Baha I Ringstone
In baháʼí cosmology reality is divided into three divisions.
Baha i ringstone. Shoghi effendi lights of guidance p. Bahá í symbols are symbols that have been used or are used to express identification with the bahá í faith while the five pointed star is the symbol of the religion being used to represent the human body and messengers of god more common symbols include the nine pointed star the greatest name and the ringstone symbol representing perfection and the messengers of god. The views expressed in our content reflect individual perspectives and do not represent the official views of the baha i faith. The second division is god s logos the primal will which is the realm of god s commands and grace this realm pervades all created things.
Sunflower sterling silver 9 star bahai pendant w ring stone symbol made with simulated citrine bps12c 39 95. 1 abu l qásim faizí explanation of the emblem of the greatest name p. The ringstone symbol is most often exactly that. The ringstone symbol was designed by abdu l bahá 1 and rendered by mishkín qalam a close companion of his and the leading calligrapher of persia.
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 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. But it is also frequently seen on necklaces art and architecture you will find it for example on the exterior of the shrine of the bab. Rated 5 00 out of 5. Rated 5 00 out of 5.
The first division is god who is preexistent and on whom the rest of creation is contingent. The official website of the baha i faith is. The inscription upon the bahá í ringstone is the symbol of the greatest name bahá who is the manifestation of the essence of god. It consists of two stars haykal interspersed with a stylized bahá.
2 the ringstone symbol used on this design is a reproduction of the original design by mishkín qalam. Sterling silver the garden of ridván baha i ringstone symbol pendant bps30 47 60. The greatest name yá bahá u l abhá. The manifestations of god messengers from god are appearances of the logos in the physical world.
It is also symbolic of the three planes representing the world of god the world of revelation and the world of creation.