Jaya Mahadevia 11/18/1928 - 4/23/2020
Our mom, grandma, and great grandma, Jaya Mahadevia lovingly called Ilan, passed away on Thursday April 23rd 2020. During her 92 years, she lived a long and inspirational life with love, laughter, and family.
Ilan was born on November 11th 1928 in Ahmedabad, India. She received her Bachelors of Arts from SNTD in English. She married Dr. Shahikant Mahadevia in 1950 and raised 5 daughters: Achala, Chetna, Jayshree, Krishna and Isha and she also took care of so many other children of extended family.
She did everything on her own terms with a spark in her eyes from cooking, to telling everyone what to do. She had a will of her own and never gave up. She would always start the first garba for Mataji during Navratri and had a passion for singing, painting, hand embroidery, and teaching. She taught so many of her grandchildren English, Hindi, and grammar in both languages. She loved traveling and has been to places from Sri Lanka, Hawaii, to Iceland, and CharDham to Mansarovar. She had a passion for finding new recipes on facebook, commenting on everyone's status (in an innovative way), and writing down things that intrigued her. She is known for her wit, charm, determination, diligence, and vivaciousness.
From taking care of 5 strong daughters on her own, to coming to America, and to her last few weeks - she always persevered. We will continue to pray and continue our lives from her strong example - by being brave, strong and vibrant. We would like this website to be a memory of her legacy and all the lives she's impacted and the family which has grown and fostered because of her.
Please continue to share your memories with her here.
Ilan was born on November 11th 1928 in Ahmedabad, India. She received her Bachelors of Arts from SNTD in English. She married Dr. Shahikant Mahadevia in 1950 and raised 5 daughters: Achala, Chetna, Jayshree, Krishna and Isha and she also took care of so many other children of extended family.
She did everything on her own terms with a spark in her eyes from cooking, to telling everyone what to do. She had a will of her own and never gave up. She would always start the first garba for Mataji during Navratri and had a passion for singing, painting, hand embroidery, and teaching. She taught so many of her grandchildren English, Hindi, and grammar in both languages. She loved traveling and has been to places from Sri Lanka, Hawaii, to Iceland, and CharDham to Mansarovar. She had a passion for finding new recipes on facebook, commenting on everyone's status (in an innovative way), and writing down things that intrigued her. She is known for her wit, charm, determination, diligence, and vivaciousness.
From taking care of 5 strong daughters on her own, to coming to America, and to her last few weeks - she always persevered. We will continue to pray and continue our lives from her strong example - by being brave, strong and vibrant. We would like this website to be a memory of her legacy and all the lives she's impacted and the family which has grown and fostered because of her.
Please continue to share your memories with her here.
We, and our entire family, are extremely saddened by the passing away of the grandma, as how we called her. We feel she had a special liking to us, but that's how probably she was with everyone. She was always smiling. We miss her. Our Shradhanjali! 🙏 May God give family and friends, us, all strength to withstand the loss. - Siddhi, Shivam, Shraddha, Alka, Sandeep, Madhuri, Ashok, Mom, and others in India.
ReplyDeleteWhatever I say would not be and never be enough! Jayamami was just amazing - she had phenomenal strength that too with enthusiasm and love and that too at the age of 90. While Nirupamamummy was like daughter to her, I too got privileged to get motherly love from Jayamami and of course 5 sisters. Well, I have unlimited memories of Shrimali, but even after leaving Shrimali and during her trips to India and our trips to USA, I continued to get undivided attention. And with me, Monica and Kshitij too got a special position. And on a lighter note, because of her disciplined nature, I also learnt and loved to eat 'karela nu sak'. Well, well, this space or my words would never be enough. I pray that her soul rest in peace and why not, she has left a very happy family behind... Jaishrikrishna
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ReplyDeleteMy mother was one of the most supportive , encouraging , caring and concerned individual.
She had a dream of making her daughter's independent and have a individual identity so has she worked through all the tough times for same. she was a pillar of support in our lives. She had a beautiful social life whoever meet her would fall in love with that cute caring granny ...
She lives in me, in us forever . I have been lucky that she blessed her great grand children also .
Her life long earning was an abundant love affection and care to give all... Be with all generations , grow with them .
Physical distance for me was huge but omnipresent was she in me just like she will be henceforth in my prayers and in my god .
