The highly symbolic and evocative name of the centre captures a good deal of the original vision that motivated and empowered its founder. Both the components of the name are etymologically linked to Sanskrit language symbols. Ishvani—itself a combination of two words that signify two of the rudimentary realities of all religious experiences—means “Word of God”. Kendra is translated as “centre”. “Ishvani Kendra”, therefore, means ‘Centre for the Word of God’. As an Institute of Missiology and Communications, Ishvani Kendra has a certain claim to uniqueness. It is the only one of its kind in India, perhaps also on the entire Asian scene, to reflect upon and deepen the understanding of the concept of evangelisation, and communicate the Good News effectively.

In the ultimate analysis, the task that Jesus entrusted to his followers was the task of giving wider and wider amplification to the Word of God personified through him and made tangible in his life and message. If this is understood as the irreducible kernel of the Christian missionary enterprise, one can easily see how Ishvani Kendra by fulfilling the task it has designed for itself remains fully wedded to the cause of evangelisation.