d us to avail ourselves of the help of good
physicians Baha'is are certainly not only free to turn to psychiatry for
assistance but should, when available, do so. This does not mean
psychiatrists are always wise or always right; it means we are free to
avail ourselves of the best medicine has to offer us."

166: PSYCHIC PHENOMENA

"With reference to psychic phenomena referred to in your letter; these, in
most cases, are an indication of a deep psychological disturbance. The
friends should avoid as much as possible giving undue consideration to
such matters."

167: PURE SOULS

"Those who have never had any opportunity of hearing of the Faith but who
lived good lives will no doubt be treated with the greatest love and mercy
in the next world, and reap their full rewards."

168: PYRAMID PROPHECIES

"We have nothing in our Baha'i Writings about the so-called Prophecies of
the Pyramids; so he (the Guardian) does not think you need attach any
importance to them."

169: PROMINENT FIGURES (LETTERS TO GOVERNMENT HEADS)

"The Guardian feels that any communications addressed to international
figures of this nature, particularly in connection with political
proposals of any one group, should not be written unless approved by him.
He feels matters of this type so important that he does not wish such
communications sent without his prior consideration and approval. It may
lead to quite difficult and embarrassing situations, especially when the
letters are made public..."

170: QUR'AN ('SALES' TRANSLATION RECOMMENDED)

"As to the question raised by the Spiritual Assembly of Los Angeles
concerning the best English translation of the Qur'an, the Guardian would
recommend 'Sales' translation which is the most accurate rendering
available, and is the most widespread."

171: QUR'AN--STUDY OF (CONCERNING SCHOOL PROGRAM)

"With regard to the school's program (Louhelen) for the next summer; the
Guardian would certainly advise, and even urge the friends to make a
thorough study of the Qur'an, as the knowledge of this sacred Scripture is
absolutely indispensable for every believer who wishes to adequately
understand and intelligently read, the writings of Baha'u'llah. Although
there are very few persons among Western Baha'is who are capable of
handling such a course in a scholarly way, the mere lack of such competent
teachers should encourage and stimulate the believers to