He said, `I have not had a good bath for several months.’ The ship’s attendant…
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He said, I have not had a good bath for several months.’ The ship’s attendant was then asked to prepare a warm fresh water bath for Him. Afterwards, He said, I am much better now. For a long time I have not had leisure to take a real bath.’
Source: Mohi Sobhani, Mahmud’s Diary, Mar 26, 1912
Collected from bahaistories.com (Subject: cleanliness).
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For adults
- Where do you see devotion appearing — visibly or quietly — in this passage?
- How does this story complicate or deepen your understanding of cleanliness?
- Read the closing lines once more. What single phrase stays with you?
For teens
- If you were in this person's place, what might you have done?
- What does this story teach about devotion?
Reflection
- Is there someone in your life who would be helped by hearing this story?
- Sit quietly for a moment after reading. What does this story stir in you?
- Take one line from this story and let it stay with you today.
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