The Ringstone symbol was designed by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and represents the connection and relationship between God and mankind. The lower line of the symbol is said to represent humanity, the upper line God, and the middle line represents the special station of Manifestation of God; the vertical line is the Primal Will or Holy Spirit proceeding from God through the Manifestations to humanity. The position of Manifestation of God in this symbol is said to be the linking point to God, through which humanity can achieve perfection.
Significance[edit]
The ringstone symbol, as its name implies, is the most common symbol found on rings worn by Bahá’ís, but it is also used on necklaces, book covers, and paintings. It consists of two stars (haykal) interspersed with a stylized representation of the word Bahá’. According to the Guardian of the Faith, the Haykal (five-pointed star) is properly the symbol of the Bahá'í Faith. Some of the Báb's writings were set out in the form of a Haykal, and in itself it also represents a human being, with the five points being the two arms, two legs and the head.
History[edit]
Designed by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, this symbol can be found in the architecture of the Shrine of the Báb.
Other Bahá’í symbols:[edit]
References[edit]
- "Bahá'í symbols". Wikipedia. Retrieved 2009-07-05.
