As another year draws to a close, wanted to drop a note here to say how much we miss you. Your little cherub grows under the able guidance of Jeejs and Aunty and all his extended and close family. and his smile oh so much reminds us of you each day! Thankful for him each day! Love you loads!

Happy Birthday Geetha !

Happy Birthday dear Geethu! Things are changing and yet staying the same in your absence. How do I explain it! But you would have been happy to see it all.

Remembering you Geetha today on your birthday . Remembering the best of times and a trail blazing life !

Fondly remembering you today and looking back at all the memories !

Dear Geetha, thinking of you today.

We think of you everyday, in some context or the other, Geethu irunda, she would have liked this, Geethu Irunda she would have jumped up with joy! Today is a little bit harder, its all coming back to me :-(
We are all doing well, things are still moving, for the better, you would have been delighted to see and hear some of the developments.
Shine bright Geethu, we miss you!

Happy Birthday Dear Geethu
This year the family came together to remember you and to celebrate it. Between the beautiful beaches of Hejamady, Padubidri and other pristine waters, and the visits to the Geetha Mandir at Udupi, it was a fulfilling trip.

Your Little Cherub enjoyed his time with his Mama, Mami, Thatha, Dadi and Appa, splashing with joy in the waters of the Arabian Sea, and soaking in the love and affection that was showered on him, today and always.

We kept a Golu display, one grander than what we have ever put together, and sashaying in silk sarees and jewelry each day, I kept thinking of how much you would have enjoyed seeing it all.

We still miss you, but know that you are watching us. 

Love You Geethu

It's been a year and your smiling face is still fresh in my memory, my friend. It still hurts to know i can't meet you and hug you...Anyone who knew you knows what positive energy you were. Thank you for touching my life the way you did, i was lucky to have bumped into you this lifetime my friend.... love hugs and be the joy you are wherever you are.
Sudha

 The brightest Jewel of our Family snatched by the Almighty for unknown reasons. What benefit he got by taking away her life,I don't know. As a toddler,teen, married woman, bright HR Leader in huge MNCs she always shined like a Kohinoor. An simple,humble,loving ,caring person for her family, friends, colleagues. May her soul rested in Heaven , on her first anniversary. Sridhar Govindan.

365 days, 8,760 hours, 525,600 minutes, 314,536,000 seconds since you left us. No farewell words were spoken, there was no time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why.

The day brings with it a fresh stab of pain
But you know what, we are still here, just like you would have wanted us to be.

Facing each day, trying to make every day more meaningful than the one before that, not just for us, but for Ani, Shanu and Keertu too.

Happy Diwali to you dear girl in heaven!

--- Marigolds await your arrival laden on the hawker's stands...
--- The silver store bustling with people but missing a key customer...
--- The trays of walnuts, pista, kaju, kishmish, anjeer in Chandni Chowk wonder why they are still at their store..
--- The rangoli sadly missing from its usual spot in the Yadav home...

The streets are blazing alit, the homes festooned with mango leaf buntings and beautiful rangoli, electric lights twinkling in the night..

While our homes may not be lit, may not be decorated and bustling with gifts, people laughing and enjoying, our hearts are full

--- With the memories of festivals gone past, of laughter, gaiety and cheer.
--- Of hampers full of Kurkure, fruit juices, rava laddoos, mysore pak, fine clothing and toys for little Ani
--- Of tasteful 'return' gifts for family members (My gifts were kept in embargo until I arrived to receive them :-))
--- Of fabulous parties thrown for family members, friends and extended relatives

This was by far one of your favorite festivals, one that you prepared for with great gusto, fervor early into the fall.
We will celebrate in a few years maybe, but will always miss you!

Love You Geethu

Dear Geeta I run short of words due to floods of emotions. Darling you are remembered every day.

Happy Birthday Geetha
Penning the poem, I composed for you a few days after you left us. Its in Tamil and I have added English translations to it.

