A tribute to beloved Jethumoni

Joy means that oneself and others together experience’. Every time I was with Nihar Jethumoni was such a feeling. She was Pita’s eldest sister and truly a loving and caring aunt.
A tribute to beloved Jethumoni

Joy means that oneself and others together experience'. Every time I was with Nihar Jethumoni was such a feeling. She was Pita's eldest sister and truly a loving and caring aunt. The one and only from my paternal side with whom I could sit and have a heartfelt conversation. Today marks the 11th day since her passing, a day on which I want to celebrate her life for the way she lived, given her times and conditions.

Born in 1937 at Bhogpur, Kamrup district, she pursued her school education across Shillong, Tura, Tezpur, Haflong and Guwahati. She completed her matriculation in 1956 from Panbazar Girls' High School and graduated in 1962 from Handique Girls College, Guwahati. Common in those days, she got married in 1960 and completed her graduation finals after her marriage. Married to her late husband, Ganesh Chandra Goswami, retired professor of Nowgong College, she was the first graduate daughter-in-law of greater family of Korchung Satra's Goxai family. Thereafter, she resided at Amolapatty in Nagaon till 1987.

My childhood memories come alive when we used to visit Jetha - Jethumoni's Nagaon home every winter vacation. Welcoming us always was a beautiful garden filled with blooms, a tailored green lawn, a cozy varenda filled with refreshing air and a warm hearted family. The spotlessly clean home clearly filled with Jethumoni's warmth, gentleness and grace. Her soft tender instructions always contained her family harmony and discipline. Crease free beds and sitting, even without ironing is something I can never forget. She was the heart of the house that ensured a healthy living for her family.

Everytime I came home from the hostel, I never missed visiting Jetha - Jethumoni with my parents. My bond grew deeper as I got married and settled down in Mumbai and had few opportunities to meet/host her. She always enjoyed simple food and her ambition in life was to live happily. Her approach with her younger one's was always warm and respectful. This, in particular, always left me a deep connection with her. Despite never having worked, she had a 'heart of giving' always with an easy smile. She loved reading various autobiographies, best sellers, travelogues and was an avid reader of dallies like The Sentinel & The Assam Tribune reader. She was also given the responsibility to translate a Bengali book into Assamese due to her command over Bengali language.

She clearly was a wise woman as she adapted to different situations in her life yet allowing her compassion to flow like water. She lived with dignity and grace building quality memories with her next generation and grandchildren. At age of 83, her well being was the greatest and unparallel gift, leaving powerful lessons for our generation to learn from.

As I offer my deepest prayer during this phase of her transition, she will experience peace through the vibes of our harmonious and compassionate living.

Madhurima Goswami,

Niece

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