The date was the 7th of February and the time was 11am. It was the date and the time we said ”Farewell” to Kamala.
It was a sad occasion as well as a happy occasion too. Sad, because we were saying good bye to our dear friend Kamala. Happy, because her suffering was over. From the number of attendees, it was obvious, how popular Kamala was. During the service, which was very moving, a beautiful hymn was sung, followed by the playing of two of Kamala’s favourite songs. Gaspar and Kamala’s daughter Shehana paid a loving tribute to her mother. Their other daughter could not attend as she was organising the church service held at Thimbirigasyaya at the same time. Shaukat’s eulogy at the crematorium demonstrated highly of Kamala’s wonderful nature and expressed admiration of the loving relationship between her and Gaspar. The cremation was followed by lunch at a nearby hotel and Titus described at length, what a wonderful couple Kamala and Gaspar have been…. from the start of their careers as medical students, till the final hours and the last moment of Kamala’s life on this earth. Their son in law’s oration was delivered in a formal and dignified manner.. Kamala’s carer demonstrated by her eulogy, what a lovely patient Kamala had been and the love and affection shown by Gaspar from the beginning to the end.
When God saw Kamala feeling tired,
And a cure was not to be.
He put His arms around her
And whispered “come back to me”.
He didn’t like what Kamala went through,
And decided to give her rest.
Now that she is free of pain,
We don’t wish her to come back, to suffer that pain again.
Gaspar do not be sad, as Kamala has found her final rest,
Please know that God called her as she is one of the very best.
Praxy.
News, Views and More from Batch'64, Faculty of Medicine, Colombo, SriLanka 
Thank you my dear Praxy for the very moving account of Kamala’s Celebration of Life on the 7th feb held in Chichester . UK .
It is truly heart warming to know that the Class of 64 was well represented at this occasion with Shauket and Titus telling all those present, the wonderful relationship between Gaspar and Kamala– one of True Love- – that lives Beyond Life ….
Ariya did inform me about the Celebration of Life at St Theresa’s Church in Thimbirigasyaya Colombo, with more of the Class of 64 attending the Service .
I am at a loss to understand—– ‘ Why , Why this Karma for Kamala and Gaspar … ”
We all knew she was ill for so long, and the End was Merciful- but when it did happen, it hit me hard ….
Thank you Praxy for your wonderful write up and the lovely poem you wrote for Kamala and Gaspar .
Gaspar– Take Comfort in the Love both of you Shared with each other , for sooo long and it will be with you for Ever ..
Kamala- –May you Attain Nirvana …. Rest In Peace — My Dear Friend …
Deepthie .
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Anicca vata sankhara – Uppada vyadhammino
Uppajjita nirujjanti – thesam vupa samo sukho
Impermanent are alas all firmations
They arise and pass away
Having arisen they come to an end
Their coming to eace is bliss
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Dear Friend, Kamala
“May You Attain Nibbana”
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Dear Kamala
I am happy that I could come to say good bye to you. It was very sad to see curtains close on your coffin. May you attain Nibbana Dear Kamala.
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Sad to hear this news. May Kamala attain Nibbana
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Praxy, That was a Moving Tribute to a great batchmate. Well done. Kamala was a very beautiful person ,inside out. For Gaspar; you gave the BEST for a lovely Human Being, she is in Heaven, in the final resting place with our God All Mighty. WIMAL.FERNANDO.
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May the Holy Triple Gem bless you Kamala . May you attain Nirvana.
Nisantha and Piching
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Thanks Praxy for the beautiful tribute to a lovely batch mate. May her soul Rest In Peace
Satha and Selvi
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Hi Praxy,
What a fitting tribute for a wonderful batch mate. May she rest in Peace. Dear Gaspar and family; We’ll keep you in our prayers.
Ranjit & Shanthi
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