"‘Abdu'l-Bahá's Tablet to Dr. Forel" by ʻAbdu'l-Bahá is a letter presenting spiritual and philosophical ideas to a Swiss psychiatrist in the early 1900s. The writing investigates spirituality, what a soul is, and how humans connect with a higher power, blending science and religion. It tackles human life's elements and links the mind, soul, and natural world, rejecting strictly material views, and pushing for open-minded thinking and spiritual awareness. The text emphasizes that the soul exists beyond the physical body and that real wisdom comes from the soul's innate traits, not just what we sense. Comparing minerals, plants, animals, and humans, it argues for one unified reality behind everything, noting humans can overcome earthly limits with their minds and spirits. The letter promotes unity among varying philosophies and faiths, presenting teachings as a solution to society's problems.
‘Abdu'l-Bahá's Tablet to Dr. Forel
By ʻAbdu'l-Bahá
In a letter to a psychiatrist, a spiritual leader unveils the secrets of the soul and the path to unity.
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About the AuthorʻAbdu'l-Bahá, born ʻAbbás, was the eldest son of Baháʼu'lláh, founder of the Bahá’í Faith who designated him to be his successor and head of the Baháʼí Faith from 1892 until 1921. ʻAbdu'l-Bahá was later cited as the last of three "central figures" of the religion, along with Baháʼu'lláh and the Báb, and his writings and authenticated talks are regarded as sources of Baháʼí sacred literature.
ʻAbdu'l-Bahá, born ʻAbbás, was the eldest son of Baháʼu'lláh, founder of the Bahá’í Faith who designated him to be his successor and head of the Baháʼí Faith from 1892 until 1921. ʻAbdu'l-Bahá was later cited as the last of three "central figures" of the religion, along with Baháʼu'lláh and the Báb, and his writings and authenticated talks are regarded as sources of Baháʼí sacred literature.
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