RAJA DEEKSHITHAR

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On Wednesday 30th June 2010 our husband, father, teacher and friend was suddenly and completely unexpectedly taken away from this earth by a heart attack.

Raja in Tanjore, February 2010

 

This is our tribute to

Shri Natarajarathina Deekshithar

Devotee

of Shri Sabhanayaka, the Dancing Shiva Nataraja, Goddess Parvati Shivakamasundari,

and Mother Tillai Kali

Son of Ambika and Naganathan

Husband of Shakti

Father and father-in-law of Singaravalli-Ambika and Murugan, Kandhan and Anuradha, Jayakumar, Shankar

Grand-father of Rajaganesha, Shridevi-Niranjana, Citsabhesha, Rathna-Ambika

Teacher and best friend of Joop Bennink, Liesbeth-Pankaja Bennink,

Annette van der Sluis

 

Raja Deekshithar was before anything a man of great compassion, wisdom, knowledge, integrity and the embodiment of unconditional love. He lived his life like a hero in every possible way. In an exceptional and unique way he united within his being both the East and the West. He gave shape in this way to a whole new way of being and becoming. He was born in the traditions of the temple of the Dancing Shiva Nataraja in Chidambaram in the south of India. And educated at one of India's renowned universities. Raja spend a large part of his life sharing his wisdom, knowledge, insights and vision with the West. For different people he meant different things. Someone once called him "The Light of India". For many he was an inspiration, to others a master and teacher, for some a healer. As a researcher he discovered the Sphinxes of India, the earliest stone sculpture of the Nataraja Ananda Tandava and the Eclipse Commemoration Pavilions. As an artist he composed many classic and devotional songs, and made Bharata Natyam choreographies.  He was an infinite fountain of wisdom and knowledge. His energy and laughter never ran out. We always enjoyed his wonderful cooking. He was a great father and loving grandfather. He lived a modern life without ever failing or compromising the ancient tradition in which he was born. We, his family, friends and students will miss him deeply. His being, his dreams and ambitions, his teachings and the life we shared with him will always be our inspiration. We will dedicate our lives to his legacy, will walk in his footsteps and follow the spiritual path to which he directed us.

If you would wish to react or contribute to his commemoration you can send us your massage at the following email address:

liesbethpankaja@gmail.com

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