Dawn of a New Day
Dawn of a New Day
by Shoghi Effendi
Edition 1, (September 2006)
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Contents
[Frontispiece]
PREFACE
LETTERS ADDRESSED TO THE N.S.A. OF INDIA
Excellent Field of Service
Position of Baha’i Women
The Baha’i News
An Era of Unprecedented Activity
Nothing Must Dampen Our Zeal
Unite in Promoting the Work of the Cause
Consolidation of the Foundations of the N.S.A.
The House of Baha’u’llah in Baghdad
Inaugurate a Fresh Campaign of Teaching
Increasing Activities
Bring Together the Hindus and Mohammedans
Cause Will Ultimately Conquer
Publication of Kaukab
The Baha’i News
Widen the Scope of Activities
Conduct of the Work of N.S.A.
Extend the Scope of Activities
[Letter of November 16, 1927]
[Letter of May 6, 1928]
[Letter of June 22, 1928]
[Letter of August 21, 1928]
The Faith Publicized in Turkey
Maintain and Strengthen the Unity of the National Assembly
“Baha’i World”—Foremost Baha’i Publication
“Huquq”
Syed Jenab Ali—Distinguished Baha’i Leader
Martha Root Visits India
Baha’i Representation at the All-Asian Women’s Conference
Publication of the “Dawn-Breakers”
Advertisements in Baha’i Periodicals
Mrs. Ransom Kehler Visits India
Mrs. Kehler Visits Calcutta
Translation of Baha’u’llah and the New Era
Need of Baha’i Teachers all over the World
Passing Away of the Greatest Holy Leaf
Baha’i Center in Calcutta
Teaching Among the Masses in India
Baha’i Magazine
Passing Away of Brilliant Teacher—Mrs. Kehler
Registration of Bombay Assembly
Bedrock of Baha’i Administrative Order
Accept Justified Resignation
Revival of the Spirit of Fellowship
Changes in Membership of Baha’i Assemblies
Intensify Teaching Throughout India
Persecution of the Baha’is in Iran
Training of Baha’i Teachers
Registration of L.S.A. of Karachi
Formation of an Assembly in Lahore
Circulation of Abdu’l-Baha’s Photographs
Splendid Initiative
Baha’i Holidays must be Observed
Effective Publicity Throughout India
Correspondence with the Guardian
Union With Loved Ones in the Next World
Voting is Sacred Obligation
It is But a Beginning
Daidanaw Baha’i School
Two Main Principles to Follow
Visit of Mr. Schopflocher to India
Inflexible Determination Required
Welcome Extended to Mr. Schopflocher
Theosophists
Baha’i Holidays
Baha’i Administration
Obligatory Prayers
Progress of Teaching Most Gratifying
National Fund
Martha Root’s Teaching Trip
Resting Place of Holy Mother
Six-Year Plan
First Indian Baha’i Summer School
Task Immense—Time Short
Splendid Work Accomplished by Miss Root
Baha’i Youth Groups
Summer School
David
Inheritance
Reason of Severe Laws Revealed by the Bab
Teaching—The Paramount Task
Meaning of Resurrection
Teaching—The Paramount Task
Martha Root’s Arrival in Bombay
Paramount Task Facing the Believers
Passing Away of Dearest Martha
Sacred Task
Steady Extension of the Teaching Campaign
Financial Assistance to Baha’i Teachers
Translation of Baha’u’llah’s Writings
Training of Children
Appearance of two Davids
Importance of the Teaching Campaign
Greatest Need of the Hour
Priceless Days
Refrain from Imposing New Rules
Every Obstacle Should Be Surmounted
Persecution of Baha’is of Kadwai
Use of A’rabs (Vowel Points)
Two Davids
He Whom God Will Make Manifest
The Holy Book—The Aqdas
Use of A’rabs (Vowel Points)
Writings of the Bab
The Universal House of Justice
Surmount Every Obstacle
Remarkable Evidence of Activity
Future is Blessed and Glorious
Prizes to be Won
Passing of Abd’ul-Jalil Beg Saad
Painstaking and Fruitful Efforts
Placing of Burial Stone
Ensure the Triumphant Conclusion
Proper Administrative Headquarters
Passing Away of Mr. Vakil
Secretary of the N.S.A.
