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Prayers and Meditations

Prayers and Meditations

Original Author: Bahá'u'lláh

Date Written: 1853-1892

Translator: Shoghi Effendi

Description

Prayers and Meditations is a curated collection of Bahá’u’lláh’s devotional writings, revealed throughout His ministry and gathered to illuminate the inner life of the soul. These prayers express longing, surrender, steadfastness, and the soul’s yearning for nearness to God. They reflect Bahá’u’lláh’s own experiences of exile, imprisonment, and revelation, offering readers a window into the spiritual depths from which His teachings emerged. Through themes of trust, resilience, divine love, and the transformative power of suffering, the collection serves as a companion for personal reflection and spiritual renewal. Today, Prayers and Meditations stands as one of the most intimate and accessible gateways into Bahá’u’lláh’s devotional voice.

Where to Find This Work

Prayers and Meditations

By Bahá'u'lláh

Summary: The official, authenticated edition published by the Bahá’í World Centre. This digital release presents the standardized English translation, with authoritative formatting and access to notes and cross‑references. Ideal for readers seeking the definitive version of Bahá’u’lláh’s devotional writings.

Publication: Authoritative digital edition (Bahá’í World Centre)

Prayers and Meditations

By Bahá'u'lláh

Summary: A contemporary paperback edition presenting the established English translation of Prayers and Meditations. Cleanly typeset and accessible, this version offers readers a reliable and readable presentation of Bahá’u’lláh’s devotional writings. Suitable for personal study, daily prayer, and library collections.

Publication: 1 May 2013

Prayers and Meditations

By Bahá'u'lláh

Summary: A contemporary paperback edition presenting the established English translation of Prayers and Meditations. Cleanly typeset and accessible, this version offers readers a reliable and readable presentation of Bahá’u’lláh’s devotional writings. Suitable for personal study, daily prayer, and library collections.

Publication: 1 May 2013

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