Adieu Brother.....
The last meet
Friday was a very difficult day for us, my father's elder brother passed away. He was being treated for some health condition since last several years, and gave up after struggling for almost two weeks. They were four brothers and he was number two and my father is number three. The eldest and the youngest have passed away earlier. So this was a pretty challenging situation for us - how to tell him this news and handle it. Initially we thought, we would not tell considering his age and health condition ( he has heart problems and is fitted with a pace maker) but then later we decided to reveal the ultimate truth. Because otherwise if some day he will ask about his brother, then it will be difficult to explain and handle the outcome. So better he sees himself for the one last time and accept the truth.
After getting the news in the morning, we went to the hospital and asked our mother to bring him later. It took more than 2-3 hrs to get out of the hospital and then the body was taken to his residence for one last glimpse. He is survived by wife, and three daughters, and one daughter and her family was present as they are living in the same city as we are. Others were on their way as soon as they received the news.
As part of our culture, we offer flowers and Gulal (colored powders) and then family and relatives offer the holy water of Ganges on his face and 'Nirmalya', the dried Mahaprasad of Lord Jagannath Temple. A Tulsi (Holy Basil) tree is given to him, that goes till the funeral.
They had lost their mother at early childhood so there was tight bonding between the brothers. He had a very strong affinity towards his village where they completed their schooling. He made his school proud by becoming the first Engineer of that school as well as that village. And then he joined the government job and retired in a very senior position. He regularly used to visit his school and provided big financial assistance for its welfare. Anytime there was a need of finance, they would approach him - he was a very respected and known face in his village. He knew his conditions and had given strict instructions to take his body to his village and do the last rites there. And many people after knowing the news, were desperately waiting at his school for his last sight. Knowing my father's condition, I decided not to take him there ( its 50 miles away) and decided to spend some time with my aunt and then take him to my home.
The school authorities and other respected old people along with all the children gave him a very heartfelt tribute, that was well deserved. We stayed at his home and spent time with my aunty, and came back to our home after few hours. As part of the ritual, we had to wait till the funeral was over and then take bathe. And then there will be several other rituals, we are following for ten days, as our family. It's difficult, but we have to respect our traditions and follow them. And we are closely watching my father , being with him always. My younger brother flew from Bangalore to just stay with him, so that he does not face alone or depressed.
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RIP 🙏
I am so sorry for the loss because I understand how it feels to lose a love one. Please take heart and accept my condolences.
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Sorry to hear about the demise of your nearest one. Please accept my condolences.
Om Shanti.
Om Shanti 🙏
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How are you dear friend @sanjeevm
I am very sorry for your loss, there are never words that serve as consolation when one loses a loved one
My deepest condolences
🙏🙏Thank you for your kind words.
My condolences for this tragedy, brother 🤝
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So sad brother, tough time for the family.
Om Shanti 🙏
Om Shanti 🙏🙏
Death of an elder person in your family has thrown a mountain of grief on your family. I am also very sad to hear this. May God rest his soul in eternal peace.
Thank you for your kind words.🙏
So sorry for the loss.
At that kind moment, it is always difficult to tell the truth. And the hardest part is finding a way to tell it that it won't hurt the person you are revealing it to.
But at then, it is best to say it than to keep it.
I hope he rests well.
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Sorry for your loss :( May he rest in peace...
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Am so sorry to hear this and take heart @sanjeevm
Amigo mi sentida palabra de pesar,lamento lo sucedido pero eso escapa de nuestras manos,son designios de la vida,muy triste esos momentos,Dios les conforte😭🙏💔🌹saludos desde venezuela
So sorry to hear this. May his soul rest in peace.. Om Shanti..
Very heartbreaking incident. Death is certain for all. We all have to go. My condolences on your uncle's death.
Thank you , the ultimate truth has to be accepted.
I'm so sorry for the loss.
i wish god hive your family a lot of strenght to pass this hard time
Thank you.
Very sad to hear that, but the passing seems beautiful, in how it is handled and how the people show respect.
Its all our traditions practiced since ages.
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peace to his remains and strength for the whole family in these difficult times for you
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My most sincere condolences to you and your family friend, losing a loved one is always painful and even more so when everything was given for their recovery. To be attentive with his father and not to be depressed by the death of his brother
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I'm really sorry to hear that sad story to your family.
Rest in peace.
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Am so sorry for the loss of your uncle to your family.
Thank you for your kind words.
I am sorry for the great loss 😿
I am so sorry for your loss. Be strong, but give your heart time to heal.
Thank you so much for these kind words.
So sorry for the loss. It made me cry. My parents has passed away already too.
Yes, pretty difficult situations through which we have to pass.
Yes. Let yourself grief. It's important for our emotions.
I'm really sorry to hear that. May his soul rest in peace :'(
I’m sorry for your loss 😞. Stay strong. RIP 🙏🏻
OMG. Sorry for the great loss my good friend. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.
There are few moments in life that are as hard as losing a brother, when my brother had cancer I remember to feel the fear of losing in every passing day and when he finally healed I felt a deep connection to him that is unbroken to this day, and deeply thankful for the miracle he had as the cancer just banished after several failed attempt with medicine, like an act of God.
So from that perspective, I can't even think of what your father is going thought and how your family is feeling, especially your father, for that I send you my best wishes and prayers, so the creator supports you and your family on his brother passing and ease your pains, the ritual was beautiful and I can see people loved him dearly. I send you my support and a big hug.
Thank you so much for your kind words.