("Epistle to the Son of the Wolf",áí p. 138) [20]
"21: Teach ye your children the verses that have been divinely revealed, that..."
Teach ye your children the verses that have been divinely revealed, that they may recite them in most melodious voices. This is what hath been set down in His mighty Book.
(From a Tablet--translated from the Arabic) [21]
"22: Teach your children that which hath been sent down from the heaven of..."
Teach your children that which hath been sent down from the heaven of majesty and power that they may recite the Tablets of the Merciful in the halls of the Ma_sh_riqu'l-A_dh_kárs in most melodious tones....
("Kitáb-i-Aqdas"--provisional translation from the Arabic) [22]
"23: At the outset of every endeavour, it is incumbent to look to the end of..."
At the outset of every endeavour, it is incumbent to look to the end of it. Of all the arts and sciences, set the children to studying those which will result in advantage to man, will ensure his progress and elevate his rank. Thus the noisome odours of lawlessness will be dispelled, and thus through the high endeavours of the nation's leaders, all will live cradled, secure and in peace.
The Great Being saith: The man of consummate learning and the sage endowed with penetrating wisdom are the two eyes to the body of mankind. God willing, the earth shall never be deprived of these two greatest gifts....
("Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh Revealed after the Kitáb-i-Aqdas", pp. 168-71) [23]
"24: As to the children: We have directed that in the beginning they should be..."
As to the children: We have directed that in the beginning they should be trained in the observances and laws of religion; and thereafter, in such branches of knowledge as are of benefit, and in commercial pursuits that are distinguished for integrity, and in deeds that will further the victory of God's Cause or will attract some outcome which will draw the believer closer to his Lord.
We beg of God to assist the children of His loved ones and adorn them with wisdom, good conduct, integrity and righteousness.
He, verily, is the Forgiving, the Clement.
(From a Tablet--translated from the Persian and Arabic) [24]
From His Most Great Prison, the countenance of the Ancient of Days is turned towards thee, and He teacheth thee that which will draw thee nigh unto God, the Lord of mankind.