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Dawn of a New DaybyShoghi EffendiEdition 1, (September 2006)Baha'i Terms of UseYou have permission to freely make and use copies of the text and any other information ("Content") available on this Site including printing, emailing, posting, distributing, copying, downloading, uploading, transmitting, displaying the Content in whole or in part subject to the following:1. Our copyright notice and the source reference must be attached to the Content;2. The Content may not be modified or altered in any way except to change the font or appearance;3. The Content must be used solely for a non-commercial purpose.Although this blanket permission to reproduce the Content is given freely such that no special permission is required, the Bahá’í International Community retains full copyright protection for all Content included at this Site under all applicable national and international laws.For permission to publish, transmit, display or otherwise use the Content for any commercial purpose, please contact us (http://reference.bahai.org/en/contact.html).ContentsBaha'i Terms of Use[Frontispiece]PREFACELETTERS ADDRESSED TO THE N.S.A. OF INDIALetter to believers in India & BurmahExcellent Field of ServicePosition of Baha’i WomenThe Baha’i NewsAn Era of Unprecedented ActivityNothing Must Dampen Our ZealUnite in Promoting the Work of the CauseConsolidation of the Foundations of the N.S.A.The House of Baha’u’llah in BaghdadInaugurate a Fresh Campaign of TeachingIncreasing ActivitiesBring Together the Hindus and MohammedansCause Will Ultimately ConquerPublication of KaukabThe Baha’i NewsWiden the Scope of ActivitiesConduct 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]Present the Teachings at Various Conventions & GatheringsThe Faith Publicized in TurkeyMaintain and Strengthen the Unity of the National Assembly“Baha’i World”—Foremost Baha’i Publication“Huquq”Syed Jenab Ali—Distinguished Baha’i LeaderMartha Root Visits IndiaBaha’i Representation at the All-Asian Women’s ConferencePublication of the “Dawn-Breakers”Advertisements in Baha’i PeriodicalsMrs. Ransom Kehler Visits IndiaTranslation of Baha’u’llah & the New EraMrs. Kehler Visits CalcuttaTranslation of Baha’u’llah and the New EraNeed of Baha’i Teachers all over the WorldPassing Away of the Greatest Holy LeafPublication of Baha’u’llah & the New EraBaha’i Center in CalcuttaTeaching Among the Masses in IndiaBaha’i MagazinePublication of Baha’u’llah & the New EraPassing Away of Brilliant Teacher—Mrs. KehlerTwentyfive Printed Versions of Baha’u’llah & the New EraRegistration of Bombay AssemblyBedrock of Baha’i Administrative OrderAccept Justified ResignationRevival of the Spirit of FellowshipChanges in Membership of Baha’i AssembliesIntensify Teaching Throughout IndiaPersecution of the Baha’is in IranTraining of Baha’i TeachersRegistration of L.S.A. of KarachiFormation of an Assembly in LahoreCirculation of Abdu’l-Baha’s PhotographsSplendid InitiativeBaha’i Holidays must be ObservedEffective Publicity Throughout IndiaCorrespondence with the Guardian“New-Era” in Sindhi & Bengali PrintedUnion With Loved Ones in the Next WorldVoting is Sacred ObligationIt is But a BeginningDaidanaw Baha’i SchoolTwo Main Principles to FollowVisit of Mr. Schopflocher to IndiaInflexible Determination RequiredWelcome Extended to Mr. SchopflocherTheosophistsBaha’i HolidaysBaha’i AdministrationObligatory PrayersProgress of Teaching Most GratifyingNational FundMartha Root’s Teaching TripResting Place of Holy MotherL.S.A. & Summer School in SimlaSix-Year PlanFirst Indian Baha’i Summer SchoolTask Immense—Time ShortSplendid Work Accomplished by Miss RootBaha’i Youth GroupsSummer