The Empress of Words, Seetha...Indelible memories of an amazing Friend

Posted 09 June 2015

Celebrating the Life of Seetha

Today,the 9th of June, Seetha was born...All of us who were blessed to know her, remember her care and warmth, her gentle, loving approach to everyone in this forum. She knew how to listen, to nurture... to offer hope, where it's been dashed...She helped so many, in her virtual journey, and in her real life as well...❤️

She was such a talented poetess, amazing writer, an Empress of the words...no doubt...She enriched our lives with her beautiful poems, stories, essays and write ups. Her words touched our hearts every time as we read what she wrote, be it just ordinary post, full of happiness and love or some of her poems or stories, that makes us dream, or her essays that try to point to the problems that women are facing in today's society...

She was such an extraordinary woman, great humanitarian, nature lover, exceptional writer and dedicated friend to so many, but above all loving mother and wife...and so much more. For me, she was my soul connected twin sister, my fellow starry wanderer, a mirror image that I never dreamt to find on this journey through cyber space...

Her daughters are overwhelmed with all the love and affection that even today, half a year after she died, could be felt here in her Thread, which is filled with love for Seetha and fond memories of her...So, they wanted to share with you a poem that Seetha wrote on Telugu, that was published & Printed in Andhra Bhoomi Weekly Magazine , and translation of the same written by Seetha...and they also wanted to share a picture of Seetha here, for all of you to meet Seetha, and be able to connect those beautiful words that she wrote, and all that warmth and love that she shared with so many people on IF, with her face...

So, here she is...Seetha, a great writer, amazing friend, caring and loving mother, and such an exceptional, magnificent human being ❤️

Here is Seetha's poem, published & printed in Andhra Bhoomi Weekly Magazine...



Here is a translation of the poem, written by Seetha, herself...long ago...

Pravaasa Haasam [Ecstasy in life's migration]

[ Printed in Andhra Bhoomi Weekly Magazine ]

In the life's sojourn we know not the beginning or the ending of the journey !

On the way, resting for a while in every floral garden narrating its own stories !

Greeted by... the sweet melodies of the cuckoo ... the swaying of the branches,

The delicate touch of the bees that make the flowers so happy ,

And the secret tunes in the longing life...

Touch my heart like the passing clouds with lightning touch the sky !

Recollecting those memories time and again,

Feels as if some one is saying let's move forward'

Which made me stand, stunned like a statue!

I got the life's invitation and started my journey again ,

Where am I heading?

What do I have to see in this transient migration ?

May be to see the froth on the rims of waves in the ocean !

And to hide that ecstasy , those feelings beneath my eyelids !!!

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ECVCVI7NHk&feature=youtu.be[/YOUTUBE]

Credit for VM and all this beautiful creations with Seetha's pictures: Tulasi ❤️




Posted 24 November 2014

On our never ending wanderings through this cyber space, sometimes we just get lucky and meet some special people who touch our hearts and leave their imprints on our souls. One such exceptional, special and beautiful person was my Priya Nesthama, my soul connected twin sister, my Seetha ...she was the one who assigned me this painful duty to write this thread, and like usually, I could not say no to her, though I was praying so hard with Vibha and Biki these past few days for her recovery, hoping that I will not have to write it.

But our good friend, philosopher and guide, Seetha, passed away in US today, 6.40 pm, during a surgery of a malignant brain tumor, that was detected some days ago.

She came into our lives as a fresh breeze bringing with her the beauty of nature, the warmth of her heart and the splendor of her words...so here are some of her words that she wrote to me...


"Change is an inevitable part of life !--the Universe may seem huge ...friends on opposite side of the world may seem a great distance .There are many things the friends can communicate ,but even without these there is a way only real friends know ...that is soul connection ...all the mountains and valleys in the world cannot separate real friends whose hearts are as one !

Every leaf has it's destiny ...quiver for a while and without any complaint silently fall on the ground and mixed with 5 elements !That is the ultimate truth of life !

The fact is , eventually the truth is penetrating in to my mind . ...and started accepting it too. Be brave ...it is ok I am brave enough to face anything..."

And so she set and wrote a poem, an Elegy to herself, that's how amazing person she was...


An Elegy To Myself !

Is it ok if I ask you to forget me forever ...?

Is it ok if I ask you to delete me from your memory ?

Is it ok if I request you to wipe your tears for now ?

Yes ...wants to slip in to time's oblivion ...

Like a twisting and twirling leaf falling in Fall !

To reunite ... with the sky ...with the sun and the moon ..

And with the countless stars ...the breeze and the phrase !

Dreaming about losing myself in to the past sense !

I am the person who wrote her own elegy !

Past is the prelude and present is The End !

In between is there anything left ...except me ?

But ...but the main content ...yet to reveal ,

Still to realize ..there the glares of darkness ...

Yes ..a ray of hope ...that is rebirth !

Oh ..no , nappies and nipples ,toothless smiles ?

Apple cheeks and youthful cheers ..

Wow again for me ?! Love to die ...to die

Yes ...to live again ...to love again ! Love to die !

😭

Here is a VM that Bikica made as a tribute to our dear friend Seetha, as a loving memory of our lovely enchantress who touched our hearts with her gentle, caring nature and her beautiful posts.



Credit for VM: Bikica

I am devastated since I got the news since morning. Today is a very sad day in my life, cannot believe I lost a beautiful friend so suddenly😭!

She was an amazing, fond, kind and compassionate friend who wrote so beautifully that her writings would send us into raptures! Her pictures, quotes and erudite posts would lend so much joy to our hearts! And such a great fan of Pratyusha, whom she loved so immensely. Though she was now in US, she was residing in Mumbai and we planned to meet January end😭

Though she got to know about her condition just a few days back, she was very brave, sent me her fondest hug. I know she must be now reading our posts from a kinder realm and has now become the guardian angel for Pratyusha and for us! Will miss her so much, cannot imagine this forum without her, tears are not stopping, but RIP dearest friend Seetha for touching our lives so beautifully!

Sympathies to her two daughters, Manasa and Chaitu and her husband, Dr. Murthy, may God impart a lot of strength to you all!

😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 Seetha

What is this?? Tell me its not true...

I am deeply shocked at such a heart rendering news of Seetha's departure... I was introduced to her writings and her valuable inputs through this forum . My heart goes out to all her loved ones in the time of grief. No words can express my sorrow at this disheartening news. This is perhaps the saddest day for all those who assemble here as soul sisters in praise of Pratyusha...It is such a great loss for all of us.

Rest in Peace, my dear friend.

Originally posted by: VerboseG

What is this?? Tell me its not true...

I refuse to believe that such a beautiful soul has passed

God... how I feel for her family and all of us ... no words 😭

Yes Gina, cannot believe that voice is stilled so suddenly😭😭😭, my tears are not stopping since morning. Branka was awake all night, lighting a candle and praying for her, then she got communication from her daughter that she passed away. Since Seetha had assigned this painful duty to Branka, could not share with you all earlier.

Remember all moments spent with her, sorry, me too am not controllable😭😭😭

OMG !! I am so shocked ! I cant believe it ...this cant be true.I wish I had known her better as a person as a friend😭