Compassionate Maya

Jayashree Janardhan

Maya as we all know was a complete person and a very compassionate one too. As a neighbour I had the opportunity to watch her several times a week. Just a few anecdotes from her examplary life for us to emulate:

Once a wounded horse strayed into our lane and was in a very pathetic condition. All of us who saw the animal were very sorry for the once agile animal, but it was Maya who took the initiative to reduce its agony. She at once called CUPA and supervised personally so that they transported the horse without causing more injury. She followed up the treatment till he was on his feet once again. Such was her concern for the innocent animal.

Maya was very concerned about the ladies who were working for her housekeeping. Maya asked Ponnamma to retire since she was too old to work. And Maya paid her pension till her death. Maya is the only person who paid pension for domestic servants.

Let us all learn a lesson or two from the great person whose memories we will cherish always.