men." Likewise it is said: "We speak one word and by it We intend one and seventy meanings; each one of these we can explain."
To resume: These things are mentioned that the people may not be troubled by certain traditions and utterances, the signs of which have not appeared in the world of dominion, but that they may attribute their perplexity to their own lack of comprehension and not to the non-fulfilment of the meanings of the traditions; for the intent of the Imams of religion is not known to these servants, as evidenced by the traditions themselves. Consequently the people should not deprive themselves of the bounties through such texts, but should question the custodians thereof, so that the hidden mysteries may appear and become manifest free from veils.
But no one is found among the people of the earth who is a seeker of the Truth, and who turns to the Manifestations of Oneness, concerning intricate questions. All are dwelling in the land of oblivion and follow the people of hostility and rebellion. But God will do unto them just as they are acting, and will forget them even as they have ignored His Meeting in His Days. Thus those who have denied are judged, and He shall judge those who reject His signs. We conclude the saying with His words (Exalted is He!)—"Whosoever shall withdraw from the admonition of the Merciful, we will chain a devil to him, and he shall be his inseparable companion" (K. S. 43).
