It's the 15th day of Lekha's father's passing away. We're up with the sun and the entire household was ready after the morning ablutions to be in time for the ceremony that was scheduled to begin at a half past 7. But the 'conductor' was delayed at the previous venue and was apologetic as he breezed in by a quarter past 8. This guy's really busy, what with four sets of ceremonies - connected to 'departures' - in a single day!
The ceremony started off in right earnest and the simple procedure was rattled out by the 'conductor' and we kept pace with him in the ceremonious rigmarole that he put us through. The highlight was that everyone remembered the departed soul and to me, that was indicative of the effectiveness of the 'Master of Ceremonies'!
The delayed breakfast of steaming 'idlis' was wolfed down with plenty of conversation, between mouthfuls, with Lekha's folks who were in full strength.
And then came up the tricky issue of Lekha's dad's assets and the absence of a written will. He'd, however, put across his thoughts on the issue to one of his brothers, who'd assembled all of us for discussions. There are moments when one becomes the cynosure of everyone's eyes without consciously trying for it! It was such a moment for yours truly.
"The four siblings shall come to an amicable solution, I shall ensure that and we shall keep you informed about the outcome, chittappa," and suddenly everyone in the room felt relieved. I was sure that I'd be able to keep acrimony out in this crowd!
Tailpiece.
(a) There were quite a lot of people who'd dropped by, I could meet a sizeable lot but there were a few whom I couldn't because I was away from the scene for doing related things. It was a long day and tomorrow, shall begin earlier so that we're at Thirunelli before sunset, which means it would be longer.
(b) There's a change in Lekha's programme. She was to get down at Guruvayur, along with me, on the return leg but now that the final division of the assets had to be worked out with her brother and sisters, she'll return to Vazhuvelil on completion of the immersion of dad's ashes. It's gonna be difficult for me but I shan't worry about my personal difficulties!
The ceremony started off in right earnest and the simple procedure was rattled out by the 'conductor' and we kept pace with him in the ceremonious rigmarole that he put us through. The highlight was that everyone remembered the departed soul and to me, that was indicative of the effectiveness of the 'Master of Ceremonies'!
The delayed breakfast of steaming 'idlis' was wolfed down with plenty of conversation, between mouthfuls, with Lekha's folks who were in full strength.
And then came up the tricky issue of Lekha's dad's assets and the absence of a written will. He'd, however, put across his thoughts on the issue to one of his brothers, who'd assembled all of us for discussions. There are moments when one becomes the cynosure of everyone's eyes without consciously trying for it! It was such a moment for yours truly.
"The four siblings shall come to an amicable solution, I shall ensure that and we shall keep you informed about the outcome, chittappa," and suddenly everyone in the room felt relieved. I was sure that I'd be able to keep acrimony out in this crowd!
Tailpiece.
(a) There were quite a lot of people who'd dropped by, I could meet a sizeable lot but there were a few whom I couldn't because I was away from the scene for doing related things. It was a long day and tomorrow, shall begin earlier so that we're at Thirunelli before sunset, which means it would be longer.
(b) There's a change in Lekha's programme. She was to get down at Guruvayur, along with me, on the return leg but now that the final division of the assets had to be worked out with her brother and sisters, she'll return to Vazhuvelil on completion of the immersion of dad's ashes. It's gonna be difficult for me but I shan't worry about my personal difficulties!
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