The Seven Valleys and the Four Valleys by Bahá'u'lláh
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| Author | Bahá'u'lláh, 1817-1892 |
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| Title | The Seven Valleys and the Four Valleys |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seven_Valleys |
| Summary | "The Seven Valleys and the Four Valleys" by Bahá'u'lláh is a spiritual and philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. This book explores the mystical journey of the soul towards understanding the divine, encapsulated in the concepts of "valleys" that depict stages of spiritual development. It serves as a guide for seekers on the path to enlightenment and union with the divine essence, addressing themes of love, knowledge, and the nature of existence. In the book, Bahá'u'lláh outlines seven valleys, each representing a stage in the spiritual journey. The first valley, the Valley of Search, emphasizes the importance of patience and the willingness to seek divine truth, while subsequent valleys delve into the nature of love, knowledge, unity, contentment, wonderment, and finally the ultimate state of true poverty and absolute nothingness. Following these valleys, the Four Valleys offer further insights into the nature of the divine essence and the paths that mystical seekers may traverse. Each stage invites reflection and personal growth, leading to greater understanding and ultimately, communion with the divine. Through poetic language and profound metaphor, Bahá'u'lláh encourages readers to transcend worldly attachments and explore the deeper connections that bind all of creation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BP: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Islam, Bahaism, Theosophy, Other and new beliefs |
| Subject | Bahai Faith -- Doctrines |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16986 |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. |
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