In his book, Evolution To Sainthood, Edward Morris tells us about Sirrom:

"Sirrom has been part of my life since I was a boy. I admired him and wished to emulate him because of the richness of his inner life and the magic and mystery that were an essential part of him. He possessed a quiet confidence that his personal thoughts were universal truths, as perhaps they were; certainly, he experienced thoughts I recognized were dormant in me but which I never could satisfactorily explain to others.

"To stand back and look at Sirrom objectively is not easy. He is a sensitive and caring person, but does not always wish others to notice this, and endearments are passed out only to his loved ones. However, if you look at his eyes in emotional moments, you will see how readily tears come to him. He also finds much to amuse him in the little things that others would not notice. Thus, the journey to him is just as exciting and pleasurable as the destination. He gathers in strangers and listeners with whom he eagerly shares his storehouse of tales and his zest for living. Sirrom enjoys his own company, but does not play well alone. Above all, he thinks deeply about life's meaning, and would like to understand it while there is still time.

"Sirrom has traveled extensively--from the temples of his beloved India to the jungles and deserts of Africa, from the awe-inspiring vistas of the Himalayan mountains to the secret depths of the unexplored tropical coral reefs whose infinite varieties of sea life are a metaphor for the mysteries he seeks.

"Although I had known Sirrom almost all my life, we did not become constant companions until my retirement at age 64. Like Sirrom, I now have time to seek greater spiritual understanding by exploring some of the profound truths of humanity. In retirement, we are together daily, he and I. We are alike in many ways. Despite many adversities, his outlook is always one of optimism and happiness. Sirrom seems always young--childlike. His optimism and lack of cynicism make it pleasant to be around him, and I enjoy hours in quiet conversation with him. Even when he is at a loss for words to adequately express his spiritual intuitions, we quietly sit together; it is easy to be patient as I learn from listening to him."