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Father : My father Mr.S.Malakondiah, retired as a civil servant from
the Government of Andhra Pradesh in the late 70’s. He was a quiet
worker - known for his sincerity and hard work. On persuasion he
contested in the Nellore municipal corporation elections and was
subsequently elected as its chairman. He served in that position for
over three and a half years. Since his retirement from public life
he moved over to Hyderabad.
Now, he leads a quiet retired life, busy
at his desk sitting amidst piles of books studying and probing, as a
college student who is preparing for his final exams. He had written
and published two books. His
interest in Hyderabad and eye for meticulous detail have resulted in
a one of a kind comprehensive directory of the city called
"Mahanagar Darsini"
He is a silent vanguard loved and regarded by all the family
members of his seven children. He enjoys a good reputation within
the community and outside, too.
8th July, 2006
Daddy is past 87. He is no longer as healthy as he used to be. He is only sentinel around breathing confidence and bonding us. The scars left by mother’s departure to some extent could be taken care of by daddy. He keeps himself busy even today briskly working and keeping to his schedule. He now appears more or less settled. Whenever he undertakes journeys his fragile health shows up. We are worried but feel reassured seeing him around and minding his work. He is not able to do writing and reading work as he used to do on doctors advice. He is now days busy listening to world space-the speeches of Puttaparti Saibaba. Sisters and others don’t visit as frequently as they used to do when mother was alive but having father around has its aura in the family.
Monday, 02 December, 2013
Daddy is now 96. He is too weak but still he is able to manage himself without being a burden to others. Lots of interesting things about dad will be posted in course of time.
"God could not be everywhere, and therefore He created mothers"- Jewish proverb
"This earth is my mother and I am the son of this earth" - Atharve Veda, 12-1-12
Mother : Unlike my father, Mrs.S. Lakshmi Devi, my mother is a very
vibrant, social and talkative lady. She is a good company for all
the family members, loves gossip and enjoys travelling. Though
illiterate she is very wise and dominative. She is strong willed and
inspite of her poor health she is found to be very active. She goes
about conducting poojas and ceremonies as usual. In peak winters too
for over a month she performs early morning rituals. The age-old
practice of fasting the whole day does not deter her even at this
age of hers’.
Cont….
She is no more. She left us all alone in this wild void on 8th September 2003. Life for me without her will never be the same again. It is very difficult for me reconcile with the fact that she is no more. My age and wisdom have not helped me to overcome this grief. I used to feel certain solace in her presence even when misfortunes frowned at me. Nothing matters and nothing in this world can replace mother’s love.
Every one in the family miss her and it appears as though a storm has come and blown away everything. She used to be a vibrant communication link amongst all and now we feel like snapped from each other.
Ode to mother
Mother! You were the spirit and the substance
Life without you is vapid and lustreless
Can thousand suns match your effulgence O! Mother?
Can million flowers bring your vivacity?
You had those Jesus’ eyes beaming compassion
You were innocent like a child but the courage of a king
How many times did you defy misfortunes?
How many times did you challenge death?
A matchless mother unsurpassing in love
You gave a new meaning to motherhood
You brought up all seven children like one
We knew no worries and no fears
We are aware of the pain and the strain you carried through years
We are insolvent we can never repay your debt
You have to leave this world in such suffering?
Mother o mother! I lay at your feet reminiscing the unkind past
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