SchoolDavidInheritanceReason of Severe Laws Revealed by the BabTeaching—The Paramount TaskMeaning of ResurrectionTeaching—The Paramount TaskMartha Root’s Arrival in BombayParamount Task Facing the BelieversPassing Away of Dearest MarthaSacred TaskSteady Extension of the Teaching CampaignFinancial Assistance to Baha’i TeachersTranslation of Baha’u’llah’s WritingsTraining of ChildrenAppearance of two DavidsImportance of the Teaching CampaignGreatest Need of the HourPriceless DaysRefrain from Imposing New RulesEvery Obstacle Should Be SurmountedPersecution of Baha’is of KadwaiUse of A’rabs (Vowel Points)Two DavidsHe Whom God Will Make ManifestThe Holy Book—The AqdasUse of A’rabs (Vowel Points)Writings of the BabThe Universal House of JusticeSurmount Every ObstacleRemarkable Evidence of ActivityFuture is Blessed and GloriousNew Assemblies of Hyderabad & KotahPrizes to be WonPassing of Abd’ul-Jalil Beg SaadPainstaking and Fruitful EffortsPlacing of Burial StoneEnsure the Triumphant ConclusionProper Administrative HeadquartersPassing Away of Mr. VakilSecretary of the N.S.A.Election of L.S.A.’sNational Administrative HeadquartersBaha’is Can Undertake Philanthropic WorkCentenary CelebrationsFriends Should UniteThe Six-Year Plan Has Progressed MagnificentlyCentenary CelebrationsHistoric AchievementsBaha’u’llah and the New Era in KanareseAchieved Mighty VictoriesRe-instate Assemblies in BurmaTeach a Wider Range of IndiansPassing Away of Siyyid MustafaBaha’i MarriageTask Urgent, Vast and SacredShoulder Heavy ResponsibilitiesThreefold TaskBaha’i Holy DaysVoting RightsResponsibilities ImmenseAnswer to Various MattersUnstinted Devotion DisplayedMore Pioneers to Go ForthEsslemont Book in Karen LanguageRules & Regulations Should Not Be MultipliedAdded ResponsibilityThreshold of a New EpochSet the Highest Example of ToleranceGreater Dedication to ServiceOpportunity Which May Never Occur AgainExcommunication is a Spiritual MatterUnite to Serve HimSeeking to Purify the WorldStormy Yet Glorious Path of ServiceOld and Tried CommunityArcade of the Shrine of the BabGrave ChallengeSuperstructure of the Shrine of the BabKeep in Close Touch With PioneersEnd of Six-Year Plan ApproachesArcade of the ShrineBaha’is May Join Non-Partisan OrganisationsA Baha’i Cannot be a TheosophistKilling of a Believer in KamarhattiConvention DelegatesNo Effort is Too GreatPhotos of the Arcade of the ShrineInter-Assembly ConferencesAssembly in Moulmein, BurmaCentenary Pamphlet ExcellentIncrease the Number of Delegates to 95Pioneering to SiamRegistration of AssembliesContribution for the Shrine of the BabBaha’is Cannot Become FreemasonsReviewing of Baha’i BooksPioneers for Indonesia and SiamGreat Historic EnterpriseIncrease of Believers in BenaresTeaching in South-East AsiaThe 19-Month PlanPioneers to Settle in AfricaFirst Pilgrims from IndiaInter-Continental ConferenceNo Harm in Taking Part in DramasEncouraging the Hindu Baha’isThe Work is Still FormidableNo Age Limit for Serving the CauseAnswer to Various QuestionsConsolidation of the Manifold InstitutionsThe Most Important Thing is to ServeYouth & the Ten-Year CrusadeTranslation of LiteratureKeynote of the CrusadeConsultation of DelegatesConcentrate on Home FrontIncrease Number of AssembliesTranslation of Baha’i Books into RussianMany Victories WonPioneering to CeramBaha’i Literature in Native TonguesPioneers in SikkimPioneers to be Sent to Maldive IslandsHistoric and Heart-StirringLETTERS ADDRESSED TO THE BAHA’I YOUTH OF INDIALetter of June 19, 1941Letter of May 5, 1943Letter of June 6, 1941Letter of June 19, 1941Letter of June 19, 1941Letter of June 19, 1941Letter of December 27, 1941Letter of July 3, 1942Letter of June 27, 1942Letter of April 8, 