n these
concluding months of the first Baha'i century. The Indian believers have
amply demonstrated the vitality of the faith they profess. They must win
fresh laurels. They cannot rest on their oars. They must scale still
loftier heights. They must persevere till the end. They must sacrifice to
the utmost. They must unite as never before. They must prove themselves
worthy of the task they have so nobly initiated and are now so
energetically prosecuting. I will, with redoubled fervour, pray for its
consummation. Rest assured.

October 26, 1943

Centenary Celebrations

He approves of the plans for holding the Centenary, and wishes the annual
Baha'i Convention to be held in conjunction with it (as already confirmed
by cable to you). All Baha'i Communities free to convene conventions will
be also meeting this year during the Centenary celebrations. This will
both facilitate the work of the Cause, stimulate the friends, and be of
added interest to the public.

The truly remarkable work accomplished by the pioneers and teachers in
India during this last year has greatly pleased, and even astonished, the
Guardian, and he hopes that the friends, newly enlisted under the banner
of Baha'u'llah, will study the teachings deeply, help to promote unity and
concord among the believers, and greatly aid in spreading the Divine
Message among the people of India.

Historic Achievements

[From the Guardian:]

The truly splendid and indeed historic achievements of the Indian
believers during the concluding months of the first Baha'i century deserve
the highest praise. The repeated and striking evidences of their high
accomplishments invigorate, encourage, and excite the admiration of, their
sister communities in East and West. They are holding aloft the standard
of Divine guidance in a manner that cannot but evoke the unstinted praise
and the unqualified gratitude of their brethren throughout the Baha'i
world. The Beloved is well pleased with their magnificent record of
service. I feel truly proud of their stewardship of the Faith of
Baha'u'llah, of the spirit which animates them, and of the steadfastness
with which they pursue their manifold and ever-expanding activities in the
service of this glorious Faith.

March 19, 1944

Baha'u'llah and the New Era in Kanarese

A few days ago the Kanarese volumes reached him and he was very happy to
see them; he has placed most of them in the Mansion of Baha'u'lla