d constancy. Simultaneous with the united efforts
that must be strenuously exerted to ensure its success, a systematic
endeavour must be made to proclaim the verities of our glorious Faith to
the masses, and to disseminate far and wide its literature. This threefold
task requires the concentrated and sustained attention of the rank and
file of the believers, the subordination of every consideration to its
paramount interests, the extension of generous financial assistance to the
agencies designed for its promotion. The believers in India have set an
inspiring example to their fellow-believers throughout the East, and even
to the great mass of their co-religionists in Baha'u'llah's native land,
and have abundantly demonstrated to them all, what organized activity,
boldly conceived and soundly and energetically conducted, can achieve when
directed and animated by the ennobling influences and the generative
spirit of the Faith of Baha'u'llah. Their exploits are indeed unsurpassed
by those of any community throughout the Baha'i world except those which
stand associated with the community that may well claim to be the
standard-bearer of the Cause of God in the West. That these exploits may
be the forerunners of still mightier and nobler achievements is my fervent
hope and prayer.

March 20, 1946 Baha'is Can Accept Grants-in-aid From The Government

Your question about whether Baha'is can accept grants-in-aid and free
plots from Government....

There is no objection, the beloved Guardian says, to the Baha'is receiving
this type of help from the Government and civic authorities.

March 24, 1946

Baha'i Holy Days

He thinks it is better for Baha'i doctors not to work on our 9 Holy
Days--but, of course, that does not mean they should not attend to very
sick people and emergencies on these days.

Voting Rights

As he already told you in a previous communication he feels that your
Assembly should not deprive people of their voting rights unless the
matter is really very grave; this is a very heavy sanction, and can
embitter the heart if lightly imposed, and also make people think we
unduly resort to pressure of a strong nature. The friends must be nursed
and assisted, for they are still mostly immature spiritually, and their
"sins" are those of immaturity! Their hearts are loyal to the Cause, and
this is the most important thing.

Responsibilities Immense

[From the Guardian:]

The responsibil