of its peoples.  They are, in truth, cup-bearers of the life-giving water of knowledge and guides unto the ideal way.  They direct the peoples of the world to the straight path and acquaint them with that which is conducive to human upliftment and exaltation.  The straight path is the one which guideth man to the dayspring of perception and to the dawning-place of true understanding and leadeth him to that which will redound to glory, honour and greatness.

We cherish the hope that through the loving-kindness of the All-Wise, the All-Knowing, obscuring dust may be dispelled and the power of perception enhanced, that the people may discover the purpose for which they have been called into being.  In this Day whatsoever serveth to reduce blindness and to increase vision is worthy of consideration.  This vision acteth as the agent and guide for true knowledge.  Indeed in the estimation of men of wisdom keenness of understanding is due to keenness of vision.  The people of Baha must under all circumstances observe that which is meet and seemly and exhort the people accordingly.

The second Taraz is to consort with the followers of all religions in a spirit of friendliness and fellowship, to proclaim that which the Speaker on Sinai hath set forth and to observe fairness in all matters.

They that are endued with sincerity and faithfulness should associate with all the peoples and kindreds of the earth with joy and radiance, inasmuch as consorting with people hath promoted and will continue to promote unity and concord, which in turn are conducive to the maintenance of order in the world and to the regeneration of nations.  Blessed are such as hold fast to the cord of kindliness and tender mercy and are free from animosity and hatred.

This Wronged One exhorteth the peoples of the world to observe tolerance and righteousness, which are two lights amidst the darkness of the world and two educators for the edification of mankind.  Happy are they who have attained thereto and woe betide the heedless.

The third Taraz concerneth good character.  A good character is, verily, the best mantle for men from God.  With it He adorneth the temples of His loved ones.  By My life!  The light of a good character surpasseth the light of the sun and the radiance thereof.  Whoso attaineth unto it is accounted as a jewel among men.  The glory and the upliftment of the world must needs depend upon it.  A goodly character is a means whereby men are guided to the Straight Path and are led to the Great Announcement.  Well is it with him who is adorned with the saintly attributes and character of the Concourse on High.

It beseemeth you to fix your gaze under all conditions upon justice and fairness.  In The Hidden Words this exalted utterance hath been revealed from Our Most August Pen: 

’O Son of Spirit!  The best beloved of all things in My sight is Justice; turn not away therefrom if thou desirest Me, and neglect it not that I may confide in thee.  By its aid thou shalt see with thine own eyes and not through the eyes of others, and shalt know of thine own knowledge and not through the knowledge of thy neighbour.  Ponder this in thy heart; how it behoveth thee to be.  Verily justice is My gift to thee and the sign of My loving-kindness.  Set it then before thine eyes.’