Now, the reality of prophethood, which is the Word of God
and the state of perfect divine manifestation, has neither beginning nor end,
but its radiance varies like that of the sun. For example, it dawned above the
sign of Christ with the utmost splendour and radiance, and this is eternal and
everlasting. See how many world-conquering kings, how many wise ministers and
rulers have come and gone, each and all fading into oblivion—whereas even now
the breezes of Christ still waft, His light still shines, His call is still
upraised, His banner is still unfurled, His armies still do battle, His voice
still rings sweetly, His clouds still rain down life-giving showers, His
lightning still streaks forth, His glory is still clear and indisputable, His
splendour is still radiant and luminous; and the same holds true of every soul
that abides beneath His shade and partakes of His light.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha
(Excerpt from a table talk, authenticated by ‘Abdu’l-Baha; ‘Some
Answered Questions’ – 2014 revised translation by the Baha’i World Centre.)
