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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