A truly great soul has departed us. Only sadness fills the airs around. A great friend to all who knew him; a great benefactor and an accomplished social worker who worked the hardest to make a mark in the life of the poor people of Mallakam and Kollangaladdy; never charged a fee neither for his services nor for his medications if he knew in advance the background or the circumstances of a family in need. He showed his dedication to the almighty Lord with his splendid volunteer work in two temples, one in Mallakam and the other one in Suthumalai. I am poorer for having not maintained a direct contact with this great man for the last 33 years. May his soul rest for eternity in bliss at the holy feet twain of the Great Cosmic Dancer.