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“One evening the western pilgrims were gathered together as usual with the Guardian

“One evening the western pilgrims were gathered together as usual with the Guardian.

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Formative Age / Shoghi Effendi (1921–1957) · 1 min

“One evening the western pilgrims were gathered together as usual with the Guardian. All was quiet when Shoghi Effendi suddenly said: “Prayer is useless.” An embarrassed silence followed. Shoghi Effendi said nothing. He paused and a moment later said: “Meditation is useless.” Another anxious moment ensued. Silence….

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Then the Guardian said: “Prayer and meditation are useless without action.””

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