By Dr. Dara Govinda Rao-

...the sad demise of Annayya on 11/10/2022 is the Fifth Death (after my 2 Sisters & 2 Brothers) - in our family - happening in less than two years time...

...still tears are rolling down !!!

I always got scared meeting my Annayya... as both of our eyes get moist, and throats getting choked...
...every of our meeting goes on almost with a silent talk, but with a most affectionate touch...

So far, even in my seventies, led the life of a young kid... & now I am made to loose that freedom!

...feel a whisper: It's only the Extreme-Pain that keeps one Grounded!!!

Tatagaru, I cannot forget you getting us mango candies, coffee candies back then when we were kids and then till date when I share my regular life updates and discuss life with you.

Even when we were far from home, you started and developed the habit of being in contact through daily phone calls without fail. Although at times, it was just the usual talks of how you were and ended with take care of yourself, we never got bored of them. We miss them now and will cherish them forever.

Also, I am very happy with my decision of getting back to Nabarangpur and spending time around you and discuss things and daily updates and seeing you so close will be in my memories forever.

You are/were/will be an integral part in our lives. Your way of living life was simple and we were lucky enough that it has passed on to us. Your way of being with people around, respecting their opinions, listening to them will be our strength forever. Your way of being honest, loyal, caring, affectionate towards people doubles the strength at the same time.

I will never let you down, no matter what and will try to do the best for people around me. Please take care of yourself. Bye.

We never know how much we love someone unless they leave us behind and go so far that we may not feel their physical presence anymore. I never knew that I loved my grandfather so much. We will always miss his hearty smile, his voice and his phone calls. Tatagaru, we all must have done something good in our previous janma, that we are part of your legacy. You are always an inspiration and your life is an example of simplicity, sacrifice , self respect, love and respect for others. We love you Tatagaru and we will miss you!

My dear father..philosopher..friend..pillar of support ..left us for His heavenly abode ..leaving behind legacy of his principled life experiences..loads of great realtime memories how to face the life with maintaing the integrity..with joy..
I may miss him physically but he is filled in ..all my dimensions..

He is a father figure to me. He always treated me a family member. I recollect the days when I was in Niwrangapur and used to stay with the family. I never felt I was away from home. A true love and affection I received from Nanna, Amma & family just because I was Srikant’s best friend. Not only for me he was so lovely to everyone … unbelievable that a person will be so humble and honest. Not only our family but entire world lost a true human being. God is great and never made him suffer health wise and he lived his life. He will be good in heaven

A Strong personality, with lots of life experiences, accepting challenges life threw at him and overcoming them, A loving person with family bondage and values,Guiding star for the whole family and inspiring many lives in and around.A helping hand for the needy. Very caring, loving, responsible Father, Very loving Gentleman with great respect in society.A loving husband, with a record of sixty seven years of happily married life.
When asked about taking a life insurance policy, my Father's reply was ,when all my brothers are there,what is the need of having a life insurance policy.
He shared only joy, kept all sorrows to himself. A rare human characteristics.
You are always part of my life and will remain for rest of my life. You may be physically left this world, but you are never away from us.
You are always in my Prayers.