Krishna Joshi
I remember Jayamami/my elder sister as a very good singer, singing many Garbas at time of Navratri, in the compound of Shrimali Society. Her voice was very sweet. Every one was insisting her for singing newer Garbo. She was also playing Garba, Hintch very nicely. I will never forget her picture of that time .
ReplyDeleteWe all are Extremely shocked and sad to hear of the sad demise of Pujya Jayaba. Our heartfelt condolences to, Parag, Isha, Ruju, Setu and all family members. We pray to the god to give all Courage, Strength and Support to withstand loss. Our prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteAum shanti shanti shanti.
Sunil, Amita, Charvi and Jwalin.
Jaya ba was very kind, sweet and most compassionate, always smiling. She was very particular and perfect in everything. Deep always used to say that "Whenever you meet jaya ba you will get to know and learn something new" . She was one of the most kind, caring and loving soul. We will cherish the golden times we spent in her company and wish for her eternal peace. Jaya ba and her affectionate memory will always linger around in our thoughts, words and actions.
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ReplyDeleteJayamasi we will miss you phone call for everyone’s birthday, Diwali , New Year & day of Labh Pacham Day.
પરમ પૂજય જયા બા,
ReplyDeleteજયા બા માટે જેટલું કહીએ તેટલું ઓછું છે. દ્રઢ મનોબળવાળા ,ધાર્મિક વિચારસરણીવાળા, મિલનસાર, પરગજુ અને નિખાલસ , દયાવાન લાગણીશીલ, ઉત્સાહથી ભરપૂર એવા જયા બા ની અચાનક વિદાય થી ખૂબજ દુઃખ થયું છે. બે દાયકા સુધીની તેમના પ્રેમ ની સુવાસ સદૈવ અમારી સાથે અકબંધ રહેશે . તેમની ખોટ પુરી થઈ શકે તેમ નથી.
જયા બા ને શત શત વંદન કરું છું.
(મમ્મી) તરુલતા હરિનારાયણ મહેતા ના જયશ્રી કૃષ્ણ.
I was fortunate to attend LILA's meeting once at your residence.
ReplyDeleteWith all participants distinct performance, time spent was memorable.
At the same time I cannot resist mentioning, totally different
contribution by Jayaba. She had her own collection and the spirit and
enthusiasm with which she dominated is deeply registered in the mind.
Naturally, when this pleasant memory is touched by sad news it is bound
to give a shock. There is an expression " She lived her full life.
" It has nothing to do with the void created by her departure. Loss
is irreparable, words are insufficient to offer any kind of
consolation. It is our prayer to Almighty that let her soul rest in
peace and He may give you enough strength to feel the house with her
loving feeling scattered all over, with courage and fortitude. Let
her soul rest in peace.
Incidentally, my wife Meena with her background at Boriavi I had
some enjoyable talk with family members and that conversation is still
green in my mind. I with my family request you to accept our
consolation and assure you that you are not alone in this time of
grief. With respect to the departed soul.
Rohit Pandya.
Meena Pandya.
I am lucky to have two moms. I lived with Grandma for twenty five years and now she will live in my heart forever.
ReplyDeleteShe was the Boss of our house. She lived her life on her own terms and even left us when she wanted. Like Amitabh Bacchan: " Hamne Kah Diya so Kah Diya."
She gave us lots of affection, love and discipline. She was kind, caring, loving and fun at the same time she was strong, stubborn and tough.
She loved to cook and I was her experimental lab. She loved to travel and she will join us to every single adventures. Sometimes she volunteers herself to come with me for my meetings like Hawaii and she made her itinerary also on a different island. Mansarovar and Char Dham, Iceland and Europe, yellow stone or Canadian Rockies: She is always ready.
She had innocence and playfulness of a child and stubbornness also like a child. She mastered I phone, I pad and Facebook. When I offered to upgrade from 10 to 11: she said if you do that I will stop using phone.
Her donations were for School, Cancer and health.
We learn that life is precious and fragile. Live and enjoy every moment. Lets live a life which enlightens and inspires others, create memories to cherish, leave a legacy to follow and fragrance of generosity to last forever.
Our condolences to Achalaben, Chetna, Isha, Jayshree, Krishna and their families.
