te to witness the marked increase of
activity shown by the Baha'i Communities everywhere in India. They are
demonstrating their right to a place in the foremost ranks of the Baha'i
World, and he is very pleased with them and eager that they should forge
ahead in every field of Baha'i life.

[From the Guardian:]

May the Almighty graciously assist the Indian believers to establish, at
the close of the first Baha'i Century, their administrative headquarters
in the capital city of India, and thus befittingly crown their meritorious
teaching activities.

January 28, 1943

Passing Away of Mr. Vakil

He was very sad to hear of the passing of our dear and esteemed brother,
Mr. Vakil. His loss will be much felt by the Indian believers, and the
many services he rendered the Cause will never be forgotten. It is too bad
that he was denied the burial he himself longed for, but no doubt his
spirit is now rejoicing in the Abha Kingdom after its long and faithful
labours in this world.

Secretary of the N.S.A.

Regarding your question concerning the Secretary of the N.S.A.: There
cannot be any permanently elected Secretary who would year after year hold
office, as this would be contrary to the principles of the administration;
however, the Guardian feels that the N.S.A. should supply the Secretary
with a paid helper in order to enable him to carry on his duties properly
and at the same time pursue his own profession, if that is necessary for
him. In other words the Secretary of the N.S.A. can have a full-time
secretary under him if the work requires it.

Election of L.S.A.'s

The Guardian has notified the friends in other countries that, in view of
the fact that this is the hundredth year of the Faith and we are going to
celebrate our Centenary next May, Spiritual Assemblies may be constituted
or elected anytime before next April, wherever there are 9 or more
believers. He has done this in order to encourage the friends and
stimulate the work everywhere. He would like you to impress this fact on
the believers in India so that they may redouble their efforts and have a
truly impressive number of Assemblies by next May.

National Administrative Headquarters

He is sorry to hear that you have not as yet been able to find a suitable
house for the National administrative Headquarters. The establishment of
this headquarters will greatly enhance the prestige of the Indian Baha'i
Community and sti