but disunity and inharmony
spell death. When thou dost consider all phenomena, thou wilt see that
every created thing hath come into being through the mingling of many
elements, and once this collectivity of elements is dissolved, and this
harmony of components is dissevered, the life form is wiped out.

O honoured lady! In cycles gone by, though harmony was established, yet,
owing to the absence of means, the unity of all mankind could not have
been achieved. Continents remained widely divided, nay even among the
peoples of one and the same continent association and interchange of
thought were wellnigh impossible. Consequently intercourse, understanding
and unity amongst all the peoples and kindreds of the earth were
unattainable. In this day, however, means of communication have
multiplied, and the five continents of the earth have virtually merged
into one. And for everyone it is now easy to travel to any land, to
associate and exchange views with its peoples, and to become familiar,
through publications, with the conditions, the religious beliefs and the
thoughts of all men. In like manner all the members of the human family,
whether peoples or governments, cities or villages, have become
increasingly interdependent. For none is self-sufficiency any longer
possible, inasmuch as political ties unite all peoples and nations, and
the bonds of trade and industry, of agriculture and education, are being
strengthened every day. Hence the unity of all mankind can in this day be
achieved. Verily this is none other but one of the wonders of this
wondrous age, this glorious century. Of this past ages have been deprived,
for this century--the century of light--hath been endowed with unique and
unprecedented glory, power and illumination. Hence the miraculous
unfolding of a fresh marvel every day. Eventually it will be seen how
bright its candles will burn in the assemblage of man.

Behold how its light is now dawning upon the world's darkened horizon. The
first candle is unity in the political realm, the early glimmerings of
which can now be discerned. The second candle is unity of thought in world
undertakings, the consummation of which will erelong be witnessed. The
third candle is unity in freedom which will surely come to pass. The
fourth candle is unity in religion which is the corner-stone of the
foundation itself, and which, by the power of God, will be revealed in all
its splendour. The fifth candle is the unity of nat