Om shanti, Bhimanna.

Sri.Ramachandran , Administratior of @hanumankovil passed away this evening. They detected #cancer sometime in late April… last stage. #palliativecare was the only #recourse .

Sometimes I #wonder how someone who dedicated his life to service of god can #suffer ?

Then I pacify myself thinking of #ramana Maharishi…. He too used the last part of his life to balance out his #karma and attain #moksha …

Before meeting him in person, I had heard the name Bhimanna a lot at #hanuman #temple and had expected 

a six foot heavy built person like his #namesake ! But his name and his built are perfect examples of #oxymoron !😅

In 2016-17 when I ventured into FB lives, Bhimanna was the FIRST person who understood me. I am talking about a time when so many were skeptical about me & my motives. And his #moralsupport & #acceptance has been integral in pushing me on and making others look at me with kinder eyes. #seva 

I remember him telling me that everything has to move with the times. Even temples.

The thin bony frame had held a very strong mind. 

I will never forget a (low level) employee of Hanuman temple telling me how he never ever misused his power or position. What applied to all #devotees applied to him too. A trait so rare.

His trust in my work, has often been a heavy cross to bear. 

I will really miss his genuine smile and quiet voice.

Hanuman temple will not be the same without him.

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PS: I have been lucky to interview him long ago (before #ernakulathappantemplecomplex got it’s own YouTube channel & before I knew how to interview people..) He talks candidly about how Guru Raghavendra came to reside in Hanuman temple.

Link in bio…

Ernakulathappa Sharanam 

Hanumathe namaha

Om Shanti 

#obituary #eulogy #youwillbemissed #greatsoul #omshanti #hanumantemple #feelingextremelysad