A loving wife and daughter in law, Prem at a very early age shouldered her husband’s responsibilities to his family and after her mother in law’s sudden demise in 1966 when she was just 22 years old, Prem took upon herself to be a mother to Viyogi’s 4 brothers and 3 sisters, youngest being a mere 4-year-old. girl They were all settled in best futures as army officers and teachers. She cared for them till they were working and married. Extremely progressive in her outlook towards life and aware about the central role women in society, Prem’s artwork was a reflection of her dynamic personality and her upbringing, rooted in her deep cultural values. The same can be reflected in many of Viyogi’s poems. He has written extensively on women empowerment, social and mental barriers on women, women – a symbol of strength and nurturer, etc. His love and admiration for Prem can be gauged from the fact that the celebrated poet has dedicated 20 out of his 26 published works to Prem, her beauty, intellect and celestial quality. He has celebrated women in all their avatars – from being Maa Durga to being a mother, daughters, sisters and a force that is responsible for raising the generation of Bharat. The dedications are endless, yet admiration for his muse seems the central theme of most of his creative work. Prem illuminated Viyogi’s life for 20 years from the age of 21 to 42 years when she succumbed to cancer on April 1, 1988. That was also the year Viyogi rested his pen.