with index frames the valley of search. Viewdownload pdf of the seven valleys of bahaullah powerpoint slide show.
The book is a compilation of notes prepared to facilitate the study of the seven valleys. The seven valleys characterized by shoghi effendi as baha u llah s greatest mystical composition is generally considered a complex mystical treatise guiding the wayfarers in treading the. Bahaullah comments on these seven stages, and relates them to similar bahai concepts of god and spiritual development. The seven valleys characterized by shoghi effendi as bahaullahs greatest mystical composition is generally considered a complex mystical treatise guiding the wayfarers in treading the path of spirituality. A journey through the seven valleys1 of bahaullah by ghasem bayat preamblei n this brief journey through the seven va l l e y s 2 of baha ulla h, we. Mathnavi of rumi i am wondering why the tie of love was so abruptly severed, and the firm covenant of friendship broken. The seven valleys and the four valleys project gutenberg. Two works written in baghdad after bahaullah returned from kurdistan in 1856.
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