Editorial: Dialogue as Way of Life

As we know Prof Noel Sheth SJ was a man o f  ahimsa,
compassion and dialogue. Calm and sober in his attitude,
he reached out to others respectfully and reverentially. His
meticulous and methodological nature and analytic-synthetic 
mind made him a humble servant, erudite scholar, efficient
teacher and responsible administrator. He reached out to other
traditions, religions and cultures with a warm heart and open
arms, so that our world may be better and more peaceful place.
He mastered Sanskrit so well that he could authoritatively
read and interpret the Indian religious texts. This made him
reach out to the Hindu scholars. He learnt also Pali which
made him reach out to the Buddhist teachers. His scholarship
enabled him to build bridges between Hinduism, Buddhism
and Christianity, so that we could understand and appreciate
each other (including our differences and diversities) better.