[Letter to Mr P D Patwari]

Summary

This two-page letter from Minoo Masani to Prasannadas D. Patwari, dated 29 March 1971, acknowledges Patwari’s letter and an accompanying statement. Masani agrees that Patwari’s basic thinking is aligned with the right lines and endorses his warning about the impending danger when discussion is suppressed.

Masani says he is not yet certain how much time and energy he can devote to the kind of project Patwari has proposed, but insists that the process of education must continue. He asks Patwari to keep him informed of his efforts and to contact him if there is anything Masani can do. The second page contains a brief handwritten note, apparently reading “if words cannot express,” followed by a signature-like inscription.

Key points

• Masani acknowledges receipt of Patwari’s letter of 16 March and its attached statement.
• He agrees with Patwari’s basic line of thinking.
• He considers Patwari’s warning about the danger created when discussion is suppressed to be true.
• He is uncertain how much time and energy he can devote to Patwari’s proposed project.
• He argues that the process of education must continue.
• He invites Patwari to report on his efforts and to ask if Masani can help.