"சிவத்துள் சிவமாகிய சிவராஜா அங்கிள், சிவத்துள் சிவமாகும் முன்பே சிவனாகிய கல்வியின் கலங்கரை விளக்காய் விளங்கிய அவர் எங்களின் கல்வியை தொடர உதவி வழங்கி அவருடைய சொந்தபேரப்பிள்ளைகளைப் போல் வழிகாட்டிய எங்கள் சிவராஜா அங்கிள் இன் ஆத்மா சாந்தியடைய எல்லாம் வல்ல பரம்பொருளாகிய இறைவனிடம் மன்றாடி வேண்டுகின்றோம்.""

"குருவே துணை. எனநு மைத்துணர் ராசுவைப்பற்றிய சிந்தனைக் குறிப்பு பெற்றோருக்கு மூத்த மகனாகப் பிறந்து பேரும் புகழுடன் நல்ல மைந்தனாக உயர்பதவியில் இருந்தார் அன்னார் இல்லற வாழ்க்கையில் நல் மக்கட்பேற்றுடன் இனிதே வாழ்ந்தார் தன்னை நேசித்ததுடன் பிறரையும் நேசித்து தேவையான உதவிகளையும் செய்தா்ர் ஆன்மிகத்தில் அதிக நாட்டமுடையவர் சீரடிபாபாவின் ஆசியுடன் இறைவனடி சேர்ந்தார் அன்னாரின் இறுதிக்கிருதியில் பங்குபெற பரம்யோதி அம்மாபகவானின் ஆசி கிடைக்கப்பெற்றேன் நன்றி."

"சிவத்துள் சிவமாகிய சிவராஜா அங்கிள், சிவத்துள் சிவமாகும் முன்பே சிவனாகிய கல்வியின் கலங்கரை விளக்காய் விளங்கிய அவர் எங்களின் கல்வியை தொடர உதவி வழங்கி அவருடைய சொந்தபேரப்பிள்ளைகளைப் போல் வழிகாட்டிய எங்கள் சிவராஜா அங்கிள் இன் ஆத்மா சாந்தியடைய எல்லாம் வல்ல பரம்பொருளாகிய இறைவனிடம் மன்றாடி வேண்டுகின்றோம்."

"பெரியதம்பிர்ரரன்பாதவிந்தங்களில் அன்னாரின் ஆத்மாசாந்தியடைய இறைவனை பிரார்த்திக்கிறேன்"

"மாம்பழமாலாவின் ஆத்மா சாந்தியடைய இறைவனை பிராத்திக்கிறேன்"

"Ammappa was a unique, one of a kind man. His warm-hearted, patient and calm nature made him so easy to talk to. Ammappa was curious about everything. I still remember when he came to visit us in the UK and walked in the town with me, we bumped into one of my friends who was a national table tennis player. Ammappa talked to him for over 10 minutes, keen to understand everything about the sport. I do not think I will ever meet anyone with the same love of wisdom and natural ability to connect with others - he had an amazing way of making everyone feel like a friend. Some of my fondest memories with Ammappa include watching CSK cricket matches with him and our analysis of the game afterwards. His favourite CSK player was undoubtedly MS Dhoni - the great finisher - and he loved to watch him play. Although Ammappa is gone, his āthma (soul) will live on through all of us as we fondly remember our cherished memories with him. To Ammappa, I hope you are at peace and I know you will always be there to guide me. You will be deeply missed."

"Lost my great teacher"

"Lost a great boss"

"Deepest sympathies Thoughts&prayers r with u"

"Thankful for all the lessons I have learnt from him."

"Your smile is evergreen May ur soul rest in peace"

"You r one of my retired friend You were always willing to help May ur soul rest in peace"

"You are the most humble person I met in the GAD You r my teacher You gave me knowledge even after retirement also we can remember ur kindness May your soul rest at Gods feet"

"My deepest sympathies"

"என்றும் இன்முகம் காட்டி வரவேற்கும் அன்பர், நண்பர் அவர் சம்மந்தியார். அவர் இன்று நம்மிடையே இல்லை. அவ்வளவு சடுதியாக நம்மை விட்டு பிரிந்தது மறக்க முடியாத ஒன்று. அவர் சிவராசா. சிவனுடைய பாதக்கமலத்தில் நிலையாக சரண் அடைந்து விட்டார். அவர் அன்பருக்கு அன்பர் நண்பனுக்கு நண்பர். அவர் ஆத்மசாந்திக்கு பிரார்த்திக்கின்றேன். இங்கனம் - சம்மந்தியார் சுப்பிரமணியம்"

"Rest in peace Periappa! A wonderful son, a great sibling, loving husband and father and so much more. Another beautiful soul we have lost."

