Comments
The extreme lateness of this issue, about which we are very sorry, is due to the fact that the Editor and most of the staff were in India during the first two weeks of February to cover the Conference.
Next month’s issue, which will probably also be late, will be wholly devoted to the Conference: a day-by-day account of the events, transcripts of major talks, a spotlight on one of the panel conferences, the results of the essay contest, the complete text of all the resolutions passed by the Conference, and many more pictures will be among the features of this special issue, which will be designed to present the Master’s message of the Unity of Man to a world that sorely needs it.
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Darshan Singh, the Master’s son and a distinguished Urdu poet, who along with many others worked very hard behind the scenes to ensure the success of the Conference, pointed out a rather amazing fact which was not deliberate on the part of anybody – and as far as he knows, not noticed by anybody until it occurred to him:
The very first organisational meeting in connection with the Conference was held on 2nd October, which happens to be Mahatma Gandhi′s birthday; the second, follow-up meeting was held in November on Guru Nanak’s birthday; the third preparatory meeting was held on 25th December, which is of course Christmas Day; and the Conference itself finished up on 6th February – the Master’s birthday.
Many people who were there commented on the unusual brightness and fullness of the moon. It was in fact the fullest moon in many centuries, producing the highest tides; it was also a very interesting period astrologically – according to those who know. But one thing is certain: that for all of us who were fortunate enough to be there, it was a collective peak experience of the highest order. And most of us had some sort of inkling that something very important was going on on many levels – not just the physical.
We thank God we were allowed to participate in such a tremendous event.
Russell Perkins
Notices
Bound volumes ready
A limited number of bound volumes of Sat Sandesh for the year 1973 (Volume VI) are now available at $11.00 each. Please order from: Sat Sandesh, Sant Bani Ashram, Franklin, N. H. 03235, U.S.A.