nto effect and, second, because it is a book which requires to be
supplemented by detailed explanations and to be translated into other
languages by a competent body of experts. The provisions of the Aqdas are
gradually, according to the progress of the Cause, being put into effect
already, both in the East and the West.

Use of A'rabs (Vowel Points)

No vowel points, as A'rabs, should be published with any part of the text
of the Aqdas. Certain of the Tablets may be translated in Urdu, but not
the Aqdas itself, for the reasons mentioned above.

Writings of the Bab

The books of the Bab have not as yet been printed in the original. Except
for the Bayan, the Seven Proofs and Commentary on the Surih of Joseph, we
cannot be sure of the authenticity of most of His other works as the text
has been corrupted by the unfaithful.

The Universal House of Justice

The Universal House of Justice is elected by the members of the National
Houses of Justice. At this time when the National Assemblies in the Cause
are not yet functioning sufficiently or fully representative of all the
various important elements within it, and when some of the Baha'is are not
even free to practise their faith, despite their numbers, it is quite
impracticable to seek to establish the Universal House of Justice.
Whenever conditions permit, it will be established.

Surmount Every Obstacle

The Guardian wishes the members of your Assembly to persevere, in spite of
the dangers of the war now raging near to India, in the all-important task
of fulfilling the Six-Year Plan.

He is confident that the friends of India and Burma like their Baha'i
brothers and sisters of other lands, will surmount every obstacle,
overcome every difficulty, and emerge victorious at the end of the first
Baha'i Century.

[From the Guardian:]

The news conveyed by your latest communication has rejoiced my heart. The
manner in which the friends have arisen to promote the teaching work
throughout their country merits the highest praise. By their enthusiasm,
their self-abnegation, the determination and vigour they display, they
have lent a fresh impetus to the onward march of the Faith and the
expansion of its institutions and the multiplication of its administrative
centres. The perils of the present hour, the repercussions of this
tremendous world ordeal on their native land, must, in no wise, alarm or
discourage them. Their purpose must never