1946Letter of April 12, 1945Letter of October 15, 1940Letter of April 8, 1946LETTERS ADDRESSED TO INDIVIDUAL BAHA’IS IN INDIALetter of June 20, 1923.Letter of November 5, 1924Letter of May 17, 1926Letter of March 2, 1929Letter of December 17, 1929Letter of January 14, 1931Letter of July 10, 1931Letter of October 27, 1933Letter of November 3, 1934Letter of October 15, 1940Letter of October 12, 1932Letter of May 2, 1947Letter of May 8, 1942Letter of February 2, 1957Letter of September 19, 1929Letter of December 1, 1944Letter of July 29, 1942Letter of March 28, 1945Letter of December 19, 1949Letter of May 14, 1932Letter of June 6, 1933Letter of December 27, 1933Letter of January 7, 1934Letter of September 25, 1934Letter of September 4, 1935Letter of April 17, 1936Letter of May 7, 1941Letter of April 7, 1952Letter of January 27, 1957Letter of February 7, 1937Letter of March 31, 1937Letter of March 27, 1938Letter of October 29, 1938Letter of November 16, 1939Letter of April 27, 1946LETTERS ADDRESSED TO BURMESE BAHA’ISLetter of June 1, 1923Letter of June 2, 1923CABLEGRAMSCablegram of 18.11.1935Cablegram of 29.4.1937Cablegram of 27.6.1937Cablegram of 2.9.1937Cablegram of 22.9.1938Cablegram of 27.6.1942Cablegram of 8.7.1942Cablegram of 3.1.1943Cablegram of 15.1.1943Cablegram of 28.1.1943Cablegram of 5.3.1943Cablegram of 12.3.1943Cablegram of 23.4.1943Cablegram of 2.5.1943Cablegram of 6.5.1943Cablegram of 10.5.1943Cablegram of 27.7.1943Cablegram of 6.8.1943Cablegram of 9.10.1943Cablegram of 17.10.1943Cablegram of 15.2.1944Cablegram of 24.4.1944Cablegram of 22.5.1944Cablegram of 24.5.1944Cablegram of 24.8.1944Cablegram of 31.10.1944Cablegram of 26.11.1944Cablegram of 15.12.1944Cablegram of 15.2.1945Cablegram of 13.3.1945Cablegram of 4.4.1945Cablegram of 30.4.1945Cablegram of 9.1.1946Cablegram of 10.1.1946Cablegram of 16.7.1946Cablegram of 11.11.1946Cablegram of 18.11.1946Cablegram of 14.1.1947Cablegram of 4.4.1947Cablegram of 5.4.1947Cablegram of 11.4.1947Cablegram of 24.4.1947Cablegram of 30.4.1947Cablegram of 28.5.1947Cablegram of 5.6.1947Cablegram of 9.7.1947Cablegram of 7.8.1947Cablegram of 23.10.1947Cablegram of 11.11.1947Cablegram of 21.11.1947Cablegram of 27.12.1947Cablegram of 5.5.1948Cablegram of 19.6.1948Cablegram of 9.1.1949Cablegram of 23.3.1949Cablegram of 29.4.1949Cablegram of 26.11.1949Cablegram of 9.4.1950Cablegram of 29.4.1950Cablegram of 13.6.1950Cablegram of 29.4.1951Cablegram of 6.5.1951Cablegram of 31.8.1951Cablegram of 7.10.1953Cablegram of 12.10.1953Cablegram of 15.10.1953Cablegram of 13.4.1954Cablegram of 26.4.1955Cablegram of 29.4.1955

Dawn of a New DaybyShoghi EffendiEdition 1, (September 2006)

Dawn of a New Day

byShoghi Effendi

Edition 1, (September 2006)

Baha'i Terms of UseYou have permission to freely make and use copies of the text and any other information ("Content") available on this Site including printing, emailing, posting, distributing, copying, downloading, uploading, transmitting, displaying the Content in whole or in part subject to the following:1. Our copyright notice and the source reference must be attached to the Content;2. The Content may not be modified or altered in any way except to change the font or appearance;3. The Content must be used solely for a non-commercial purpose.Although this blanket permission to reproduce the Content is given freely such that no special permission is required, the Bahá’í International Community retains full copyright protection for all Content included at this Site under all applicable national and international laws.For permission to publish, transmit, display or otherwise use the Content for any commercial purpose, please contact us (http://reference.bahai.org/en/contact.html).