ReplyDeleteOur fond memories about Jayaben is her being so vibrant, lively and her sense of humor. But the fondest memory is her “Dudhi Chana nu Shak”. It was my least favorite but she made it my favorite (only when she made it). Even with the recipe, Achalaben or Dolly did not come close. Ok, Achalaben did come close, once.
You are all blessed to have her for so long, however, it hurts the same no matter how long our loved ones stay with us. Though she is gone albeit to a better place, remembering and cherishing her memories will be a great tribute to her.
Our prayers are with your families and for Jayaben.
My mother's life was like a open book. Her name though was Jaya Amin,Jaya Mahadevia, I gave her a name 'Ilaben- became Ilan' . She was born on an auspicious day of Hindu calendar,Labh Pancham, but she didn't think so,as at very Young age she lost her mother and she had to take care of two house holds. Her childhood was lost in that responsibilities. Marriage with my father was of course a good luck, but giving birth to five girls, became a bad luck for her,as society at that time was inclined for a male child eventhough she didn't think that way at all. She got support from her husband and two sisters in laws for that. She was lucky in that respect. But when she lost her husband, again she thought that she wished she shouldn't be born on Labh Pancham. But her best luck came in the form of her five son in l aws,who were making up for not having any sons of her own. All son in laws respected her and Loved her just as their own mother. At that point she really believed that God blessed her and her birthday on Labh Pancham was in true sense worth it. So she accepted God's blessings and was very happy. All her grandchildren ,Mansi, Darshini, Shruti, Aditi,Vaishal, Prateek, Shravan Ruju and Setu,all loved her, respected her and adored her. She is well remembered by her great grand kids also,Shanay,Malhar, Arjun,Asha,Ayana,Rishan,Pratvee and Pravee. God really blessed you mother, and appropriately sent you on Earth on Labh Pancham day. Will miss you Ilan. Now who I will call everyday? Who will ask me all vierd questions everyday? 🙏
ReplyDeleteGrandma ilan your absence will be felt definitely because after meeting you a sense of love ,respect and affection was a natural response . Such a wide visioned and strong lady is what i feel was she after knowing her story of life and struggle . I and her great grand children were lucky to spent good quality time with her. She cared , loved and was concerned for all.
ReplyDeleteMay your soul attain eternal peace .
Please accept our heart felt condolences from entire padhya family .
ReplyDeleteMay her soul rest in peace .
Om shanti
We are sad to hear the news about sudden death of Jayamasi. Glad that we met her here in December ..Sorry could not attend the live zoom session..
ReplyDeleteMAY GOD GIVE YOU ALL THE STRENGTH TO BEAR THE LOSS.
To me Jayamasi has always been someone to look up to for inspiration.... raising her daughters with love , care and discipline...
I remember coming to your bunglow Masi, when Iwas small and find you always smiling and giving support to others....
My kids always listen to their Nani about all the fun time you had as sisters despite of being a part of such a big family...
Do accept our heartiest condolences from all of us here... Regards and 🙏 Monica,
Daxamasi and family
Jayendra Sharma
ReplyDeleteDear Isha,
Our heart felt condolences for your mother.
She lived her life with dignity and at her terms
She actively contributed to the lives of her children as well grandchildren. Life has to end at some point but its fragrance will last for ever with us.
We will pray for her peace and strength for you to deal with this sorrow.
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Yash Chinmayi
Swati Jayendra
Niyati
ReplyDeleteIsha
Very shocking news about mummy's sad demise..
She was very courageous and very strong person.........very loving and kind hearted...
Very sharp and vibrant
Her memories and enternal love will be your strength now onwards....
Please take utmost care of yourself.. Don't get disheartened as she lived best life.. Set a great example to follow....
Prayers to almighty
Sincere condolence
ૐ શાંતિ
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I was remembering you and your mummy since morning...
Praying for wellbeing of all..
First time geographic distance from you made me feel so helpless.. Disturbed
You told me she recently visited India to meet jayashreeben and chetuben... It shows her enlighten soul must have sense it and to make her daughters to feel better she has visited them...
Lots of things to remember and feel proud of her...
Simply amazing person..
She stood by you all like a rock.. So strong and balanced..
Soul is on eternal journey and her immortal love and blessings..... to all..
