Born in 1950 in a newly independent India, Sudarshan Bahl MBA ’97 was a sensative and bright child with a thirst for knowledge. In 1979, Sudarshan met Manju, and within weeks, the couple decided to marry. When their sons were born, the couple moved to California, where Sudarshan built a distinguished 30-year career in Silicon Valley, working with start-ups and Fortune 100 companies. After earning his MBA, he taught as adjunct and visiting faculty at various universities. Sudarshan practiced and taught heartfulness meditation and offered spiritual counsel. He died on Oct. 19, 2023.