Knowing the Sarabhai family since childhood, I never really met Gira ben till I was in my mid-20s. The first thing that struck me was how Gira ben worked so intensely on so many projects. When the two returned to the Retreat, Gira ben would meet carpenters, masons, and structural engineers to settle the day’s business. Rani didn’t like anyone except Gautam bhai and Gopi bai, so extreme caution had to be taken before visiting Gira ben at home. Gira ben lived her life absolutely on her own terms, but made her dreams come alive.

Source: The Hindu July 23, 2021 09:11 UTC