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Prison Visions That Changed A Life
- Baha'u'llah described intense mystical visions while imprisoned in the Sia'chal "black pit" dungeon.
- He claimed a maid of heaven appeared and addressed him as the "best beloved" and other exalted titles, which he kept secret for years.
Progressive Revelation Frames Unity
- The Baha'i faith centers on three unities: God, religion, and humanity, with progressive revelation tying them together.
- Manifestations like Moses, Jesus, Muhammad, the Báb, and Baha'u'llah appear sequentially to update religion as humanity spiritually evolves.
A Broad Canon Of Divine Messengers
- Baha'is include major Eastern figures like the Buddha and Krishna as manifestations of God alongside Abrahamic prophets.
- This broad inclusion supports a single, unfolding religious truth rather than separate, competing faiths.