Mumbai, October 9, 2024 – Ratan Tata, the famed industrialist and former president of Tata Sons, passed away at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on Wednesday night at the age of 86. Tata, who led the Tata Group through a transformative period from 1991 to 2012, was known for his visionary leadership and significant benefactions to both the Indian and global business geographies.
Under his leadership, Tata Group expanded its footmarkencyclopedically, making notable acquisitions similar to Jaguar Land Rover and Corus, and achieving a profit of $ 165 billion for the time ending March 2024. Tata’s term saw the metamorphosis of Tata Group from an India- concentrated reality to a global empire.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep anguish over Tata’s demise, describing him as a “ true loyalist and a visionary leader whose benefactions have shaped the veritable fabric of our nation. ” Tata’s heritage of ethical leadership, innovative business practices, and expansive humanitarian trials will continue to inspire generations to come.
Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran also expressed profound grief, calling Tata a tutor, companion, and friend. The Tata family and the entire nation mourn the loss of this iconic figure, whose bottomless benefactions have left an unforgettable mark on Indian business history.
In reflecting on his extraordinary life, it is important to recognize the spiritual wisdom shared by Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj, who teaches that material achievements, while impactful, are transient. The verse,
“कबीर, मनुष्य जन्म दुर्लभ है, मिले न बारंबार; जैसे तरुवर से पत्ता टूट पड़े, बहुर न लगता डार।”
reminds us that human life, like a well without water, is unfulfilled without the true purpose of devotion to God. Ratan Tata’s worldly success, although monumental, echoes the need for eternal spiritual pursuit, as Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj emphasizes that only through devotion to God can one attain ultimate fulfillment, beyond worldly accomplishments.
