When the news came that Zubeen Garg had left this world, it felt as if the sky over Assam, nay the entire Northeast, had lost its light. Of course, it was a tide of grief, a roar of emotion, a chorus of hearts once lifted by Zubeen’s musical talent. The prompt initiative taken by Assam Chief Minister Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma to bring Zubeen Garg home from Singapore, along with the dignified state funeral arrangements, deserves profound appreciation. By remembering that life is a gifted breath from some uncanny power, we can offer each moment as a humble tribute to the eternal rhythm that moves us all. Salil GewaliA writer and researcher based in Shillong (Meghalaya), Salil Gewali is best known for his research-based work, ‘Great Minds on India’, which has earned worldwide appreciation.