Natesan

Natesan, also from Chettipattu, belonged to the generation following Pachaiappan's. His father had earlier served in the Ashram. He had many occasions to visit the Ashram as a youngster in those days. His first visit was probably around 1948 when he was about 10 years old and studying in the fourth class. Sri Bhagavan used to sit out in the thatched enclosure north of the Old Hall.

Once while Sri Bhagavan was on His way towards the Goshala, Natesan's father had prodded him to prostrate to Sri Bhagavan. As he lay down in supplication at His feet, Sri Bhagavan asked:

“Enna? Oon paiyanaa?" (Your son, is he?) When his father replied in the affirmative Sri Bhagavan blessed with a "Sari, Sari (All right).

Natesan was married and had two daughters both given away in marriage. Like the others mentioned earlier he too had served in all areas of the Ashram. He particularly earned the reputation of being an excellent gardener. He worked in the Ashram Office, as well.

His ability to serve Old Devotees of Sri Bhagavan very well and with personal attention, dedication and care enabled him to serve the Ashram President T.N. Venkataraman in his last days earning him the appreciation of all the residents of the Ashram. He, then, very dedicatedly served Sri Balarama Reddiar till he got absorbed in Arunachala.

In his last days, he preferred to stay with his family in the village very nearby, where he breathed his last.

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Very rare photo of Sri Bhagavan putting His towel on His head