By Anoop Saxena
Turning 90 is no ordinary milestone, and for our family, it is a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey of Wing Commander Satish Chander Saxena — our beloved Chacha — a man who has been a guiding force, mentor, and friend to all of us.
A former Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force’s Education Wing, he devoted his life to shaping young minds. As Principal and Headmaster at Sainik School, Kunjpura, he influenced generations of students with discipline, knowledge and values. Even after his retirement from defence services, his passion for education remained undiminished as he went on to head a boarding school in Jaipur.
An English Literature postgraduate from Allahabad University, he has always had a deep love for words and ideas. His literary inclination found expression in the books he wrote over the years nearly ten in number — touching upon fiction and humane themes that reflect his sensitive and thoughtful personality.
Within the family, being the youngest among four brothers, he has always shared a warm and special bond with everyone. He has been approachable, affectionate, and someone with whom one could speak freely on any subject.
Some of my fondest memories are of summer vacations spent with him in Kunjpura. It was there that I learned swimming and, more importantly, absorbed life lessons that continue to guide me even today. In every family function be it a wedding or a celebration — he, along with Saroj Chachi, would effortlessly take charge, ensuring everything was perfectly organised.
During our formative years, his guidance helped shape our thinking and choices in life. His words carried wisdom, but never authority — always encouragement.
As he turns 90, we may not be having a grand celebration due to our respective commitments, but the essence of the occasion remains intact. With all of us together, we will raise a toast to him — to his life, his values, and the countless ways he has enriched ours.
We wish him continued good health, happiness, and many more years of togetherness.
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Dear Anoop
.Such vivid and loving appreciation has power to curate blessings for you to succeed and be prosperous in life .My heart-felt blessings and love for you all.
Chacha
Regards 🙏 🙏
S c saxena….
Former Air force man… educationist…having keen observation of human and human emotions..a trained psychologist ….a story teller….a musician….a party man….and incidently my maternal uncle…..satish mausa ji..
Right from my school days he was some one we look farward in each summer vaccations. The old memories of my visit to sainik school in Karnal in his tenure that was my first exposure of a boarding school and military life…of my short stint of being a defence person….having a detailed discussion on a summer night on the roof top in jaipur…..to my visit to kheria and exposure to ssb selection process of NDA at Bhopal….he was a guiding torch….though luckily or unluckily I did not cleared the final SSB…and landed being what I am today….but he has had a immense impact on my personality in understanding the world…relations…and formulating opinion on matters and gracefully articulating them in the society. Thank you sir.
I feel very fortunate to be able to have you during my formative years..
Your talks and tales that blends with the traditional Indian values with the practicality of the modren world has helped in my writing process to a greater extend…
Allow me to use the modren day talk of the town today….that you inspire us to be both a kalander and dhurender at the same time…..
Lots of luv and regard..
Dr vineet pradhan
Senior retina specialist
Vice president.
Jaipur ophthalmoly society.
Very well said Dr Pradhan.You have beautifully highlighted his talent and added depth to the appreciation…truly enriching the message👍👍