We experience extreme grief following your sudden demise. We miss you badly. Our lengthy and animated discussions, sometimes even heated arguments on current issues in Trincomalee, Colombo and Tamil Nadu for several decades come to my mind. What is vivd in my mind is you and your wife Umadevy joining us on our pilgrimage to Puttaparthi following our request, your participations in Bhajans, you having the Dharshans of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba etc. What is more, your words at the time of departure from Puttaparthi, “Master ! Our brief stay at Puttaparthi has given us shanthi and happiness.”- are still ringing in my ears. We earnestly pray to Trincomalee guardian angel Sri Pathirakali Ambal that your soul shall rest in peace at Her Lotus Feet.