An Accord Among Young and Old

The Flowers Of Guidance Volume One Today is the Era of Knowledge The Celebration of Unity
Today, youths should be propelled towards ethics, humanity, affection, veneration of elders, fondness towards faith and theism, attention towards science, and acquiring knowledge. Their gatherings should be in a relaxed environment and discussions of scientific and moral studies, while not forgetting healthy recreational activities.

In a world where there is no death, and all are eternal, being born earlier or later in life does not mean that there are reasons for privileges, arrogance or rejection. Elders do not boast to the youth about their experience and knowledge they have earned during their life, nor do they consider the youth immature and incapable of obtaining the rays of wisdom. The elders consider all worthy of comprehending truths. On the other side of the table, youth do not fault elders for being old and obsolete, nor do they accuse them of being regressive and incompetent in realizing their thoughts. They do not distance themselves from older people. They do not become hard-headed and stubborn, because all are on the same level in the knowledge of unity, and all are enjoying the same string of verity