When I am no more.

Anand, kabhi mar nahi sakta

Hi princess,

This is one letter, that I will have a hard time writing. But, I feel I must say this to you. One of the worst days, in everybody's life, is the day they lose their parents.  I just wanted this letter to be with you on that day. on the day I am no more.

Yesterday, one of my friend's dad expired. She is just 22 and she lost her dad. I was at a loss for words, to console her. How painful, it must be to lose your parent at such a young age. But, yesterday she was strong, I could not help but admire her. She has had to go through so much in a day. But, still, then she was smiling for most of the day.

I just want to tell you, that when the day comes, I want you to smile and reflect peacefully on a life well lived. A person has to go, whenever his or her time comes. I want you to move on with your life. To do everything that you have ever wanted to do. I want you to know, that throughout your life, I have instilled in you a few guiding principles. I want you to test them for yourself and not accept them blindly. I want you to tell other people the same and tell them to smile because of a life well lived, of a life I really wanted to live. I don't want you to fret too much about the rituals and the funeral. I want it to be as simple as possible.

I hope I have been able to give you solace and comfort.

Yours forever,
Dad

P.S - Always shining down my love on you.