He was very happy to receive so much good news of the progress of the
Baha'i teaching work in India, as well as the success of the Summer
School.
The fact that the friends of India, and also of Iran, are now finding
themselves in a position where they can arise and teach the Cause far and
wide, greatly cheers the Guardian's heart. He hopes that the Baha'is of
India, in spite of the fact that the war is now so close to their native
land, with all its attendant dangers and problems, will allow nothing to
deter them in their prosecution of their Six-Year Teaching Plan for India
and Burma.
Now is the time of true test and trial--the time when the friends must
follow in the footsteps of the first Persian believers, who, heedless of
comfort and even life itself, raised the Banner of Baha'u'llah's Faith
aloft, for all the world to see and follow.
He feels confident that the believers, led by their National Spiritual
Assembly, and aided and inspired by their Local Spiritual Assemblies, will
arise to new heights of service, and distinguish themselves in the eyes of
the Baha'i world. His constant prayers will be offered on their behalf,
and he will remember them in the Shrines with love and yearning for their
success.
[From the Guardian:]
I wish to add a few words in person and appeal to you, and through you to
the dear friends in Burma and India, not to allow, despite the increasing
gravity of the international situation and the dangers that threaten the
East, the work, which has been so enthusiastically initiated, to suffer
through any relaxation of effort, or any deflection of purpose, on the
part of any individual or Assembly. These perils, sufferings and
commotions are blessings in disguise, which pave the way and prepare the
hearts of those who face and sustain them for a deeper realization and an
earlier and fuller acceptance of the Divine Message of Baha'u'llah. The
opportunities are manifold and priceless. Every effort should be exerted,
every sacrifice should be made, every obstacle should be surmounted.