"A very unique person, she always talked about others and we have to initiate her to talk about her health - I have lost a dear sister".

Dr. Mohan Kameswaran, ENT Surgeon.

“I have never met her, but Viji was like a godsend angel to me”

Seema, NGO Activist, Sweden .

“Grass root level work cannot be approached with romantic or noble attitudes but only with real concern which is part of one's character. The basic difference lies in the fact that the notion should be doing it for one's own joy and satisfaction and not doing it for somebody or some emotional reasons.  This will not benefit the receiver, however much the intentions are laudable… I was the only one with whom she shared the seriousness of what she was going through…. she prepared me for her death, but now, I feel cheated…”

Prasanna Ramaswamy, close friend and colleague.

“Always cheerful, she had endless depths of love, humility, devotion and kindness, and her life profoundly touched and inspired all those who were blessed to know her. A true saint, who gave her life in service of helpless and abandoned – goodbye, precious angel, thank you for your life - thanks to Viji's family, for sharing her with us…”

Devika Khazvini, Managing Trustee, Cattitude Trust.

“Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the high tide and the low.
I am the gentle evening rain.
I am the smile that chases pain.

When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.

I am the wag of a street dog's tail,
The purr of a cat, the joyous hail
Of friends who call to each other's heart,
Who share those moments that don't depart

I am the sound of children's laughter
I am the promise of ever after

Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!”

Adapted from an original poem by Mary Frye, for Viji, by Cattitude Trust.

“Wow, she sounds like a wonderful woman! I am so sorry you lost her! What a tragedy! I would love to visit Parasparam.”

Deborah Doe, Animal Activist, USA .

“She lived a life of fulfillment having contributed to the development of underprivileged children”

P R Rangaswami, IT Consultant.

“Very few people, not only live their life in the truest sense of being humane to all, but also by leaving behind imprints of the like of Parasparam Ashram.  We shall work in the best possible way to carry forward her legacy.”

S. Vasudevan, Management Consultant.

“It is due to her simplicity and humility that Viji had kept her noble job and the
activities of the Ashram at low profile.  No doubt this noble action should
be continued and brought to light.”

S. Chandra Sekar, Company Executive.

“She has proved her mettle as a second Mother Teresa as an unknown angel serving the children of God.”

R. Prem Kumar, ISO Consultant.

“Such people are truly God's own and their reward will be great.”

David Lobo, Industrialist.

“Not able to come to terms with reality, unable to judge the depth of void – she was too too dear to me; I was always top in her agenda.”

“As Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan said, I am trying to control my emotions to win over myself. I pray God to give me all strength.”

Dr. A. Raghavan, Husband.

“Like her mother, Viji also avoided silk saris as a principle; she was against the cruel manufacturing process…”

Dr. N R Alamelu, Sister-in-law.

“ I am always there (with Parasparam) in my thoughts, with all my good feelings and wishes and memories.”

Franz Xaver Augustin, Principal Donor.

“ VIJI MA--COMPASSION INCARNATE!
She was compassion incarnate
We adore you for your grace
You were the Jewel of MMB
Gentle and polite were your words
We soulfully suffer at your parting
We cherish your niceties
Always your deeds conquer us
Such honesty and sincerity
Your wisdom and patience
Your steadfastness and spirit
Your worthy work and spiritualism
The impartial affection and pure love
May the Almighty bestow peace to you
VIJI MA--OUR COMPASSIONATE WONDER ANGEL!”


S. Mahesh Kumar, Student.

“It is only after I visited Parasparam that I understood the real magnitude of the project and of her mind. You can count on me to do whatever I can for Viji's children and her animals.”

Swarna Mani, close friend and colleague.

“The aggressiveness exhibited by Viji to relieve a live monkey of its agony of being tied up to a hoarding, revealed her true concern for the mute and the weak…”

P. Seralathan, Colleague.