Thou hast written regarding Buddha and Confucius. Buddha was
an illustrious personage. Confucius became the cause of civilization,
advancement and prosperity for the people of China. Now it is not the time when
we discuss concerning the stations and positions of those who are passed away.
We must concentrate our attention upon the present. What hath transpired in a
former time is past. Now is the time when we restrict our discussion to the
Most Great Luminary of Peace and Salvation in this Age, to talk of the Blessed
Perfection [Bahá'u'lláh] and to voice His exhortations, behests and teachings.
Buddha and Confucius were kings in bygone ages who have disappeared. Their
sovereignty in this world is ended and their cycle is completed. Now the Throne
of the Kingdom of Abha is established and the Blessed Perfection is sitting
upon the Throne of Grandeur. We must raise this Call, promulgate the Word of
God and live in accord with the teachings and advices of the Beauty of Abha.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas", vol. 2’; The Compilation of
Compilations, Vol. I, Buddha, Krishna,
Zoroaster and Related Subjects)
