“God hath a people beneath the canopy of grandeur, whom He hath concealed in the garment of poverty to exalt in rank.”

 

Eliot Porter

"Astonishment here is highly prized, and utter poverty greatly cherished. Wherefore hath He said, “Poverty is My pride.”¹³² And again: “God hath a people beneath the canopy of grandeur, whom He hath concealed in the garment of poverty to exalt in rank.”¹³³ These are they who see with His eyes and hear with His ears, as hath been recorded in the well-known tradition.¹³⁴

Concerning this realm there is many a tradition and many a verse, whether of general or specific import, but two of these will suffice, that they may serve as a light for knowing hearts and bring delight to longing souls."

~Baha'u'llah

(The Call of the Divine Beloved)
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132 From a Ḥadíth.
133 From a Ḥadíth.
134 See the Seven Valleys, ¶ 44.