As regards your study of the Hindu religion: The origins of
this and many other religions that abound in India are not quite known to us,
and even the Orientalists and the students of religion are not in complete
accord about the results of their investigations in that field. The Bahá'í writings
also do not refer specifically to any of these forms of religion current in
India. So, the Guardian feels it impossible to give you any definite and
detailed information on that subject. He would urge you, however, to carry on
your studies in that field, although its immensity is well-nigh bewildering,
with the view of bringing the Message to the Hindus. The task of converting
this section of the Indian population is a most vital obligation, although the
Guardian is fully aware of the many difficulties that it presents. Nevertheless
the friends should do their best to make as many converts among the Hindus as
they possibly can.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an
individual believer, dated, 17 April 1936; The Compilation of Compilations,
Vol. I, Buddha, Krishna, Zoroaster and Related Subjects)
