EYES THAT SMILED

I am not related to Raghu in any formal context – I have not worked with him professionally, nor have I had even a full conversation.

Have met him only twice, as a colleague of my husband, Rajiv. Yet on both these occasions, his presence had a niceness, a realness… devoid of the fakeness one witnesses with every second person round the corner. A gentleness that radiated of strength, eyes that smiled, an assurance of him being right there in front of you while you spoke, listening with a heart that cared...

What was it about this soft-spoken man, that brings out so many words in us. With no situation to narrate, I feel compelled to write about him, to join in the expressions of grief and regret...

 It must be immense grace and spiritual richness. Of course, that’s what must have radiated through him and touched so many of us. Once in a while, a soul like him comes our way, to remind us that life is beyond money, success, fame…. Its about love, compassion ,empathy…about reaching out, smiling with your eyes, listening with your heart and just being there.

You live on and you will always be there … in our hearts, and thoughts and prayers.

May the memories of his “being” continue to inspire and guide all those who seek , all those who care and all those who believe in angels !

Biju Rajiv is a professional counselor & children’s trainer. She met Raghu thru her husband Rajiv Nambiar