அன்பு கீதா வே உன்னை பற்றி சில வார்த்தைகள்
தைரியத்தில் நீ ஜான்சி ராணியாய்
ஆளுமையில் நீ இந்திரா காந்தியாய்
அரவணைப்பில் அன்னை தெரெசா வாய் 
அழகென்ற சொல்லுக்கு அகராதி நீ
நீ தான்!!
உன்னோட மந்தகாச சிரிப்பினால் அனைவரையும் கவர்ந்த நீ
கடைசியில் அழவைத்து விட்டு போய் விட்டாயே 
ஏன்? 
உனக்காக காத்திருக்கும் உன் அன்பு மகன் அநிருத்திருக்கு என்ன பதில் சொல்ல போகிறாய்
தம்பியை தாயாக அரவணைக்கும் அக்கா நீ
தம்பி மனைவியை மற்ற ஒரு சகோதரியாக மகிழ்வித்த நீ
தங்கையோடு ஸஹ தோழியாக உலா வந்த நீ
உன் பெற்றோர்களை தவிக்க விட்டு எங்கு சென்றாய்
உன்னுடன் இனணந்து பதினைந்து ஆண்டுகள் வாழ்ந்த உன் கணவனை பிரிந்து விட்டு இருக்க உனக்கு எப்படி மனம் வந்தது
உன்னோட மற்றொரு தாயாய் வலம் வந்த கவிதா மாமி உன் பிரிவால் வாடும் அவருக்கு என்ன ஆறுதல் சொல்ல
உன் பிரிவால் வாடும் உன் அன்பு குடும்பத்தினர்

Anbu Geetha ve Unnai pattri sila varthaigal
 
Dhairyathil nee jhansirani yai
Aalumaiyil nee indira gandhiyai
Aravanaippil annai theresayai
Azhagenra sollukku agaradhi nee
Nee daan!
 
Unnoda mandahaasa sirippil anaivarum kavarndha nee
Kadaisiyil azhavaithu vittu poi vittaye
Yenn ?
Unnai kaattru irukkum un anbu magan aniruddhirku enna badil solla pogirai ?
Thambiyai thayaga aravanaikkum akka nee
Thambi manaiviyai mattra oru sagodhariyaga magizhvitta nee
Thangaiyodu saga thozhiyaga ula vanda nee
Unn pettroregalai thavikka vittu yengu senrai?
Unnodan inaindhu padhinaindhu aandugal vazhnda un kanavanai pirindhu vittu irukka unakku eppidi manam vandadhu?

Unnoda mattroru thayai valum vanda Kavita Mami un pirivaal vadum avarukku enna aarudhal solla
Un pirivaal vadum un anbu kudumbathinar

Dear Geetha Some words about you
You embody courage like Jhansi Rani
Your dominant personality as impressive as Indira Gandhi
Your embrace as gentle as Mother Teresa
The word beauty embodies you
It is you!
 
You attracted everyone with your bewitching smile 
In the end, leaving us all to cry
Why?
 
What are you going to answer to your beloved son Anirudh, who is waiting for you?
You were like a mother to your little brother
You were like a sister to your little brother’s wife
You frolicked with your sister like a dear friend
Why did you leave your parents to suffer thus?
How did you feel like staying apart from your husband of 15 years?
A second mother to you, Kavita Mami, who is pining for you, how to console her?

From Usha Mami (Indu's mother in law)

Music to Geethu was an eternal part of her life. She learnt Carnatic music as a child, participated in school choirs, jammed with an all-girl band in Jyoti Nivas, winning accolades along the way.

Early in her life, she showed an interest in humming to the various tunes, picking up multiple languages, Tamil, English, Hindi, Punjabi and Telugu
Lovingly nurtured by Dad, whether it be the ‘thakita thakita’ of ML Vasanthakumari’s thillana, the ‘Ra Ra Rasputin’ of BoneyM, the devotion of Thyagaraja for Rama emerging through ‘Marugelara’ or the soulful melodies of ‘…Naraaz nahi zindagi’ , she could groove/sing to anything. 

