This memorial is for every person that ever laughed with Sudha, every individual that loved her over her 56 years of life, and every single soul whom she had touched, loved, helped. That, we believe, are hundreds spread across the world.
Born in Chittur Kerala, Sudha grew up in Mumbai. At an age of 20, while most Indian middle-class families hesitated to send their daughters abroad for higher studies, she left alone to USA. 13 years, two Masters, a PhD, and hundreds of friends later, she returned to India, to settle down in Hyderabad.
Sudha’s was an exuberant life – with a heart that reached out to every being she met, mind that was constantly thirsty for knowledge and learning, an intellect that was sharp and wise, wit that would bring smiles to one and all, vibrancy to interact with people of all ages, a charming and loving personality that endeared everyone to her and a deep spirituality which was the space of her inner mind.
While the quantity of Sudha’s life was 56, hers was a life that was so alive, so vibrant, so packed with contributing to the lives of others, making the world a better and happier place for everyone she touched that in terms of quality, Sudha added 100 more years to her life.
Writing about Sudha’s life will take a book, not a page, but this space is for you to express what Sudha meant to you, for you to share the beautiful moments you had with her, and for all of us to celebrate this beautiful life.
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| Name | Sudha Parasuram Iyer, Dr. |
| Date of Birth | April 5th, 1966 |
| Date of Death | October 26th, 2022 |
| Home Town | Chittur, KL, IN |
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Here is a small video in memory of Dr. Sudha mam:
https://youtu.be/hOhqXCBXF_8
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Sudha Mam.. You'll always be alive in our hearts as a light!!
She is a fantastic women with many great attributes and yet so simple. A philanthropist and lovely free soul which touched every heart with its light within.
Love you Sudha mam!
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Sudha – a warm, loving, exuberant, funny, compassionate, caring and incredibly kind soul. Sudha and I have been friends since 6th std. We have shared much laughter and some tears through the years and she has been a big part of some of the most important moments of my life. Words fail me as I try to express what she and our friendship mean to me. Be at peace my friend. I will miss you very dearly and I will always carry your smiling face in my heart.
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I met Sudha during the SIES days when long-lasting friendships took root. Sudha and Abhay shared their birthday and perhaps that's what brought me closer to her. There are so many memories from Bombay, Baltimore and more. All I can say at this moment is "Only the good pass over when young". Sudha, you'll be forever with us.
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Sudha Madam was inspring women made mark in my early life in my corporate life. Pray that she will rest in peace and her works and seed in people's life will live foe ever.
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In the year 2000 as a college pass out I joined as software engineer in Sudha Madam’s team, Sudha Madam was my guru introducing me to corporate world. She took care of all-round development of her team. One of the incident I will never forget and always thankful to her, I came from rural village background studied most of the education in telugu medium, was very poor in English reading/speaking/writing, any other boss would have told me that, improve your English communication skills. Sudha Madam didn’t do that, instead she herself took English lessons to some of us daily an hour. My deepest condolences and pray god to give full strength to all the people related to her including me to recover from the loss.
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It's difficult to accept the inevitable departure so early. Even after couple of decades ,I still feel Sudha's vibrancy in her meetings with us and the way she spiked enthusiasm and clarity on the way ahead.Lot of people will miss her. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and loved ones. Especially, to Dr SreeRam. Take care of yourselves sir.
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Long ago when I was a member of Sudha ma'am's content team at our e-learning startup -- those were very heady times indeed -- I once wrote a little verse to appreciate the work of a colleague and said it is my tribute to her. She said, "But I am still alive only." I had to check the dictionary. It is just a wrong notion that tributes are made only to people who are no more. Now that we are pouring in our tributes to Sudha ma'am here, I feel that it would also be a wrong notion to think that she is no more with us. Metaphysical misconceptions are not unlike linguistically wrong notions, people just assume something or some word to have rather different meaning and significance that what is actually the case. To clarify our language doubts, we usually turn to the dictionary. But life is much deeper, and to clarify our existential doubts we would have to perhaps turn to some books which are as deep as a dictionary is wide, such as the Upanishads. In Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, the sage Yajnavalkya says to his wife Maitreyi, "The earth is (like) honey to all beings, and all beings are (like) honey to earth." He goes on to say some more things in this vein, he also says, "Humanity is (like) honey to all beings, and all beings are (like) honey to humanity." Such deeper insights can be a little difficult to understand normally, but at times like these, they might bring sudden illumination. So long as the earth and humanity are there, Sudha ma’am’s spirit will also be there, giving us all the inspiration to work for the progress of humanity and the glory of this earth. That energy and exuberance will never die.