Election of L.S.A.’s
National Administrative Headquarters
Baha’is Can Undertake Philanthropic Work
Centenary Celebrations
Friends Should Unite
The Six-Year Plan Has Progressed Magnificently
Centenary Celebrations
Historic Achievements
Baha’u’llah and the New Era in Kanarese
Achieved Mighty Victories
Re-instate Assemblies in Burma
Teach a Wider Range of Indians
Passing Away of Siyyid Mustafa
Baha’i Marriage
Task Urgent, Vast and Sacred
Shoulder Heavy Responsibilities
Threefold Task
Baha’i Holy Days
Voting Rights
Responsibilities Immense
Answer to Various Matters
Unstinted Devotion Displayed
More Pioneers to Go Forth
Esslemont Book in Karen Language
Added Responsibility
Threshold of a New Epoch
Set the Highest Example of Tolerance
Greater Dedication to Service
Opportunity Which May Never Occur Again
Excommunication is a Spiritual Matter
Unite to Serve Him
Seeking to Purify the World
Stormy Yet Glorious Path of Service
Old and Tried Community
Arcade of the Shrine of the Bab
Grave Challenge
Superstructure of the Shrine of the Bab
Keep in Close Touch With Pioneers
End of Six-Year Plan Approaches
Arcade of the Shrine
Baha’is May Join Non-Partisan Organisations
A Baha’i Cannot be a Theosophist
Killing of a Believer in Kamarhatti
Convention Delegates
No Effort is Too Great
Photos of the Arcade of the Shrine
Inter-Assembly Conferences
Assembly in Moulmein, Burma
Centenary Pamphlet Excellent
Increase the Number of Delegates to 95
Pioneering to Siam
Registration of Assemblies
Contribution for the Shrine of the Bab
Baha’is Cannot Become Freemasons
Reviewing of Baha’i Books
Pioneers for Indonesia and Siam
Great Historic Enterprise
Increase of Believers in Benares
Teaching in South-East Asia
The 19-Month Plan
Pioneers to Settle in Africa
First Pilgrims from India
Inter-Continental Conference
No Harm in Taking Part in Dramas
Encouraging the Hindu Baha’is
The Work is Still Formidable
No Age Limit for Serving the Cause
Answer to Various Questions
Consolidation of the Manifold Institutions
The Most Important Thing is to Serve
Translation of Literature
Keynote of the Crusade
Consultation of Delegates
Concentrate on Home Front
Increase Number of Assemblies
Translation of Baha’i Books into Russian
Many Victories Won
Pioneering to Ceram
Baha’i Literature in Native Tongues
Pioneers in Sikkim
Pioneers to be Sent to Maldive Islands
Historic and Heart-Stirring
LETTERS ADDRESSED TO THE BAHA’I YOUTH OF INDIA
Letter of June 19, 1941
Letter of May 5, 1943
Letter of June 6, 1941
Letter of June 19, 1941
Letter of June 19, 1941
Letter of June 19, 1941
Letter of December 27, 1941
Letter of July 3, 1942
Letter of June 27, 1942
Letter of April 8, 1946
Letter of April 12, 1945
Letter of October 15, 1940
Letter of April 8, 1946
LETTERS ADDRESSED TO INDIVIDUAL BAHA’IS IN INDIA
Letter of June 20, 1923.
Letter of November 5, 1924
Letter of May 17, 1926
Letter of March 2, 1929
Letter of December 17, 1929
Letter of January 14, 1931
Letter of July 10, 1931
Letter of October 27, 1933
Letter of November 3, 1934
Letter of October 15, 1940
Letter of October 12, 1932
Letter of May 2, 1947
Letter of May 8, 1942
Letter of February 2, 1957
Letter of September 19, 1929
Letter of December 1, 1944
Letter of July 29, 1942
Letter of March 28, 1945
Letter of December 19, 1949
Letter of May 14, 1932
Letter of June 6, 1933
Letter of December 27, 1933
Letter of January 7, 1934
Letter of September 25, 1934
Letter of September 4, 1935
Letter of April 17, 1936
Letter of May 7, 1941
Letter of April 7, 1952
Letter of January 27, 1957
Letter of February 7, 1937
Letter of March 31, 1937
Letter of March 27, 1938
Letter of October 29, 1938
Letter of November 16, 1939
Letter of April 27, 1946
LETTERS ADDRESSED TO BURMESE BAHA’IS
Letter of June 1, 1923
Letter of June 2, 1923
CABLEGRAMS
Cablegram of 18.11.1935
Cablegram of 29.4.1937
Cablegram of 27.6.1937
Cablegram of 2.9.1937
Cablegram of 22.9.1938
Cablegram of 27.6.1942
Cablegram of 8.7.1942
Cablegram of 3.1.1943
Cablegram of 15.1.1943
Cablegram of 28.1.1943
Cablegram of 5.3.1943
Cablegram of 12.3.1943
Cablegram of 23.4.1943
Cablegram of 2.5.1943
Cablegram of 6.5.1943
Cablegram of 10.5.1943
Cablegram of 27.7.1943
Cablegram of 6.8.1943
Cablegram of 9.10.1943
Cablegram of 17.10.1943
Cablegram of 15.2.1944
Cablegram of 24.4.1944
Cablegram of 22.5.1944
Cablegram of 24.5.1944
Cablegram of 24.8.1944
Cablegram of 31.10.1944
Cablegram of 26.11.1944
Cablegram of 15.12.1944
Cablegram of 15.2.1945
Cablegram of 13.3.1945
Cablegram of 4.4.1945
Cablegram of 30.4.1945
Cablegram of 9.1.1946
Cablegram of 10.1.1946
Cablegram of 16.7.1946
Cablegram of 11.11.1946
Cablegram of 18.11.1946
Cablegram of 14.1.1947
Cablegram of 4.4.1947
Cablegram of 5.4.1947
Cablegram of 11.4.1947
Cablegram of 24.4.1947
Cablegram of 30.4.1947
Cablegram of 28.5.1947
Cablegram of 5.6.1947
Cablegram of 9.7.1947
Cablegram of 7.8.1947
Cablegram of 23.10.1947
Cablegram of 11.11.1947
Cablegram of 21.11.1947
Cablegram of 27.12.1947
Cablegram of 5.5.1948
Cablegram of 19.6.1948
Cablegram of 9.1.1949
Cablegram of 23.3.1949
Cablegram of 29.4.1949
Cablegram of 26.11.1949
Cablegram of 9.4.1950
Cablegram of 29.4.1950
Cablegram of 13.6.1950
Cablegram of 29.4.1951
Cablegram of 6.5.1951
Cablegram of 31.8.1951
Cablegram of 7.10.1953
Cablegram of 12.10.1953
Cablegram of 15.10.1953
Cablegram of 13.4.1954
Cablegram of 26.4.1955
Cablegram of 29.4.1955