Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat’s Mission to Provide Holistic Care to Those in Need
Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya is a hospital dedicated to serving the community by providing medical care to those in need. Its efforts to help those who have no access to specialists in Heart Health are especially commendable. The annual Heart Camp organized by Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya is a great initiative that has helped millions of people suffering from heart disease, particularly those living in rural areas. This is in line with the teachings of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, who emphasized the importance of serving humanity and seeing God in every patient.
India has over 30 million heart patients, and 16 million of them live in rural areas. The situation is particularly dire for the poor, who face a ‘double burden’ with rapid growth in incidences of chronic diseases. Heart disease is now the world’s leading cause of death, and India will soon have the largest number of heart patients worldwide.
The hospital’s efforts have touched many lives, including that of baby Devesh. Devesh’s parents were distressed when they found out that the treatment they paid for in another hospital showed little effect on their 3-month-old son. Even after they spent all their savings on treatment, his health continued to deteriorate. When they heard about the heart camp organized by Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya, they brought their son to the hospital to meet the visiting surgeon, Dr. Khanna.
All the doctors who volunteer at Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya do so as part of their service to Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj. They believe that the doctor should see God in each and every patient and treat them accordingly. Tests revealed that Devesh had heart failure and that the medications he had been given previously were causing kidney failure as well. Dr. Khanna recommended that Devesh be taken to Delhi for further treatment.
It was a difficult time for Devesh’s parents because the prognosis was not positive at the start. However, Dr. Khanna was very positive and said that Shri Gurudev would take care of everything for the baby now that he is in His care. Devesh was placed in ICU while he recovered from kidney concerns and was then taken into emergency surgery. The surgeons confirmed that everything went well, and Devesh’s condition improved in just a few days.
The family continuously offered their appreciation and thanks to Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj and the Presidents of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat, as well as to the Doctors and Nurses who wholeheartedly supported and helped to save Devesh’s life.
Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj’s teachings have inspired many people to follow the path of devotion and service. His books and teachings continue to inspire people to this day. Many people consider themselves his followers and devotees, and his teachings have changed their lives for the better. Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj’s message of love, compassion, and service is more relevant than ever, and his legacy continues to live on through the work of organizations like Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya.