Testimony by Dr. Ajay Kumar Mishra

it is noteworthy that certain loopholes do creep in when it comes to translation in foreign language. The possible cause for the same can be the support of Colonial powers by the foreign laureates or the lack credible knowledge about the culture and tradition of India. this might come as a surprise to many, that even noted indologist Max Mueller, without highlighting the Indian Mythology's (Deva Shastra in Indian context) moral, social and cultural insights, has referred to it as a false basis for the description of origin of something. (william G Doty, Mythography, page- 05, University of Alabama, Alabama, 1995).

 

However we cannot afford to negate indologist Keith's remarks that we need to understand Indian Shakt philosophy to know the traditional Indian ethos and ethics in a better way.

Swami Ramakrishnananda's book gains paramount significance, as it appears from his writings that he has led the same life as mentioned in the Indian cultural ethos. He has attempted to understand the Indo-alien culture and this book gives a complete picture of Indian traditional values vis-a-vis the global human understanding. The book in itself presents a new flavor with an innovative concept of Yoga philosophy.

For the enrichment of the Indian heritage, a need for a Hindi translation of this book is also felt, as this authentic piece of writing would benefit readers from various backgrounds in India. 

Dr. Ajay Kumar Mishra,
President Awardee of "Maharshi Vadarayana Vyash Samman"
National award for the sake of development of Sanskrit language and literature through "tradition with modernity" approach. Govt. of India. Academic Staff- Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan Deemed University Under HRD Ministry Govt. of India.