I take pleasure in thanking you on behalf of our dear Guardian, Shoghi
Effendi, for your letter...
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.
May I also take this opportunity and express the great desire of Shoghi
Effendi that the National Assembly should try to be in close communication
with him. To him it is a joy beyond words to try to do all in his power to
help you in the noble work you have undertaken.
[From the Guardian:]
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 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.