Baha'i Faith/Symbolism/Wind

In the Baha'i faith, the wind is a thing that we can't control. Sometime's it is soothing or invigorating. But, other times it is contrary. Wind teaches us important lessons about the stability of the Sun. Remember, the Sun is the symbol of truth. Truth will never contradict truth. Therefore, The Sun can unify us and keep us safe during adverse winds. But, the Sun should also be used as a source of comfort when times are good.

Relation to Other Symbols

The wind directly effects most of the nature symbols in the Baha'i faith. It blows through the trees, flowers, mountains and streams. The wind can invigorate the other nature symbols. Or it can destroy everything in it's path. It is a source of unity through truth as well as through hardship. It doesn't actually effect celestial symbols like the stars and the moon. But, it can impact the visibility of the Sun.

Baha'u'llah

Baha'u'llah paced a lot of importance on spreading the word of God. Remember, he started out with a tiny little faith. So, he used the wind as an analogy for spreading the text. He said "Consider, how the wind, faithful to that which God hath ordained, bloweth upon all the regions of the earth, be they inhabited or desolate." The wind blows on the whole world without racial or national prejudice. The wind has no regard for who will gain or loose material wealth as a result of it's temperament.

Abdu'l-Baha

Abdu'l-Baha viewed the wind as one of several sources of unity. It blows on every creature in the garden of God. He spoke of flowers and said "Though differing in kind, color, form, and shape, yet, inasmuch as they are refreshed by the waters of one spring, revived by the breath of one wind, invigorated by the rays of one sun, this diversity increaseth their charm, and addeth unto their beauty." So, he viewed the wind as something that could revive communities through spiritual acts.

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