A Quotation by Baha’u’llah says, “Do not be content with showing friendship in words alone, let your heart burn with loving kindness for all who may cross your path.”
This Quotation was put into music and sung by a youth from Gwalior, in Hindi, in preparation for the Centenary year. He has dedicated this to the life of Abdu’l Baha.
A Baha’i from Gwalior wrote, composed and sang these songs in commemoration of the centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’. These songs are a musical tribute to the Beloved Master.
The lyrics of the same are given below. The original song is in Hindi, and it has been translated into English for better understanding.
जबसे तुम्हे जाना है जबसे तुम्हे पहचाना है
राहपर चलने तुम्हारी
हम सभी ने ठाना है
ओ मेरे प्रियतम अब्दुल बहा
राह दिखाना हमको
कहीं भटक न जाए
प्रेम है बांटना सबको
कहीं ये भूल न जाए
है भरोसा केवल तुमपर
हमने यही जाना
औ मेरे प्रियतम अब्दुल बहा
बहा का सेवक बनकर
आये हो इस धरती पर
मानव ह्रदय बदलने का
मन मे लिए दृढ़ निश्चय
वाणी की शक्ति से है धर्म को निभाना
औ मेरे प्रियतम अब्दुल बहा
Since we’ve known you
Since we’ve recognised you
To walk on your footsteps,
We all have decided.
Oh My Dear Abdu’l Baha
Show us the way
What if we go astray?
Let’s not forget
That love is to share.
We have trust in you
That’s all we know.
Oh My Dear Abdu’l Baha
As a servant of Baha
You’ve come to this Earth
With a firm determination
To transform the human heart
Through the power of speech,
To serve the Cause
Oh My Dear Abdu’l Baha
संविदा का दीपक विश्व का प्रकाश है
और पवित्र वाणी असीम महासागर है
हम प्रभु के है , प्रभु हमारे है
नफरत न करना कभी किसी से
दुःख न देना कभी किसी को
अगर कोई भूल करे तुम्हारे साथ
कर देना माफ़ उसे बारम्बार
हम प्रभु के है , प्रभु हमारे है
अच्छे विचार है मनमे जो
कर्म में उसे बदल दो
कमजोर न कभी समझना खुदको
देखो शक्तिशाली है ईश्वर
हम प्रभुके है , प्रभु हमरे है
बुरे में बुराई न देखो न देखो अवगुण
करो प्रार्थना की उनमे हो प्रभु के गुण
प्रभु कृपा से
दुर्बल बन जाये ताकतवर
हम प्रभु के है , प्रभु हमारे है
The lamp of the Covenant
Is the light of the world.
And the Holy Word
Is a boundless ocean.
We belong to the Lord, and the Lord belongs to us.
Never hate anyone
Never hurt anyone
If someone makes a mistake
Forgive them again and again.
We belong to the Lord, and the Lord belongs to us.
Good thoughts in the mind
Turn them into deeds.
Never consider yourself weak
Look, God is powerful.
We belong to the Lord, and the Lord belongs to us.
Do not see the evil,
Do not see the demerits
Pray that they have attributes of the Omnipotent.
By God’s grace, may the weak become strong.
We belong to the Lord, and the Lord belongs to us.
In order to show their admiration for ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the Baha’i students of LAHS Gwalior ( A Baha’i inspired school situated in Gwalior ) Commemorate 100 years of His passing by dedicating this video as a tribute to Him .
This video is dedicated to the Day of Covenant, giving insights regarding this day.
The Day of the Covenant is the day when Baháʼís all over the world celebrate the appointment of ʻAbdu’l-Bahá as the Centre of Baha’u’llah’s Covenant .
This year, Baháʼís all around are commemorating 100 years of ʻAbdu’l-Bahá’s ascension. Henceforth, the Day of the Covenant was observed in a special way.
On this occasion, an event was organized at a Baháʼí inspired school in order to deepen the understanding of the students about the Covenant. The programme started with Prayers chanted by the students followed by an interactive session where the Teachers and Students shared their views. Later the students from Grade VII shared their views about the Covenant between God and the Religions. The programme ended with beautiful songs and a closing prayer.
The celebration commenced with prayers & songs followed by a melodious instrumental performance by the music teacher . The Head Mistress later addressed the children and explained the significance of Covenant .
On this occasion, an activity was also organised wherein the little angels and all the teachers participated wholeheartedly and wrote their Promises to God.
The Universal House of Justice says, “If a home visit is defined in the courses as an opportunity to enter into a deep conversation on spiritual matters, then it should not be reduced to a mere social call in which the Faith may not even be mentioned”.
“Now is the time to cheer and refresh the down-cast through the invigorating breeze of love and fellowship, and the living waters of friendliness and charity.”Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 7
An Increase in home visits was witnessed in Gwalior community, in commemoration of the centenary. Many insightful spiritual conversations took place, reflecting on the life and teachings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
Social Action Group of Gwalior, comprising Youths and Junior Youths is going around different rural areas around the city every weekend to assist children with their education and moral empowerment. The group has dedicated this activity to commemorate the Centenary of Abdu’l Baha, keeping in mind His love for children.
The centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Baha comes this year. It is with this special occasion in mind, that a group of three individuals from Gwalior started a daily devotional program via online medium on the 8th of June 2020.
This was the time when the pandemic was on the rise and people around the world were looking for refuge and a place where they could find spiritual and mental support. As of today when the centenary celebrations are just around the corner the daily devotionals have completed over 500 days through the past one and half year. This has been a historic journey in itself for there has not been a single day when the devotions have not been organised.
The journey began with a few individuals and later grew to around 25 individuals from India as well as a few friends outside India who started to attend this devotionals on a daily basis.
These devotionals have proved to be a soul food for all those who have been connected to it. At one end while daily prayers were happening, special events were also organised which included deepening sessions on the various writings such as The Station of Abdul Baha, Secret of Divine Civilization and Kitab-I-Iqan, The Bahai Electoral Process etc.
The devotions also included special prayers sessions such as chanting of Is There Any Remover of Difficulties a 1000 Times on three occasions, 1000 chant of Ya Allahul Mustaghath and a 36 hour non stop vigil for global recovery from the pandemic. The devotional group also took cognisance of friends who ascended to the Abha Kingdom and organized special prayer services.
