The Ocean of His Words
Bahá'u'lláh's writings are an inexhaustible ocean of spiritual knowledge; diving into them rewards every level of seeker.
The Bahá'í writings repeatedly use ocean imagery for the depth and inexhaustibility of divine revelation. Bahá'u'lláh's writings — comprising over one hundred volumes — can be approached at any level: the newcomer finds something meaningful; the advanced seeker discovers ever deeper meanings. Regular study reveals layers of meaning invisible at first reading.
Immerse yourselves in the ocean of My words, that ye may unravel its secrets, and discover all the pearls of wisdom that lie hid in its depths.
The ocean metaphor for divine revelation is common across traditions — Bahá'í usage emphasizes both accessibility and inexhaustibility.
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