Later in her life, as she blossomed into a young woman, her musical tastes continued to evolve and refine, but she never lost touch of her sa-pa-sa s, even coaching her little niece Sahana when she started her music class.
My first tryst with music myself was with her, in the same music class as her, she singing high Shruti and me singing low Shruti.. the jaadikku moodi singing in harmony. 

Accompanying Geethu and Dad to music recitals and dance concerts, fascinated by the instruments. Singing duet at Navratri golu functions (Geetha, Indu oru paattu padungo! ---please sing a song);

When I became old enough to drive, she (rather willingly) accepted me as her quasi chaperone as she visited her friends, introducing me to a different set of friends (Surabhi, Arun, Santy, Ravi, Srini, and so many countless others) and a whole new world of music (dance, hip hop, rock and roll) whether it be at Turquoise cottage or at TGIFs.

In recent years, as mother to little cherub Anirudh, she sang lullabies to her little boy, not state of the art nursery rhymes but old classics, hindi film songs, little bhajans and english classics, those popularised by Latha/Asha/ Rafi/ Kishore and introduced this love to Ani as well. The other day, listening to Lonely Goatherd from the Sound of Music, with every note that Julie Andrews hit, it unwittingly brought tears to my eyes as I went down memory lane. 
I listen to a lot of music, my girls do too, and we will keep her love alive. We will continue to share this with Ani so that he doesn’t forget it too.

Tribute to Geetha Perima
Geetha Perima was much more than an aunt to me, she was like a mother. The word itself means Periya (big) and amma (mother).

When I think of her, not only do I think of everything we have done and what she has done for me, but also what a resourceful and remarkable woman she was. One of the reasons I love her is because there was so much to learn about her, and so many stories she had to share.

She excelled in various areas and was extremely versatile. My relationship with her was a beautiful one, but the bond between my Amma and her was a connection nobody could shatter.

Perima did not leave because she did something wrong, she left to make sure others did not. She may not be with us, but she can see us at all times from where she is, using her talents to help the Gods. Not being able to see her is not the end of the world. It might be an obstacle, but there are other ways and people we can see her in.

Her son, Anirudh, has quite a resemblance to his mother. Though he did not see her past his toddler years, he will not forget her because of the part she played in his life. Just when everything is going well, life, and the gods, will throw you onto a new path, it might be difficult, but you must keep going and do the next right thing. Just because she is not there, does not mean we will forget her, it does not mean we will stop caring for him. Perima hoped to do so much for Anirudh, let us make her dreams come true.

Happy Birthday Perima,
Rest in peace,
Your niece, Sahana

Dear Geetha
When I think of you the first thing that comes to my mind is wonder woman. One that did it all at such young age. I'm so glad Indu looked you up as role model when she grew up and Sahana has the same star as you. It will serve them and not to forget Keertana, really well. I still hear your voice everyday in Indu. 
Sometimes I feel it's still a bad dream that will go away and we will see Mom and you in our next visit to India. We all really miss you but we know that you are watching us from Heaven.
Do rest in peace Geetha knowing that Indu and I will do everything we can to support Samit in shaping the little ladoo Anirudh the way you wanted to.
Take care
Arvind

Geethu as I always used to call her was my niece(sorry she is ) and the eldest daughter of my eldest sister ( who was also passed away within a month )thus our first grand child from her mother 's side. She was the brightest from very early days. Her charming innocent smile was her trade mark. Lived in many cities across India with her parents, she became an bench mark in her paternal and maternal family kids as far as studies, success, simplicity, humbleness is concerned. She reached pinnacle in H R world, but still stayed ground in the family. Though my niece, I admired her the most out of 12 grand children in our family. Her and her mother's unexpected passing away with in a short period was a Himalayan shock to all of us. I pray for their noble souls to be rested on the lotus feet of the God, and my Gurus. G. Sridhar, second mama to beloved Geetu.

