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Ninthly: Baha'u'llah taught that hearts must receive the Bounty of the Holy Spirit, so that Spiritual civilization may be established. For material civilization is not adequate for the needs of mankind and cannot be the cause of its happiness. Material civilization is like the body and spiritual civilization is like the soul. Body without soul cannot live. (13:2) This is a short summary of the Teachings of Baha'u'llah. To establish this Baha'u'llah underwent great difficulties and hardships. He was in constant confinement and He suffered great persecution. But in the fortress (Akka) He reared a spiritual palace and from the darkness of His prison He sent out a great light to the world. (13:3) It is the ardent desire of the Baha'is to put these teachings into common practice: and they will strive with soul and heart to give up their lives for this purpose, until the heavenly light brightens the whole world of humanity. (13:4) I am very happy that I have been able to talk with you in this gathering: and hope that this deep consciousness of mine is acceptable to you.
(13:5)
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