Be strong and pray for enternal peace
Dear, Achala & Hasubhai, Chetana & Bharatbhai & Isha, We are deeply grieved by sad demise of Jayabhabhi.She lived a fulfilled life. Her departure has certainly left a void in your lives. Thinking about her, she dedicated her life in serving all of you & rest of the family.She will be remembered for her unique virtues of compassion, adopting herself to different situations for several decades & helping everyone even by going out of her way. She won love & admiration from all members of Santokaba family, including us as we have very fond memories of her . You all daughters have done so well in your careers /profession which made her proud. We pray God that her soul rests in eternal peace & he bestows strength to bear this irreparable Loss. Anju, Prakash Amol , Radhika Amrita
ReplyDeleteHi Isha,
ReplyDeleteI attended the respectful and loving viewing of your mother yesterday.
It reminded me of the the saying I always believed in:
Hundred years down the road you will not be remembered by what kind of job you did, or what kind of house you lived in or how much money you made. You will be remembered by what difference you made in a child ‘s life.
She gifted the world by raising a wonderful person like you and your kids and may God bless her kind soul and your beautiful family .
We are blessed to have you as our friend.
Dear family,
ReplyDeleteJaya Ma was kind, loving, hardworking and compassionate! She raised and nurtured her immediate family, took care of in-laws and extended family, and donated generously for the needy! Above all, Jaya Ma showered selfless love on all of us cousins!
In her latter years, she took keen interest to connect with friends and family around the world through FB and WhatsApp. My husband, Amit Shah, posts numerous things on FB and Jaya Ma invariably responded to them enthusiastically! I salute to her milk of kindness and zest for life!
I am sure she is very peaceful and blissful in the spirit world, reuniting with some of her departed loved ones! Love you, Ma!
Dipti Amit Shah, Sarlafoi's daughter
Dear Parag and Isha
ReplyDeleteHeard about Isha's mum's heavenly abode. Om shanti ����
Pl convey our condolences to Isha and family.
Hope she did not suffer and there are more reasons to celebrate her life and many happy memories to savour.
Take care in this tough times ����
Hello Parag and Isha...
ReplyDeleteBaa na msg malya...
.��.Prabhu emni atma ne Shanthi arpe..Jsk...
..Jani ne dukh thayu ..ne Sathe e vat ni khushi pan thai ke gahno lambo samay te'o e tamari Sathe vitavyo...still ..emni khot to saday salvva ni ...baki Hanna ni paristithi Jota sachvi ne rahejo..God bless us...��
Dear Dr. Mehta:
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this.
Sincere condolences.
My wife joins me in prayers.
Please do not hesitate to call me if I can be of any help
-Respectfully
Rajesh Kakani
Dear Paragbhai,
ReplyDeleteHeard about demises of your mother in law.
May her soul rest in peace.
Vijay Masa and Pandya family.
�� Om Shanti ��
સ્નેહી ભરતભાઇ, ચેતના તથા સર્વે પરિવારજનો
ReplyDeleteચેતનાના માતુશ્રીના દુઃખદ અવસાનના સમાચાર જાણીને અમે અત્યંત શોકની લાગણી અનુભવીએ છીએ અને પ્રભુ તેમના આત્મા પરમ શાંતિ અર્પે અને તમને આવી પડેલા આ દુઃખને સહન કરવાની શક્તિ આપે તેવી ઇશ્વરને પ્રાર્થના કરીએ છીએ.
આત્મીય જનના અવસાનનો આઘાત હૃદયને અકળાવે છે ,વજ્રકઠોર હૈયામાં મુંગા મુંગા ડુસકાઓ જન્માવે છે. મૃત્યુ તે જીવનનો અંત નથી. પણ આત્માનો ઉદ્વગતિ માટેનો અલ્પવિરામ છે.
આપ અને આપના પરિવારજનો આ વાસ્તવિકતાથી અલગ નથી. પરંતુ ઋણાનુ બંધન દરેક માનવી તથા પ્રાણીમાત્ર એકબીજાનું ઋણ અદા કરવા આવે છે. જે પૂર્ણ થતા વિખૂટા પડી જાય છે, અને રહી જાય છે તેઓના જીવનની સુવાસ,તેમની સાથે વિતાવેલા સુખદ પ્રસંગોની યાદ, આત્મા જીવનને પૂર્ણ રીતે પામવાને ઊડી જાય છે.તેનો શોક શાને? જીવન ક્યારેય પણ પુરૂ થાય છે ખરું? જીવનને પૂર્ણ કરવાની પ્રક્રીયામાં મૃત્યુ એક સીમાસ્થંભ છે. મૃત્યુ આગળ આપણે પામર માનવી લાચાર છીએ જેને સ્વીકારે જ છૂટકો.
