Every Life should be a life of Admiral Ramdas and all
funerals an occasion to celebrate!

The Admiral lying in State flanked by Men in Arms- Peace Mongers-
Social Transformers- Activists – Artists – Academics,
Media Doyans and a Family that is class and composure personified!

His partner of all of 63 years sharing the most profound and moving
Ode to togetherness even in parting and yes, with the certainty of
meeting again in a moment – just around the corner!

Three daughters in symphony singing songs that he always enjoyed- their every Note spreading a divine radiance and three sons in laws from three different faiths and countries recreating the magic of their loving association nurtured over decades.

Songs and recitations and hyms from Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism,
Christianity and Zoarastrinism weave a rare spiritual aura.

Not a tear in any eye but every heart brimming with joy for being
blessed with a connect to such a complete life,

Have I seen a life like this? No
Have I seen a funeral like this? No
Any family like this?
Well yes, but only as stuff of fairy tales!

National flag is lifted from him ceremoniously, friends and
family slowly moving a little to make space for an additional
reality and Now the Admiral everywhere in oceans and heavens –
with his radiant smile illuminating eternity!
Mazher Hussain