From childhood He [Baha’u’llah] was extremely kind and
generous. He was a great lover of outdoor life, most of His time being spent in
the garden or the fields. He had an extraordinary power of attraction, which
was felt by all. People always crowded around Him. Ministers and people of the
Court would surround Him, and the children also were devoted to Him. When He
was only thirteen of fourteen years old He became renowned for His learning. He
would converse on any subject and solve any problem presented to Him. In large
gatherings He would discuss matters with the Ulama (leading mullas) and would
explain intricate religious questions. All of them used to listen to Him with
the greatest interest.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (Quoted in ‘Baha'u'llah and the New Era’,
by Dr. J.E. Esslemont)
