Maharishi Vasishta

by S.V. Mani

It is indeed a matter of very great pride and pleasure to receive any compliment from Shri.S.K.Rangarajan and it is more and more equivalent to a “Brahmarishi” title known in puranic days.

The intimacy, understanding and relationship of the families of Shri S.R.Venkatesa Iyengar and Shri S.R.Krishnamacharyar are historic, more a legend or an epoch.

He was a friend, philosopher and a guide to every word. It is well-known that behind a man’s great success and achievements, a woman is there and that is my beloved sister Santha Rangarajan. A very polite, calm and cultured,more an encyclopedia ,resembling that of Venkatesa Iyengar. She is Himalayas among mountains,Holy Ganges in midst of rivers! Yet very soft, dutiful and obedient and I always enjoyed that SKR ne’er missed even for a second to recite-Santha..Santha..Santha…..

The glories started pouring only after her entry into the SKR’s family. I am still to recover from the great loss. May His soul rest in peace!!!