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the fundamentals of religion. Under his teachings, after centuries of hatred and bitterness many from amongst the Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Jews, Christians, Sikhs, Jains arose for unity, in utmost love and concord. Those who accepted him though previously they belonged to divergent beliefs, were now united. The second principle of Baha'u'llah proclaims the oneness of mankind. Addressing all humanity he says, "Ye are the fruits of one tree and the leaves of one branch. All the nations, peoples and races are the branches, leaves, blossoms and fruits of this great tree nf humanity. God is the real Father, all are His children and are equal in His sight. Whosoever is more kind, more compassionate-he Is nearer to
Him".
The third principle is in regard to international peace, This message of peace was brought to us by all the prophets, more particularly the principle of Ahimsa, stressed by Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavira, has been once again revivified by Baha'u'llah. He taught his followers that it is better for you to be killed than to kill. Following this principle of Ahimsa and peace more than twenty thousand followers of this Falth of God gave their lives and suffered martyrdom. Man is the edifice of God. War destroys this edifice. Peace is life, war is death. The human world is in need of interpeace between races, religions and
national peace.
There must be
nations.
The fourth principle is that religion must live in conformity with science and reason. If a religion does not agree with science, it is mere superstition. Science and religion are both knowledges, one for the body the other for the soul. Hence as long as we are in this world both are essential.
Next is equality of men and women. The the human race are equal before God. God is no
male and female of respecter of gender.
The seventh teaching suggests a plan whereby all the individual members may enjoy the utmost comfort and welfare. The degrees of society must be preserved. The farmer will till the soil, the artist persue his art and so on. The work may differ, but in the community they enjoy the same privileges. There is no class hatred. Each is to be protected by the community and work is to be provided for all. No idle rich, no idle poor, and no lazy drones in the society. "Work done in the spirit of service is worship".
The question of education is well dealt with. No child should be left illiterate all over the world. Each child must be taught a profession or a
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