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‘Abdu’l-Bahá used often to say that the difference between a
prophet and an ordinary person is that the latter looks only to
the present. He does not try to imagine the future victories and
thereby forget the present trivial obstructions. The prophet,
however, having a deep insight in the future condition of things
sees his ultimate victory and does not get disheartened even
though he sees a whole-sale massacre of his followers.
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As Baha’is we should follow the prophet’s method. We know
that the Cause will ultimately conquer and its ranks be fully
united. We know that the Master’s promises will ultimately be
realized, therefore why be discouraged by trivial oppositions we
see on our way. We should rather add to our zeal and persist
in our prayers and endeavours… It always takes time for a people
to change from one administration to another. Up to the
present they have been accustomed to think of the local assemblies
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as next only to the Center of the Cause, and it will take
some time and training before they can admit another superior.
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I have cabled to Bombay and will soon confirm it by letter.
I have urged them to support consistently and whole-heartedly
the very essential and vital institutions of the National Fund
and the National Assembly. It must be made clear to them
all that continuous support to these twin institutions is the
corner-stone of all future achievements, the mainspring from
which all future blessings will flow. Persevere in your heroic
effort and remember that the end is glorious and bright.
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As it announced the election of a new body to take up the
responsible but lofty work of supervising and guiding the promulgation
of the Baha’i Cause throughout India and Burma,
Shoghi Effendi wishes me to take this opportunity and assure
each and every member of that distinguished body not only of
his heartfelt congratulations and prayers but also of the high
hopes that he cherishes for you all. It is from you and through
you that he expects to see emanating that glorious spirit for
which our departed Master gave his entire life; and with your
earnest endeavours, your consummate wisdom and your unflinching
faith he awaits to see you lead the humble workers of that
great country to an ultimate victory.
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Now that the N.S.A. has been properly constituted and its
officers duly appointed, it is incumbent upon each and all to
introduce and promote such measures as will consolidate the
work that you have so well begun. The institution of the
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National Fund, a Baha’i Bulletin similar to the News Letter
issued by the American N.S.A., a rigorous and well-conceived
campaign of Teaching, a continuous and purposeful
endeavour to coordinate the activities of the local Assemblies
and groups throughout India and Burma and the sending of
detailed and frequent reports to the Holy Land are among
the most primary and urgent requirements of the new day
that has dawned upon India. I eagerly await your reports and
assure you of my continued prayers for the success of your
arduous labours.
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