r times, as when
addressing learned Zoroastrians, He wrote in the purest classical Persian.
He also wrote with equal fluency in Arabic, sometimes in very simple
language, sometimes in classical style somewhat similar to that of the
Qur'an. His perfect mastery of these different languages and styles was
remarkable because of His entire lack of literary education.

In some of His Writings the way of holiness is pointed out in such simple
terms that "the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein"
(Isaiah xxv, 8). In others there is a wealth of poetic imagery, profound
philosophy and allusions to Muhammadan, Zoroastrian and other scriptures,
or to Persian and Arabic literature and legends, such as only the poet,
the philosopher or the scholar can adequately appreciate. Still others
deal with advanced stages of the spiritual life and are to be understood
only by those who have already passed through the earlier stages. His
works are like a bountiful table provided with foods and delicacies suited
to the needs and tastes of all who are genuine truth seekers.

It is because of this that His Cause had effect among the learned and
culture, spiritual poets and well-known writers. Even some of the leaders
of the Sufis and of other sets, and some of the political ministers who
were writers, were attracted by His words, for they exceeded those of all
other writers in sweetness and depth of spiritual meaning.

The Baha'i Spirit

From His place of confinement in distant Akka, Baha'u'llah stirred His
native land of Persia to its depths; and not only Persia; He stirred and
is stirring the world. The spirit that animated Him and His followers was
unfailingly gentle, courteous and patient, yet it was a force of
astonishing vitality and transcendent power. It achieved the seemingly
impossible. It changed human nature. Men who yielded to its influence
became new creatures. They were filled with a love, a faith, and
enthusiasm, compared with which earthly joys and sorrows were but as dust
in the balance. They were ready to face lifelong suffering or violent
death with perfect equanimity, nay, with radiant joy, in the strength of
fearless dependence on God.

Most wonderful of all, their hearts were so brimming over with the joy of
a new life as to leave no room for thoughts of bitterness or
vindictiveness against their oppressors. They entirely abandoned the use
of violence in self-defense, and instead of bemoaning their