rage them to understand the
Administration and take an active, constructive part in its workings.
Without a proper understanding of the Administrative Order, extensive
plans cannot be undertaken and harmony will not prevail within the
community.

He (the Guardian) will remember you in all his prayers, and is most
pleased with your progress and your devoted spirit.

(signed by R. Rabbani)

(in the Guardian's handwriting)

May the Almighty bless your high and persistent endeavours, guide every
step you take in the path of service, and enable you to extend continually
the range of your splendid activities, and win great and memorable
victories for His Cause.

Your true and grateful brother, Shoghi

(August 30, 1952)

[Letter of July 24, 1953]

The beloved Guardian has said that the future of Japan from every
standpoint is very bright indeed. The Faith will spread rapidly in Japan,
once the public become acquainted with its universal principles, and its
dynamic spirit.

What is necessary at this time is for the Baha'is to adhere firmly to the
teachings of the Faith, and to become a clear channel through which the
power of the Holy Spirit might disseminate itself throughout the country.

So far as the Ananai-kyo Movement is concerned, and their desire for
affiliation:

The Baha'is may associate with Movements such as this, without becoming
supporters and active workers therein; the object being to make friendly
contacts which can be developed into firm Baha'is.

So far as non-Baha'is affiliating with the Baha'i Faith is concerned,
either a person becomes a Baha'i and accepts Baha'u'llah as the divine
Manifestation for this day or he does not. The tenets of the Baha'i Faith
are simple as outlined by the Guardian, but they do not permit any
variations. In other words, if any members of the Ananai-kyo Movement wish
to become Baha'is; they will be most welcome; but they can only become
Baha'is on the basis of accepting Baha'u'llah as a divine Manifestation,
and of course, with this goes the acceptance of the Bab as the
Fore-runner, and 'Abdu'l-Baha as the Center of the Covenant, and the
present Administrative Order.

When a person has reached the sea of immortality, it is idle to keep
seeking elsewhere; and when the members of the Ananai-kyo Movement reach
Baha'u'llah in their search for a world teacher, they have reached the
goal, and not another step along the path.

I presume you have received by this