Dr. Mahendralal Sarkar Part 1

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Dear friends,

Please find below wonderful association and discussion between Sri

Ramakrishna and his treating doctor. It will be completed in four parts.

(DR. C. S. SHAH)

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Sri Ramakrishna and Dr. Mahendra Lal Sarkar

Part 1

 

Sri Ramakrishna came in contact with people from all walks of life,

including many physicians of his time. These later included specialists

of Ayurvedic, homeopathic, and modern branches of medicine. While others

came to Sri Ramakrishna as aspirants seeking spiritual guidance, the

physicians were privileged to have an opportunity of rendering

professional service to him. And one Dr. Mahendralal Sarkar, a renowned

homeopath and physician, had the good fortune of remaining in contact

with him for considerably long time. It is important to note that these

talks, although addressed to a doctor, apply equally to all educated

persons who hold scientific rational views.

 

Dr. Mahendralal Sarkar

 

In October 1885, the seriousness of the Sri Ramakrishna's illness became

clear. He was shifted to Calcutta for the best possible medical care.

Dr. Sarkar was chosen to treat Sri Ramakrishna. He was very honest and

sincere person who loved truthfulness. He was the founder president of

'The Association for the cultivation of science' and was a rationalist

with scientific outlook. He did not much believe in traditional

religion, but held the view that God could be comprehended more clearly

through the truths of the natural sciences.

 

On seeing the devotion and sacrifice of the disciples, Dr. Sarkar

treated Sri Ramakrishna free of charge. He used to make two or three

visits per day. Sometimes the doctor remained spellbound for hours

listening to Sri Ramakrishna on the subject of spirituality. He

frequently observed Sri Ramakrishna in the state of samadhi and examined

him medically with the stethoscope and other means. He was surprised to

find that his heartbeat and other vital signs had completely disappeared

during that state.

 

Vision of Sri Ramakrishna about the Doctor

 

In one of his visions the Mother showed Sri Ramakrishna that Dr. Sarkar

would come to him; he will have much knowledge, but would be dry and

worldly. Later, Sri Ramakrishna told the doctor he will not remain like

that -a dry intellectual type, but will soften on account of spiritual

consciousness. In this connection the following incidence is worth

mentioning:

 

" Dr. Sarkar arrived. At the sight of him Sri Ramakrishna went into

samadhi. Soon, on listening to the song, the doctor himself became

almost ecstatic. In the high spiritual mood, Sri Ramakrishna placed his

foot on the lap of the doctor. He was pleased and his eyes were filled

with tears. In this state Sri Ramakrishna said to the doctor, 'You are

very pure; otherwise I could not have put my foot on your lap', and

continued, 'He alone has peace who has tasted the Bliss of Rama. What is

this world? What is there in it? What is there in money, wealth, honour,

or creature comforts? O mind; know Rama! Whom else should you know. "

 

continued part 2...

 

dr c s shah

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