Satadal 1959 – Editorial

This editorial was published in Satadal in 1959.

‘Satadal’ is a Sanskrit word used to suggest unity in diversity, and harmony in multiformity, as symbolized by the lotus, the flower of a hundred petals.

In International House, we are attaining this unity, and, in an attempt at embodying this in a permanent form, we publish this first issue of Satadal.

As well as providing an outlet for the thought and feelings of members of the House, we hope it will be a continuing link between them; between members of different nations, and between those who have now left to take up their place in their respective communities.

This year we have had the kind support of three distinguished internationally-minded guest writers—Professors [William] Macmahon Ball and [Norman] Harper, and Mr Sam Dimmick. We hope this trend will be continued in the future.

While recording the activities of the International House year, we have also tried to see that the magazine as a whole is of general interest. We hope the mixture is not a failure.

Andrew Deacon.
Bill Holder.