If the loving seekers wish
to live within the precincts of the Attracting One (Majdhúb), [That
attribute of God which draws all creatures to Him.] no
soul may dwell on this Kingly Throne save the beauty of love. This realm is not
to be pictured in words….
This plane requireth pure
affection and the bright stream of fellowship. In telling of these companions
of the Cave He saith: “They speak not till He hath spoken; and they do His
bidding.” [Qur’án 21:27]
On this plane, neither the
reign of reason is sufficient nor the authority of self. Hence, one of the
Prophets of God hath asked: “O my Lord, how shall we reach unto Thee?” And the
answer came, “Leave thyself behind, and then approach Me.”
(Baha’u’llah, ‘The
Four Valleys’)
