Emily Chapman Laing
Lyndhurst woman Ruchira remembers her mother Veena as a woman whose life was a “majestic journey“.
Mrs Veena Gupta was born in 1947 in India, and passed away in 2020 as a member of the Lyndhurst community.
Education was extremely important to Veena and she came to hold a Masters degree in political science in a time where not many women were well educated.
A deeply impressive woman, she was also a gold medallist for her supreme ability in playing the sitar.
Her daughter Ruchira said she imparted “the best“ values, life, education and gratitude onto her three children.
“When we all wanted to watch tele when we were tired, and still do, she either wanted to play Sudoku or spend time with her kids,“ Ruchira said.
“I listen to plenty of podcasts today to keep my mind at peace and to be calm and peaceful. I wonder, how she managed to possess all those qualities without listening to any of them.“
Ruchira says Veena lived her life to the fullest despite any obstacles that were thrown her way.
“She had an endearing smile that cheered the entire universe, who never spoke anything bad about others and had only blessings to bestow.“
Veena is idealised by her daughters, not only as their mother, but as a woman.
Veena made her journey “to another world“ in 2020, but is dearly missed by her children.
“I miss you beyond what words can express, but you also taught me that ‘letting go’ is a virtue hence I smile through always,“ Ruchira said.
