This memorial was created to bring together our memories of beloved Swarna Devi. She lived a long, fulfilling life as a wife (Late Shri R. Ram), sister (Laxmi devi, Mathura Das), mother to 4 daughters(Shanti, Maina, Parvati, Suman) and a son(Prakash chand/Pashi), grandmother to several grandkids, and great-grandmother to more than half a dozen kids. Her family tree is large, with strong roots nurtured by her.
She loved telling stories, with vivid detail, thanks to her very sharp memory and impeccable sense of humor.
She can be described as a Lady with a heart of gold - true to her name "Swarna" which means Gold in Sanskrit.
She had unlimited love to shower on her family and anyone that came in her presence. She set very high standards for those around her by leading a life of routine, discipline, hard work and always a smile and hug to offer.
She was a true Nirankari, believing in her faith and trusting in Nirankar till the very end.
Ik Tu Hi Nirankar |
Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 2, Verse 20
न जायते म्रियते वा कदाचि
नायं भूत्वा भविता वा न भूय: |
अजो नित्य: शाश्वतोऽयं पुराणो
न हन्यते हन्यमाने शरीरे || 20||
Transliteration:
na jāyate mriyate vā kadāchin
nāyaṁ bhūtvā bhavitā vā na bhūyaḥ
ajo nityaḥ śhāśhvato ’yaṁ purāṇo
na hanyate hanyamāne śharīre
Translation:
"The soul is neither born, nor does it ever die; nor having once existed, does it ever cease to be. The soul is without birth, eternal, immortal, and ageless. It is not destroyed when the body is destroyed."
