[quote]Verily, all created things were immersed in the sea of purification when, on that first day of Ridvan, We shed upon the whole of creation the splendours of Our most excellent Names and Our most exalted Attributes. This, verily, is a token of My loving providence, which hath encompassed all the worlds. Consort ye then with the followers of all religions, and proclaim ye the Cause of your Lord, the Most Compassionate; this is the very crown of deeds, if ye be of them who understand.[/quote]
(Baha’u’llah, The Kitab-i-Aqdas, p. 47)
This is a beautiful song about the Garden of Ridvan which you can listen to (and see the lyrics for) below:
Another beautiful version of the song, featuring photographs from Akka, can be found here. You can purchase and download this song here.
And just in case you missed our post with ideas for celebrating Ridvan, please click here.
Lyrics for “Garden of Ridvan”:
Gathered now at the mystic hour, in the Garden of Ridván.
Circling ’round His blessed tent, in the Garden of Ridván.
And the nightengales sing, and the souls are on fire.
As the crimson-colored ark sets sail in the presence of the Best Beloved of the worlds, in the Garden of Ridván.
The fragrance of the roses strong, in the Garden of Ridván.
The friends are silent, struck with awe, in the Garden of Ridván.
As the Ancient of Days lifts a myriad of veils of light
And the new creation sings with joy in the presence of the Best Beloved of the world, in the Garden of Ridván.
The Lord of names ascends his throne in the 12 days of Ridván.
Approach him now and walk your fill in the Garden of Ridván.
Everlasting life from the hands of his grace
Bestowed upon all humankind in the presence of the Best Beloved Of the world, in the Garden of Ridván.
Chorus:
Behold the Blessed Beauty riding on a red roan.
Behold the wind-swept mountain, the valley and the plain.
From the prison cell He rose up to recreate mankind
Revealed his ancient Beauty, a Beauty for all time.
Behold the Blessed Beauty, ancient, everlasting.
The image of his Beauty reflected in all things.
From the prison cell He rose up to recreate mankind
Revealed His ancient Beauty, a Beauty for all time.
Behold the Blessed Beauty.
We wish you all a happy Ridvan with the ones you love, filled with opportunities to pray, reflect, and thank Baha’u’llah for His gift to mankind.
