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Bahíyyih Khánum, the Greatest Holy Leaf: A Compilation from Bahá’í Sacred Texts and Writings of the Guardian of the Faith and Bahíyyih Khánum’s Own Letters

  • Author:

  • World Centre

  • Source:
  • Bahá’í World Centre, 1982 edition
  • Pages:
  • 231
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Pages 95-96

V: Letters of THE GREATEST HOLY LEAF

1: O Leaf of Paradise! …

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O Leaf of Paradise!
Loose your tongue at all times in gratitude for the blessings of the Beloved of the Worlds, for you are always mentioned in His Glorious and Sanctified Presence, and you are ever in the hearts of His maidservants. The pen is unable to describe the depths of our longing, nor can the tongue recount the love concealed within our hearts. Should you look into the mirror of your own heart, which is free from the defilements of this world of dust, you would clearly see the truth of what has been set forth.
From the time of your departure no day passes without mention being made of your name. Please God you may in your days and nights hold fast to the sure handle of detachment, and be occupied in the remembrance of God, the Wondrous, the All-Glorious.
There is no blessing greater than attainment unto His Holy Presence. Thank God you attained this bounty. 96
May the spiritually-minded son, Mírzá Badí’u’lláh, God willing, be always safe in the stronghold of God’s care and protection.
1. See facsimile of original, facing page 157   [ Back To Reference]