In fine, such teachings are numerous. These manifold principles, which
constitute the greatest basis for the felicity of mankind and are of the
bounties of the Merciful, must be added to the matter of Universal Peace
and combined with it, so that results may accrue. Otherwise the
realization of Universal Peace in the world of mankind is difficult. As
the teachings of His Holiness Bahá’u’lláh are combined with Universal
Peace, they are like a table provided with every kind of fresh and
delicious food. Every soul can find at that table of infinite bounty that
which he desires. If the question is restricted to Universal Peace alone,
the remarkable results which are expected and desired will not be
attained. The scope of Universal Peace must be such that all the
communities and religions may find their highest wish realized in it. At
present the teachings of His Holiness Bahá’u’lláh are such that all the
communities of the world, whether religious, political or ethical, ancient
or modern, find in the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh the expression of their
highest wish.
For example, the people of religions find, in the teachings of His
Holiness Bahá’u’lláh, the establishment of Universal Religion—a religion
that perfectly conforms with present conditions, which in reality effects
the immediate cure of the incurable disease, which relieves every pain and
bestows the infallible antidote for every deadly poison. For if we wish to
arrange and organize the world of mankind in accordance with the present
religious imitations and thereby to establish the felicity of mankind, it
is impossible and impracticable: for example, the enforcement of the laws
of the Old Testament and also of the other religions in accordance with
present imitations. But the essential basis of all the divine religions
which pertains to the virtues of the world of mankind and is the
foundation of the welfare of the world of man, is found in the teachings
of His Holiness Bahá’u’lláh in the most perfect presentation.
Similarly, with regard to the people who clamor for freedom: the moderate
freedom which guarantees the welfare of the world of man, is found in the
teachings of His Holiness Bahá’u’lláh.
So with regard to political parties: that which is the greatest policy
directing the world of mankind, nay, rather the divine policy, is found in
the teachings of His Holiness Bahá’u’lláh.
Likewise with regard to the party of “equality” which seeks the solution
of the economic problems: until now all proposed solutions have proved
impracticable except the economic proposals in the teachings of His
Holiness Bahá’u’lláh, which are practicable and cause no distress to
society.
So with the other parties: when ye look deeply into this matter, ye will
discover that the highest aims of those parties are found in the teachings
of Bahá’u’lláh. These teachings constitute the all-inclusive power among
all men, and are practicable....
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