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Principles of the Teaching of Bahá'u'lláh,
Explained by 'Abdu'l-Bahá in Paris

Here are, very briefly explained, some of the principles of Bahá’u’lláh.

In short, it behoves us all to be lovers of truth. Let us seek her in every season and in every country, being careful never to attach ourselves to personalities. Let us see the light wherever it shines, and may we be enabled to recognize the light of truth no matter where it may arise. Let us inhale the perfume of the rose from the midst of thorns which surround it; let us drink the running water from every pure spring.

('Abdu'l-Bahá: Paris Talks, Pages: 133 - 134)

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View a larger picture. Bahá'ís responded quickly and efficiently to Hurricane Katrina because of the decentralized structure of Bahá'í communities, and the Faith's emphasis on individual initiative, a keynote speaker said here this month.

Individual Bahá'ís and Bahá'í institutions, on the spur of the moment and without pre-planning, undertook a variety of relief activities, said William Davis at the annual Bahá'í Conference on Social and Economic Development for the Americas held 15-18 December 2005.

The address by Mr. Davis exemplified the theme for the conference, which this year was "Make a Beginning: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Service."

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