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40. Observe likewise the mysteries of transference within this Alif, seeing as how in every Letter the Alif appeareth therein. For instance, observe in this Alif the Letter Bá ب . By means of its submission its form was made to prostrate upon the dust utterly subservient unto God, just as ye regard within its shape. Then the Temple of the Dál د is revealed through its process of bowing in the Presence of God, the Help in Peril, the Well Beloved. Further as it prostrateth unto God, the Well Spring of the Ṣád ص is revealed and the water floweth from it, by virtue of which God quickeneth whosoever dwelleth within the heavens or on the earth within the hierarchy of creation. In such manner recognize each Letter, and each of them hath been revealed through the Temples of Variation by virtue of what hath appeared upon them from the Revelations of this Alif, just as ye observe in the Letters of the Alphabet. When God desireth to reveal the Revelations of this Alif, He causeth the Revelation of His Likeness to shine through them, after which they reveal themselves in accordance with whatsoever hath been concealed within the garment of these Letters. Were they to release themselves from the definitive expressions, they would appear within the Temple of this Alif and they would arise according to its shape. Therefore, He intended to present the appearance of this Upright Alif in the Letters through its shape and uprightness, to the end that ye may be well assured in thyself that it hath precedence over all things.