In an era where rabid commercialism rules the roost and the media seeks to pander to the lowest denominator to sell its wares, with truth and sobriety sacrificed at the altar of Mammon, Frozen Thoughts stands out as a glorious exception to the rule. Each issue is an eclectic mix of the sublime and the inspirational, affording readers not only the mere reading pleasure but also stirring and moving them to develop social consciousness as the ‘Unposted Letter’ advocates a love for our fellow beings and an awareness of the plight of the have-nots, who unfortunately are a majority in our country. Indifference, cynicism and rhetoric will lead us nowhere. A simple good deed could make a world of difference. I am certain that FT will continue to render yeoman service to its readers and through them to the community at large through its future issues too. My kudos to FT and I wish more strength to your elbow.

Aravind C V, Bangalore

There is learning in every sentence of Paraman's article. Each word in this writing is powerful. Thanks to Paraman for writing such a transforming article. Let me flow the Michael Phelps's way.

Mukunthan Narasimhan, New York

Just sharing a thought dear friend... Some of the articles in the recent issue of Frozen Thoughts are related to 'Who am I?' and flipping through these pages, the frozen folds of my brain thawed down to reveal an equation I read as a kid. This has had an immense impact in my life and I would wish to share it through your pages.

“Man is but a fraction,
The numerator is what he is,
The denominator is what he thinks he is,
Greater the denominator,
Smaller the fraction.”

Sultan Ahmed Ismail, Chennai

I have been reading Frozen Thoughts for the past two years. The content and quality of the articles are always very good and decent. The articles which are about relationships bring out the emotions very well. But I feel most of the articles seem to be of high standard, which targets only professionals and business people. Can we have some articles, which are humorous? ‘Intimate Strangers’ should be a regular column. Hope FT team will take our suggestions and maintain this quality forever.

Vidhya S, Chennai

‘Don't judge a book by its cover' goes the cliché. But who doesn't get attracted to a book by its cover? Truly speaking, the beautiful designing of the cover page of FT actually drew me into reading this life changing magazine. Since then FT (Frozen Thoughts) is being the FT (First Thing) in setting out my days. I should appreciate the FT team for not only giving us life changing articles, but also for the marvellous cover pictures and relevant photographs attached to each and every article. Every time I see FT, the very picture on the cover page rejuvenates me and restores in me all good hopes and trust back into life. The excellent photographs attached to every article lure me to peer into it and eventually get me engrossed in it! Kudos and hearty wishes for such great designing!

Padma Gopal, Chennai

I head a residential school. It is heartening to write that Frozen Thoughts has been the most sought after magazine by all of us. Almost all my staff read Frozen Thoughts regularly from cover to cover, and share those important gems with our students. What a way to reach the student community! My assembly talks on Mondays, as the Principal, are invariably on topics that I read in Frozen Thoughts. ‘Unposted Letter’ is photocopied and pinned in our staff noticeboard the day Frozen Thoughts is received. The entire school community is grateful to you for introducing the realities of life to us.

Ganesan V, Mettupalayam

With increasing power and success there is always an increase in responsibility. Failing to recognize this will certainly lead to a fall. FT is flimsily able to balance this success and responsibility aspects and I have never come across any other magazine, which successfully withstands the pressure of growing and changing expectations of readers. Limitations cannot limit you. Great going. God be with you.

Naachimuthu K P, Salem

I am based in Chennai, and have been in publishing trade for over 30 years! I teach Brand Management and Corporate Image building and soon my first book will be released. I have, during my days with Doubleday Inc, owned by Feffer and Simons, handled over 300 magazines, and also while working with HBM Singapore we had nearly forty magazines. Most of them were printed in HK, Singapore, Italy.

Let me be very candid. FT is one of the BEST magazines I have ever read in my life!!! (I just finished my 59th B'day!!!) In fact the chemistry of reading or should I say the physics of reading - is sharing the author's thoughts and all the articles featured trigger thoughts in the reader and this is a very difficult job of any publisher.

If at all one has to give a positive side of 'reading between lines' I bet you folks have a hidden agenda of being responsible to create value to the society. And this is where you score 100/100. Honestly, my wisdom tooth is finally active!!! The content is so good and informative, thoughts come alive really, editorials first class, production value superb... wait.... I am looking for few more great adjectives!!!! The production quality - including the paper used, fonts for features, is of international standard.... and no wonder you are able to sell space for ads... Great Work! Keep it up!!! I am bankrupt in my vocabulary to say any thing more....