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ContentsBaha'i Terms of Use[Frontispiece]PREFACELETTERS ADDRESSED TO THE N.S.A. OF INDIALetter to believers in India & BurmahExcellent Field of ServicePosition of Baha’i WomenThe Baha’i NewsAn Era of Unprecedented ActivityNothing Must Dampen Our ZealUnite in Promoting the Work of the CauseConsolidation of the Foundations of the N.S.A.The House of Baha’u’llah in BaghdadInaugurate a Fresh Campaign of TeachingIncreasing ActivitiesBring Together the Hindus and MohammedansCause Will Ultimately ConquerPublication of KaukabThe Baha’i NewsWiden the Scope of ActivitiesConduct 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]Present the Teachings at Various Conventions & GatheringsThe Faith Publicized in TurkeyMaintain and Strengthen the Unity of the National Assembly“Baha’i World”—Foremost Baha’i Publication“Huquq”Syed Jenab Ali—Distinguished Baha’i LeaderMartha Root Visits IndiaBaha’i Representation at the All-Asian Women’s ConferencePublication of the “Dawn-Breakers”Advertisements in Baha’i PeriodicalsMrs. Ransom Kehler Visits IndiaTranslation of Baha’u’llah & the New EraMrs. Kehler Visits CalcuttaTranslation of Baha’u’llah and the New EraNeed of Baha’i Teachers all over the WorldPassing Away of the Greatest Holy LeafPublication of Baha’u’llah & the New EraBaha’i Center in CalcuttaTeaching Among the Masses in IndiaBaha’i MagazinePublication of Baha’u’llah & the New EraPassing Away of Brilliant Teacher—Mrs. KehlerTwentyfive Printed Versions of Baha’u’llah & the New EraRegistration of Bombay AssemblyBedrock of Baha’i Administrative OrderAccept Justified ResignationRevival of the Spirit of FellowshipChanges in Membership of Baha’i AssembliesIntensify Teaching Throughout IndiaPersecution of the Baha’is in IranTraining of Baha’i TeachersRegistration of L.S.A. of KarachiFormation of an Assembly in LahoreCirculation of Abdu’l-Baha’s PhotographsSplendid InitiativeBaha’i Holidays must be ObservedEffective Publicity Throughout IndiaCorrespondence with the Guardian“New-Era” in Sindhi & Bengali PrintedUnion With Loved Ones in the Next WorldVoting is Sacred ObligationIt is But a BeginningDaidanaw Baha’i SchoolTwo Main Principles to FollowVisit of Mr. Schopflocher to IndiaInflexible Determination RequiredWelcome Extended to Mr. SchopflocherTheosophistsBaha’i HolidaysBaha’i AdministrationObligatory PrayersProgress of Teaching Most GratifyingNational FundMartha Root’s Teaching TripResting Place of Holy MotherL.S.A. & Summer School in SimlaSix-Year PlanFirst Indian Baha’i Summer SchoolTask Immense—Time ShortSplendid Work Accomplished by Miss RootBaha’i Youth GroupsSummer SchoolDavidInheritanceReason of Severe Laws Revealed by the BabTeaching—The Paramount TaskMeaning of ResurrectionTeaching—The Paramount TaskMartha Root’s Arrival in BombayParamount Task Facing the BelieversPassing Away of Dearest MarthaSacred TaskSteady Extension of the Teaching CampaignFinancial Assistance to Baha’i TeachersTranslation of Baha’u’llah’s