...has been passed down from master to master for seven generations. I also have added many points according to my understanding. The book is very valuable, and I am giving it to you to represent your successorship." "If the book is such an important thing, you had better keep it," Shoju replied. "I received your Zen without writing and am satisfied with it as it is." "I know that," said ...

... high devotion in the observance of this bond as is not to be found in any other worldly relationship and connections demanding devoted dutifulness. (6) Today the bond that his Community has with Khilafat (successorship) is in reality by virtue of this pledge of allegiance that links it to the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace). Likewise having put one's step on the rung of this ladder, it...

... high devotion in the observance of this bond as is not to be found in any other worldly relationship and connections demanding devoted dutifulness. (6) Today the bond that his Community has with Khilafat (successorship) is in reality by virtue of this pledge of allegiance that links it to the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace). Likewise having put one's step on the rung of this ladder, it...

... high devotion in the observance of this bond as is not to be found in any other worldly relationship and connections demanding devoted dutifulness. (6) Today the bond that his Community has with Khilafat (successorship) is in reality by virtue of this pledge of allegiance that links it to the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace). Likewise having put one's step on the rung of this ladder, it...