A Letter from a Rasika in 1941 when Vinjamuri was 26 years old:
C.RAMASUBBAN, AGENT,
IMPERIAL BANK OF INDIA.
Kumbakonam,
13th Dec. 1941 My Dear Varadaraja Iyengar,
You will be surprised to get a letter from me. I heard you on the Radio last night. I have never missed any of your broadcasts. Let me congratulate you. You are improving day by day and your broadcast yesterday was superb. I do hope you will maintain the correct Carnatic style and that very soon you will shine in the front rank of musicians. You have my blessings.
2. I should like to get you over to Kumbakonam to give a performance in the local Vani Vilas Sabha. This Sabha is recognized by all musicians as very conservative and I want Tamilian Musicians to hear you and realize that in Andhra Country you have people of your type who can beat the Tamil Vidwans at their own game. If I succeed in getting you a fixture say next month, what will be your date? What payment do you expect?
3. Are you performing in the Music Academy or anywhere else? It is time that you got included in all the major musical events at Madras. I have made up my mind to see that you get your desert. This is not for your sake, but for the sake of the art that you represent. It's correct style that appeals to me. Let me have reply immediately,
(SD. C. RAMASUBBAN)
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