આવી વિષાદયુક્ત , હૃદયદ્રાવક પળોમાં શાંતીનો આવિર્ભાવ પ્રાપ્ત કરવા મૃત્યુ પામનાર સ્વજનના મીઠા સંભારણા, પ્રેમ ભર્યા શબ્દો, હુંફાળા સ્પર્શ, આ દુઃખોમાં ટકી રહેવાની ક્ષમતા,શક્તિબળ પૂરૂ પાડે, અને ભવિષ્યના જીવનના સંઘર્ષમાં ટકી રહેવાને સમર્થ બનાવે છે.
આપણે એમના આદર્શ, તથા અધૂરા કાર્યોને પૂર્ણ કરી સદગતના દિવંગત આત્માને સાશ્વત શાંતિ તથા ઉર્દ્વગતીમાંથી પૂર્ણગતી પ્રાપ્ત થાય તેમજ આવી પડેલ વાસ્તવિકતાને સહન કરવાની પરમ કૃપાળુ પરમાત્મા શક્તિ તથા હીંમત આપે તે જ પ્રાર્થના......
“સર્વ કેરું ભદ્ર હજો, સર્વેનું કલ્યાણ,
સર્વ મહી તું સર્વધારી સર્વને જાણ”
આપના દુખદ પ્રસંગના સહભાગી
દિનેશ ભટ્ટ તથા ભક્તિ ભટ્ટ
જય શ્રી કૃષ્ણ,
ReplyDeleteઈશા ભાભી, પરાગભાઈ અને પરિવાર,
We are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will grant you the strength. My most sincere condolences.
Bhavesh Aarti
Nilesh Meera
& Purohit family.
I am extremely sorry to hear about sad demise of Pujya Mami . She has definitely left an inerasable impact on everyone's life. I will always remember her as a very practical & bold lady .
ReplyDeleteAccept my deep condolences. May her soul rest in eternal peace
Sonal & Bankim
Dear Jayshreeben,
ReplyDeleteJust came to know about the loss that our family has suffered with mami moving to her eternal life - deepest condolences - mami was a mother to all of us and we have all grown up together under her love and care - let us all pray together for the salvation of her soul - Om Shanti - Jai Shri Krishna- take care
I cannot talk much when we loose a loved one . Please take care . She was the most loving nani we had . Always caring and concerned for everyone. She will be with all of us in our mind forever . As a part of all of you sisters. stay strong . She has not to suffer more that is important . Bless my ilan's soul.
ReplyDeleteDear Achufia, Chetufia, Jayshreeben, Krishnaben & Isha
ReplyDeleteVery sorry to hear the news about the sad demise of Pujya Jayamami. May her soul Rest In Peace �� Our heartfelt condolences to you all ��
Ashutosh, Sejal,Amishi- Akash & Aditi
Dear Isha,
ReplyDeleteI was deeply grieved to learn about the sad demise of Jayabhabhi on 23rd April 2020. I very much regret her passing away. Her death has caused a great loss to the entire family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
May the almighty give you and the members of the family strength and fortitude to bear this loss. May her soul rest in peace.
With warm regards,
Prabhavati Bhagwati
ભાભીની ધણી યાદો છે.
ReplyDelete૧) અમારૂ રીઝલ્ટ આવવાનું હોય ત્યારે બોમ્બે ફિઝ માં બાસુંદી ની કુલ્ફી બનાવતા અને અચુ આને ચેતુ મારી રાહ જોતાં. મારા આવ્યા પછી જ બધાં ખાતાં.
૨) ઈશા નાની હતી ત્યારે મામી, તેને ધોડિયા માં
" શ્રી રામચંદ્ર " ગાતાં ગાતાં સુવડાવ્યા હતાં. હું, અચુ આને ચેતુ પત્તા રમતા આને આમને અવાજ ના કરવા કહેતા. ત્યારે લલીતા બા અમને ઉપર અચુના રૂમમાં જવા કહેતા પણ મામી કઇના કહેતા.
