[From the Guardian:]
The responsibilities confronting the Indian and Burmese Baha'i
Communities, in these days of stress and turmoil, are immense and
inescapable. The task facing them is urgent, complex and rich in
possibilities. The Plan which they are now striving to carry out demands
the utmost vigilance, care, vigour and perseverance. All must arise to
lend their assistance, and ensure its unqualified success in all its
aspects. An intensification of effort aimed at increasing the number of
pioneers who are labouring throughout the length and breadth of that land;
a more vigorous and systematic endeavour to ensure the speedy publication
of Baha'i literature in all the languages that have already been
determined upon and its immediate dissemination as an adjunct to the
all-important teaching work; the elimination of every trace of inharmony,
misunderstanding and ill-will so detrimental, at this juncture, to the
interests of the Plan; the initiation of measures designed to give greater
publicity to the aims and purposes of the Faith and its fundamental
teachings, through the Press and radio; the adoption and enforcement of
whatever measures are required to increase the number of Indian and Muslim
converts to the Faith, on whom its ultimate triumph and recognition must
depend; the steady consolidation and expansion of newly-established
institutions, such as the Summer School, the hostel and the local Haziras;
a more liberal and widespread contribution of funds to the National
Treasury for the support of these institutions, and for the promotion of
the general interests of the Faith--these stand out as the primary duties
and obligations of both the participants of the Plan and of those who
conduct its operation.
A special effort must simultaneously be exerted to provide whatever is
required to re-establish the long-suffering and dearly-loved Burmese
community on a secure foundation.
The despatch of competent teachers and visitors to that sorely-tried land;
the extension of the necessary relief to those who are still in need; the
reconstruction of the administrative headquarters and the re-establishment
of the Baha'i school; the construction of the memorial to the beloved and
unforgettable pioneer and martyr Siyyid Mustafa; the formation of
Assemblies and Groups in as many localities as possible--these constitute
the immediate tasks confronting your Assembly in addition to the
responsibilities you are called upon to discharge under the new Plan.
No sacrifice can be deemed too great for the achievement of this dual
purpose, no effort should be spared in order to carry out in its entirety
this twofold objective. May the Beloved grant you the strength you require
for the accomplishment of your historic task.