WritingsTraining of ChildrenAppearance of two DavidsImportance of the Teaching CampaignGreatest Need of the HourPriceless DaysRefrain from Imposing New RulesEvery Obstacle Should Be SurmountedPersecution of Baha’is of KadwaiUse of A’rabs (Vowel Points)Two DavidsHe Whom God Will Make ManifestThe Holy Book—The AqdasUse of A’rabs (Vowel Points)Writings of the BabThe Universal House of JusticeSurmount Every ObstacleRemarkable Evidence of ActivityFuture is Blessed and GloriousNew Assemblies of Hyderabad & KotahPrizes to be WonPassing of Abd’ul-Jalil Beg SaadPainstaking and Fruitful EffortsPlacing of Burial StoneEnsure the Triumphant ConclusionProper Administrative HeadquartersPassing Away of Mr. VakilSecretary of the N.S.A.Election of L.S.A.’sNational Administrative HeadquartersBaha’is Can Undertake Philanthropic WorkCentenary CelebrationsFriends Should UniteThe Six-Year Plan Has Progressed MagnificentlyCentenary CelebrationsHistoric AchievementsBaha’u’llah and the New Era in KanareseAchieved Mighty VictoriesRe-instate Assemblies in BurmaTeach a Wider Range of IndiansPassing Away of Siyyid MustafaBaha’i MarriageTask Urgent, Vast and SacredShoulder Heavy ResponsibilitiesThreefold TaskBaha’i Holy DaysVoting RightsResponsibilities ImmenseAnswer to Various MattersUnstinted Devotion DisplayedMore Pioneers to Go ForthEsslemont Book in Karen LanguageRules & Regulations Should Not Be MultipliedAdded ResponsibilityThreshold of a New EpochSet the Highest Example of ToleranceGreater Dedication to ServiceOpportunity Which May Never Occur AgainExcommunication is a Spiritual MatterUnite to Serve HimSeeking to Purify the WorldStormy Yet Glorious Path of ServiceOld and Tried CommunityArcade of the Shrine of the BabGrave ChallengeSuperstructure of the Shrine of the BabKeep in Close Touch With PioneersEnd of Six-Year Plan ApproachesArcade of the ShrineBaha’is May Join Non-Partisan OrganisationsA Baha’i Cannot be a TheosophistKilling of a Believer in KamarhattiConvention DelegatesNo Effort is Too GreatPhotos of the Arcade of the ShrineInter-Assembly ConferencesAssembly in Moulmein, BurmaCentenary Pamphlet ExcellentIncrease the Number of Delegates to 95Pioneering to SiamRegistration of AssembliesContribution for the Shrine of the BabBaha’is Cannot Become FreemasonsReviewing of Baha’i BooksPioneers for Indonesia and SiamGreat Historic EnterpriseIncrease of Believers in BenaresTeaching in South-East AsiaThe 19-Month PlanPioneers to Settle in AfricaFirst Pilgrims from IndiaInter-Continental ConferenceNo Harm in Taking Part in DramasEncouraging the Hindu Baha’isThe Work is Still FormidableNo Age Limit for Serving the CauseAnswer to Various QuestionsConsolidation of the Manifold InstitutionsThe Most Important Thing is to ServeYouth & the Ten-Year CrusadeTranslation of LiteratureKeynote of the CrusadeConsultation of DelegatesConcentrate on Home FrontIncrease Number of AssembliesTranslation of Baha’i Books into RussianMany Victories WonPioneering to CeramBaha’i Literature in Native