What 'Abdu'l-Baha always pointed out in this matter is that
these psychic powers were not to be used in this world, and that, indeed, it
was dangerous to cultivate them here. They should be left dormant, and not
exploited, even when we do so with the sincere belief we are helping others. We
do not understand their nature and have no way of being sure of what is true
and what is false in such matters.
If children are inclined to be psychic they should not be
blamed for it too harshly, they should not be encouraged to strengthen their
powers in this direction.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter
written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer, March 4, 1946;
compilation: ‘Spiritualism, Psychic Phenomena and Related Subjects’, prepared
by the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice; compilation:
‘Lights of Guidance’)
