in a spiritual relationship with one another, and show forth a
tenderness which is not of this world. They will, all of them, become
elated from a draught of divine love, and that union of theirs, that
connection, will also abide forever. Souls, that is, who will consign
their own selves to oblivion, strip from themselves the defects of
humankind, and unchain themselves from human bondage, will beyond any
doubt be illumined with the heavenly splendours of oneness, and will all
attain unto real union in the world that dieth not.

85: AS FOR THE QUESTION REGARDING MARRIAGE UNDER THE ...

As for the question regarding marriage under the Law of God: first thou
must choose one who is pleasing to thee, and then the matter is subject to
the consent of father and mother. Before thou makest thy choice, they have
no right to interfere.

86: BAHA'I MARRIAGE IS THE COMMITMENT OF THE TWO ...

Baha'i marriage is the commitment of the two parties one to the other, and
their mutual attachment of mind and heart. Each must, however, exercise
the utmost care to become thoroughly acquainted with the character of the
other, that the binding covenant between them may be a tie that will
endure forever. Their purpose must be this: to become loving companions
and comrades and at one with each other for time and eternity....

The true marriage of Baha'is is this, that husband and wife should be
united both physically and spiritually, that they may ever improve the
spiritual life of each other, and may enjoy everlasting unity throughout
all the worlds of God. This is Baha'i marriage.

87: O THOU MEMENTO OF HIM WHO DIED FOR THE BLESSED ...

O thou memento of him who died for the Blessed Beauty! In recent days, the
joyful news of thy marriage to that luminous leaf hath been received, and
hath infinitely gladdened the hearts of the people of God. With all
humility, prayers of supplication have been offered at the Holy Threshold,
that this marriage may be a harbinger of joy to the friends, that it may
be a loving bond for all eternity, and yield everlasting benefits and
fruits.

From separation doth every kind of hurt and harm proceed, but the union of
created things doth ever yield most laudable results. From the pairing of
even the smallest particles in the world of being are the grace and bounty
of God made manifest; and the higher the degree, the more momentous is the
union. 'Glory be to Him Who hath created a