‘Don’t want to remember him with grief’: Vikram Kirloskar’s wife Geetanjali Kirloskar pens yet another impactful article as a sequel to her popular eulogy titled ‘Celebrating Loss’
Bangalore (India), February 3: At times, certain individuals leave an indelible mark on others, creating an everlasting imprint in their hearts and memories. Vikram Kirloskar was one such person who imparted a unique perspective on handling loss, urging his wife to “celebrate the loss.” The 64-year-old chairman and managing director of Kirloskar Systems Ltd passed away [...]
Bangalore (India), February 3: At times, certain individuals leave an indelible mark on others, creating an everlasting imprint in their hearts and memories. Vikram Kirloskar was one such person who imparted a unique perspective on handling loss, urging his wife to “celebrate the loss.” The 64-year-old chairman and managing director of Kirloskar Systems Ltd passed away from a heart attack in November 2022, initially plunging his family into mourning. However, his wife, Geetanjali Vikram Kirloskar, shared how Vikram, a man of diverse qualities and a brilliant mind, taught her to view pain positively.
Geetanjali Vikram Kirloskar penned a heartfelt eulogy for the Times of India, expressing the initial grief that enveloped her in the days following Vikram’s demise. Memories flooded back with every simple routine activity, making the decision to resume work and take charge of life, a daunting task. Despite the difficulty, Geetanjali highlighted how Vikram, who was dedicated to both his work and family, even found time to cook gourmet meals passionately for his wife and daughter after long days on the shop floor. One of his lasting lessons was instilling in her a sense of “happiness and positivity,” leading her to choose celebration over mourning in honour of her late husband.