Wind
Wind is the phenomenon of the movement of particles or molecules due to an outside force. On Earth, it generally refers to the movement of air in reaction to temperature gradients caused by uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun due to the planet's rotation around its axis.[1] Outside of the Earth, "wind" can also be applied to the movement of charged particles of gas emitted, for example, from stars. In the case of the sun, this is the "solar wind".
Symbolism[edit]
The wind is a thing that we can't control. Sometimes it is soothing or invigorating, as in a cool breeze. At other times, it is contrary. Wind also teaches us important lessons about the stability of the Sun.[2] The wind directly effects most of the nature symbols. It blows through the trees, flowers, mountains and streams. The wind can invigorate the other nature symbols. Or it can destroy everything in it's path. It is a source of unity through truth as well as through hardship. It doesn't actually effect celestial symbols like the stars and the moon. But, it can impact the visibility of the Sun.[3]
In the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh[edit]
Bahá’u’lláh paced a lot of importance on spreading the word of God. Remember, he started out with a tiny little faith. So, he used the wind as an analogy for spreading the text. He said "Consider, how the wind, faithful to that which God hath ordained, bloweth upon all the regions of the earth, be they inhabited or desolate." The wind blows on the whole world without racial or national prejudice. The wind has no regard for who will gain or loose material wealth as a result of it's temperament.[4]
In the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá[edit]
‘Abdu’l-Bahá viewed the wind as one of several sources of unity. It blows on every creature in the garden of God. He spoke of flowers and said "Though differing in kind, color, form, and shape, yet, inasmuch as they are refreshed by the waters of one spring, revived by the breath of one wind, invigorated by the rays of one sun, this diversity increaseth their charm, and addeth unto their beauty." So, he viewed the wind as something that could revive communities through spiritual acts.[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Wind". education.nationalgeographic.org. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ↑ Charles Black, "The Symbolism of the Wind", Multi Fest.
- ↑ Abdu'l-Baha, "Material and Spiritual Cycles", Some Answered Questions.
- ↑ Bahá’u’lláh, "CLXI", Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh.
- ↑ Abdu'l-Baha, "Tablet to the Bahá’ís of the United States and Canada", Tablets of the Divine Plan.
