Melodious Beats and Music for Soul

“The art of music is divine and effective.  It is the food of the soul and spirit.  Through the power and charm of music the spirit of man is uplifted. It has wonderful sway and effect in the hearts of children, for their hearts are pure and melodies have great influence in them.  The latent talents with which the hearts of these children are endowed will find expression through the medium of music.  Therefore, you must exert yourselves to make them proficient; teach them to sing with excellence and effect.  It is incumbent upon each child to know something of music, for without knowledge of this art the melodies of instrument and voice cannot be rightly enjoyed.  Likewise, it is necessary that the schools teach it in order that the souls and hearts of the pupils may become vivified and exhilarated and their lives be brightened with enjoyment.”  (Revealed by `Abdu’l-Baha, "The Promulgation of Universal Peace”, Baha'i Publishing Trust, 1982, p. 52)

The Art of Radiant Acquiescence and Communion with The 

Beloved

 

“That One whom the world has wronged could rest neither day nor night.  From moment to moment, at the hands of every betrayer, yet another cruel arrow was shot into His heart, and ever and again, from one or another assailant, He was calumny's target.  In the dark of the night, out of the depths of His bosom, could be heard His burning sighs, and when the day broke, the wondrous music of His prayers would rise up to the denizens of the realm on high. That Prisoner [Baha’u’llah], grievously wronged, would hide His pain, and keep His wounds from view.  In the depths of calamity He would smile, and even when enduring the direst of afflictions He would comfort the hearts.  Although He was hemmed about with disasters, and living at the whirlwind's core of grief, He would still proclaim the Cause of God, and protect the Holy Faith, and He brought God's Word to the ears of those in East and West.” (By The Greatest Holy Leaf, “Bahiyyih Khanum”, p. 146)

“Thou beholdest, O my God, how every bone in my body soundeth like a pipe with the music of Thine inspiration, revealing the signs of Thy oneness and the clear tokens of Thy unity.  I entreat Thee, O my God, by Thy Name which irradiateth all things, to raise up such servants as shall incline their ears to the voice of the melodies that hath ascended from the right hand of the throne of Thy glory.” (Prayer revealed by Baha’u’llah, “Prayers and Meditations”, p. 111)

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