Unique Geetha❤️ bright, warm and unforgetable. Your spirit will always live among us who was blessed with your aquaintance.
I worked closely with Geetha in Accenture.
Warm thoughts to your family.

Geetha ...my immediate next door neighbor in the hostel. Who can forget her giggles, the throaty laugh and the psychedelic pyjamas and the sheer positivity.

I really regret not meeting you enough in the last couple of years... Wish one can turn back time. Wish I were not writing this, wish it weren't this way

Took me a month to gather courage to read all these messages, and write this out. Hope your family has the strength to bear this.

Geetha had always been a great friend and colleague of mine … I am extremely saddened to write a tribute for her … even after so many days of her not being with us, her infectious laughter rings in my ears and an ever smiling face keeps looking at me. I still envision us having high energy conversations that were a great blend of mutual friendship, deep care, intelligence and of course, her laughter. Such a well rounded and gregarious personality and a rare gem … that was Geetha!

I am sure that wherever you are with your mom, you will always shower your deepest and the most loving blessings to Anirudh and he will surely turn out to be a fine man one day and do you and Samit proud.

With fondest of memories for my dear friend,
Nidhi

To Geetha's family and friends,
I had the pleasure of working with Geetha for a couple of years, most recently on a big project at work. As many have said, she was always happy and upbeat and could bring a smile to your face even when the topic being discussed was difficult. She was full of energy and gave it away to others constantly - she supported and lifted up coworkers every day. That's the lesson she taught me - that by lifting up others, the whole team is better. I'm sorry her life here with us was too short. My wish is that her joy will live on in everyone she touched, and especially her husband and son. 
Sincerely,
Melissa Mann

Please know that Geetha was a delightful colleague and someone who was grateful and joyful for her life in the big and small moments. I had the opportunity to work with her on two large and long-term projects over the past several years. She brought a joy and excitement to every meeting. Her smile would light up the room and she had a positive impact on everyone. We will forever miss collaborating with her. Her time with us was much too short. Thinking of all you.

From Kellie Mondell, UHG

I had the honor of working with Geetha over the past year. We worked on some org design efforts together and this is where I met my favorite dynamic duo of G&G. Geetha and Gayatri were such an amazing force to partner with for this work. My team would affectionately refer to them as G&G with both always having a good chuckle when we would call them by this nickname. Geetha loved to talk about her son and we would compare parenting tips and tricks. While she was a dedicated employee and so talented in her craft, it was clear that being his mother was her #1 job. I will miss Geetha’s wonderful laugh, super creative can-do attitude and spending the first 5-10 mins of each call just connecting as humans, even if we were living in completely different parts of the world. Geetha was an amazing woman and I know she is watching over all of us!

Sending thoughts of comfort and happy memories.

From Jena Plekkenpol, UHG

I’ll always remember the glowing smile and vibrant personality that Geetha brought to work! No matter what time of day she hopped on a call, she brought a cheerful and positive attitude. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to cross paths with Geetha at UnitedHealth Group

From Steph Nelson, UHG

What I’d like you to know about Geetha – she was a wonderful colleague. She had great ideas and was full of positivity. I had the opportunity to work with her since the beginning of 2021 on a project and was so impressed with her style and energy. My heart goes out to all of you. Please know she made a positive impact on me and members of our team

Geetha was a very dear friend and my intellectual partner. She and I got acquainted when she joined my team at UHG in 2012

And what an incredible 9 years of knowing her – she was my partner in crime for many initiatives – across India, Philippines, Ireland & Brazil. Never to back down from a challenging task, Geetha brought all her energy, spirit and passion to every discussion. I have fond memories of various discussions & disagreements over a cuppa!
In fact, over the last 18 months, we would meet at Café Tesu, spend the first 20 minutes as ‘home room’ – checking in on each other, our families, politics and current affairs – all of which were extremely passionate discussions! We’d then shift gears and plough through work at break neck speed – because Geetha would always want to be home in time before Anirudh’s afternoon nap!

