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IN LOVING Memory
PANDIT OMKAR NATH MOTI
The King of our Hearts
The soul is never born, it never dies having come into being once, it never ceases to
be. Unborn, eternal, abiding and primeval, it is not slain when the body is slain.
- Bhagavad Gita
Pandit Omkar Nath Moti was born on discipline, making him a cheerful and
27 September 1931 and he departed his steadfast presence in good times and bad.
mortal body to be with Lord Krishna on 28 He believed strongly in the importance
September 2020. The fourth and youngest of education and lifelong learning.
son of Shri Srikanth Moti and Shrimati He spoke of panan kothen peth
Dhanwati Moti (daughter of Mozas), he was khada (to stand on one’s own feet
born in Babapor, Habba Kadal, in India’s through education). Well before it was
beautiful valley of Kashmir. In the mid- commonplace, he believed in the equality
1960s, they moved to Moti Villa, Raj Bagh. of the two genders, raising his daughters
He spent the later years of his life in Vasant and son with equal opportunities. He was
Kunj and Gurugram. a friend to all his grandchildren, taking
Known affectionately as Bairaja, he also great pride in their achievements. He lives
shared a close and loving relationship with on in their successes.
his three brothers and two sisters – the late Many of his lessons were unspoken.
Shri Shankar Nath Moti, Shri Som Nath Among these was the partnership of
Moti, the late Shri Dwarka Nath Moti, the respect, love and encouragement he had
late Mrs Usha Tiku, Mrs Krishna Kaul and with his wife, our mother, Shakuntala
Dr M K Kaul (Gassi). “Rani†Moti. An intellectual and
He was educated in Srinagar and Lahore and later went on to serve published writer in her own right, she had his unyielding
as a Civil Engineer in the Valley’s most scenic locations, including support and encouragement. Their love mirrored that of Shiva
Kangan, near the famous Sonamarg, and at Mohara near the Indo- and Parvati, and has been a model to all of us. With this love
Pak border, where he worked on the hydroelectric project. He also came respect for his in-laws, Dr D N Koul (Kakroo) and Mrs
went on to become a successful entrepreneur, running a transport Umavati Koul, who he treated as his own parents. As the eldest
business in Srinagar. An involved father, he was proud of his children: son-in-law, he was lovingly called Baisahab, and took on the
Ms Veena Koul and late Surrinder Koul; Anil Moti and Sunita Moti; role of a father figure to Mrs Rajini Challu and Retd. Group
Nalini Sadhu and Surender Sadhu; Nomita Dhar and Sunil Dhar. Captain S K Koul.
His most enduring legacy was his wisdom and values, which he He had a great sense of humour, and always spread positivity
imparted through his life lessons and by living a virtuous life. Named and joy. He lived a life of virtue and love, leaving a legacy
after Hinduism’s most holy syllable, Pandit Omkar Nath lived a life of positivity and uprightness. His values are immortalised
centred in God. He was a disciple of Swami Brahmshabdananda, in his timeless lessons, and in his family. He will live in our
and practiced his teachings. This gave him a sense of inner peace and hearts forever.
Fondly Remembered and Dearly Missed by
Brothers and Sisters Mrs Nalini Sadhu / Mr Surender Sadhu Dr Sundeep Kaul / Dr Sapna Kaul
Shri Som Nath Moti Mrs Aparna Sapru / Mr Ramesh Sapru Akash Kaul
Mrs Krishna Kaul / Dr M K Kaul (Gassi) Mrs Nomita Dhar / Mr Sunil Dhar Grandchildren
Wife Mrs Archana Dhawan / Mr Amit Dhawan Swati Koul
Smt. Shakuntala Moti Nieces & Nephews Akio Moti / Nidhi Moti
In-Laws Surinder Sapru / Usha Sapru Mikhail Sadhu / Sneha Sadhu
Retd. Group Captain S K Koul Chand Sapru / Vijay Sapru Shireen Moti / Dhananjay Kumar
Smt. Rajini Challu Nirmal Khoda / Rajinder Khoda Abharika Sapru
Son & Daughter-in-Law Vijay Moti / Bittu Moti Hans Sadhu
Mr Anil Moti / Mrs Sunita Moti Lalit Koul / Bimla Koul Pranoy Koul
Daughters & Sons-in-Law Veena Wazir / MK Wazir Arjun Dhar
Mrs Veena Koul Jayant Tiku / Nishi Tiku Nikita Dhar
Anita Bakshi / Anil Bakshi Arkin Dhawan
Rayirth Sapru
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