I wish to appeal, however, to all its members, and through
them to the general body of the devoted friends in India and Burma to make a
united and supreme endeavour to overcome, while there is yet time, the
obstacles that stand in their way, and to refuse to allow the perils, the
uncertainties and anxieties that face and afflict their country to deter them
from carrying out the original plan they have so nobly conceived. Let them
remember that a firm resolution on their part, an absolute rededication of
their resources, and an actual attempt to translate into action their
meritorious intentions, coupled with perseverance in the discharge of their
duties, would suffice to ensure the success of the mission to which they are
now committed. The time is indeed ripe, and the minds and hearts of the
suffering multitudes are being mysteriously prepared for the Great Message that
can alone redeem, exalt and regenerate a sore-tried and bewildered humanity. I
will specially and fervently pray for the success of any and every effort the
dearly-beloved friends in India and Burma may arise to exert.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a message dated 28 November 1940, ‘Dawn of a New Day’)