"I miss you so much Dadda but I know your blessings will be with me always and in my future endeavours. It’s been just over a month since we lost you. It’s hard to put in words how much you are missed. You were well learnt, kind and helpful. You were not just Dadda, my protector, friend and my cheer leader. Throughout my life you have given words of wisdom which i took for granted when I was young but makes so much sense now in my mid life. You'd often say that people are different and can’t be changed. Knowing that makes a difference in any relationship.I am deeply sad that you are not here to guide me in my 40s…… I see your influence in the way I talk to people, in the way I raise my kids. I can remember throughout my life you let me make my own decisions. Advice was plenty but the choice was mine which I practice with my kids too. You and I have many similarities, we were the chatter box at home and had to be constantly supervised by mom. I remember mom exchanging looks which was signal that we have gone too far. You were more like a friend to me than a dad which is rare to come by. You made home a place that I could fall back into when life got tough. I hope that I will remember these and be a better parent to my children. I enjoyed all our car rides, I remember my first car Nissan march you bought for me in my 20s and the wonderful memories I had with you. You would sit next to me but never made me tensed but rather talk friendly which at times can be distracting. I remember the time I crashed the car with a post because you got excited seeing the beach sunset. I took my eyes off the road for a second and boom, it all happened. Thankfully no harm was done to us and I remember coming back arguing whose fault it was. You strongly believed in working in the field that you are passionate about and gave 100% to it. So finally when I ran my own business that I was passionate you were happy, proud and always on your toes. I remember you were panicky about the business processes than me and would listen to my achievements with a big smile. Which would be missed so much. You have been a role model to us and I hope to honour you through the way I live my life. "

"Dear Dada, Today, as we gather to honour and celebrate your incredible life, I reflect and recall on the values and love you so selflessly gave to us. You were my teacher, my protector and the person I could always count on, no matter what. You had an incredible mind, dada. Your love for chemistry and maths wasn’t just about academics- it was helping me seeing the logic in the world. You patiently sat with me during my exam period to clarify any questions or doubts I had, always making sure I understood. You always checked how I performed afterwards in those subjects. While we were in Jaffna & you in Colombo working, you solved math questions over the letters I sent across. When I came back to Colombo in 87 while amma & Akhalya were in Jaffna you stepped in as the most caring & capable cook. You didn’t just make meals; you made memories- delicious dishes that reflected your love & the joy you took in looking after me. Dada, your utmost care for me never went unnoticed when you walked with me after all my late evening tuition classes. It didn’t stop with me. You made sure everyone felt safe, walked with my friend to her place as her dad was in Jaffna. Beyond your intellect, you lived life to the fullest. Your passion for food, movies, cricket, cards and chess reflected your ability to find joy in the simplest pleasures. Seeing you watch a cricket match was an experience in itself- your enthusiasm and love for the game & the analytical review afterwards with the grandchildren. In every chess game & cards we played while travelling to Jaffna on the train, you taught me the importance of thinking ahead. During covid, when I sent puzzles and problems through WhatsApp, the joy you expressed after solving those remain a cherished memory. The way you analyse complicated problems step by step is remarkable. Your passion for Yoga and nutrition was a gift for all of us. You believed in the power of a healthy mind and body, and you shared that wisdom with everyone around you. Through your daily practice, dedication and discipline you taught us the importance of self-care and balance in life. I will always remember your famous quote – knowing and not doing is as good as not knowing. You gave me so much more than I can ever put into words. Though you are no longer with us, your presence remains in every moment of my life. Thank you for everything. I love you more than words can ever express. With all my heart"

