....Just Pictures
Thus spake Baha'ullah: "The unity of humankind was now to be established as the foundation of the great peace that would mark the highest stage in humanity's spiritual and social evolution. Revolutionary and world-shaking changes are therefore inevitable. It is the belief of the Baha's that the American nation will evolve through tests and trials to become a land of spiritual distinction and leadership, a champion of justice and unity among all peoples and nations and a powerful servant of the cause of everlasting peace.
Their prayer: May this American Democracy be the first nation to establish the foundation of international agreement. May it be the first nation to proclaim the unity of mankind. May it be the first to unfurl the standard of the Most Great Peace."
1. In the silence of the sky: Construction of this Baha'i Temple in Chicago, began in 1903 with design by French-Canadian Architect Louis Bourgeois. The Temple literature says that he started working on his design in 1909 and laboured for eight years to create a plan that satisfied him. In 1917, he began with "inspiration," to draw a bell-shaped temple. For three years, he lived in poverty, supporting his work by selling flowers grown in his own backyard. With a seating capacity of 1,191, the temple spans a height of 138 feet from floor of auditorium, with 36 feet down the base gallery, the temple has inscriptions of insignia from world religions.
2. A strategic picture at the base gallery, taken by Aravind, too good not to be published!
3. A view outside the Chicago Baha'i temple on a cold winter evening.
4. Intricate patterns mark the entrance of the stately Baha'i House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois. Dedicated in 1953, the nine-sided, domed structure took 40 years to complete is one of the 'Dawning Places of the praise of God.'
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
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"May this American Democracy be the first nation to establish the foundation of international agreement. May it be the first nation to proclaim the unity of mankind. May it be the first to unfurl the standard of the Most Great Peace."
A beautiful prayer I take to heart. Thank you.
The picture of you with the names of the prophets is quite powerful.
Simply Beautiful. :)
Thank You George for those nice words.
Matt. : You are most welcome.
Love. Swaha.
Hey Swahilya
I have heard much about the Bahai Temple. But havent yet had the oppurtunity to visit it. Your post was nice.. Now comes the hard part.. I have to make a visit to Chicago ASAP and see the temple..lol..
O Messenger of God, I pray we may join forces even more strongly.
*Sriram: The silence in the meditation hall is to be experienced to feel it. Love. Swaha.
Dear George: Always alert. Always ready. Any ideas to make that happen?
Love. Swaha.
Dear Swaha,
You said something much earlier about being involved in social action. As a journalist, I believe.
My mission seems to be speaking and writing and teaching ways of practical embodying of spirit. I go wherever spirit calls.
In March I go to Maui. In June to Boulder, Colorado.
In the past few years it has been Arizona, New Mexico and California.
I have no specifics right now. I only know that we already work together. What form that will take in the future I do not know. It will emerge.
I count it a blessing.
Love to you. George
Swa:
Great pix. Most of all, though, I like the totally unmelancholic way you are looking at the US. Quite unlike the attitude of most Indian visitors who insist on adopting a holier-than-thou attitude and are ready to damn the West as an amoral hemisphere. As you say, peace is where the mind is.
Hey, when are you getting back to Chennai? Missing you.
@Dear George: I thought the same way too. It has already begun. And it is bound to grow from strength to strength. I tried mailing you, but it bounced. I'll be getting your book Embodying Spirit by post.
You may keep in touch with me at swahilya@gmail.com
I am sure we will meet some day, and that too very soon. Love. Swaha.
Dear Vani: I like the way you call me Swa. It means One's Own!
Thanks about the pictures. There are very beautiful pictures of the nature around, which I hope to post sometime soon.
And tell me about the attitudes! My God. I'm seeing it here for myself, especially from the place you refer (got to be subtle right, it's a blog!) The straight point of view has happened to me because I know the strengths of my country and also appreciate the strengths of the country I visit. The problem with most here is they harp on the weaknesses of their country and glorify the strengths of the place they visit - end up in arguments of comparison, forgetting most often where they come from. As an answer, I only have what JFK said: Ask not what the country has done for you, but what you have to do for your country. There is no scope for comparison, just offering what one has to and stop there.
I am back in Chennai on Jan. 10 and to work on Jan. 11. I miss you all too. Love. Swaha.
Thank you. I will try that email now. Perhaps that will open your access to mine. George
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