Crafts and respect

 Month, Day: 178, Beauty, Beauty (Majesty)

BWF, page 167: 

THE FIRST TARAZ

and the First Tajalli, which has risen from the horizon of the Mother-Book, is that man should know his own self, and know those things which lead to loftiness or to baseness, to shame or to honor, to affluence or to poverty. After man has realized his own being and become mature, then for him wealth is needed. If this wealth is acquired through a craft and profession, it is approvable and worthy of praise to men of wisdom, especially to those servants who arise to train the world and beautify the souls of nations. These are the cup-bearers of the kawther of knowledge and the guides to the ideal path. They direct the people of the whole world unto the right path, and instruct them in that which is conducive to the elevation and progress of being.

The right path is a path which leads man to the day spring of perception and dawning-place of knowledge and directs him to that which is the cause of honor and glory and greatness. We hope that, by the providence of the wise Physician, the dust will be removed from his eyes and the clearness of his sight will increase; so that he may discover that for which he has been created. In this day that which will decrease blindness and increase sight is worthy of attention. To the possessors of wisdom this spiritual sight is the minister and guide of knowledge. The apprehension of knowledge is due to the power of insight. The people of Bahá must, in all cases, act and advise people in that which is worthy.

Lots involved here. First, refer back to the AELunt letter. Then, consider that 'laborer' is a craft; one uses one's body for a purpose. Deserves lots of respect due to this type of job, many times, being dangerous. But, caregiver, too, is a type of craft.

Why this? Not sure that others than the esteemed Drs get any attention. These are not the people that get things done. Whereas, in my time amongst the working class, I met many smart people. Too, we all face God alone when it's our time. Too, even the lowliest can know. Now, back to the letter and note 'do not yield' said the Master.

Methinks, He was noting the long history of Lunt's family (my in-laws) in the torturous long history of the U.S. that is so misunderstood by so many. Again, more to look at.  

Note: Sundown day start. 

Remarks: 04/28/2021 

04/28/2021 --