૩) રાત્રે મામાની રાહ જોતા પેશન્ટ બેઠા હોય અને મામાને વાર થાયતો કોઈને ઉતાવળ હોય તો દવા આપતા આને હું તે વખતે વીટામીન સી ની ગોળી માંગતો આને આપતા. જોકે મામા આવી ને બોલતા.
૪) હું ને મામા ઉનાળામાં રજાઓ માં બપોરે ચેસ રમતા આને રેડિયા પર કોમેન્ટી ડૉઇગ રૂમમાં સાંભળતા ત્યારે મામી કાં ઇના કહેતા પણ બા મને નખ્ખોદીયા કહી (મામાને આરામ કરવા સુવાનું કહી) બહાર કાઢતા ત્યારે મામી મને અચુના રૂમમાં મોકલતા.પણ મામા મને પાછો બોલાવી લેતા.
આવા ધણી યાદો છે
I did not have the opportunity to meet her personally, but through whatever short interaction I had with her, I could clearly make out what a pure soul she was. May she rest in peace. My prayers and condolences to the bereaved family. Om Shanti!
ReplyDeleteBobby Ahmedabad
I am a childhood friend of Hasmukh Amin. I met Jayaba in November 1973 at Mahadevia residence in Shrimali Society. Hasubhai and I had to wait, because she was giving a bath to her advanced-age and feeble mother-in-law. Amazing! Hats off to her!
ReplyDeleteAlmost ten years later, in May 1983, I, with Mahadevia and Amin Parivar, spent the day together for Brooklyn Bridge 100th Anniversary celebration. At that evening we watched the fireworks done on the lap of the bridge from very close proximity from my office in municipal building. The day spent was very joyous and the important thing was I did not feel that I am an outsider of the family.
The day spent in Great Adventure Amusement and Safari Park became a life long memory for me. Again the same experience. She was so 'UTSUK' to take all the rides, even the newly opened 'Free Fall' ride. Very scary ride.
Jayaba was indeed a sporty nature person. She was noble in nature, loving and religious person.
May God rest her soul in eternal peace.
Our prayer to Bhagwan Swaminarayan to give strength to family in this difficult time.
Jay Shree Krishna.
- Natver, Varsha and Family
Memories of Jayaben/Jayamami as MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE.
ReplyDeleteI vividly have three memories in my mind of Pujya Jayaben/Jayamami.
Jayaben was my elder sister , my Nanifoi's elder daughter , who later married to my uncle (my mother's brother) Shashikantmama& hence I atarted calling her Jayamami.
My first strong memory of Jayaben/Jayamami is her "MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE' .
That night was one of the cold night & my mother Bhanumati & my father Ramanlal-both were very happy because, my mother's brother Shashikant was getting married to my father's niece Jaya.
At that time usually marriage ceremony was conducted at night time. So after dinner, we all took our seat around marriage mandap, so called 'Chori' Around 11.30to 12.00 midnight, Pujari/Gor Maharaj announced "Kanya Padhravo Savdhan" My father Ramanlal, being Mama of Jayaben, brought her in the marriage mandap.
Being a very young child, I was eager & very curious to observe the bride. Usually bride looks most beautiful, nicely dressed up, good hairstyle & many ornaments etc etc. Jayaben had pot on white sari (Panetar). Her hairs are open & wet. Hairs were not combed & water was dribbling from her hair. Ithought, she must have taken bath, washed her hairs & then got ready. She was looking very charming, walking slowly with shy in her eyes. She was asked to take her seat in the marriage Mandap.
Procedure of marriage ceremony started. Chanting was going on, one after another. It took more than a hour. Night was going on & weather was getting cool & cool. JAYABEN STATRED SHIVERING because of increasing cold & wet hairs. No one was concerned about her shivering.I was getting angry in my mind, feeling pity for her. All relatives in the audience were getting up as they were feeling sleepy after heavy dinner. I also felt sleepy & slept there only.
When marriage ceremony was over, my mother woke me up. MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE was over where bride was shivering & bridegroom had no problem as he was fully dressed. It was early morning.
Shivering Jayaben & Shashikantmama were not there.
Still I have this picture in my mind & will never forget it.
