Nitya Kalyan

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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.

 

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 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 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 the 'Principles of Sadhana' or any other topic

relevant to Vedic Heritage or Devotional practices, by you, or by any

other learned member of our group, in Nitya Kalyan for the benefit of

more number of persons.

 

 

With kind regards,

 

Kudanthai Sa Venkataraman