Homage

In the passing away of Bharataratna Dr S. Radhakrishnan, the world has lost a great philosopher-statesman. He occupied a unique position of distinction and eminence in the cultural and national life or India. He was hailed as “one or the greatest philosophers of mysticism in modern times.” He was a great orator and no wonder if Lord Morley said–“We wonder how he acquired such a mastery over the genius of our tongue.” Barring Gandhi, Tagore and Nehru, he has done more than any other Indian of our time to raise India’s international status.

To us of the Triveni, Dr Radhakrishnan has been a guide, philosopher and friend. Ever since its inception he was a valued member of the Advisory Board of the journal until he assumed charge as the President of India. Dr Radhakrishnan was a source of great strength and continuous encouragement to late Sri Ramakotiswara Rau, the Founder-Editor of Triveni.

As we think of Dr Radhakrishnan, we are reminded of Whittier’s beautiful lines which are so eloquently suggestive of the Man:

An inborn grace that nothing lacked
Of culture or appliance– 
To warmth or genial courtesy
The calm of self-reliance.

With folded hands Triveni pays homage to his soul.
–EDITOR