Pearls
This blog takes its name from an oft-quoted passage from the writings of Bahá’u'lláh, in which he says:
Immerse yourselves in the ocean of My words, that ye may unravel its secrets, and discover all the pearls of wisdom that lie hid in its depths.
The passage appears in the original Arabic at the top of the page.
The use of “immerse” in the English translation is brilliant, as it conveys both literal dipping into water and becoming engrossed or losing oneself in something (see the thesaurus entry below.) I often find that diving into the Writings is a thoroughly engrossing activity, sometimes spending hours without realizing it. For me, the adventure is even more captivating when I take my search to the next level and explore the texts in their original language.
While my Arabic and Persian skills are certainly limited, I know enough to be able to find specific pieces of information and locate the original text from which an English translation was made. I can then compare the original with the translation and (sometimes) gain some further insight into their meaning.
I have started this blog to encourage myself to (hopefully) delve into the Writings more regularly, and to share my findings (however modest) with anyone who is interested. Please read the About page for more information and disclaimers, and please feel free to comment and give your feedback.
