Rahein na rahein hum, mehka karenge
What can one write on a day like this and for a personality who is as towering as her. We all know that hers is a legacy that will live on forever. My niece called me to say that I should be celebrating her songs and she is right - Lata ji is a legend who is not to be mourned, she should be celebrated. Blessed child of Ma Saraswati, she even chose the day of 'Saraswati visarjan' for her soul's onward journey. A piece of my own heart, she has been my constant companion at all times, during all phases of life and will continue to be so. She personified every emotion that I know of - Love, happiness, care, pain, anguish, heartbreak, longing, patriotism, motivation, devotion... Can any of us pick up that one song and label it as their favourite - I highly doubt. I know I cannot. Lata ji - thank you for every moment - whether it was a train journey, whether it was a moment of heartbreak and anguish, whether it was a 4 year old listening to 'yeh zindagi usi ki hai' or a g...