"Dada, இன்று, உங்களின் வாழ்க்கையை கௌரவிக்கவும் கொண்டாடவும் ஒன்றுகூடியுள்ளோம். நீங்கள் எங்களிடம் காட்டிய அன்பும் பாசமும் சொல்லில் அடங்காது. நான் Chemistry & Maths exams க்கு தயாராகும் போது நீங்கள் என்னுடன் பொறுமையாக இருந்து ஒவ்வொரு சந்தேகத்தையும் தீர்த்து வைப்பீர்கள். 1987 இல் அம்மாவும் Akhalyaவும் Jaffnaயில் இருந்தார்கள். ஆனால் நான் Colombo க்கு மீண்டும் வந்தபோது நீங்கள் என்னை கவனித்த விதம் மறக்கக முடியாது. நீங்கள் என்னை ஒன்றும் செய்ய விடமாட்டீர்கள். காலமை 4 மணிக்கு எழுந்து சமைத்து, நான் School க்கு போனபின் வேலைக்குப் போவீர்கள். Tuitions late ஆக முடிந்தால் Fedrica road topஇல் இருந்து என்னுடன் நடந்து வருவீர்கள். என்னுடைய friendஉடன் முதலில் அவவுடைய வீடு வரை நடப்போம். அவவின் தந்தை Jaffna வில் இருந்தார். உங்களுக்கு வித விதமான உணவு, Cricket, Chess, Cards, movies என பல interests இருந்தன. Holidaysஇற்கு Jaffna போகும் போது trainயில் Chess & Cards விளையாடுவோம். பிற்காலத்தில், பேரன்மாரோடு என் மகன்கள் Brenan & Ashwin உடன் Cricket matchesஐ பற்றி ஆர்வமாக கலந்துரையாடுவீர்கள். நீங்கள் yoga & nutrition யில் அசைக்க முடியாத நம்பிக்கை வைத்திருந்தீர்கள். இவை இரண்டாலும் எதையும் குணப்படுத்தலாம் என்று சொல்வீர்கள். 2006யில் நீங்கள் Vancouver வரும் போது எனக்கு சொல்லி தந்த அருட்காப்பு தூர பிரயாணம் அல்லது பிறரின் நலன் கருதி இன்றும் நான் சொல்வது வழக்கமாகி விட்டது. இதைச் சொன்ன பிறகு தன்னம்பிக்கையும் தைரியமும் வரும். நீங்கள் அடிக்கடி சொல்வீர்கள்- “தெரிந்துகொண்டு செய்யாதது, அறியாததைப் போலவேயாகும்.” உங்கள் நினைவுகள் என்னை விட்டு அகலாது. உங்களை ஆத்மார்த்தமாக உணரமுடிகிறது - நீங்கள் எப்பொழுதும் எங்களுடன் இருப்பீர்கள் dada."

"It's hard to believe you're no longer with us, and words cannot express the depth of my sorrow. You were not just a Periyappa to me-you were my guide and a source of unwavering support. After completing my studies, I was struggling to find direction in life. Finding a job seemed impossible, and I felt lost about what to do next. During that difficult time, you stepped in and gave me the help and encouragement I needed to move forward and start a new chapter in my life. Your kindness and guidance changed my life, and for that, I am forever grateful. I will miss you more than words can say. May your soul find peace and eternal rest. Though you are no longer with us, I take solace in knowing you're watching over us from a better place. Goodbye for now, Periyappa. You will always live on in my heart."

"My deepest condolences. I dearly miss him too. He is such a gem of a person. As I’m typing I have tears in my eyes. The only family in Sri Lanka I regularly talk to, they have done so much for us. "

