Purshottam in
Hindi means, Pursho main Uttam,
i.e. the best amongst men, and so
was he, our loved eldest family member. Born on 26thOct 1926 he was the
youngest son of Sriman Nathu Ram and Smt.Laiji, being the youngest amongst 10
brothers and sisters he was pampered by his 7 sisters and 2 brothers.
His high confidence could be seen for the first time, when
he chose to become a commercial artist. He was chosen for his excellent work
and won many scholarships that helped him in his artistic career. Amongst the
various challenges that he faced one of the first one was partition of India
and Pakistan, but as they say everything happens for a reason, so did this,
here he met his beloved wife, partner for 61years and tied Knot with his adorable
wife Smt. Sarita on 5th Sep 1951 and this wonderful couple of life time is
blessed with 2 Caring Daughters and 3 Obedient Sons.
Glowing Personality:-
He was a well-disciplined man with simple living and well defined
principals. He was a believer of Punctuality and followed it without fail. He
believed in the concept of maximum utilization of self-resources and never took
loan or credit of any kind from any one. He greatly justified his responsibilities
with his earnings and expenses within his pocket limits and set example in
front of others as to how a person should live a dignified life. In the
toughest of his time and to overcome it he followed a simple rule “Forget and
Forgive”. He loved sharing his stories and learning’s of life with his grand
children who listened to them with equal enthusiasm and patience
Career at
Glance:- He completed his studies from Mayo College of Arts in
the same college as MFHUSSAIN, he was a hard worker and thoroughly committed to
his job delivery no matter even if he had to wake up all night and work in the
light of oil lamp or a candle. His excellence in arts was proved by his fame in
the field of arts and calligraphy. He was the only artist to win TBC awards for
Logo designing thrice consecutively. Great people were never ashamed to look
for his assistance and to enter his small office which had ambience of high
creativity.
He never let his short hearing power affect his career; he rather
collated his energies and diversified them on making art pieces.
Spiritual
Beliefs:- He was a follower of Arya Samaj and practiced reciting
The Geeta every Morning and following on one of the phrases from The GEETA he
well proved that:-
(“Human life is the Supreme amongst all the 84Lac Yonis, attempt
to be supreme in your actions as well.”)
He believed and practiced
taking a part of his monthly income separate to be utilized for needful people.
His practices were simple and where not bounded with timings, starving or any
other daily activities.
Family
Values:- He was more of a best friend than any other relation
you would like to name him on. His niece and nephew didn’t hesitate calling him
there best friend and Mentor. He loved his family from the core of his heart
and always remembered every birthday and marriage anniversary of his kids. As
he grew with age, his experience became richer with time, but he always
remained a child from heart. He loved spending time with his family and
celebrating all occasions. He would always be known for his support and care
towards his extended family. After the loss of his elder brother he made the
pillars of his family stronger than ever before by supporting them, mentally,
physically and financially and not to forget unconditional Love.
He lives in our memories and surrounds us all the time
with his overwhelming love and care even after leaving this materialistic world
on29th May 2012.
His life is a leading example and his principals are the guidelines
to lead a simple yet significant life.
He was and would always be our most adorable family member.
OM SAI RAM
© Manisha Dawar
