A riveting account unfolds the sacrifice of Mírzá Mihdí—“the Purest Branch”—Beloved Son of Bahá’u’lláh, who, imprisoned alongside his family and fellow believers, plummeted through a skylight and sustained mortal wounds. Offered his life’s restoration, he chose instead to lay it down so that the prison doors might open and the faithful behold the Manifestation of God.

This profound act exemplifies the mystery of sacrifice, whereby the giver often cannot fully grasp the spiritual force unleashed. In relinquishing his own promise of survival, Mírzá Mihdí catalyzed a transformative moment: his father’s prayer elevated the deed into a global vision of unity, quickening hearts and drawing humanity toward oneness under the Divine Standard.

Through Boris Handal’s sensitive exploration, insights emerge into the dynamics of selfless love, the interweaving of personal loss with collective redemption and the faith that transcends physical bonds. The narrative invites deep reflection on how singular acts of devotion can ripple outward, forging the spiritual foundation for a unified world.