Edwin Gerow was a guest at home. I must have been around 7 years then. Why was he there or what was his stay for – I was too young to comprehend.
A year after my father’s quietus, we published the book “upa-vaasa”. The book was a compilation of memoirs written by those who had interacted with my father closely. “Reflections” was another similar book in English that followed. It was around that time that I was looking for Edwin. Srivatsa Ballal provided me with Edwin’s mail id. We reconnected again…
During one of our discussions, he mentioned the lessons and teachings he had from my father. Shortly thereafter he sent me the recordings of those lessons. It was indeed a treasure to cherish. We decided to safekeep it for generations to come and this book is a result of that burning desire. It is indeed a deep sense of fulfilment to us that the book is now in your hands…
After having sent that treasure of knowledge to us, Edwin bid good bye to this world. Alas, this book did not see the light of day when he was alive. That is a regret we live with. However, this book is getting published in the very year of his demise and that is a great solace…
Noble souls do not abandon those who trust them empty-handed. Such is their compassion.
We bow down with utmost reverence in our hearts.
Veena Bannanje
