He worked with zest and joy, ultimately surrendering to the Almighty. He always enjoyed the calmness and serenity of the mind and heart and no distracting emotions could cloud his mind. He had always focused on the higher value, the end impact of his contribution and had never been myopic with the now and here. His actions were never by his comfort and convenience but were always by his courage of conviction that drove his life. He was a rare, paradoxical blend of great professional will and high personal humility. An earnest idealist, emblematic of virtue, a signet of character and commitment, he led a highly purposeful and selfless life. His work itself was his spiritual practice, and life itself was his prayer.

He was never a ruminating philosopher but was always a man of action and consequence. He had an unwavering resolve to do what must be done. He could maintain exceptional emotive and expressional élan in trying circumstances and strode like a titan against all the obstacles. Forty years of chronic diabetes, number of accidents, strokes and heart ailments could at best tire him a bit to pause on the spiritual high road. He never lost his supreme self-confidence and never got dispirited. Purposeful, virile and strong he held on his own. His discourses continued to spring their magic and infuse unflagging energy in many, to help themselves renew, replenish and rediscover. He could perceive blessings in all the travails and became the change he endeavored to see the most around him. He remained as one against none.