Eulogy for my Grandmother (Nani)

One of the hardest things a person has to do in life is write and give an eulogy on the passing away of a loved one. Last week, my Nani left for her heavenly abode and today was the prayer meeting on the Chautha (4th Day). 

I'm sharing with all of you the eulogy in the form of a poem I wrote last night for her on behalf of all her grandchildren. I share this here because paying tribute to a dear one and speaking to a packed room full of people, while keeping your emotions in check is not easy, however is inevitable.

Thank you so much for joining us in prayer this afternoon to pay homage to our beloved Nirmal Khanna. A mother is more precious than any other person.

A grandmother, being a mother twice over, is closest to her grandchildren.

On behalf of her grandchildren whom she adored: Ujjwal, Kamakshi, Dhruv, Akshiena and Vyomi, this poem is dedicated to our iron lady with a will of steel.

(My Nani- Nirmal Khanna)

Your loving arms

Were our tranquil oasis

Your radiant smile

Exuded a halo for miles

With determination

And angelic grace

Every challenge

You happily embraced

From you we learnt to be grateful

Count our blessings and be joyful

Your humility kept us grounded and down to earth

Teaching us to respect everything's worth

You taught us to be wise

In words, actions, thoughts and deeds

For the only thing one carries from this life onto the next

Is the fruit of past karma’s seeds

Your gems of wisdom

Will constantly inspire

To see the positive in everything

Like you we will always aspire

May your enlightened soul

Rest in eternal divine bliss

In all our hearts

You will forever live

Thank you.

Please also find below the link to a blog post I'd shared last year on the special bond I shared with my grandmother.  Grandmothers are truly special.
http://vyomimalik.blogspot.in/2015/04/my-dil-ki-deal-with-my-grandmother-on.html?m=1