Free Medical Camp at Datta Charitable Clinic, Aluwa

A one day free medical camp – the first of its kind in the Datta Charitable Clinic in the Cochin Ashram - was conducted on 3-10-1999 by eminent Ayurvedic and Allopathic doctors. Datta Charitable Clinic has been running regular clinic since many years now, where medicines are distributed free of cost to the poor and the needy, as a part of the charitable activities of the Ashram.

More than 400 patients utilised the services of the camp which was conducted by Dr. Vijayalakshmi, MD, DGO, assisted by Dr.Ramani Rajan, MD, Dr.Victoria and Dr. Baby (all allopathic doctors) and Dr. Sridharan Vaidyar, Dr. Ajith Kumar, Dr.Balakrishnan and other eminent doctors of the Kerala Ayurveda Mandalam.

The local MLA, Mr.Mohammad Ali, inaugurated the camp. Other eminent persons of the province participated as chief guests and expressed appreciation and satisfaction about the camp. The office bearers of Datta Ashramam in Aluwa participated actively to make the camp a success.(report by Dr.Sreedharan)Health awareness and Eye camp in Mumbai.

SGS Datta Jnana Bodha Sabha Trust, Mumbai

conducted a health camp and eye camp for the 300 odd school children in Mankhurd, Mumbai recently. The camp was inaugurated by Dr.B.J.Shankar, Chief Surgeon of Bhaba Atomic Research Center. Mr.N.K.Raja Rao, the president of the Trust and Sr.Manager of Indian Express Group presided. Eminent doctors from different specialities of the BARC Hospital volunteered their services. Necessary arrangement for treatment and further follow-up has been made for the children. Food packets were also distributed to all the children on this occasion. (report by Sri A.Subramanian)

New Hope

As we enter the new millennium, we must look at our society and ourselves. The general feeling is that the attitude of people and more importantly, the attitude of their leaders seem to be afflicted by undesirable factors. Is there a ray of hope for today’s man amidst the chaotic life of modern world?

‘Bhakti Mala’ strongly feels that Guru is the only ray of hope. Who is this Guru?
The effulgence that shines in the hearts of those who are untiringly striving for the welfare of mankind is Guru. It has two important characteristics namely, Prajnaa (wisdom) Prema (love). However, Guru takes myriad forms. One of such forms is our most revered Gurudeva Sri Swamiji, who, being amidst us is striving relentlessly to lead us to the path of Dharma.

Energy coupled with discrimination is Prajnaa. Prema is unselfish love. The holy confluence of the two is the Inner Light of the Sadguru. This divine candle is lighting many other candles. The beauty is, when an ordinary candle comes in contact with this divine light, it also acquires the same qualities. At a time when the modern technology is often used for destructive purposes and at a time when the so-called leaders are pretending to establish peace in the world, Sri Swamiji has been silently, but in all eagerness, spreading the divine light of Prajnaa and Prema throughout the world.

Let us take a vow on the dawn of the new millennium. Let us prevent such thoughts from entering our minds, which make us hate another being. Let us not shun, but correct those who are erring. Let us pray the Almighty Lord to help us this endeavour.