22 years in 60 seconds!
(This is a eulogy to
my dear Dr. Theresa Bhatty aunt)
“Dust we
are: into dust shall we”, I am reminded of these wisdom pearls as I sit beside
my dear aunt who looks beautiful, white as snow. This motionless, quiet
figure looked divine, as if almighty had descended on Mother Earth. No longer
will these eyes open nor will her lips move. With a heavy heart, as I
internally bid goodbye to her, my second innings –post marriage life flashes in
front me in a phenomenal fast forward supersonic speed.
After
marriage, I changed base from a metro city to a small city. Life seemed to have
taken a back step by around twenty years- this was the down side. On the
brighter side, I came across many amazing, compassionate, genuine souls who
helped me move forward in my journey in a happy, comfortable way. One such
noble soul is our very close family friend, who left for her higher journey a week
ago. She adorned many roles in my life. Initially, she was an aunt, then my
gynecologist, my professional colleague, later my friend and my second mother.
She had a knack to communicate. She made every person very comfortable and
relaxed. She knew how to talk to people of different gender and age groups. She
was an avid reader and kept herself abreast with all the latest advancements in
her field. She was always in gratitude mode and never ever complained.
Although we
had age difference of thirty five years or so, we got along like buddies. One
could discuss anything with her without the fear of being judged. She had a
great digestion system and seemed to digest all the talks very well. I learnt a
lot about life, marriage, profession, people, religion etc. Discussion in
medical field always benefits the patient. She would take great pains in order to
give the best to her patients. She was one of my youngest regular blog readers.
She never texted rather always called up to express her views on my posts. Her
values were very similar to my Momsie. Many a times, when I felt my soul
battery showed low charging, I used to join her for breakfast. This brief
interaction charged me instantaneously. Such is an aura of a divine soul.
Words can
never be enough to express how I feel. The void is getting bigger. People I
love are crossing over to another dimension in the parallel world. I remind
myself that I cannot see them but they can always see me. Best is to live by
their values. They are here only, very much amongst us, but in parallel
dimension. Such souls become our guardian angels and always guide us.
This Valentine
day, please express your love. Love is the most powerful emotion and force
which require full expression.
Keep loving,
keep caring, keep reading, keep sharing.
Love,
Juju.