"திரு. சிவராஜா அவர்களின் மறைவுற்கு எனது ஆழ்ந்த அனுதாபத்ததை அவர்தம் குடும்பத்தினர்க்கு தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறேன். அந்த இனிய ஆன்மா சாந்திபெற இறைவனை வேண்டுகின்றேன். திரு. சிவராஜா அவர்கள் ஒர் கல்விமானாகவும், உயர் பதவிகள் வகித்தவராகவும் இருந்தாலும் அவரிடம் என்றும் பெருமை இருக்கவில்லை, பணிவே இருந்தது. அதுவே அவரது வெற்றிக்குக் காரணமாக இருந்து எனின் அது மிகையாகாது. அவர் ஒர் அன்பான சுபாவமுடையவர், கண்ணியம் மிக்கவர், மற்றவர்க்கு உதவும் மனப்பாங்குடையவர், நிலை வேறுபாடு பாராது யாருடனும் சகஜமாகப் பழகும் பாங்குடையவர். திரு. சிவராஜா அவரகளை எனக்கு கடந்த பத்து ஆண்டுகளுக்குள்தான் தெரியும். எதையும் ஆய்வுசெய்யும் இயல்பை உடைய அவர் அதற்கு ஏற்றாற் போல் இரசாயன பகுப்பளராகவே நீண்ட நாட்கள் தொழில்புரிந்துள்ளார். உலகியல் ரீதியான ஆராச்சிகளில் நிறைவைக் காணோமே என உணர்ந்த அவர் உலகியலிற்கு அப்பால் தான் அந்த நிறைவு உள்ளது என்பதை அறிந்து அதை உணர்வுரீதியாக அறிய தன் வாழ்நாளின் பிற்பகுதியில் குறிப்பிடத்தக்களவு முயன்றமையை நான் அறிவேன். இந்நாட்களில்தான் அவரிற்கும் எனக்குமிடையில் அறிமுகமேற்பட்டது. முக்கியமாக அவர், கோவில் குளம் என்று பக்தி மார்க்கத்துக்கு அப்பால் ஞானமார்க்கத்தைத் தேடி, வேதாந்த தத்துவத்தில் நாட்டம் கொண்டு, Vedanda Institute, சின்மயா மிஷன், பகவான் ரமண மகரிஷி பீடம் என்பனவற்றை நோக்கி நகர்ந்து அந்த வகுப்புகளில் பங்கேற்றார். சுவாமிகளுடன் தனகுண்டான சந்தேகங்களைத் தெளிவு செய்யுமுகமாக பலகோணங்களில் கேள்விக் கணைகளைத் தொடுக்க தவறவில்லை. அதில் நற்பலனயும் பெற்றார். உலகியல் வாழ்வில் உண்மையில்லை, நான் என்பது உடல் இல்லை, நான் என்பது அந்தப் பரம்பொருளே என்பதை அறிவுரீதியாக விளங்கி அதை உணர்வு ரீதியாக உணர்வதற்கு முன்பு அவரது பிராரப்தம் முடிவிற்கு வந்துவிட்டது. அவர்தம் முயற்சி என்றும் வீண்போகாது. மறுபிறப்பில் அவரது முயற்சி தொடரும். உலகியல் வாழ்வில் ஓர் பூரண வாழ்வை வாழ்ந்து வெற்றி கண்ட அவர், அவரது ஆன்மீக பாதையிலும் அவர் நிறைவை அடைவார். அவர் மர்ணிக்கவில்லை, மரணித்தது அவர் வாழ்ந்த உடலே! ஓம் சாந்தி சாந்தி சாந்திஹி!"

"Eulogy at Uncle Sivarajah’s funeral: While we mourn the loss of our dearest let’s take a few moments to celebrate his life. Our Hindu Sage Valluvar wrote that one who lives gracefully attains moksha. My beloved father in law Mr Sivarajah lived life to the fullest, aging so gracefully. We hear stories from his childhood, his playful charms, studious nature and a good discipline. Our sources tell us that he was a jolly fellow in his university days, brimming with brilliance and full of smiles. As a bright young man, he won graduate scholarships to study abroad to pursue a successful career, and became a recognised expert in his field, as a Chartered Chemist, rising to be the Government Analyst. Since that August 97 when I knew him, I have always admired his deep sense of care, duty and responsibility, for not only the family, but for everyone he was known to. He was a very simple man, not one to waste anything, but to preserve everything. He valued and respected education and had an admiration for intelligence and intellect. I remember a conversation when he brought his great analytical skills to understand the difference between the two - intelligence and intellect. However he was a very practical man, always focused on results. He took a keen interest in his grandchildren’s education and admired their achievements. He couldn’t contain his excitement sharing his joy with everyone he came across when his grandson topped the batch at Cambridge. Uncle was intelligent man with expertise that he was highly sought after even after his retirement. In spite of his post retirement work as a consultant and lecturer, supervising graduate students at the Institute of Chemistry, he had such devotion to his spiritual quests. He followed chinmaya mission lectures and enjoyed discussing, debating and understanding complex concepts such as the soul and the consciousness. He was not only an intelligent man but an intellectual too! This eulogy wouldn’t be complete if I didn’t mention his love for food, and a good drink too!..I remember a conversation on spirituality, when he quipped in his own curios ways, there must be a link between spirit and spirituality..after a long discussion we settled on the fact that spirit as it relates to alcohol meant the ‘essence’ and the Latin origin of the word also meant ‘breath’ as it relates to our spirit, or the soul which is our own essence, in terms of spirituality. My dear uncle, and our dearest man by many affectionate names, though you have left your body, your great soul carries on. May your soul rest in peace. Ohm Shanthi Shanthi Shanthi"

"Sadly missed and never forgotten ..Rest in peace ! "

"Siva and I were batchnates and close friends. He was always bubbly and in high spirits. On the occasions I dropped him at home, he would share his career and family experiences with me.. He was truly proud of the success of his children. I will miss his wit & camaraderie dearly."

