We present here some of the feedback received in 2003 from eminent personalities and our dear readers. We hope to scale new heights in the coming years with continued support from our readers, patrons and well-wishers. – Editor)
…I am delighted to know that you have started a new magazine called The Hindu Renaissance. Unrecognised by most people, a Hindu renaissance has already begun. But it has to be given a sense of direction.
It should be the task of The Hindu Renaissance to give Hindu society the right direction. There will be disputes and debates regarding what constitutes the right approach but I am sure in the long run, we will walk on the right path.
It will be a pleasure to go through THR… would be most happy to review it, and hopefully, write for it.
With my prayers for the success of your noble endeavour.
M. V. Kamath, Chairman
Prasar Bharati
Mumbai, India
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I was happy to receive information about publication of this new journal. We at ‘World Association for Vedic Studies (WAVES)’, welcome this development.
WAVES, as perhaps you know, is a USA based multidisciplinary academic society with several chapters in India. I will request you to include announcements of our conferences in your own format…
Bhudev Sharma
President
World Association for Vedic Studies, USA
(YES. Readers are invited to submit announcements or reports of important events, conferences etc. for inclusion in the news page – Ed.)
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I was impressed with both the quality of graphics and content of some of the articles in the inaugural issue of The Hindu Renaissance. Your colour photographs of the Ramajanmabhoomi archaeological evidence are spellbinding in their clarity and detail – they will certainly bring conviction into the minds of readers of your publication. Since most of the English language publications in India are anti-Hindu in tone and content, I do not expect to see this wealth of detail confirming the existence of a temple under the Babri Masjid anywhere else. However, the website looked sloppy and typos spoilt the impression. You must maintain consistent quality everywhere.
We are all behind you in your maiden efforts. Your goal should be to come up to the standards of the house magazine(s) of say, the Pew Foundation, an ultra-respectable but nevertheless avowedly evangelistic Christian organization at the core. 99.9% of the people are not aware of this. Your magazine is a very creditable first effort.
In Indian terms, your publication should, at least, be at a level that elite Indian educational institutions such as the IITs and IIMs would respect it as a publication of quality.
Nagendra S. Rao
Hindu American Foundation, USA
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Many thanks for the Gurupurnima number of The Hindu Renaissance; I enjoyed reading some of the articles… I am offering some technical suggestions for improving the design and layout of the magazine…
Swami B.
(A respected monk of the Ramakrishna Order in India)
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Thank you for sending us the edition with the superb articles on Ram Janmabhoomi… We particularly liked the Book Review section.
We need to create greater awareness of our ancient culture and values, that are by far the best in the world, and I see ourselves as allies in this endeavour…
Subroto Mukerji
Managing Editor
BPI (India) Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi, India
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First and foremost, my aasheervaad and a big congratulations for your team’s successful efforts! I know it takes a lot of work and initiative to do such work, especially when it is the beginning of a New Era…
The vision statement has been well written. It is also admirable that you have identified the problem of Hindu samaaja as having lost its proper ideology – only a clean, clear goal will give us a bench mark to judge our progress in the coming years.
I have one suggestion for you to consider regarding the wording of your introductory letter. If I have learnt anything in my 36 years of living with Western people and their way of thinking, it is that they have been taught to advertise and sell / market, more than anything else – this is one of the weakest point among Hindus, as it involves some manipulation of truth, and sometimes, blatant misinformation. However, the wise fight the harmful elements for a larger good, without becoming like them. So words and their usage can make a difference. The stress should be on telling the truth in an effective but likable way (priyam), which works to our advantage and educates the society to become gently wise…
I also love the fact that you will use the Hindu calendar and not only AD and BC. At least, we must shift to BCE (before common era) and CE (common era)…
Lastly, there will be low points, seek help and we will keep going for our Maatri Bhoomi and Humanity! Mangalam Bhavatu.
Renu S. Malhotra, MBA
Founder,
Seed the World, Inc.,
Michigan, USA
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A few suggestions for your perusal: On the cover page in the world map, Hindus in other countries of the world may also be depicted. The size and pattern of the magazine may be refashioned. The Chairman of the Sanskritic Gaurav Sansthan also appreciated your magazine highly.
R. S. Bharadwaj,
Chief National Adviser
Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal
New Delhi, India
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Many thanks for this beautiful copy of The Hindu Renaissance. The design and layout are attractive…
In general, a Hindu has no clear idea of the basics. What is Hinduism? What is meant by Hindu renaissance? Why do we need a Hindu renaissance? You can consider starting a regular column dealing with these underlying issues in order to provide a clear perspective for the layman…
If this magazine can be customised to target the Indian Youth, it would really serve its purpose to a far greater extent. The younger generation needs informative and readable material. Hence, instead of having all scholarly articles, you could include some thought provoking, factual and informative pieces.
Raghav Mittal, coordinator
Students Forum for India’s Heritage
IIT-Kharagpur, India
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I received a copy of The Hindu Renaissance, as also the letter seeking feedback. It is an excellent effort at covering Hinduism and Hindus all over the world. The articles are timely, interesting and well written. Yes, I appreciate the focus on religious conversions. I think a column should be devoted to this problem of religious conversions. I suggest that the volume number and the issue number be printed on the first cover page and the first, editorial page from the next issue onwards.
You can also try to contact Hindus in Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and other places where they are in a sizeable number and highlight their affinity to their religion and their problems. I wish you all success.
D. Raja Ganesan, Head
Department of Education
University of Madras
Chennai, India
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