Resources for the Ascension of Baha'u'llah
- Baha’u’llah, the Prophet-Founder of the Baha’i Faith, passed away on 29 May, 1892. This holy day is commemorated by Baha’is all over the world and is known as ‘The Ascension of Baha’u’llah’.
“Ndonana Yesintu (Son of Man)” by Solomzi Skiti
August 16, 2020, in Music > Studio Session, by Naysan NaraqiBaha’i Blog Studio Sessions is an initiative where we invite Baha’is and their friends from around the world to come into a studio and share the Baha’i Writings put to music.
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Durban, South Africa with Solomzi Skiti singing “Ndonana Yesintu” in Zulu and in English, and which is based on the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
This song was filmed and recorded in Durban, South Africa, November 2018.
Lyrics & Quote
ZULU
O Ndodana Yesintu! Uma inhlanhla ikwehlela, ungathokozisi,futhi uma ukuthunazeka kuba kuwe,ungabi lusizi,ngoba ngokubili kuyodlula kushabalale.
Baha’u’llah
ENGLISH
O Son of Man! Should prosperity befall thee, rejoice not and should abasement come upon thee, grieve not, for both shall pass away and be no more.
Baha’u’llah
Chords
Capo 4th Fret Am,F7,C,G
You can also listen to and download the audio version of this song from Baha’i Blog’s Soundcloud page here: “Ndonana Yesintu (Son of Man)” by Solomzi Skiti [Audio Track]
Check out BahaiBlog.net (http://bahaiblog.net/) for more great Baha’i-inspired content, and watch the Studio Sessions video series on Baha’i Blog’s YouTube Channel here: https://bit.ly/1LtjUx9
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Naysan Naraqi
Naysan is passionate about using the arts and media to explore the teachings of the Baha’i Faith. Back in 2011, Naysan started up the Baha’i Blog project, channeling his experiences in both media and technology companies to help create a hub for Baha’i-inspired content online.
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