Whilst in the Prison of 'Akká, We revealed in the Crimson
Book that which is conducive to the advancement of mankind and to the
reconstruction of the world. The utterances set forth therein by the Pen of the
Lord of creation include the following which constitute the fundamental
principles for the administration of the affairs of men:
First: It is incumbent upon the ministers of the House of
Justice to promote the Lesser Peace so that the people of the earth may be
relieved from the burden of exorbitant expenditures. This matter is imperative
and absolutely essential, inasmuch as hostilities and conflict lie at the root
of affliction and calamity.
Second: Languages must be reduced to one common language to
be taught in all the schools of the world.
Third: It behoveth man to adhere tenaciously unto that which
will promote fellowship, kindliness and unity.
Fourth: Everyone, whether man or woman, should hand over to
a trusted person a portion of what he or she earneth through trade, agriculture
or other occupation, for the training and education of children, to be spent
for this purpose with the knowledge of the Trustees of the House of Justice.
Fifth: Special regard must be paid to agriculture. Although
it hath been mentioned in the fifth place, unquestionably it precedeth the
others. Agriculture is highly developed in foreign lands, however in Persia it
hath so far been grievously neglected. It is hoped that His Majesty the Shah --
may God assist him by His grace -- will turn his attention to this vital and
important matter.
- Baha'u'llah ('Tablets of Baha'u'llah revealed after the
Kitab-i-Aqdas’)
