Happily, Bhupendra Gandhi has joined the memory lane cavalcade initiated by C.B.Patel. All contributing subscribers appearing to be of the same age, their biodata, recollections and ethos appears to be similar. Bhupendra Gandhi and C.B. Patel have become prolific/ professional writers. I assume, Dinesh Sheth matches record.
I began writing to Asian Voice after my retirement in the year 2000. I have stopped counting my letters accepted by Asian Voice, but am sure it will pass 300 mark and more if rejects and omitted letters are considered. I consider every acceptance as a prize, especially when read by thousands of readers and attracted written and verbal comments. Thus I personally feel that a certificate of merit or badge of honor would be superfluous. We write to express spontaneous feelings that surface naturally, irrespective of expecting certificate or badge. Writing with anticipation of prize would defeat the surge of unselfish inspiration.
Each accepted letter can serve as an incentive to continue to add to the treasure chest of knowledge. Our intentions must be pure, shed light, without imposing on ones beliefs and convictions. It also serves to break the isolation of the writer. Congratulations to Editorial team too.
Ramesh Jhalla
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