Nitya Kalyan: A Vedic Magazine

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The efforts of Mr. Venkataraman in bringing out this new magazine are

laudable. He intends to translate Panniru Tirumurai (12 Tamil volumes

of an ancient text in Tamil celebrating vedic tradition) with

commentaries in English. When it comes out in over 30 volumes, it

will

be a magnum opus indeed. He has started with a series introducing

Tirujnanasambandar in the magazine.

 

Dhanyavaadah.

 

K.

 

Nitya Kalyan is a monthly magazine in English.

 

Background to the publication of the new journal

 

It is a matter of general acceptance that the Vedas form the

foundation of sanatana religion, now called Hinduism. The Nalayira

Divya Prabhandam and Thevaram are regarded by the Vaishnavas and the

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.

 

The Vedas constitute the common bond uniting all the Hindus.

Interpretations may differ but the Vedic Literature provides the

basis

of our way of life. Owing to the lack of knowledge on the fundamental

importance of the Vedas, the unity among the Hindus has been

adversely

affected.

 

There is an urgent need for providing knowledge of our Vedic

Heritage,

Devotional Literature and allied areas of knowledge in English

becuase

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 this specific purpose, the vital linkage

may be broken very soon.

 

Moreover, as 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 introducing them in

English becomes a moral obligation to us.

 

As a concerted effort in this direction, for providing coverage to

all

the sampradayas - highlighting the unifying aspects of all but

without

spoiling particulr sampradaya - an international monthly magazine in

English by name Nitya Kalyan has been launched, under the auspices of

Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. This is a sacred mission rather than just

another magazine. This project is also a part of our duty towards the

preservation of the Vedas and allied literature.

 

Pujyasri Acharyals of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam released the first issue

of the magazine on Vijayadasami Day (23 Octobere 2004) at Madurai.

 

All the devotees of sanatana dharma and those interested in our

theological literature are requested to for this magazine

and contribute towards the fulfillment of its sacred objectives.

 

Annual subscription is Rs.300 within India and US$24 for foreign

subscriptions. All the subscription and advertisement details are

thre

in the last sheet of the magazine. Interested persons may contact K S

Venkataraman, Editor and Publisher, Nitya Kalyan, 203/1 Arcot Rd,

Vadapalani, Chennai 600026 Ph: 52133742 email:

venkataramanks@n...

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