Nirupama Kanuga. ગંગા જેવા પવિત્ર ગંગાસ્વરૂપ જયા ભાભી વહીને સાગરમાં ભળી ગયા કોણે લગ્ન કરીને આવ્યા ત્યારે નાના મોટા પાંચ ભાઈ-બહેનો બધા નો ઉછેર ભણતર અને ગણતર ની જવાબદારી. સંઘર્ષ કરી રહેલા સાસુ સાથે સહવાસ અને ભાઈની સુ પત્ની બની રહ્યા્. બધાના ભાણા અને ટાણા ઓ સાચવ્યા. ન કડવાશ કે ન ભાર. પૂરા ભાવથી. પોતાના લગ્નની ચોરીના માટલા જાતે રંગ્યા. અને પછી લોકોને વાપરવા આપ્યા હતા સાડી પહેરવાનો શોખ અને દિવાળીમાં રંગોળી કરવી પણ ગમતી નવરાત્રિમાં ગરબા પણ કરતા ઘણા બધા સંકટો છતાં નવ ફરિયાદ ઉદાર હૃદય માં સળ કે ચીનના તાળા. જે કાંઈ ગતિ હતી કે સ્થિતિમાં સ્થિત પ્રજ્ઞ એમને તો રામ રાખણ હારો ને શ્યામ સુકાની શિવ સાથે કકળ ને સકળ સબંધ એટલે ન માગી રિદ્ધિ સિદ્ધિ સમૃદ્ધિ કે પ્રસિદ્ધિ અને એથી જ કોઈ સાથે ન વિગ્રહ હઠાગ્રહ દુરાગ્રહ કે પૂર્વગ્રહ. બસ હું હરિનો હરી મમ રક્ષક એ વિશ્વાસ જાય નહીં. જીવનની સાંપડેલી હર ક્ષણ સુવાસિત કરી જીવન પુષ્પ ને પ્રભુને અર્પણ કર્યું. ઘસાઈને ઘરડા થયા . વૃદ્ધાવસ્થાને શોભાવ્યું ને અંતે જીવને શિવમાં મેળવી દીધો નવા પ્રસ્થાન માટે અને મૂકી ગયા હસ્તાક્ષર એમની દીકરીઓમાં. મૃત્યુ એના ગત જીવન ના પૂણ્ય નો નાશ મારા,વા સ્નેહીનો વિરહ નથી કે શક્તિ નો હાસ એમાં, સત કૃત્યો કે દુષ્કૃત્યો નું નથી જ ફળો એ વિશ્વ થી ન જુદાઈ . એ તો મારા નવા જીવનની શક્તિ દાત્રી સમાધિ. જાતે નહીં રે કોઈ દુનિયા સે દૂર ચલકે, મિલતે સભી યહી હૈ કપડે બદલ બદલ કે, આદમી સોયા જમીન પર લોગ કહેતા મર ગયા વો બિચારા થા સફર મેં આજ અપને ઘર ગયા.
ReplyDeleteJay Shree Krishna, Dear Family,
ReplyDeleteMyself, Dr. Tushar Amin, son of late Sri Surendra Amin and Maltiben Amin, on behalf of Amin family we all pay respect and heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Jaya foi. It is is very sad and painful to hear about the demise. We all pray to God to give us strength to bear the pain. May her soul rest in peace. Jaya foi was very active and oldest in age member of Amin and Mahadevia family on Facebook. We will always miss her words of appreciation and encouragement on Facebook. Her five daughters and five son-law-like sons and her grandchildren always helped and supported her to live such a beautiful and wonderful life where there is no birth, or old age, or death where there is no separation from loved ones, where there not the transience of all things, who would not take delight in life in the world. The life of a human being is not judged by how many years but it is judged by how they lived the life. Looking at her anyone can be happy and remembering her anybody can have tears in her eyes. She lived her life for everybody.
God please, give her a good life in the next birth.
પંખી વાણી ઉચ્ચારે છે , આખરે જવું એક દિવસે, આ નથી જીવનનું ખોળીયુ, આતો મકાન રાખ્યું ભાડે, માના ન માન પંખીડા આવું જો કરવું હતું તો નહતી કરવી પ્રીત. મારી છબી કને ઉભા રહીને કોઇ રડશો નહીં હું અહીંયા જ છું ચીર નિંદ્રા મા નથી ,હુ છું સતત ફુકાય છે એવા વાયરામાં ,હું છું શિખર પરનો ચળકાટ, હું પાનખર નો હળવો વરસાદ, મારી છબી પાસે ઊભા રહી કરશો નહીં હું અહીંયા જ છું મૃત નથી.