She always thought of the team and others and I salute her for intellect, problem solving skills and her application of concepts towards creating meaningful and high impact interventions!


She brought energy to every conversation & loved a good party!
Geetha and I share many common traits & also our birthdays. That day will never be the same for me now. Your will forever be missed, my dear friend. Rest in peace!

Geetha, I don’t think we interacted much really... other than the occasional ‘hi’ at XL. I kind of remember meeting you at the induction of my batch mates at HCL an year after, but could be wrong!

But know this... there are a million and more people like me who you impacted just by your aura. Your ever present, warm smile and calm demeanour was a gift, not just for the lucky ones who knew you well, but for the many others who either didn’t have that chance, or had it but didn’t use it.

May your legacy be one where we pass on that smile and good vibes to people around us.

Geetha, yes, you’ve left this world too soon :( You’ll always be missed... and fondly remembered. May your family, friends, and loved ones have the courage to handle the huge vacuum you leave behind. May your son grow up to be the good human you would have wanted him to be!

Amit (XLRI -01)

Geetha was a friend, sister, mentor all rolled into one. She was family. Our friendship began in 2004 . After that, she was with me at every important stage in my life, sharing happiness in my highs and lending her shoulder in the moments of despair. She was my"Go to Person" for any personal and professional challenges.
Geetha's positive attitude, zest for life, bright and charming personality with an infectious smile, always brought cheer to everyone around. She has touched so many people with her persona, that all of us have a story to tell about how she has influenced our lives.
Geetha was so passionate about everything she did, be it her HR consultancy, cross cultural work or issues that she chose to spoke about. Even as a mother ,she was always full of new ideas and approaches on how to bring up Anirudh be it "Amma School" , storytelling sessions or numerous videos that she made.
My heart goes out for our little Anirudh. I am sure Geetha is watching him from the heavens and her blessings will always be there with him.
She has gone too soon. It's not sunk in yet and I think, it will never sink in that she is not there. She has left a void that can never be filled. This world needed you Geets. I wish, we could turn back time and bring you back. May God give strength to all friends and family to bear your loss.
Thank you for being part of lives. You will always live in our hearts. Love you forever Geets!!

Very upset since I know her hospitalization.
I called her with an expectation that Sonia,I am better but It was not her instead Mr. Samit picked the phone and told about her situation.
Since that moment, we all were praying but God didn't listened us don't know why.
Feeling very much heartbroken and not able to believe that such a great personality can leave untimely.
Geetha Rajagopal ji was a lady with passionate ,loving heart loved by all around her.
I always look at her balcony and window of her bedroom from my front yard with a hope to see her smile face again waving bye to me.
You are missed by all.
Heartfelt condolences to the family. Praying God to help us bearing us with huge loss

My bestie, I cannot believe that you are gone and that I will never be able to see you again. But for me you will always be there. You will always live in my heart  

I have so many beautiful memories of you Geets.. I don't know from where to begin..
It goes back 17 years...Our friendship began in the year 2004..we were both working for Hewitt Associates at that time. Geetha was this bright and charming person, a die hard professional but also very easy to speak to, with no pretence.. I learnt so much from her in our professional journey. We spent 3 years as working professionals in Hewitt and at that time we also became very close friends. Her sunshine smile, hearty laugh, warm hug and beautiful heart will always stay with me. Miss you Geets!

Even as I pen down these few lines, it has not sunk in that Geethu (as I used to call her), is no longer with us. When I think of her the 1st word that comes to the mind is ‘brightness’….brightness of the face, smile, heart and overall persona. Always one with a beautiful smile, Geetha brought warmth, positivity and cheer. Still recall the late night cafeteria discussions at XLRI and the fun times on the dance floor…..regret not being able to meet in person over the past few years. You are sorely missed Geethu….may you rest in peace and bring the heavens your cheer and positivity. Wishing your family all the strength….my prayers go out to them.  

