He has sought to engender a better understanding of Hinduism

Dear Editor ,

I refer to a letter captioned “Swami Aksharananda honoured in Mumbai” (08.01.28) and offer congratulations to him on the receipt of this most prestigious award from the Rashtriya Swayam Saywak in India.

Swamiji has fought tirelessly and valiantly to engender a better understanding of Hinduism by non Hindus and his courageous effort in setting up a school near his birth place is remarkable given the need to raise funds both locally and overseas.

Swamiji, I hope you will be the inspiration for many more others to emulate you.

Yours faithfully,

Chris Persaud