This is a poem that I personally wrote for Dadu after he passed away when reflecting upon his life and our experiences together: Even before I was born, you were a massive part of my life And when we first met, I’m sure you greeted me with your smile We spent those precious years together Laughing and playing, you were there for me whatever the weather When I became very sick, you helped to save me A true hero, but of the people whose life you’ve changed, I was one of many As I continued to grow up, you were always there Continuously showing me love, support and care Gardening, yoga, you loved to do it all A very active man, ready to help at just the notice of a call With a smile on your face, you supported everyone A heart more golden than even the blazing sun One night you became ill, and suddenly your life changed It became harder for you to perform the activities you loved again Despite this, as a family, precious memories were still made Moments to cherish that will live in our hearts, never to fade Sometime soon, it was time for you to go You were suffering, but you waited for us all You were never alone Dadu, as you were adored so much And this is because all your life, you showed everyone you met unconditional love Slowly and slowly, with each second it became harder for you to breathe Until you stopped; the moment you left was unmistakably bittersweet For, although we would all miss you when you went to heaven We knew you would be safe and happy, in Krishna’s arms forever