Dear Geetha.di..How we can belive that you are no more with us....not just a good neighbour. .you were always like a family...we the building people are so broken and shaken to belive that you are not there anymore.You are gone too soon... would always remember your lovely smile and the little chitchats eveyday from balcony and stairs and the lovely time we spent...would always be remembered..our get togethers on Holi Diwali and Christmas..would always be missed...

Starting this note with extremely fond memories of the time spent with you - whether it was a professional meeting or an informal gathering in below 8. Your smile and radiance always brightened the room even before you opened the door to enter. Your infectious laughter still rings in my ears. Every time i close my eyes and think about you, I only remember images of you spreading joy and inspiration around you as a friend, colleague and a leader. I struggle to find even a single memory of you flustered or angry. I still remember your voice when you called from India to tell me a good news - and I realized that you were more happy for me than I was for myself. Despite not having met or talked in years, this loss is palpable.
Anirudh, when you grow up and read these, I hope and pray you will have the same brilliance and smile of your mom on your face and realize how many lives she touched in her lifetime.

Some people are meant to light up their worlds with warmth, love and happiness and Geetha, you were one of the good ones.
Always a strong head on your shoulders and that gorgeous smile.
May your soul rest in peace.
May your family find strength in having your loving presence in their lives.
XLRI Batch of 2000 is reeling from your loss and we will always hold you in our hearts.

It feels so unreal to write a tribute for Geetha. Worked with her for a good 4-5 years in Accenture and remember her as the forever energetic and enthusiastic friend and colleague. She was brilliant in her area and despite her young age she was recognised as an expert and leader by leaders across the global firm. As a friend I remember her as always the first one to step into the dance floor and the last one to get off. She was full of life and had an infectious energy that inspired everyone around her.

Will miss her. May God give the strength to her family to bear this huge loss. Wishing Anirudh a wonderful life ahead inspired by the gem of a soul - Geetha. Om Shanti .

I have had a long association with Geetha through our journey of cross-cultural learning, and teaching thereafter. We had many an enriching conversation over national cultures, corporate learning and life in general. We had stayed in touch after she left Hewitt (Aon). She was always the optimist, always helpful and forever learning.

Deeply missed. My heart goes out for her loving family.

Will always remember Geetha for her super cool, relaxed and happy self.. XL days dancing during the wet nights..we crossed path a few times in our careers but never managed to spend quality time.. so regret that. Thank you Geetha for being in our lives..

Geetha and I were classmates during our MBA. We were in different streams, worked in different companies and lived in different cities. We would not get a chance to connect after graduation. So, I thought.

Sixteen years after graduating, I was about to start a venture and I badly wanted to speak to someone who had done it before and would be honest about the experience. So, I reached out to Geetha. We spoke as if we had graduated only a day before. With her usual innocent and charming manner of approaching difficult choices, she put all my self-doubts to rest. It is hard to believe that she is not with us anymore.

Geetha- You have left this world for another. But I know that you would be full of peace and joy, just as you were here.

Dear Geetha,
You will be highly missed by all of us. You were a mentor, a friend and an inspiration for me. The time we spent together will always be cherished by me.
Love,
Nivedita

Gone too soon!

Geetha your omnipresent smile transcends the space between life and the life beyond!

“May God bless and keep you always
May your wishes all come true...
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung
May you stay forever young.
May your heart always be joyful
May your song always be sung
And may you stay forever young!!!”
- Bob Dylan

To have lost such a wonderful person at such a young age...Geetha, you'll be missed by everyone...Om Sadgati!

