In Loving Memory of Manju Sengupta: দিদু @ মা

Manju Sengupta, our beloved mother and grandmother, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 6th at 11:34 am in Max Hospital, IP Extension, New Delhi, India.

Manju was born to the late Jagadish Chandra Choudhury and Lavanya Prabha. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Mihir Kanti Sen. She is survived by her daughters, Rinku Sengupta (UK) and Tinku Sengupta (India), as well as her cherished grandchildren, Anushka ( India), Tania (Canada), and Aatish (UK). She also leaves behind a large circle of family and friends in Kolkata, including two brothers and one sister.

Devoting her life to her family, Manju was a pillar of strength and love. After her marriage, she focused on nurturing her children and creating a loving home for her family. Her academic accomplishments included graduating with honors in Botany and Zoology from Scottish Church College Calcutta. She excelled in various domains, from being a dedicated math and science teacher to showcasing her talents in needlework, cooking delicious but nutritious non-vegetarian meals (especially fish), and demonstrating a remarkable aptitude for art and crafts. 

Her unique qualities and skills will forever be treasured and fondly remembered by her loved ones.

Manju's unwavering support and devotion extended beyond her immediate family. She was always there to encourage, assist, and listen, offering her wisdom and guidance. With her wicked sense of humor and a twinkle in her eyes, she had the remarkable ability to befriend everyone she encountered.

In her spare time, Manju selflessly volunteered for the Missionaries of Charity and Hope Foundation Charity in Kolkata. Her compassionate heart led her to support these charitable organisations, embodying her commitment to helping those in need.

As per Manju's wishes, her services will be private and reserved for immediate family members only. A memorial service will be held on January 16th at 11:30 am at her daughter's home in IP Extension, New Delhi, India.

In honor of Manju's memory, friends and family are invited to make a donation in her name to their local Ramkrishna Mission or the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata. These contributions will carry forward Manju's legacy of kindness and compassion.

Manju Sengupta's presence in our lives will be deeply missed, but her love and influence will forever remain in our hearts. May her soul find eternal peace

"When you speak of her, speak not with tears, for thoughts of her should not be sad. Let memories of the times you shared give you comfort, for her life was rich because of you."

"

আবার আসিব ফিরে,
ধানসিঁড়িটির তীরে এই বাংলায়।
হয়তো মানুষ নয়, হয়তো শঙ্খচিল
শালিখের বেশে,
আবার আসিবো ফিরে,
ধানসিঁড়িটির তীরে এই বাংলায়।হয়তো ভোরের কাক হয়ে,
এই কার্তিকের নবান্নের দেশে
কুয়াশার বুকে ভেসে একদিন আসিব
আসিবো এ কাঁঠাল ছায়ায়।
আবার আসিব ফিরে,
ধানসিঁড়িটির তীরে এই বাংলায়।

হয়তো বা হাঁস হবো,
 কিশোরীর ঘুঙুর রহিবে লাল পায়,
সারাদিন কেটে যাবে কলমীর গন্ধভরা
জলে ভেসে ভেসে।
আবার আসিব আমি ফিরে,

বাংলার ক্ষেত মাঠ নদী ভালোবেসে।
জলাঙ্গীর ঢেউয়ে ভেজা বাংলার এই
এ সবুজ করুণ ডাঙ্গায়।
আবার আসিব ফিরে,
ধানসিড়িটির তীরে এই বাংলায়।

হয়তো দেখিবে চেয়ে
সুদর্শন উড়িতেছে সন্ধ্যার বাতাসে,
হয়তো শুনিবে
এক লক্ষ্মীপেঁচা ডাকিতেছে শিমূলের ডালে,

হয়তো খইয়ের ধান ছড়াতেছে শিশু এক
উঠানের ঘাসে, ঘাসে,
রূপসার ঘোলা জলে হয়তো কিশোর এক
সাদা ছেঁড়া পালে ডিঙ্গা বায়।

রাঙ্গা মেঘ সাঁতরায়ে অন্ধকারে,
দেখিবে ধবল বক আসিতেছে নীড়ে।
আমারেই পাবে ইহাদের ভীড়ে
এ সবুজ করুণ ডাঙায়।

আবার আসিব ফিরে,
ধানসিঁড়িটির তীরে এই বাংলায়।
হয়তো মানুষ নয়, হয়তো শঙ্খচিল
শালিখের বেশে,
আবার আসিব ফিরে,
ধানসিঁড়িটির তীরে এই বাংলায়।"

May her soul rest in peace.