Early Writings — Page 32
32 THE However, he who is able to properly adjust the focus discovers the error committed by the people of previous times and thus discov- ers the truth of the matter at hand. Now, this statement (which is a clear and unambiguous one) evidently proves that in some cases, man, having appropriately put to use the means provided to him by nature, quickly discovers the reality of a matter. Secondly, if he does not or is incapable of appropriately putting to use the said means and commits an error, someone else who finds the opportunity to put them to appropri- ate use is able to remove the misunderstanding of the one before him. The history of humanity's quest for knowledge is therefore replete of these sorts of interesting accounts. In this context, our experience spanning thousands of years clearly demonstrates that it is not at all difficult for any researcher to reach the conclusion that man who is equipped with all the necessary physical organs, and is blessed with mental and moral capabilities, is quite fit to seek a path for himself in this world (such that suits his dispo- sition and is in harmony with his needs and requirements) and should himself obtain knowledge of the means necessary for his physical and spiritual well-being and progress and thus utilize them to his full advantage. Hence, if we ignore this law of nature or seek to present a hypothetical argument against the wisdom of the True and Wise Lord by suggesting that it is a need of man to see in all four direc- tions but he has only two eyes on his face, and due to this when he is looking at a thing in front of him, he cannot see behind even if danger lurks behind him; so since man only has two eyes at the front, he cannot see what is happening behind him; hence, was