Serve The Poor — Get Bliss

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Serve The Poor — Get Bliss

Super Speciaility Hospital, Bangalore begins...

 

This motherland of ours gave to the world

 

noble souls renowned in all continents.

It is the land, which ousted

foreign rulers and achieved freedom.

This Bharat is reputed for its scholarship.

It is the sacred land, which stands forth —

the exemplar in the realms of music, literature and sacred lore;

Born in the land of Bharat, noted for its fine arts and natural

beauty.

 

Oh devotees! It is your bounden duty to foster

The glory and prosperity of the motherland.

 

Embodiments of Divine Atma!

 

In life, health is the greatest wealth. Since time immemorial, many

yogis, sages, seers and men of excellence have been delving deep into

ways of maintaining good health. They made great efforts as they

believed that man could work for the peace and security of the nation

only when he was healthy. In these modern times, some people repose

complete faith in Allopathy while others feel Ayurveda is also

essential along with it. Allopathy only gives temporary relief; it

does not cure diseases permanently. But Ayurveda on the other hand

effects a permanent cure.

 

The heart is the most important part in the body. If the heart goes

on strike, the body becomes lifeless. What is the role of the heart

in the human body? It pumps blood to the lungs where it gets purified

and then, it is supplied to all parts of the body. Each time the

heart beats, the blood travels a distance of 12,000 miles in the

body. Who has endowed the heart with such a capacity? Is it the

scientist, engineer or yogi or any man-made machine which makes it

perform such a stupendous task? No. Only Divine power causes this.

Man cannot execute even a small task without the help of Divine

power. Modern man has lost self-confidence. He does not have faith in

God. So, first of all, man should foster self-confidence: otherwise

life becomes meaningless.

 

Allopathy cannot eradicate the disease causing germs forever. It can

control them only to a certain extent and for a certain period of

time. There is always the risk of relapse. Though allopathy has been

progressing, the number of diseases, too, has been increasing. Dr.

Samuel Hahnemann of Germany, who discovered Homeopathy, also made

deep investigations into Ayurveda. Welfare of the whole world was his

motto. But today, man ignores the welfare of the world.

 

We don't have any distinction of caste, creed, religion and

nationality. We offer free treatment to everybody. We are determined

to offer free treatment, come what may, even if we have to take

loans. We are prepared to spend any amount of money; safeguarding the

life of patients is our main objective. All of you, particularly

doctors, should learn this lesson. Eschew greed for money; develop

love and spirit of sacrifice. Then money will come to you

automatically.

 

Heart diseases are widely prevalent in society today. That is why we

established a Super Speciality Hospital at Prasanthi Nilayam, where

10,600 operations have been performed free of cost. The beneficiaries

have been the poor. Heart surgeries are very expensive. What then

will be the fate of the poor? No one seems to be bothered about this.

One has to work for the welfare of the poor, alleviate their

suffering and set an ideal to the nation. Service becomes truly

meaningful only when it is rendered to the poor and needy. Today

neither the doctors nor the politicians, not even the Government, for

that matter, are concerned about the welfare of the poor. If a

hospital is constructed at a cost of ten crore, they expect a profit

of 100 crore. Instead of being kindhearted, they have become business-

minded. Hence, the pathetic condition of the poor.

 

During the last three or four days, many heart surgeries have been

conducted here in this hospital. Who are the patients? One is a

carpenter, another is a washerman. Many such patients who are

economically weak are being treated here. In this short period, as

many as 50 heart surgeries have been conducted! One gets immense joy

seeing their happy faces. Of what use is medical science if it does

not bestow health and happiness on the poor and needy?

 

In the present times, the educated do not spare a thought for the

poor and forlorn. This hospital is dedicated for the welfare of the

poor. I am happy only when the poor are served. I have dedicated My

entire life for the uplift of the poor and downtrodden. In future,

even the highly advanced surgeries like heart transplant and lung

transplant will take place here. One may be wealthy and virtuous but

without good health, one cannot lead a happy life. The former Chief

Minister of Karnataka, the late J. H. Patel, helped us a lot in this

project. The present Chief Minister, Krishna, has also been of great

help to us. Many noble people of Karnataka have begun to associate

themselves with this project. So, we are determined to give happiness

to the people of Karnataka.

