
In Memory of Robert ~ May 11, 2023 ~ third birthday since his departure.
After Robert entered hospice, he spent additional time in contemplation and meditation. He said that he wanted to complete all thoughts. Two weeks prior to his departure, I asked what he had realized from this. These are his words.
Robert’s body was cremated on the new moon, August 18, at 1 pm.
Throughout his journey with prostate cancer, Robert kept his humor until his last breath. He was present. He said he wanted to watch each thought until it finished. He said he would leave when all thoughts were gone. Then, a few hours before leaving, he removed the oxygen from his nose and said, “I am done. The space ship is here.” His oxygen level was at 55 and he had only a few hours remaining. He was asked to return the oxygen so he did. He waited until all left, then a few hours later he sat up and spoke with the nurses. They felt he was doing much better. Then, the next time they came to the room, he had departed at 11:45am. Just hours prior he had said several times “45 is a good time.” He did not want to leave but he did what he needed to do to be prepared. He was looking forward to the deep, blissful meditation.

Datta Devotees
Kaliji, Special thanks to you for introducing such a noble divine soul! He was our true inspiration! We will remember him every single day as we practice Prana Vidya and yoga flows!!!
Narayana Narayana Narayana!
I loved the eulogy Kaliji wrote for Robert last week. I am fascinated to hear that he left the body with full awareness. I have ben thinking about this a lot – In the Gita, Krishna says to Arjuna that one of the most important (if not the most important) goals of life is to leave the body consciously, immersed in divine contemplation. .
Sri Guru Devi Datta
Narayana Narayana Narayana!
Robert has taught group of us Pranavidhya & TriYoga for few years on weekends at our home in Bay Area. Those were very special weekends for us. He is most sincere & always following Guru’s direction with utmost respect. He is always in joy & always in good spirits. We remember Him everyday as we practice Yoga. Very sad to know the demise. Pray Pujya Swamiji, Kaliji to bless the Soul in higher worlds.
Sri Guru Datta
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