xpressed the desirability to have
these translations to a number of pilgrims, but so far my hopes have not
materialized. This book has already been translated and printed into eight
different languages, the latest being Russian, Hebrew and Chinese. The
Persian, the Albanian, the Bulgarian, the French and the Swedish versions
will be printed this year. I wish you to do all in your power to ensure
the speedy and correct translation of this book into these two languages,
and if necessary to hire the services of a competent non-Baha'i
translator. I shall be only too pleased to assist financially both with
regard to their translation and publication. May the Beloved guide and
assist you in this vital and important task.

March 12, 1932

Mrs. Kehler Visits Calcutta

Shoghi Effendi wishes me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated
March 14th 1932 informing him about the arrival of Mrs. Ransom Kehler to
Calcutta. He was very glad to know that her visit was successful and that
it has very much stimulated the teaching work in that city. He sincerely
hopes that as a consequence a number of souls will enter the Cause and be
inspired by its divine teachings and ennobling spirit.

Such teachers of the Cause who, with all sincerity and determination,
undertake such long trips, should be very much helped by the resident
believers if real progress is to be achieved. They ought to be assisted to
reach important people speak to intelligent and receptive audiences, and
obtain interviews with persons whose heart is open to the light of God.
Otherwise, during their short stay they would, like a helpless man in a
strange country, be impotent to achieve their purpose.

Shoghi Effendi is very glad the friends have taken the necessary step to
assist Mrs. Ransom Kehler by appointing Professor Pritam Singh to
accompany her in her trip through India. May God help her and help you in
proclaiming the Word of God through the length and breadth of that vast
land.

March 28, 1932

He was very glad to learn of the plans you made for Mrs. Ransom Kehler. He
sincerely hopes that in these meetings and public lectures delivered in so
many cities, she has been able to attract some new souls to the Cause and
confirm people who until now have been merely interested. We should admit,
however, that the time at her disposal was too short to give her the
chance of doing her best. A teacher ought to remain at least a few months
in the same cit