 

Disease has no distinction; it may afflict anybody, be it a pauper or

millionaire. We too have no such distinction. Here the treatment will

be rendered totally free of cost to the rich and poor alike. Not

merely this, even the food during convalescence will be supplied

free. Our aim is to cure the patients of their diseases and send them

home happy and healthy. This establishment will serve the poor

forever. Some may have a mistaken notion that it will only be a

temporary one. All the institutions established by Sai are eternal.

The other day, a washerman from Gulbarga underwent a heart surgery in

our hospital. When he saw Me, his joy knew no bounds. He said, " O

Swami, You are our God, I have undergone heart surgery in Your

hospital. " One needs to spend a lot of money to undergo a heart

surgery. Even for admission, one needs to spend thousands of rupees.

The poor washerman does not have even a fraction of the required

amount. In this world, there are many men of affluence, but how many

show compassion towards the poor? They may say a thousand things, but

do they practise even one? Is there any rich person doing even one-

thousandth part of what Sai is doing? We spend crores of rupees on

providing potable drinking water to the villagers and free medical

treatment and education. But some people indulge in false propaganda

out of sheer jealousy. The tongue has no bone, so people twist it any

way they want. Let us see, if any of those who spread false

propaganda are prepared to feed the hungry and alleviate the

suffering of the poor. In fact, such people set their dogs on the

beggars who come to their doorstep to beg alms. Today all the fields

like education, medicine, music, literature, etc. have become

business-oriented.

 

Embodiments of Love — Doctors!

 

Fill you hearts with compassion and serve the poor and needy. Don't

be stone-hearted and money-minded. When the hour of reckoning comes,

will you be able to carry with you the wealth you have amassed? No.

Serve the poor with love. That alone can redeem you. Service to the

poor is service to God. Sacrifice your life for the cause of the

poor. Service to the poor is My only motto. I have no other desires.

I am prepared to sacrifice even My life to serve the poor. Do at

least one-thousandth part of what Swami is doing. Of what use is

human life if it is not spent in the service of the poor?

 

Neither by penance nor by pilgrimage

nor by study of scriptures nor by Japa

can one cross the ocean of life.

One can achieve it only by serving the poor.

 

It is your good fortune that you have become doctors. Sacrifice is

the hallmark of a true doctor. So, doctors should have the spirit of

sacrifice. They should be compassionate and considerate towards the

poor. Many poor people lose their lives as they cannot afford costly

treatment. Your love alone can sustain such lives. The more you

develop the spirit of sacrifice in you, the greater will be the

world's progress. Hospitals are meant to serve the poor and not to

earn money. What is the point in earning crores of rupees when one

has to ultimately leave the world emptyhanded? So, spend all your

earnings for the welfare of the poor. Dedicate your lives to the

service of your fellowmen.

 

Before the establishment of this hospital, the land here had not much

value. But after the hospital has come up here the, land value also

has gone up. Now you find so many buildings coming up. What is the

use if one is merely interested in making profit? One should utilise

it for the benefit of the poor. Your happiness will become manifold

if you can make at least one poor person happy. Help ever; Hurt

never. Do not make poor people suffer because of your greed for

money. Remember you wrest not thier money but their lives. Lead a

life suffused with love, compassion and sacrifice. Thyaga (sacrifice)

alone can lead to Yoga (spirituality).

 

Embodiments of Love !

