the Indian believers should, so
steadily and patiently, with such devotion and enthusiasm, pursue their
tasks of teaching under the Six-Year Plan, is, indeed, a cause for
universal acclaim and rejoicing on the part of their fellow-Baha'is. They
are ever increasingly arising to take their place as one of the foremost
Baha'i Communities, and their spirit and their accomplishments are
arousing the envy and the admiration of their fellow-workers in Eastern
lands.

Placing of Burial Stone

The placing of the burial stone on the dead has no other significance than
to emphasize our profound conviction that our souls come from our Creator
and to Him they return, and in Him we believe and trust.

Ensure the Triumphant Conclusion

[From the Guardian:]

The accomplishments of the believers of India, in virgin fields and in
furtherance of the interests of the Six-Year Plan, merit the highest
praise. Prompted by their achievements, and as a token of my keen
appreciation of their notable services, and in order to facilitate further
expansion and consolidation of their teaching activities, I have forwarded
to you a contribution which I trust will serve as a nucleus for a Fund
designed to promote the vital and urgent interests of the nation-wide
teaching enterprise in which you have embarked, and which constitutes the
greatest single organized undertaking launched in the service of
Baha'u'llah in that country. Perseverance, coupled with a spirit of
complete dedication to the cause of teaching, will, I feel confident,
ensure the triumphant conclusion of your labours. I will continue to pray
for you from the depths of my heart. Redouble your efforts and be
confident.

July 29, 1942

Proper Administrative Headquarters

Concerning his recent cable to the National Spiritual Assembly: The
Guardian feels that, if feasible, it is highly desirable and necessary
that the rapidly growing and strengthening Indian Baha'i Community should
have a proper administrative Headquarters, situated in the
capital--Delhi--and suitable for the next few years at least. He wishes the
N.S.A. to find a building or house which will suit their requirements in
every way, and inform him at once of the price required. He considers that
it is premature at present to think of purchasing a site for a future
Baha'i Temple. The thing for the friends to concentrate on at present is
the Haziratu'l-Quds.

He has been greatly encouraged of la