"So sorry to hear the sad news. Our deepest condolences to the family and his loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this difficult time. We were in contact after my SL visit in April. He had an issue with his pancreas. Wonderful guy, we were roommates in our third year and got I got to know him well. Soma"

"My heartfelt condolences to his wife and family. May he rest in peace."

"In Memory of Sivarajah (1944-2024) The year 2024 marks the personal loss of a sincere, affectionate friend Siva. This brief message of appreciation is here to pay tribute to the late Sivarajah, Chief Govt. Analyst, Consultant, one of my campus friends at University of Ceylon, Peradeniya in 1960’s. Sivarajah had a highly academic undergrad career at the University Science Faculty and as Chief Govt. Analyst and Consultant. Sivarajah was a handsome undergrad with a great permanent lovely smile on his face. He was very helpful, friendly, sincere and affectionate to all his friends. He had a brilliant mind and analysed the subjects thoroughly. In his career Sivarajah was exceedingly driven with scholarly and academic pursuits. He travelled tirelessly to contribute at scholarly assemblies. Very modestly he shared his words of wisdom, knowledge with other participants. Sivarajah was as a conscientious and disciplined undergrad who would never miss a lecture, and was very punctual with his work. I did a special degree in economics and Sivarajah did a special degree in Chemistry. Even though we were in different faculties we used to meet often at the university canteen, we were very friendly. I have not seen Sivarajah in person for sometime and the last time we met was at Maharaja Shopping Mall. He held my hand affectionately for a long time and we talked, and laughed about our campus days. He remembered very well about my special friendship with Kumar Anandan (V.S.C. Anandan) the famous swimmer, the world record holder on endurance sports and also the names of seven girl undergrads who sit and sip lime juice with me at the canteen almost daily. He jokingly asked whether I am still in touch with them. Even though both of us have aged, I still remember his same smart, handsome, serene face with the same lovely smile and his humble behaviour. I pray to God Almighty for his soul to find happiness and peace in heaven. Sivarajah passed away peacefully in the company of his beloved ones. M.P.M. Jaleel"

"Our family was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of uncle Sivarajah. We have lot of fond memories of uncle. He will be remembered for his warmth, wisdom and kindness. His legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Please know that our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. May his memory be a source of comfort and strength for you. With heartfelt sympathy, Kamalaharan family."

"I have been associated with him throughout my career. He was a pleasant, cheerful, kindhearted person. I miss him so much. May his soul rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to his family members. "

"My deepest sympathies for the families , he was a humble person and kind hearted but sadly we missed him since i am in overseas i am unable to attend the funeral let his soul rest in peace ஒம் சாந்தி ஓம் சாந்தி ஓம் சாந்தி"

"எமது குடும்பத்தாரின் ஆழ்ந்த அனுதாபங்கள். அன்னாரின் ஆத்மா சாந்தி அடைய எல்லாம் வல்ல இறைவனை பிரார்த்தனை செய்வோம் "

"Our deepest condolences to the family and friends. It reminds me of my father who visited you often at Wellawatte. Let God give strength to your family to endure your loss. Om shanti. From Mrs Karthigesu Arivuchelvan family"

"Please accept our heartfelt condolances. Umapathy, Gnanam, Dr. Sujaharan, Nitha & Sayanthan."

"Rest in peace Uncle. My heartfelt condolences to Aunty, Anusha and family. I have many happy memories of the time spent at your Fredricka lane house. Uncle always had a welcoming smile when I visited, although I was disturbing your studies. God will keep you with Him. "

"Niranjan Heard the news about your father in law Mr Sivarajah. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Please convey our deep sympathies to Anusha and your sons. I have known Mr Sivarajah from my University days. He was reading for an honours degree in chemistry at that time. We were at the same halls of residence, in fact we were in the same floor. Mr Sivarajah was a very gentle, joyful and honest person with a mild manner. He was always soft spoken and caring. Gentleman like him are rare. I am very saddened when I heard the news about his demise. I am sure he would have amalgamated himself with all mighty God. Periyamachan and family "

"Our deepest condolences to you and your family "

"Niru, Please accept our heartfelt condolences. "