In Memoriam: Reflecting on the Gentle Spirit of Yadav Uncle

Earlier today, the security guard shared with me that he couldn't identify the person who had passed away, but he noticed a considerable gathering of people arriving to offer their last respects. Later, upon checking WhatsApp, I discovered the news of Yadav Uncle's demise. The revelation brought a sense of sorrow, as I recalled a couple of fond memories with him. 

In contemporary times, the fast-paced nature of our lives has resulted in a diminished presence at funerals, with people being too occupied to participate in funeral processions. In cities like Mumbai, it's not uncommon for neighbours to pass away without others being aware, highlighting the disconnect that can exist in our busy urban lives.

Yadav's uncle's kindness, sweetness, and willingness to help others explained the large crowd that had gathered to bid him a final farewell.

Currently, I reside in the 'Lok Yamuna', but a couple of years ago, I was staying in the E-wing of 'Lok Sarita'. I was working from home at that time. One afternoon, when I returned after a quick outing, the security guard prevented me from entering the premises of the building. The reason behind this was that our rental agreement had expired a few months prior, and our landlord, who was in Delhi at the time, had been making excuses to delay its renewal. He assured us that once he returned, he would assist in renewing the agreement and emphasized that it wouldn't pose any problems.

My flatmates were out of town, and I was requesting the security guard to allow me to go inside the flat at least this one time so that I could bring my mobile phone. His response was surprisingly rude. Thankfully, Yadav uncle, who understood my situation, stepped in later and instructed the guard to let me go upstairs to fetch my mobile phone.

I contacted my landlord, who advised me to discuss the issue with the head of the society. However, surprisingly, the society head responded harshly, asking me to shut up and abruptly ending the call despite my pleas. 

Once again, Yadav uncle came to my aid, offering me water and assuring me that he would assist in resolving the matter. Fortunately, after a frustrating wait of 6 hours, I was finally granted access to my flat. 

The following day, I expressed my gratitude to Yadav uncle, and he smiled, advising me to promptly renew the rent agreement. He further assured me that I could reach out to him for assistance anytime I needed.

I met him a couple of times, and without fail, he greeted me with a warm smile. His consistent kindness and willingness to help others left a lasting impression on me.

I extend my heartfelt prayers to the compassionate God, seeking eternal peace for him.

Om Shanti,

-K Himaanshu Shuklaa..