Ravi Shivram, Chennai

It's been a while,
Having started reading this magazine of delight!
And been truly inspired,
By the genuine posts piled,
My passion has grown no doubt
As long as River Nile!
One year down the line,
I cherish the moments divine,
Few more are on the cards,
And if anything is as per the past,
I'm bound to have a Blast!
And I landed up in this maze,
Reading with a question marked face,
But was more than amused,
When I saw some write-ups genuinely phrased.
The strangest philosophy enwrapped in 'Awakening' that I'll shout it loud,
'Voice of Love' is all, but not life without!
Browsing forth into the post of 'Unposted Letter',
Is the editor's simply Atomic chit and chatter!
Nurturing into the 'Health Glance' coup d'oeil,
The workouts and diet recipes with all, but oil!
Chew the Cud or 'Chew the Gum',
The more you chew, the more the plumb!
Making Lasting 'Impressions' in this biography section,
No matter what you think, it's not any fiction!
Straight line, stream line, so, know your 'Body Line',
Taking care of your health and mind; keep it fit and fine!
Wise and Campy Thoughts pouring into 'Wisdom Thoughts',
Apply them in your life and drain all the dirty spots!
The section I love is 'PLUS' and 'Quotes',
I always ponder from they gather all these witty notes!
When all that Matters is 'Alma Mater',
Helping one realise oneself, no matter!
But of course any praise of FT is all but incomplete,
If I don't mention that 'Clarity is Power' is a treat!

Nithya

Helen Keller's saying, “The best and the most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with heart,” reminds me of FT. FT is one magazine which helps us stay focussed, motivated and supercharged amidst the hustle and bustle of today's world. I have met with lot of failures and problems. Often I get dejected. FT taught me one thing, “No problem lasts forever. Whatever we experience in this ever-changing life is sure to pass, even pain.” FT helped me gain clarity and insight into the design of self. Now I am placed in a big IT company. I thank FT for making me realise that success is to be measured not by the position one has reached in life, but by the obstacles he has overcome. Voice of Love taught me that happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude. And he who is filled with love is filled with God himself. Nothing will uplift you more than powerful and inspiring words. A daily dose of motivation helps us to cope with the challenges we face daily, giving us strength and reinforcing our beliefs in our own abilities. There is no better way to start the day than having a motivational and inspirational quote with your coffee. Get started with FT.

Vijayalakshmi Manikandan, Trichy

Hats off to the illustrious FT team! I pray to Almighty for all of you Ayushman Bhava. In the April'08 issue, at the outset I couldn't comprehend the statement, “In pushing the lower the higher delights.” But as I went through the article, as expressed by Avyakta, I just couldn't control my tears. Can anyone express such a sublime concept in a better manner? Preeta Krishna's musings on her observation of her baby leading to God's leelas - what a terrific analogy! Simply great! For the past three years I have been a regular reader of this unique magazine. I have been a teacher from nursery level to college level for more than 36 years, moving heaven and earth to inculcate values among my students. Still, as a teacher-educator, I strive for the same among future teachers. I never imagined that such an attempt could be made through a magazine like Frozen Thoughts. All educational institutions need to subscribe for FT. Every article is to be read deeply, chewed and digested. Certainly it would transform the world into a better place to live in for the future generation. May God be with you in all your endeavours. Spiritually yours,

Sasikalaa AR, Chennai

I am 15. I love FT and I'm always eager to get the next issue of FT. I am very much thankful to my uncle Mr.Aloke who introduced me to this wonderful magazine. I consider FT as one of my mentors. FT has been of immense help to me and has filled me with positivity and energy. 'Awakening', 'Unposted Letter', 'Clarity is Power', and 'Alma Mater Values' are my favourite columns, but even the others are good as well. I love FT as a whole and I'm grateful to FT for all it has done for me. Happy Reading!!

Shweta V, Chennai

Frozen Thoughts of March'08 was informative as well as enlightening. 'Unposted Letter' has posted a powerful thought in me, stressing how a leader of a society should set values within himself so that others can imitate and the world will follow. The caption from Bhagavad-Gita was so powerful. Most of us waste life thinking about the past, but a few foresee the future. Our dignity lies not in falling, but in rising. 'Awakening' would have enlightened many, I believe. I always feel that others do not love me or accept me. 'Classroom on the bridge' teaches me that it is up to me to start liking and loving others. I have to hold on to the hand of the person who loves me. Every religion stresses upon one God, each one is created in the image of God, and so are all children of God. But, in reality we are not able to follow this and that is the cause for agitation in the society. If everyone is made aware of one source, surely there won't be any boundaries. If this thought is set by you and me, then the world will follow. Thank you Megha. Let Frozen Thoughts continue to melt the hearts of many.

Bro.Christy Raj, Chennai

I am glad and proud that FT touches the lives of readers from over 60 countries across the world. All the articles in FT are soul touching in one way or the other in everyone's life. Examples cited in FT would have happened in everyone's life yesterday or will happen today or may happen tomorrow. If we read all the articles, they relate to our past, present and future. The galaxy of writers, writing articles in FT are bringing out everything in life - from small to big, from their heart. In FT there is an answer for everybody's question, whether organisational issues or individual queries. Sometimes I wonder, how the writers are studying the reader's mind? Every article is superb. I don't think there are words in the dictionary to explain what I feel about FT.

