The movement that started in a small place has now grown into something vast and impressive
The educational session, dedicated to the servants of the Mashhad branches, was administered by the Base of Congress 60, Mr. Hossein Dezhakam, as the master of the ceremony, the respected Dideban, Traveler Majid, as the guardian, and the respected Dideban, Traveler Babak as the secretary. The session was held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
Summary of the Master’s Remarks:
Hello friends, I’m Hossein, a traveler. I hope you’re all doing well. I’m really happy and grateful to be here with you today, dear friends. Today is the 22nd of Aban, 1404 (November 13, 2025), and I’m glad to have the opportunity to come to holy Mashhad. At first, I planned to make this trip quietly, but thanks to Mr. Babak’s coordination, this visit turned out to be organized beautifully and warmly. I sincerely thank him and all the friends who made this visit possible.
My friends and I have been visiting most of the branches in Mashhad since this morning. Thank God, all the branches are very active, well-organized, and vibrant. I told the friends that the first Congress 60 session in Mashhad was held in a small business office – but look at how much the community has grown and flourished today! I also mentioned that while we have some good branches on the outskirts of the city, we should try to establish new ones right within the city as well. We can make this happen, and with your dedication and effort, it will definitely come true.
Many friends have noted that the members of Congress 60 in Mashhad have become more aware and alert, and I am pleased to confirm this. What began as a small initiative has grown into something so vast and impressive. This progress is the result of the sincere efforts of you, the members of Congress 60, and all the dedicated servants. Today, we have active branches throughout the country, and our approach is truly unique.
I have often said that we have upheld the integrity of science in practice by curing addiction, once considered incurable globally. If this method hadn’t worked, none of you would be here today. You are the standard-bearers and pioneers of this path—those who help others with love and faith.
A disease that was once considered incurable in the world (referring to addiction), we have been able to make curable. Just last night, at a conference in Paris that I attended online, I mentioned that we have achieved real cure for addiction; that is, a person who was addicted or struggling with alcoholism not only has no desire to use, but also feels no temptation whatsoever. This is a truth that may be hard for many to believe, yet we have made it a reality at Congress 60.
I should also say that you organized the Golrizan Week (money donation ceremony) exceptionally well. I sincerely thank all the servants and members of Congress 60 in Mashhad who contributed to this effort. I won’t mention anyone by name, but truly, many of you are pioneers and very active. Some walk the path of Congress 60’s progress purely out of love and sincerity, without expecting anything in return, even giving from their own resources to keep the system strong. I have always told the Pahlavans (those who donate about 5000 USD) and those involved in financial and supportive work: if your intentions drive your actions, they must be pure and free from any expectation of personal gain.
If someone thinks, "I’m giving this so I can get that in return," then it holds no value. We shouldn’t even try to make deals with God, like saying, "God, I’ll give this money if you solve my problem." That won’t work. We should help others selflessly, without any expectations, without asking for anything in return. That’s when love and kindness truly shine—the kind of love I always call "selfless love."
If someone expects respect or special privileges in return for their service (voluntary help), that service loses its value. True service must be sincere—done for God, to help others, and for our own inner peace. Today, Congress 60 is in an excellent position financially, academically, and in terms of human resources.
As I’ve always said, we need three strong pillars: knowledge, skilled people, and financial resources. So far, we’ve done well in all three. Even though progress in Congress 60 can be very fast, I sometimes slow things down to make sure growth happens steadily and carefully. For example, music groups or art programs may want to take a big leap, but I purposely guide their pace so that the timing is right and growth stays balanced.
The same approach applies to financial matters. I believe we should move forward calmly and with careful planning, because rushing can cause problems. Our goal is to have suitable locations for our branches not only on the outskirts of cities, but also in central, inner-city areas. I’ve told the team that if they find a good location inside a city, they should look into it so we can buy it—not just in Mashhad, but in all cities. The number of people in Congress 60 has grown considerably. finding a space for hundreds or thousands of people is challenging; hence we usually consider locations on the city outskirts. That’s why we usually look for locations on the outskirts of the city. However, we need to plan ahead so that in the future we can also establish branches in more central areas. Fortunately, some of our branches are already located in very good areas and have considerable facilities.
In any case, we should try to benefit from the capabilities of those who are financially able. We need to understand that when problems arise in our lives, their root cause is often “ignorance.” When we realize that nothing truly belongs to us and everything is merely entrusted to us for a time, our attitude and behavior will change. Life is fleeting. No one takes anything with them after death; only our actions and deeds remain. Wealth, position, and worldly possessions are only temporary. So while we are alive, it is better to use what we have wisely and spend it on good causes. Jewish tradition offers a good example by dividing wealth into three parts: one part for daily living, one part for investment, and one part for charity. The best charity starts close to home—helping people in our family and community who are in need. Charity is not only about money; we can also help through our knowledge, skills, service, and time. In my opinion, there is no pleasure greater than the joy of serving humanity.
If you are here today at Congress 60, serving and contributing, it means you truly enjoy it. If there were no joy in serving, so many people wouldn’t come with such love and dedication. Many members, alongside their work and personal lives, travel to branches in other cities at their own expense to teach and serve, without expecting anything in return. Their reward is the sense of peace, happiness, and inner satisfaction they feel. I believe that we, the members of Congress 60, truly find joy in serving others, because we know that our efforts help ease the pain and suffering of people—and when the pain of others lightens, our own hearts feel lighter too. Thank you so much for listening to me. It’s a true joy to be here with you in holy Mashhad, and I hope I’ll have the chance to be with you again in the future. With God’s guidance and all of your efforts, the journey of serving others and growing Congress 60 will continue, filled with strength, love, and peace.
Source: Razavi branch, Mashhad, Iran
Translated by companion Sepideh, Legion 22, Sheikhbahaei branch of Congress 60, Isfahan, Iran
27/12/2025
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