Astonishment here [“the realm of Absolute Command”] is highly
prized, and utter poverty essential. Wherefore hath it been said, “Poverty is
My pride.” [1] And again: “God hath a people beneath the dome of glory, whom He
hideth in the clothing of radiant poverty.” [2] These are they who see with His
eyes, hear with His ears, as it is written in the well-known tradition.
Concerning this realm, there is many a tradition and many a verse,
of broad or special relevancy, but two of these will suffice to serve as a
light for men of mind and heart.
The first is His statement: “O My Servant! Obey Me and I shall
make thee like unto Myself. I say ‘Be,’ and it is, and thou shalt say ‘Be,’ and
it shall be.”
And the second: “O Son of Adam! Seek fellowship with none until
thou hast found Me, and whenever thou shalt long for Me, thou shalt find Me
close to thee.”
- Baha’u’llah (‘The Four Valleys’)
[1] Muhammad.
[2] Hadíth