I feel, instead of reading the messages given in FT articles once, we must read every article more than once and every time I get different messages from the same article. I am 70 and I have read a lot of books and magazines in my lifetime. I can vouch FT cannot be compared with any other magazine, either in India or abroad.

My only request is please avoid publishing multiple articles from the same writer in an issue. Finally I conclude FT is creating a silent revolution by changing lives - from 17 to 70. I have seen this change in my own life.

Durairajan, Chennai

I have been religiously reading FT for the past two years. I met with a couple of disastrous failures in life and was helpless, rather completely confused as to how I should proceed with life. Everything seemed so dark and nothing could console me. I thought my life bumped into a dead-end. Suicide seemed the only option. Call it immaturity or stupidity, but that was it. 'Awakening' in March 2008 issue turned to be an eye-opener. It was sooo made for me. I've now pledged to profit from my losses and I'm working on it. The article made me realise how sadly ignorant I was, on the realities of life and there's a way to go. I'm now living in the present continuous. I've presented myself to the present. Thanks FT for being there. Blessed to have you.

Veronica Antony

Good things take time to happen. In my case, with reference to Frozen Thoughts, it has taken hell lot of time. I have been visiting my friend's house almost every week and (later I understood) he has been subscribing for FT for the last two years. I was not destined, even to see the book. Only yesterday, in the midst of casual conversations, I was mentioning as to how civilised and polite we are when dealing with strangers and office folk, but behave like beasts at home, with our kith and kin. My friend's little son, who was within earshot, came to me running with a copy of the February '08 issue of FT. He showed 'That's wisdom' page and said, “Uncle, what you have said just now is already there in this book.” I took the book in my hand and went through that page. Lo! I was fully lost in the book. I did not know when my friend's wife brought me snacks and coffee and how I took them. The book, articles therein, were so absorbing… Oh! What a book!

It is a superstore of all matters under the sun - Voice of Love, selfless love, pure devotion, self-confidence, inspiration, modern techniques, medicine, what not? The book is really a treasure house. I carried all previous issues of FT when I left my friend's house. I had completed reading all issues in two or three days. I know you would have received lot of letters of appreciation and one more may not mean much. But still, I had to do my duty. I had to fulfil the desire of inner voice which commanded me to write this letter. Kindly accept my congratulations and good wishes.

P R Srinivasan, Chennai

I have been reading Frozen Thoughts for the past few months and to my surprise, in such a short span of time, I have become addicted to it. Almost all the articles are heart-warming and guide me in my thinking. Believe me, it is the best food for the mind and the soul. To say the truth, I never heard of FT until I got to know about it from my sister-in-law. But, from the time I got to read FT from her, I have found a new friend in life. I am really thankful to both my sister-in-law and obviously you, Frozen Thoughts.

Aarti Agarwal

I always long for the first week of every month for the new issue of FT. The very name 'Frozen Thoughts' gives me so much inspiration. FT has helped me to change my outlook towards various things in life. The best part of FT is that it has the power to change others without themselves knowing it and that is the impact of FT on the readers. I want to thank the entire team of Frozen Thoughts for their unimaginable efforts to change humanity. Seeing me, today, many of my friends have also started reading FT. FT has helped me in making my life more purposeful. Thanks FT for entering into my life and making me realise what life is all about. Thanks FT for always being there for me and adding the required spark.

Pradeep J

I am an MBA Student. I had no interest in reading magazines, but now I look forward to read FT because it has changed my life. 'Clarity is Power' and 'Unposted Letter' impress me very much. Every month I read these two columns first. I want FT to change the life of my friends too. FT is a gift in my life.

Sivagami K, Tirunelveli

Every month I eagerly await the issue of FT and when it comes, the first thing I read is 'Unposted Letter'. To be frank, FT is like a scripture for me. I read it again and again, and to the maximum extent possible I pass on the message to my friends and relatives. Issues of FT are really very inspiring. Hats off to the whole FT team - a great job FT.

Kkaaran Sanklecha D, Chennai

Recently one of my friends gifted me with a copy of Frozen Thoughts. I read it with great interest. Your encouragement and inspiration for life-affirming thoughts are wonderful. And to see them getting actualised in real life situations of many people, who are again put on the track of life as recorded in your magazine, is something beyond words. I enjoy it very much and pass on this book to many others in my office.

Parameswaran K, Puducherry

Every month, my wife and I eagerly await Frozen Thoughts. In fact, I read it several times to gain inspiration. The articles gave me tremendous energy and willpower during the bad phase of my life, when I had all kinds of negative thoughts.

Balasubramainian L, Hyderabad