Baha Quotes

I heard the phrase ‘ ladkiyan bahas nahin kartin ’, girls don’t argue, ad nauseum. When having an opinion is bad, having an argument is just awful. It can lead to a mahabharat and the destruction of families. The capacity to argue, particularly among girls, is severely discouraged, as it can lead to possible disagreement, conflict, loss of control and independence. Non-existing selves do not argue.

The most common Hindi word for argue is bahas . A girl who argues is considered bahaensi ; it is not a compliment. Arguing is also associated with being ziddi , stubborn, to want something your way. To be ziddi is the opposite of the cultural ideal of a woman who is malleable, docile and who does not have an independent mind. Ifra, 24, says quietly, ‘I have a clear understanding of what is expected of me – don’t shout back, don’t argue, talk politely, balance your emotions, don’t be too ziddi

Kung binabasa mo ito at bahagi ka ng Build, Build, Build Team, ako na mismo ang magsasabi sayo—kung wala ka, hindi tayo makagagawa ng 29,264 kilometrong kalsada, 5,950 na mga tulay, 11,340 na mga estrukturang pang-iwas ng baha, 222 evacuation centers, 150,149 na mga silid-aralan, 214 na mga paliparan, at 451 na mga daungan. Ang Pilipinas ay nasa mas magandang katayuan ngayon dahil sa inyong husay, trabaho, at sakripisyo. Kung hindi dahil sa tulong ninyo sa pagtatayo ng Pigalo Bridge, ang mga magsasaka sa Isabela na gustong dalhin ang kanilang mga produktong pang-agrikultura sa Maynila o Tuguegarao, ay kailangan pang tahakin ang 76-kilometrong Alicia-Angadanan-San Guillermo-Naguilian Road. Ngayon, naaabot na ng mga magsasaka ang parehong pamilihan sa loob lamang ng sampung minuto.” - Night Owl: Edisyong Filipino (p. 1, Sa 6.5 Milyong Kasapi ng Build, Build, Build Team)

My friend the great Baha’i philosopher (and PhD in physics from Princeton) Steven Phelps reminded me that the discussion has unfortunately been far less focused on God as a goal, a destination, a way of life, a rich garden of qualities to emulate, or an energy to both draw from and align with. Perhaps we ought to spend less time thinking of this creative force as a what and more like a how—how to live in this world with radiance, humility, a spirit of service, and a sacred harmony. A God that emanates divine qualities in the same way that pesky spiritual metaphor in the sky, the sun, emanates light, heat, and healing.

Sevmedim okulu önce, "Öğretmenim" tutmadı yerini annemin (bence.) Beni çingenelere vermek istemeseydi Babam, bir dev anası gibi Görünen öğretmenden kaçardım (ne iyi olurdu). Korkuyu Bahçedeki huysuz ve parlak kanatlı Horoz tanıttı bana. Bir de "öğretmenim" Rana. "Kulağını çekerim, konuşma, terbiyesiz, Yakarım ağzınızı, çişim geldi derseniz. Kırarım notunuzu haylazlık ederseniz. Yarına satır satır ezberlensin dersiniz." Yorganı üstümden attım o gece, Çıplak ayakla taşlara bastım o gece. Kırk derece Ateşim çıksın diye bekliyordum. Sakın Göndermesin babam beni okula yarın, Olur mu Allahım -Allahım diye başlamışken Dua edeyim hemen: Allahım ne olur Sen anneme Babama, bana ve nineme Ve apartmandaki Baha Beye, karısına ve oğluna Ve mahalledekilere ve rahmetli dedem Hüsrev kuluna Ve Ankara'dakilere ve Türkiye'dekilere Ve dünyadaki bütün iyilere Rahatlık ver. Onların içinde (varsa eğer) Hırsız, fena Ve kötülük etmek için insana Fırsat bekleyenlere Ve beni azarlayan kapıcımız Kamber'e Ve beni bahçede korkutan horoza Ve ezberimi bilmezsem ceza Verecek öğretmene Rahatlık verme. (Ceza vermezse rahatlık ver.) Yeter Bu kadar. Allah kızar sonra çok istersen. Yalnız unuttum; ne olur rahatlık versen Galatasaray takımı oyuncularına. Yarın Maçları var da; yenilmesinler sakın. "Bu çocuk ne olacak böyle. Müzeyyen? Yaramaz Olsaydı pısırık olacağına. Hiç kimseyle konuşmaz Sınıfta. Tek başına koşar durur bahçede. Onu Eve kapatmak doğru mu? Çalışkan fakat korkak." Annem üzüldü Fakat belli etmedi. 'Öğretmenim' çok güldü Çarpınca ağaca 'Affedersiniz' Dediğimi anlatırken. Annem sözü kısa kesti: "Dersiniz Başlayacak. Vaktini aldım Rana. İnşallah büyüyünce lazım olur vatana." Olmadı kimseye lazım. Aranmadı Aramayınca. Okul boyunca Ne futbol takımına alındı, ne sınıf mümessili olabildi. Nedense bir yönüyle -belki de her yönüyle- saf kalabildi. Yalnız bir korku kaldı kuşkuyla karışık; Sonunda kötü bir şey olur korkusuyla yaşadı Selim Işık Her olayı. Eski bir yara izi içinde sızladı, her eğilişinde İnsanlara. Dünyaya bir daha gelişinde Çocuk ve korkusuz yaşamak ister sürekli. Büyümek, yalnız tutunanlara gerekli. İkinci gelişinde çırıl çıplak dolaşacak Kelimenin bütün anlamıyla çırıl çıplak