TonguesPioneers in SikkimPioneers to be Sent to Maldive IslandsHistoric and Heart-StirringLETTERS ADDRESSED TO THE BAHA’I YOUTH OF INDIALetter of June 19, 1941Letter of May 5, 1943Letter of June 6, 1941Letter of June 19, 1941Letter of June 19, 1941Letter of June 19, 1941Letter of December 27, 1941Letter of July 3, 1942Letter of June 27, 1942Letter of April 8, 1946Letter of April 12, 1945Letter of October 15, 1940Letter of April 8, 1946LETTERS ADDRESSED TO INDIVIDUAL BAHA’IS IN INDIALetter of June 20, 1923.Letter of November 5, 1924Letter of May 17, 1926Letter of March 2, 1929Letter of December 17, 1929Letter of January 14, 1931Letter of July 10, 1931Letter of October 27, 1933Letter of November 3, 1934Letter of October 15, 1940Letter of October 12, 1932Letter of May 2, 1947Letter of May 8, 1942Letter of February 2, 1957Letter of September 19, 1929Letter of December 1, 1944Letter of July 29, 1942Letter of March 28, 1945Letter of December 19, 1949Letter of May 14, 1932Letter of June 6, 1933Letter of December 27, 1933Letter of January 7, 1934Letter of September 25, 1934Letter of September 4, 1935Letter of April 17, 1936Letter of May 7, 1941Letter of April 7, 1952Letter of January 27, 1957Letter of February 7, 1937Letter of March 31, 1937Letter of March 27, 1938Letter of October 29, 1938Letter of November 16, 1939Letter of April 27, 1946LETTERS ADDRESSED TO BURMESE BAHA’ISLetter of June 1, 1923Letter of June 2, 1923CABLEGRAMSCablegram of 18.11.1935Cablegram of 29.4.1937Cablegram of 27.6.1937Cablegram of 2.9.1937Cablegram of 22.9.1938Cablegram of 27.6.1942Cablegram of 8.7.1942Cablegram of 3.1.1943Cablegram of 15.1.1943Cablegram of 28.1.1943Cablegram of 5.3.1943Cablegram of 12.3.1943Cablegram of 23.4.1943Cablegram of 2.5.1943Cablegram of 6.5.1943Cablegram of 10.5.1943Cablegram of 27.7.1943Cablegram of 6.8.1943Cablegram of 9.10.1943Cablegram of 17.10.1943Cablegram of 15.2.1944Cablegram of 24.4.1944Cablegram of 22.5.1944Cablegram of 24.5.1944Cablegram of 24.8.1944Cablegram of 31.10.1944Cablegram of 26.11.1944Cablegram of 15.12.1944Cablegram of 15.2.1945Cablegram of 13.3.1945Cablegram of 4.4.1945Cablegram of 30.4.1945Cablegram of 9.1.1946Cablegram of 10.1.1946Cablegram of 16.7.1946Cablegram of 11.11.1946Cablegram of 18.11.1946Cablegram of 14.1.1947Cablegram of 4.4.1947Cablegram of 5.4.1947Cablegram of 11.4.1947Cablegram of 24.4.1947Cablegram of 30.4.1947Cablegram of 28.5.1947Cablegram of 5.6.1947Cablegram of 9.7.1947Cablegram of 7.8.1947Cablegram of 23.10.1947Cablegram of 11.11.1947Cablegram of 21.11.1947Cablegram of 27.12.1947Cablegram of 5.5.1948Cablegram of 19.6.1948Cablegram of 9.1.1949Cablegram of 23.3.1949Cablegram of 29.4.1949Cablegram of 26.11.1949Cablegram of 9.4.1950Cablegram of 29.4.1950Cablegram of 13.6.1950Cablegram of 29.4.1951Cablegram of 6.5.1951Cablegram of 31.8.1951Cablegram of 7.10.1953Cablegram of 12.10.1953Cablegram of 15.10.1953Cablegram of 13.4.1954Cablegram of 26.4.1955Cablegram of 29.4.1955

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