Born amid the upheavals of 19th-century Persia, Junun—real name Mirza Faraj’u’llah Fanaian—emerged from humble beginnings in Sangsar to become a mystic poet whose soul was stirred by the dawn of a new Divine Revelation. Penning his majestic epic The Repository of Mysteries, he wove rhyming couplets rich with visions of unearthly realms, charting the stages of humanity’s spiritual ascent and the guiding presence of the Prophets. His verses pulse with wonder and an all-consuming love for the Beauty of God revealed in the inner essence of Bahá’u’lláh, the Promised One of all Ages.

This volume presents a faithful English rendering of Junun’s masterpiece, preserving its poetic grace and profound insights. Through careful translation and commentary, readers are invited to journey alongside the poet-mystic, experiencing his awe-filled revelations and the universal message of unity at its heart. Whether approached as a work of spiritual literature or poetic art, this book offers an inspiring invitation to explore the mystic path and encounter the divine mysteries that beckon within every soul.