I heard a beautiful sound to my left, a chuckle bubbling up from the depths of Baha’s chest. I wanted to marvel in how rare of a sound it must have been, but I had to maintain my calm, cowboy swagger. Cowboys didn’t tend to swoon in public. It’s a code.

Jasion, Jan Teofil. Never Be Afraid to Dare: The Story of ‘General Jack’. Oxford:

Every man of discernment, while walking upon the earth, feeleth indeed abashed, inasmuch as he is fully aware that the thing which is the source of his prosperity, his wealth, his might, his exaltation, his advancement and power is, as ordained by God, the very earth which is trodden beneath the feet of all men. There can be no doubt that whoever is cognizant of this truth, is cleansed and sanctified from all pride, arrogance, and vainglory.

The sundering of science and religion is but one example of the tendency of the human mind (which is necessarily limited in its capacity) to concentrate on one virtue, one aspect of truth, one goal, to the exclusion of others. This leads, in extreme cases, to fanaticism and the utter distortion of truth, and in all cases to some degree of imbalance and inaccuracy. A scholar who is imbued with an understanding of the broad teachings of the Faith will always remember that being a scholar does not exempt him from the primal duties and purposes for which all human beings are created. All men, not scholars alone, are exhorted to seek out and uphold the truth, no matter how uncomfortable it may be. But they are also exhorted to be wise in their utterance, to be tolerant of the views of others, to be courteous in their behaviour and speech, not to sow the seeds of doubt in faithful hearts, to look at the good rather than at the bad, to avoid conflict and contention, to be reverent, to be faithful to the Covenant of God, to promote His Faith and safeguard its honour, and to educate their fellowmen, giving milk to babes and meat to those who are stronger.

O YE THAT PRIDE YOURSELVES ON MORTAL RICHES! Know ye in truth that wealth is a mighty barrier between the seeker and his desire, the lover and his beloved. The rich, but for a few, shall in no wise attain the court of His presence nor enter the city of content and resignation. Well is it then with him, who, being rich, is not hindered by his riches from the eternal kingdom, nor deprived by them of imperishable dominion. By the Most Great Name! The splendor of such a wealthy man shall illuminate the dwellers of heaven even as the sun enlightens the people of the earth!

Another cause of dissension and disagreement is the fact that religion has been pronounced at variance with science. Between scientists and the followers of religion there has always been controversy and strife for the reason that the latter have proclaimed religion superior in authority to science and considered scientific announcement opposed to the teachings of religion. Bahá’u’lláh declared that religion is in complete harmony with science and reason. If religious belief and doctrine is at variance with reason, it proceeds from the limited mind of man and not from God; therefore, it is unworthy of belief and not deserving of attention; the heart finds no rest in it, and real faith is impossible. How can man believe that which he knows to be opposed to reason? Is this possible? Can the heart accept that which reason denies? Reason is the first faculty of man, and the religion of God is in harmony with it. Bahá’u’lláh has removed this form of dissension and discord from among mankind and reconciled science with religion by revealing the pure teachings of the divine reality. This accomplishment is specialized to Him in this Day.

Bahá’u’lláh taught, that Religion is the chief foundation of Love and Unity and the cause of Oneness. If a religion become the cause of hatred and disharmony, it would be better that it should not exist. To be without such a religion is better than to be with it.