 

Medicines on their own cannot cure diseases; it is Divine grace that

cures. Only sacrifice can win God's grace. Do not be satisfied by

merely filling your own belly, try to appease the hunger of others

too. Undertake such activities which will benefit the poor. This

hospital does not merely stand for architectural beauty. Andam

(beauty) has no value if there is no Anandam (bliss). You can

experience bliss only when you give happiness to the poor. The poor

suffer as they cannot afford to buy medicines. We will give all the

required medicines free. Make every effort to provide happiness to

all.

 

Today, as the programme is already delayed, I do not have enough time

to give you further details. Develop a spiritual outlook and treat

the patients with love and care and make them happy and healthy.

Without God's grace, even the pulse cannot beat. You are under the

mistaken notion that mere medicines can cure the diseases. If that

were the case, what happened to all those kings and rich men who had

access to best medical facilities? So, along with medicines, one

should have Divine grace too. Medicine and Divine grace are like the

negative and positive points respectively.

 

Diseases can be cured only when both these come together. So, along

with taking medicines, one should also pray for Divine grace. Without

Divine grace, human body cannot be sustained. Human body is most

wonderful and mysterious. Who makes the pulse beat? Who makes the

heart pump blood? All this happens because of Divine Will. Divine

power is responsible for the growth of the body. There is no point in

merely feeding the body and sustaining it unless it is used to serve

the poor.

 

This hospital will surely attain exalted position. You may not

realise it now, but you will in future. People from different parts

of the world will come here for treatment. This hospital has such

Divine potentiality in it. Do not entertain any wrong notions about

this hospital. Earlier, when the Super Speciality Hospital was

established at Puttaparthi, people had their own misgivings about its

functioning. Now, in the villages surrounding Puttaparthi, there's no

one with a heart ailment. Even small children are not afraid to

undergo heart surgery in our hospital there. Likewise, we should see

to it that no one suffers from heart diseases in the State of

Karnataka. Villagers who are suffering from heart disease should be

brought here for treatment. Anybody can come here for treatment. We

have no objection. Everyone has equal right to get treatment here.

Leaders should support noble causes. Our Prime Minister Vajpayee took

great pains to come here. Leaders like him are very essential for

this world. He is a leader who supports and encourages noble causes.

Ministers who extend their co-operation for good causes are also

necessary for the nation to progress. They should have noble feelings

and love of God to attain Divine grace. There is nothing that one

cannot achieve if one has Divine grace. Loka Samastha Sukhino

Bhavantu (May the whole world be happy!) That is My desire. I am

prepared to do anything for this. I am prepared to sacrifice even My

life for the welfare of humanity. Of what use is the life of one who

does not aspire for the welfare of humanity? I always wish for the

well-being of others. My feelings are always pure and sacred. If your

feelings and intentions are noble, you need not be worried about

money; it will come to your doorstep!

 

Embodiments of Love!

 

We have caused great inconvenience to you by making you wait for a

long time. You are all tired after sitting here patiently for the

last three or four hours. Having taken part in this congregation, may

you develop the spirit of sacrifice and spend your time, wealth and

energy in the service of the poor! This is what I desire from you. I

do not ask anything from anybody. Help the poor in every possible

way. Feed the hungry. Food is God. Do not waste food. Do not waste

money. Injudiciously used money causes many wrongs. Misuse of money

is evil. The rich squander their wealth in drinking and gambling.

Money should be put to proper use. One should not spend as one

pleases. Do not waste energy and do not waste time. These are the

four important principles which a man should adhere to. Time wasted

is life wasted. Instead of wasting time in vain gossip, utilise it to

serve society. Help everybody to the extent possible. This is what I

expect you to do. Come and see for yourself the work that is being

done here with the spirit of sacrifice, and experience bliss. Here

you will find the poor filled with happiness and with joy on their

faces. You should see to it that the poor lead a healthy and happy

life. That should be your aim in life. Paropakara Punyaya Papaya

Parapeedanam — merit is serving others; sin harming others. I bless

you all so that you may attain the virtue of seeing the poor happy.

 

Inauguration of SSIHMS

19th January 2001, Whitefield , Bangalore

Ram Chugani

Kobe, Japan