Geethu as we call in our family was and is our most favourite grand child from maternal side. Her mother is  my eldest sister. Geethu was something special from the day she was born in 1976.   Watched her from infant days to womanhood,  she was most intelligent , most hardworking , most  helpful to others. She had achieved enormous success in her professional career reaching unprecedented heights still she was modest.  She set may  ench marks which will  e difficult to surpass by our own  extended family memers. The  sunami of  condolence messages  being received in FB and other social  forum , shows her popularity, her helping nature, her cooperation,  her  desire to acheive and her desire to be great. And she was  great. Now that she  has become Shining Star, She is the Greatest. 

I knew Geetha from XLRI. It was hard to miss her. An infectious wide smile (always), a calm demeanor, a hardworking disposition and a flavour for everything fun is how I would describe Geetha. I cannot imagine the loss that your family feels , Geetha. I know you are up there looking out for them and being an angel for your son. I was going through the photographs and over the years one thing has remained a constant... Your wide very cheering very girlish smile. It is this smile that I will remember forever. Live on... Smile on...dearest Geetha...

Geetha - just 2 weeks ago we spoke and you asked me if I could jump in to work on one of your projects while you wanted and needed to take care of your sick relatives. And yes here I am working on your beautiful project remembering our various intercultural conversations ♥.  So grateful for the moments spent with you, the opportunity to learn from you and the chance to hug you and laugh with you.

I met Geetha in our XLRI HR mba Class.
Through the two years I have fond memories of Geetha pushing me awake when I would fall asleep studying & keeping our spirits up by encouraging us to not give up during demanding exams. Every memory of Xlri has Geetha’s energetic and happy presence infused in it. Whether it was a dance party or a serious computer project - she was a very reliable leader and a dependable friend.
Over the years I admired her success as an international HR manager working across cultures and building bridges with a wide variety of people in many countries.
Her departure is mourned by all her classmates who have been doing daily prayers and holding zoom calls to comfort each other about her shocking loss. Our heart goes out to little Ani, her loving husband, parents, brother and sister and every friend and family member.
No words are enough to describe a vivacious personality like Geetha’s.
"I am better for knowing you, better for loving you, better for having met you. May you be as Joyful in the next life, my friend, as I was in this one by knowing you."
Memories & tears. Rest well my friend.

I will remember you as my classmate from XL with the most infectious smile, zest for life & boundless positivity. You were a gift that was taken away from us too soon. I pray that your family finds the strength to bear this loss. Your birthday message to your son that I saw on Facebook really brought me to tears. I am sure you will watch over your little one from wherever you are and be his guiding light as he grows up. Your blessings will always protect him.

We were batchmates at XLRI. My memories of Geetha from campus are around her heart-warming smile, a positive and helpful attitude and high energy. You cannot think of Geetha without that smile on her face.

Some years ago, Geetha and I happened to work in the same office complex, for different companies. Occasionally, we used to meet each other while running between meetings. Even if she was in a hurry, she always took a pause and made sure that every such short greeting was one filled with a genuine smile and a sincere inquiry of well being.

I wish I could get to know this wonderful soul more while she was around us. I don't know what to say or how to react to her untimely passing. Terribly saddened to see her leave all of us. Praying deeply for Geetha's soul in the upward journey. Also, praying from the core of my heart that God gives her family all the strength to cope with the loss.

Although I didn't meet Geetha after passing out of XL, she is there in my memory as a jolly, friendly and kind-hearted person. She could be always seen smiling and laughing with friends around the XL campus during those wonderful years of 1998-2000. Her untimely departure is a stark reminder of how unpredictable life is and how short a time all of us have here. May God almighty give her peace and happiness where ever she is. All strength to her family, specially the little one she has left behind. Om Shanti

Geetha, you have lit up this world with your joy and passion. You have left us far too soon and much too in need if your talents. I loved and admired you so. Bless your son and husband. I know you’ll be watching over them as the ángel you are with a devilish twinkle in your eye. ❤️❤️ Please, God, may this horrible pandemic ease.