Papaji

From the day I met you, I always found you loving me. I don't remember a moment when you would have scolded me. You always had a special affection for all your grand children. All five of us were lucky enough to have you by our sides when we made small or big achievements. While during our initial years you would make us sit on your shoulders and would take us to either to have ice cream or buddhi mai (candy floss), when we grew up and passed the final exams of our respective standards, you would take all five of us along with dadi, for a treat. And yes I remember, these treats used to be exclusively for your grand children and parents were never allowed :) During my graduation period, you would ask me if I had a girl friend and would assure me that I could share it with you whenever I wanted to. When I got my first job, you gave me the title of 'Manager Sahab' and always blessed me to become a General Manager one day. You advised me not to take tension in work and do it with conviction. You motivated us by telling your stories and how you never allowed wrong things or corrupt practices come in your way. I remember when i used to sit besides you and you would ask me to lie next to you on bed. I remember when I used to hold your hand in mine and used to fear this day sometimes. I used to curse myself for thinking like this. I also remember all those fun moments you used to create, by complaining about Dadi. You used to ask us to find a new wife for you, preferably a foreigner and we used to enjoy the expressions on dadi's face and laugh about it. I remember when you used to call us 'Ullu da Pattha' or 'saala' and then we would blackmail you saying that we will complain to dadi. I have never seen such a caring man like you. You would say 'beta' to anyone...a rickshaw wala, a sabji wala, a carpenter. You would keep your hand on their head, blessing them. You would ask them to sit and relax and have lunch. You had the purest heart. I love you Papaji. I miss all those moments Papaji and I miss you a lot.