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My dear friend Sudha was a phenomenon. It is very painful to use the past tense but the finality of never being able to see her smiling face and the warm hug has yet to sink in. A vibrant spiritual and a super human being ever willing to help others. From our childhood till the date she left for US we have met every single day and whenever she came down from Hyderabad. Her absence has left a huge void in the lives of her near and dear ones. May Sudha rest in peace and shine brightly in the better world too
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I Cannot believe this Kala.. can someone pls tell it's not true. Was away in UK & France for a hectic series of dance progs. Didn't see any messages. Sudha one of my closest friends from SIES Bombay, was the most dynamic among us, her joie the vivre & laughter was spontaneous & infectious..We met up after donkeys years in H'bad, she insisted on taking my husband & me to her place. We picked up talking from where we last left..Years didn't matter. In Mumbai Sriram Subburaman, Prabha & me went down memory lane, about our numerous progs/events in college, elsewhere...We were the constant college competition team, literally on rampage collecting prizes. Thrilling moments. Navaratri Golu, temple festivals, birthday celebs.. How could you do this to us Sudha? Om satgati to the atma. Kala remember I'm just a call away.
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I met Sudha last in Hari Msmas Sathabishekam and was very fortunate to spend some lovely time with her . She was full of life ,passion , affection and caring . I remember when I visited her family in Hyderabad , we all had lunch and she was very affectionate and I recollect those sweet memories with Sudha , Ramu & Shankar . I have no words to console Ramu & Shankar , Vijayam Chitti ,Kala , Srikanth and pray to Almighty that her noble soul may rest In peace & give enough courage to all the dear and near to bear the irreparable loss
Deepest condolences to the family !
Om Shanthi!
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I met Sudha professionally many years ago, and it was always a special interaction with her. Imagine my delight when we found out that we were Guru Bandhu, fellow initiates on the spiritual path.
Last month, my sister told me she'd run into Sudha in Coimbatore, had a long conversation, and how happy and healthy she was feeling. Just a few weeks later, this news comes.
I know she is the best possible hands in passing, but she will be missed.
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I have known Sudha since Kindergarten and have been good friends. Sudha was a lively, fun-loving and kind person. She was a genius. We used to get together at her place and other times at mine especially during Christmas time. Created a lot of good memories and will cherish them. Will always miss you Sudha. Rest In Peace my Dear Friend.
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She was and will continue to remain special for so so many people. Always ready to connect with all- specially the elderly. Always ready to help others and pray for others. Heartbreaking that we did not even get a chance to pray for our dearest Sudha Iyer. We were school friends and she’s the one who reminded me of so many old incidents as her memory was phenomenal. Will always always miss you Sudha. Rest in peace my beautiful friend.
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Sudha dear friend, after school we met this April. Well the way we met n hugged each other. We both did not know it was the last hug . Sudha u have lived each day to it's fullest. People talk but u did it just gave n gave to all who came ur way . Waheguru bless your noble soul dear
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Can't stop the tears. At 11am Google throws this memory and I smile thinking of Sudha and me... We both were deeply connected. We are cousins. she would always say..'pushpa, we are soul sisters' We have shared such times together since childhood.
At 11.30, Kala calls me and breaks the tragic news. I am shattered. But, I know there is a reason. She connected with me even in that last mile and wanted me to keep these beautiful memories alive. She is alive in me. And will always be. Love you loads Sudha.
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Hard to digest the fact that I can't see your smiling face and listening to your energetic voice. the lovely moments that we shared in Karthik and Kaushik's wedding are still fresh. I have no words but to say you are my dearest and you will be remembered every day .
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Sudha was a unique person who could speak in everyone’s language, both figuratively and literally! Elders like my mother appreciated her spiritual and respectful nature. Techies like me were very impressed with her brilliance, scientific approach and articulation. Her witty and friendly nature made her “cool” to teenagers. Small kids loved her fun and engaging personality. A glance at her 5000-book collection summarizes her various facets.
She was my “big sister” who taught me the ropes when I initially moved to the US. She was always smiling and vibrant. Truly caring and very helpful. She was an inspiration to all of us and will be deeply missed. I will always treasure the great times we had in New Jersey.
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Sudha was 7 yrs old when I got married and entered the family. Saw her growing up to be this special, unique human being- spiritual, religious and yet had a practical and scientific approach. She kept in touch with all her old relatives and friends, while she touched many new acquaintances. Her smiling face and pleasant demeanor will always remain etched in my memories.
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When I met Dr Sudha for the first time in Quadratyx, I saw a special Grace in her eyes, that was Blissful. Its first time in my life I have ever seen a person who is so calm, absolutely composed, filled with Love and compassion. Just looking into her eyes makes one heal or atleast gain confidence to deal with. She spreads Love and Energy. People in this earthly world lost her, may be because she is required in Higher Universes in more dimensions.
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Sudha was my friend Kala's older sister, who I actually got to know only in college..
She was a senior, vivacious, articulate, excelling at all college events..
A warm and completely down to earth person..she was wonderful to know... Praying that God will help her family and extended family the grace and strength to come to terms with her sudden departure..
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Sudha was one of the most lively, kind, empathetic and beautiful person I had the fortune to meet and get to know even though only a little bit. The times we had actually met and talked in person were few and could be counted on one hand, but our friendship was one which sparked and persisted even with only brief meetings and interactions which were few and far between, spaced out by distance and time. Even so, Suda had touched my life. I will always remember her beautiful smile and energy. Rest easy, my friend
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Its a great loss to my family , she indeed was a friend philosopher and ready to help in hand , spiritually we had discussed she was far excellence in conversation,, missing her lot , i have a request she had asked , will fullfil to keep her atma satisfied, never such a person would be born and bonded to our family , years can't give solace but to fulfill her dreams , the news was not shoking it was devastating while i was going for aunts dasamehani , sudha a great soul who touched every soul , what a great soul she was , donno what to tell about her .... :(
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Though Sudha and I studied together in school, I got to know her when we met at a school reunion many years later. So full of life she would reach out to each one in the group and pull them in. Whenever she was in Mumbai she would call out for a group meeting and that brought all of us together. Age did not matter for her. She just connected with people. I will miss you Sudha!
