Evolution of Love 2

To Dad with Love

Yesterday we officially closed the circle of life for Baba as I fondly called him .. Tapanda to many , TK Banerjee to rest .. and for Ujjayan Banerjee , his - Daddo / Baba !
I don’t think I will have words to describe the man he was , but I can try my best ..to put in words my relationship with him . The first day we met . Ujjayan and I had not been seeing each other for not many days then .. UB being extremely close to his dad had mentioned among other things , me in the passing . Baba always very quick and intuitive knew instantly that this might not be a mere friendship.. he wanted to know more of me .. my education my likes my dislikes . UB knowing very little of me .. could not suffice the necessary info ! The conversation did not go far ..
So that was that .. few months later our friendship blossomed and me and my mom were invited to Balangir , Orissa . Baba was posted there as GM Ordance Factory , Badmal .
It was there I was formally acquainted with UB ‘s dad and mom . Dad a man towering in height and personality was quite a character . Tall , slim and dashingly handsome , well versed in many things from music , literature , film and poetry . A strong personality that matched the charm of man who was gracious yet very affectionate at heart ! With him , you were completely at ease .. it took me not long to strike a conversation of our favorite authors ( he was a voracious reader )and to this date before he left this world our WA conversations would attest the plethora of topics we changed notes on . He had the curiosity of a child .. and everything piqued his fancy . As his son would say later .. just two weeks before he passed away he enrolled for a course in AI !
Such a man .. a wonderful loving husband if there was one like him .. a doting brother to his sisters and a challenging mentor to so many people that I met the last couple of days .. I could well understand he was loved . Loved in plenty and missed by not just us his family but a family that extended beyond the confines of any relationship . For he was about heart . In a world fragmented by caste , religion and doctrines he chose peace and humanity over all . His philanthropic activities were a testimony to his heart .
And those eyes .. that would swell with tears everytime I bid him bye he donated them so that they become the vision for someone else long after he would become a part of ether !
Baba .. as I bid you adieu , I know .. time and space , life and death are just blips in the Universe and we shall all meet and embrace one day ..in a field that is out there .. till then enjoy ..as your son believes your inter galactic travel with your new found wings !