--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Bahá'u'lláh is not the Intermediary…" description: "\"Bahá'u'lláh is not the Intermediary between other Manifestations and God. Each has His own relation to the Primal Source. But in the sense that Bahá'u'..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bcd/shoghi-effendi-30953_burning_bah-u-ll-h-is-not-the-intermediary-betwe_386387.png" --- # Bahá'u'lláh is not the Intermediary between other… ![“Bahá'u'lláh is not the Intermediary between other Manifestations and God. Each has His own relation to the Primal Source. But in the sense that Bahá'u'lláh is the greatest Manifestation to yet appear, the One Who consummates the Revelation of Moses; He was the One Moses conversed with in the…” quote by Shoghi Effendi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bcd/shoghi-effendi-30953_burning_bah-u-ll-h-is-not-the-intermediary-betwe_386387.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bcd/shoghi-effendi-30953_burning_bah-u-ll-h-is-not-the-intermediary-betwe_386387.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bcd/shoghi-effendi-30953_burning_bah-u-ll-h-is-not-the-intermediary-betwe_386387.png) > “Bahá'u'lláh is not the Intermediary between other Manifestations and God. Each has His own relation to the Primal Source. But in the sense that Bahá'u'lláh is the greatest Manifestation to yet appear, the One Who consummates the Revelation of Moses; He was the One Moses conversed with in the Burning Bush. In other words Bahá'u'lláh identifies the glory of the Godhead on that occasion with Himself. No distinction can be made amongst the Prophets in the sense that They all proceed from One Source, and are of One Essence. But Their stations and functions in this world are different.” [Shoghi Effendi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shoghi-effendi/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Bahá'u'lláh is a distinct Manifestation of God, sharing the same divine source as other prophets but possessing a unique role in revealing God's will. **In simple terms:** All prophets share one source but have different missions. Key Takeaway Recognize unity while respecting distinct purposes. Themes religion unity prophecy Mood respectful inspirational Type theological educational When to use this quote - interfaith dialogue - theological study - personal devotion - community teaching Key Concepts divine source manifestation spiritual hierarchy Questions to Reflect On - How can diverse faiths honor both commonality and distinctiveness? - What challenges arise when interpreting prophetic roles? 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