Bahá’í Explorations

The quote is a poignant expression from Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Bahá’í Faith. It reflects the depth of personal suffering and the transformative power of spiritual trials. In this passage, Bahá’u’lláh addresses Maryam, emphasizing that the wrongs he endures are so profound that they overshadow earlier grievances, metaphorically erasing them from the “Tablet of creation.” This metaphor suggests that his current sufferings have a significant impact not only on a personal level but also on a cosmic scale, indicating a deep connection between personal tribulations and the broader spiritual narrative. This idea is central to the Bahá’í belief in the redemptive and educative nature of suffering, which ultimately contributes to spiritual growth and the unfolding of divine purpose.

O Maryam! The wrongs which I suffer have blotted out the wrongs suffered by My First Name from the Tablet of creation.


Bahá’u’lláh, Days of Remembrance, 489
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Let your vision be world-embracing…” — Bahá’u’lláh