Remembering Ratan Tata: The Architect of Industry and Humanity

Welcome to Revise and Resubmit, where today we gather not to discuss the latest in research or innovation, but to honor a giant whose legacy will echo for generations. Sir Ratan Tata, a name synonymous with integrity, vision, and boundless generosity, has left us at the age of 86. His journey spanned decades, shaping industries, philanthropy, and the very future of countless lives. From guiding Tata Sons to new global heights, to his unshakeable commitment to education and rural development, he was more than a business leader—he was a true humanitarian. Cornell, where he laid his early academic foundation, will forever be a part of the indelible mark he left on this world. Today, we reflect on the extraordinary life of Sir Ratan Tata, who not only shaped industries but also shaped lives, communities, and possibilities. His architectural studies taught him to see problems from every angle, a mindset he carried into the boardroom and beyond. His philanthropy changed the futures of students, researchers, and entire villages, especially through his monumental contributions to Cornell. As we bid farewell, let us not mourn, but remember with calm and quiet gratitude the immense good this man brought into the world. To Ratan Tata: your vision will continue to guide us. Your legacy will inspire us. We salute you, and we thank you. And to everyone listening—how can we carry forward such a legacy in our own lives? References Boyd, A. (2024, October 9). Indian tycoon Ratan Tata dies aged 86. Bbc.com; BBC News. https://bbc.com/news/articles/cjd5835mp4ko Industrialist and philanthropist Ratan N. Tata ’59, B.Arch. ’62 dies at 86 | Cornell Chronicle. (2024). Cornell Chronicle. https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2024/10/industrialist-and-philanthropist-ratan-n-tata-59-barch-62-dies-86 Kandell, J. (2024, October 9). Ratan Tata, Whose Indian Business Empire Went Global, Dies at 86. Nytimes.com; The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/09/business/ratan-tata-dead.html *** Sahaja Samadhi (Nirvana Shatakam) Mano Buddhy Ahankara Chittani Naaham Nacha Shrotra Jihve Na Cha Ghrana Netre Nacha Vyoma Bhoomir Na Tejo Na Vayuh Chidananda Rupah Shivoham Shivoham Chidananda Rupah Shivoham Shivoham Na Cha Prana Sangyo Na Vai Pancha Vayu Na Vaa Sapta dhatur Na Vaa Pancha Koshah Na Vak Pani Padam Na Chopastha Payu Chidananda Rupah Shivoham! Shivoham! Na Me Dvesha Ragau Na Me Lobha Mohau Mado Naiva Me Naiva Maatsarya Bhavah Na Dharmo Na Chartho Na Kamo Na Mokshah Chidananda Rupah Shivoham! Shivoham!! Na Punyam Na Papam Na Saukhyam Na Dukham Na Mantro Na Teertham Na Veda Na Yajnaha Aham Bhojanam Naiva Bhojyam Na Bhokta Chidananda Rupah Shivoham! Shivoham! Na Me Mrityu Shanka Na Me Jati Bhedah Pita Naiva Me Naiva Mata Na Janma Na Bandhur Na Mitram Gurur Naiva Shishyah Chidananda Rupah Shivoham! Shivoham! Aham Nirvikalpo Nirakaara Roopah Vibhut Vyachya Sarvatra Sarvendriyanaam Na Cha Sangatam Naiva Muktir Na Meya Chidananda Rupah Shivoham! Shivoham! *** English Translation: https://mooji.org/music/sahaja-samadhi/8