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Respected Moderator,
 
Pranams.
 
It is a matter of general acceptance that the Vedas form the 
foundation of sanatana religion now called Hinduism. The Vedas are 
universal. The Nalayira Divya Prabandam and Thevaram are regarded by 
Vaishnavas and Saivas respectively as the Vedas in Tamil. 
Irrespective of the subdivisions, the tenets of the Vedas serve as 
the unifying bond of our Sanatana religion. 
 
There is an urgent need for providing knowledge of our Vedic 
Heritage, Devotional Literature and allied areas of knowledge in 
English because a substantial section of our people, especially 
youngsters, are able to understand these things better in English. 
This trend is likely to grow further in future. Unless we provide an 
instrument of communication in English for the specific purpose, the 
vital linkage may be broken very soon. 
 
Apart from this, there is one more important consideration. The Vedas 
are universal. Even the Plant Kingdom has a right to be benefited by 
it. It is our duty to share what we have inherited with all the 
peoples of the world. So presenting them in English becomes a moral 
obligation to us.
 
There are of course some general religious books and magazines in 
English. Not all of them do justice to the universality of the Vedic 
spirit. Trying to live within a shell created for us, however 
comfortable it may be, is not adequate. It is not becoming of one who 
has inherited the Vedic treasure by virtue of his birth. 
 
But to provide a concerted effort in this direction, providing 
coverage to all the subdivisions - highlighting the unifying aspects 
of all but without spoiling particular sampradayas - an international 
monthly magazine in English by name 'Nitya Kalyan' has been launched. 
This is not just another magazine but an urgent, sacred mission. 

The first issue of the magazine was released by Pujyasri Acharya of 
Kanchi Kamakoti Peetamm on Vijayadasami Day (23-10-04) at Madurai.
 
Those interested in this mission may contact 
venkataramanks@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for further information. 
 
I request you kindly to forward this message for the benefit of all 
members of our group.
 
They are also welcome to
join http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nityakalyan for better interaction 
with the like minded persons.

If you would agree, it would be in furtherence of our objectives to 
publish an essay on any topic connected with Vedic Heritage or 
Devotional Practices, by you, or by any other learned member of our 
group, in Nitya Kalyan for the benefit of our readers.

With kind regards,
 
Kudanthai Sa Venkataraman









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