THE CALL

2. HAZRATJI ~ 73 ~ single eye in the congregation remained dry. All tongues responded to his call, and hearts leapt with the poignancy of it. He was obsessed with one thing alone: the nagging feeling of having spent his life in vain – the feeling of having fallen short of the divine standard. “O, my God, forgive us for all of our inadequacies and failures, and guide us along the right path!” Here is one prayer which is preserved on a tape: “O, my God, forgive us for our sins. Forgive us for our lapses in carrying out the work as deserved by your cause. We have pathetically failed in fulfilling the mission of the prophets, and we have engaged ourselves in worldly pursuits. God, save us from the depths of degradation we have fallen into and guide us along the right path. We are grateful to You for having shown us Your path and granted us the service of Your cause. Accept from us the struggles that we have made and bless our efforts. May You, God, establish peace and justice all over the world, and bring to an end corruption and cruelty. Help all of