O namesake of the Chaste One! [1] The sea of bounty hath
surged so high as to flood the shores of existence with the waters of infinite
grace. The world of being hath therefore been set in wondrous motion and hath
been revived and blessed. Minds have
soared to new heights, understanding hath increased, movement hath become
rapid, and progress hath become powerfully evident in all aspects of life.
Thus, great discoveries have been made, mighty enterprises have been
established, wonderful inventions have appeared, and the mysteries of the
universe have stepped forth from the invisible plane into the realm of the
visible. Wherefore must the friends, one and all, exhibit a signal effort to
create a new invention, discover a new science, engage in a great enterprise,
or manifest a power or a bestowal in the human world. I beseech God that thou
mayest be assisted and confirmed under all conditions. The Glory of Glories
rest upon thee. - ‘Abdu’l-Bahá (From a Tablet; compilation: ‘Social Action’,
Prepared by the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice, August
2020)
[1] Yahyá, the Arabic name of John the Baptist, who was
titled “the Chaste”. See Qur’án 3:39