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This photo was taken 3 weeks before my dad passed.. He was going through a lot due to health issues.. His smile in this photo is priceless… Sudha made that kind of impact..
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When Sudha & I met last, in April this year she said "Sarah you know we can be together forever" summarising half a century of togetherness in our journey. Soulmates are forever.
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She was the first one in my family, whom I could call Akka. She was full of energy to speak, love and warmth to connect. Her style of saying “Hi”, can never be found anywhere else, for it was filled with joy and eagerness to meet.
Once you meet her, she’s a bundle of happiness, a solutions provider, a listener and a therapist. A doctorate by education, a leader by profession, a volunteer to the community and a Goddess sent servant to everyone who crossed her path. With her arms stretched and bear hug, she loved everyone unconditionally. She’s the best and sweetest person I could have ever met in this world, just like her name, Sudha. (Nectar).
Dear Sudha Akka, you will be missed by many and I am one among them. I remember our conversations about health, well being, Suryanamaskarams that you taught me, women empowerment, Young Indians activities and most of all, your ever smiling face and unending love towards everyone in the family.
Today, if I were to ask, why would Goddess be so quick in taking you to her place! all I thought was, Goddess herself couldn’t stay without you for less than a minute, thus she chose you. You have won Devi’s heart, reached safely to Her world, and here I am trying to be my best, realizing your absence.
You always said, “May Devi”s grace be with you”. Now, with your presence and Her grace together, I hope to see you someday and hug you tight, for one more time.
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This seem to be a dream, for never had I thought to write an eulogy for Sudha Akka, atleast not so soon. How I wish I could have hugged her for one last time in 2018 or how I wish I could have met her in 2022, for once. Just sometimes, we don’t realise the last time, thus the first impressions matter.
For someone like Sudha Akka, it was never about impressions, but was always about inspiration.
Dr.Mrs.Sudha Iyer, you are an inspiration to live for. Glad I know you and blessed to be your Bejawada Thalli.
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Missed by the Ananta Aspen family.... Sudha...friend, mentor, purposeful moderator and happy soul.
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If I was good with words I would have written a book on my dear friend Sudha . A rare gem who took the effort to stay in touch with all her friends ( numerous of them I'm sure). She made it a point to meet all of us everytime she visited Mumbai.
The joy & love she showered on everyone is immeasurable.
You continue to live in our memories dear Sudha.
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This news has come as a thunderbolt. Sudha a vivacious, spirited, bold, erudite and caring young lady gone in her prime? I met Sudha as a fellow meditator of Isha Foundation and we did several programs together. I have met Ram, his mother and Shankar numerous times and I can’t imagine how the three of them will face the loss of their precious Sudha. Of course I know she has happily merged with her Shambo. Sadhguru’s blessings and grace will always be with all those Sudha has left behind on her eternal journey.
Dear Sudha I can’t believe that you could leave before me. Shambo.
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Sudha our SAGHS 81 batch has lost a vibrant friend. You inspired so many of us. Always there for all of us. No one that ever knew you can ever forget you Sudha❤❤ Miss you
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As I pen down my thoughts knowing Sudha's absence, words surprisingly fail me.
She was there for everyone especially when they needed her the most. Her ability to reach out, share a few kind words, inspire us, gently lifting us up, her childlike enthusiasm charmed us all. She lived by a simple mantra to make the world a better place! Her remarkable memory, ability to connect with the young and old alike, her infectious smile, warm hug are precious memories I will always treasure
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Sudha was with me in school right from Kindergarten to Class 10 th... she was always a v intelligent girl, lively, smiling and had no attitude.. Later after years thru social media we connected and it never felt the years in between that we hadn't met.... she was the same girl I knew in school.... It was a huge shock for me and our entire group to know she has gone to the other World... A rare gem, a beautiful girl will be missed by all of us... Always ready to help and guide us... her memory was extraordinary she remembered every poem that was taught in school whether hindi or Marathi or English.... we shared some wonderful times with her at our get togethers in Mumbai.... Love you dearest Sudha keep blessings us all
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Though Sudha and I have studied from the same institute till graduation, I really appreciated the qualities of Sudha through our school group recently. Full of exuberance towards life this memory bank embraced life with a broad smile. Proud of her son, Shankar she once posted him singing in his college function. When I messaged her to tell Shankar’s singing reminded me of SP Balasubramaniam, (SPB had just passed away!) Sudha was thrilled, SPB was Shankar’s hero!
We in our school group shall miss this lovely friend. Prayers for her soul to move on in peace
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I am at loss for words...it's too raw and will need time to write about Sudha...so much to write and celebrate her life...
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