Bahá’í Explorations

This passage from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá is a vivid and poetic metaphor celebrating the potential and beauty inherent in individuals. It uses imagery from nature, such as stars, lamps, branches, fruits, gardens, and bowls, to convey a sense of abundance, light, growth, and nourishment. Such metaphors suggest that people have the capacity to illuminate the world with their talents and virtues, to flourish and bear fruit through their actions, and to contribute to the beauty and vitality of the communities they are part of. It’s a reminder of the inherent value and potential in each person, encouraging them to recognize and embrace their own unique gifts and to share them generously with the world.

Ye are the most brilliant stars! Ye are the most dazzling lamps! Ye are the green branches! Ye are the ripe fruits! Ye are the beautiful gardens! Ye are the overflowing bowls!


‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Tablets of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá ‘Abbás vol. 1-3, 2626
https://oceanlibrary.com/link/y7VxC/tablets-of-abdul-baha-abbas-vol-1-3/

Some souls don’t just shine — they illuminate everything around them.

Let your vision be world-embracing…” — Bahá’u’lláh