In the third Tajallí (effulgence) of the Book of Tajallíyát (Book of
Effulgences) We have mentioned: "Arts, crafts and sciences uplift the
world of being, and are conducive to its exaltation. Knowledge is as wings
to man’s life, and a ladder for his ascent. Its acquisition is incumbent
upon everyone. The knowledge of such sciences, however, should be acquired
as can profit the peoples of the earth, and not those which begin with
words and end with words. Great indeed is the claim of scientists and
craftsmen on the peoples of the world. Unto this beareth witness the
Mother Book in this conspicuous station."

In truth, knowledge is a veritable treasure for man, and a source of
glory, of bounty, of joy, of exaltation, of cheer and gladness unto him.
Happy the man that cleaveth unto it, and woe betide the heedless.

It is incumbent upon thee to summon the people, under all conditions, to
whatever will cause them to show forth spiritual characteristics and
goodly deeds, so that all may become aware of that which is the cause of
human upliftment, and may, with the utmost endeavor, direct themselves
towards the most sublime Station and the Pinnacle of Glory. The fear of
God hath ever been the prime factor in the education of His creatures.
Well is it with them that have attained thereunto!

The first word which the Abhá Pen hath revealed and inscribed on the first
leaf of Paradise is this: "Verily I say: The fear of God hath ever been a
sure defence and a safe stronghold for all the peoples of the world. It is
the chief cause of the protection of mankind, and the supreme instrument
for its preservation. Indeed, there existeth in man a faculty which
deterreth him from, and guardeth him against, whatever is unworthy and
unseemly, and which is known as his sense of shame. This, however, is
confined to but a few; all have not possessed, and do not possess, it. It