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| He is God. | He is God | |
| I.Our charm bids waft the Mist of Unknown
Mystery of fidelity thus flows from Our tone |
[1] Our passion caused the cloud beyond all being to begin to sprinkle down; Our melody has led the mystery of all fidelity to gain renown. |
On account of Our rapture the sprinkling of the Cloud of Unknowing rains down;
the mystery of fidelity pours forth from Our Melody. |
| II.The east wind, musk-laden, from Cathay whirls
Its scent so sweet streams forth from Our curls |
[2] The east wind spread abroad China’s perfume; our tresses have diffused the fragrant gale. |
The Musk of Cathay hath appeared from the Zephyr;
this Sweet-Scented Breeze wafts down from Our Ringlet. |
| III.The ornamented sun from the True One hath risen
Mystery of reality from Our visage doth blazon |
[3] The countenance of truth caused the shining sun of ornamentation to unveil; Behold, from our direction the head of reality becomes now manifest! |
The Ornamented Sun hath arisen from the Countenance of the True One.
See thou that the Mystery of Reality rains down from [the letter] “Th” (thā’) |
| IV.The sea of purity roars from waves of rapture
This gift bestowed from His essence We capture |
[4] The wave of the divine encounter made the sea of purity cry out with zest; Munificence then winked with coquetry because our heart’s rapture is so sincere. |
Out of a Wave of the Ocean of the encounter with God the Sea of Purity hath cried out
On account of the rapture of the letter hā this Precious Favor pours forth |
| V.Love’s treasures lie hid in the bosom of Fars
Out this treasure-trove Pearls of Fidelity pours |
The Treasury of Love appears hidden in the breast;
though this love’s treasure cascadeth as pearls of fidelity |
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| VI.Delight of wine evinced when All was manifested
To songs of providence this Sublime Token attested |
[5] Wine’s joy was poured at the glance of the rose; our melody made this sweet hint appear. |
At the sight of the Rose as the delight of the Wine apparent;
This sweet cipher rains down through the melody of the letter ر “R” |
| VII.A blast on the trumpet, the attraction divine
These two in one blow flow from the Exalted Clime |
[6] The silver trump! Divine desire! – One blast in the midst of the sky caused both to be. |
The Stunning Trump! The Celestial Rapture
In the Firmament of Heaven they twain rain down as a Single Breath |
| [7] Our face began the age of “I am He;” our breath started the cycle, “He is He.” |
On account of Our Visage the dispensation of “I am He” hath commenced;
Through the overflowing of [the letter] ب the cycle of “He is He” diffuses
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| [8] The chalice of the heart made manifest the fountain of divine reality; The ruby jewel of Baha begat an overflowing goblet of honey. |
The Kawthar (“Fount”) of the Ultimately Real hath appeared from the receptacle of the Heart;
Out of the vermilion lips of Bahā’ this Cup of Honey pours forth.
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| [9] The Day of God gained its fulfillment when the countenance of the Lord was revealed. The melody reverberating in Tehran has the new Beauty as its yield. |
The “Day of God” hath been fully realized on account of the Effulgence of the Lord;
Through the warbling of the letter “Ṭ” ( ط = ṭā’) this New Beauty comes forth.
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| [10] Gaze on the overflow of resplendence and see the sprinkling of the unknown Cloud; For all these things derive from one tune of the melody of God when sung aloud. |
Observe the Glorious Overflowing!
Behold the Beclouded Sprinkling !
Through the Melody of God all this comes forth as a single Song.
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| [11] Look at an everlasting moon, then turn your eyes upon exalted and high-flown Vistas; examine the rebellious breast that was anointed by the most high throne. |
Observe the Eternal Moon!
Behold the Pristine Ascendent Sun!
See thou that the Pure Breast sprinkles forth from the Elevated Throne!
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| [12] Now view the blessed palm tree and look on the gentle warbling of the dove; then see The most sublime recital that issued from the bright radiance of purity. |
Observe the blessed Palm-Tree!
Behold the cooing of the Dove!
See thou that the Abhā Lament rains down from the brilliancy of Purity!
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| [13] Give ear to the Hijazi tambourine; let the Iraqi melody cascade. And listen to the celestial rhythm that was by the force of our passion made. |
Observe the Iraqi Harmony!
Envisage the sound of the tambourine!
See thou the divine Hand, through the striking of [the word] lā “No!” sounds forth!
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| [14] Behold the visage of divinity, set your gaze on the heavenly houri. Then look at how the human is unveiled by the cloud beyond being’s mystery. |
Observe the Deified Countenance!
Behold the God-like Maiden!
See thou that the terrestrial Effulgence rains down from the Mystery of the Cloud of Unknowing!
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| [15] Gaze at the wine server’s red cheek, look on the everlasting countenance; See the translucent liquid that was poured out from our cup with such exuberance. |
Observe the All-Enduring Face!
Behold the Visage of the Cupbearer!
See thou that the Sparkling Draught rains down from Our Goblet!
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| [16] Observe the conflagration of Moses, look at the white-hot shining of the sun; And see the glowing breast on Sinai – all came forth from what the sublime palm has done. |
Observe the Fire of Moses
Behold the Snow-White Brightness !
See thou that the Sinaitic Bosom rains down from the Radiant Palm .
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| [17] Look at the condition of the lovers, hear the intoxicated make laments; See the infatuation of beings when they enter in the court of presence. |
Observe the state of the Intoxicated
Behold the verdure of Orchard
See thou that the rapture of existence rains down from the court of the Meeting with God !
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| [18] Look at the rosebuds and see the ringlets of hair that fall in the shape of a B; Listen to the melodies of the flute that from the pen of Baha came to be. |
Observe the [letter] “H”-like () rosebud
Behold the [letter] “B”-like ( ) ringlet
See thou that the timbre of the Flute reverberates through the hollow-reed of Bahā!
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| [19] This is the sprinkling down of purity, this is the brimming manifestation; This is the singing of the birds, which flowed from the spring of self-annihilation. |
This is the overflowing Theophany
This is the sprinkling of Manifestation
Such is the warbling of the heavenly birds which sing out from the fount of mystical death
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