Question: What is the meaning of the Trinity and of its
three Persons?
Answer: The reality of the Divinity is sanctified and
exalted beyond the comprehension of all created things, can in no wise be
imagined by mortal mind and understanding, and transcends all human conception.
That reality admits of no division, for division and multiplicity are among the
characteristics of created and hence contingent things, and not accidents
impinging upon the Necessary Being.
The reality of the Divinity is sanctified above singleness,
then how much more above plurality. For that divine reality to descend into
stations and degrees would be tantamount to deficiency, contrary to perfection,
and utterly impossible. It has ever been, and will ever remain, in the loftiest
heights of sanctity and purity. All that is mentioned regarding the
manifestation and revelation of God pertains to the effulgence of His light and
not to a descent into the degrees of existence.
- 'Abdu'l-Baha (Table talks in Akka,
authenticated by ‘Abdu’l-Baha; ‘Some Answered Questions’ – 2014 revised
translation by the Baha’i World Centre)
