Wisdom and Compassion: Lessons on Forgiveness and Mercy
Explore the profound teachings on forgiveness and mercy from various spiritual texts, emphasizing the importance of looking towards God, being forgiving, and seeking divine forgiveness. Reflect on the essence of humanity's imperfections and the path to detachment and self-forgiveness, with a call to embrace love, kindness, and understanding in all interactions.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L-BFHcDVAk&feature=youtu.be Dash Crofts: The Lord s Prayer
1 Praise be to Thee, O Lord. Forgive us our sins, have mercy upon us and enable us to return unto Thee. Suffer us not to rely on aught else besides Thee, and vouchsafe unto us, through Thy bounty, that which Thou lovest and desirest and well beseemeth Thee. Exalt the station of them that have truly believed, and forgive them with Thy gracious forgiveness. Verily, Thou art the Help in Peril, the Self- Subsisting. - The B b
2 Humanity is not perfect. There are imperfections in every human being, and you will always become unhappy if you look toward the people themselves. But if you look toward God, you will love them and be kind to them, for the world of God is the world of perfection and complete mercy. Therefore, do not look at the shortcomings of anybody; see with the sight of forgiveness. - 'Abdu'l-Bah , The Promulgation of Universal Peace, p. 93
3 When the sinner findeth himself wholly detached and freed from all save God, he should beg forgiveness and pardon from Him. Confession of sins and transgressions before human beings is not permissable, as it hath never been nor will ever be conducive to divine forgiveness. Moreover such confession before people results in one's humiliation and abasement, and God exalted be His glory wisheth not the humiliation of His servants. Verily, He is the Compassionate, the Merciful. The sinner should, between himself and God, implore mercy from the Ocean of mercy, beg forgiveness from the Heaven of generosity... - Bah 'u'll h, Tablets of Bah 'u'll h, p. 24
4 Let a man feel no hatred for no contingent being, Let him be friendly, compassionate, Let him be done with thoughts of 'I' and 'mine, The same in pleasure as in pain, long-suffering... Bhagavad-Gita
5 If someone commits an error and wrong toward you, you must instantly forgive him. Do not complain of others. Refrain from reprimanding them, and if you wish to give admonition or advice, let it be offered in such a way that it will not burden the bearer. - 'Abdu'l-Bah , The Promulgation of Universal Peace, p. 453
7 He should not wish for others that which he doth not wish for himself, nor promise that which he doth not fulfil. With all his heart he should avoid fellowship with evil-doers, and pray for the remission of their sins. He should forgive the sinful, and never despise his low estate, for none knoweth what his own end shall be. - Bah 'u'll h, Gleanings from the Writings of Bah 'u'll h, p. 266
8 No defect canst thou see in the creation of the God of Mercy: Repeat the gaze: Seest thou a single flaw? - Qur' n
9 Regard thy people as men do an only son. Do not oppress them, do not destroy them; keep in due check every member of thy body, forsake unrighteous doctrine and walk in the straight path. Exalt not thyself by trampling down others, but comfort and befriend the suffering. - Buddhacarita
11 Likewise, parents endure the greatest toil and trouble for their children, and often, by the time the latter have reached the age of maturity, the former have hastened to the world beyond. Rarely do the mother and father enjoy in this world the rewards of all the pain and trouble they have endured for their children. The children must therefore, in return for this pain and trouble, make charitable contributions and perform good works in their name, and implore pardon and forgiveness for their souls. You should therefore, in return for the love and kindness of your father, give to the poor in his name and, with the utmost lowliness and fervour, pray for God s pardon and forgiveness and seek His infinite mercy. Abdu'l-Bah , Some Answered Questions
12 We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies. -Martin Luther King, Jr.
