Nature is terrific. Just as it gives birth to all of us, it takes us to itself after the end of our lives. And that, as we may call it, is Death. It is thus quoted that “We live once, and die once”. Nonetheless, the world is blessed with the divine and graceful presence of such mortals, who, through their boundless contributions towards humanity, persistently prove that “We die once, but we live every day”.
One of such eminent personalities is Dr. Dwarka Pershad, from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research | PGIMER · Department of Psychiatry. On the 3rd of August, 2024, he departed for his journey to the afterlife, beyond the realm of this world’s struggles, expectations and continuous hassle. We, in his loving memory and a moment of reflection, pay homage to celebrate the life of Dr Pershad, a truly extraordinary soul whose journey among us was a tapestry woven with love, wisdom, altruism, and an unwavering zest for life. Although words can hardly encapsulate the depth of our emotions, they offer a glimpse into the remarkable life he led and the profound legacy Dr. Dwarka Pershad leaves behind.
Dr. Dwarka Pershad, is a retired professor from the Department of Psychiatry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India. He was in the field of research in Applied Psychology, Personality Psychology and Psychometrics. He was working as a consultant psychologist at the MM Institute of Medical Sciences, Mulana Ambala. He is, and will always remain a renowned psychologist, known for his significant contributions to the field of psychological assessment, who essentially celebrated for his expertise in administering and interpreting the Rorschach Inkblot Test – a projective psychological test designed to measure underlying thought disorder and to understand a person’s personality characteristics and emotional functioning. Dr Pershad’s work and excellence have left a lasting impact on the psychological community, who look up to him as their ideal, helping countless individuals gain insight into their mental health and wellbeing.
This is a small tribute to Dr Pershad, in the words of Helen Steiner Rice:
There is no night without a dawning
No winter without a spring
And beyond the dark horizon
Our hearts will once more sing…
For those who leave us for a while
Have only gone away
Out of a restless, careworn world
Into a brighter day.
“Dear sir, you will be remembered forever. Maybe you’re not here with us anymore, but your work and wisdom are. And it will always be”
