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124 how did He come to possess the knowledge of those abilities that He did no create Himself? While He does not possess the power to create a single soul, then in what sense is He called Almighty while His power is only limited to putting things together? “My heart testifies that these impious teachings are not at all in the Vedas. God is only God if He is the source of all graces. Although the Vedantists have also made errors, with a little reformation, their faith does not remain objectionable. But the faith of Dianand appears to be total filth. Dianand has followed those false philosophers and logicians who had nothing to do with the Vedas. They were in fact the hidden enemies of the Vedas. It is for this reason that there is no such respect for God in their faith as should be there. Nor does it have the teachings of pure-hearted monks to strive and find God. This unfortunate person has only taught his disciples prejudice, and malice and vilification against the pious prophets of God. Or you could say that he has administered unto them a bowl of poison. “The gist of our talk is that our objection is against the suppositious Vedas of Dianand and not against any Book of God. ” 96 Referring to the teachings of the Vedas. 97 The following footnote is by the author himself: “If there are such people among them who do not vilify the pious prophets of God, and they possess sense and nobility, then they are excluded from our address. ” 98 The following footnote is by the author himself: “It should be remembered that this opinion of ours is concerning those followers of Arya Samaaj who have proved the filth of their character through posters, magazines and newspapers. They have called the pious prophets of God a thousand names. Their newspapers and books are present with us. We do not include the persons of gentle disposition at this place. Nor do they like such method. ” 99 Referring to Scriptures of other religions. 100 Meaning Scriptures of other religions. 101 The cave where the Prophet Muhammad used to meditate and received the first Quranic revelation. 102 The Prophet Muhammad is frequently called the Moon of Dark Nights since he appeared during an age of darkness. 103 The following footnote is from the author himself: “The meaning of the word ‘ jande’ here is lock. It is not intended to demonstrate any skills in poetry nor do I like this appellation for myself. For this reason, I have used some words of the Punjabi language at some places. Our objective is not Urdu, per se, but to introduce the truth to the hearts and we have no concern with poetry as such. 104 One of the rituals during Pilgrimage to the Ka’ba is to go around it seven times. 105 The dust that remains after the human body is totally consumed. 106 Meaning the Holy Quran 107 In the Urdu verse, the reference is actually to Kerbala , the field where the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, Hussain, was martyred at the hands of his enemies. 108 Eye-salve or collyrium is a fine powdery substance that is put in the eyes to make them appear shiny (popular custom in the eastern countries). 109 The following footnote is by the author himself: “It should be remembered that we are not at all attacking the Vedas. We do not know as to what excesses were committed in their commentaries. Hundreds of Arya sects rely upon the Vedas for their beliefs,