> I don't recall seeing this before.  I think I know what the 
> benefits of this 
> world are, but what are teh benefits of the next world spoken about?

Dear David, 

What the Bab is talking about is seeking heaven or paradise for its 
own sake instead of seeking God Himself. . The Muslim conception of 
paradise was that it was a beautiful garden where people would recline 
on couches and be served by dark-eyed damsels. 

warmest, Susan 


 
 
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