From Doctor to Spirituality: My Journey

As a I child I suffered from repeated attacks of bronchitis. My parents tried every doctor they could find. Traditional medicines as well as ayurveda and homeopathy.  We even visited doctors outside the state in search of permanent cure for repeated infections. I remember being subjected to the ppd test multiple times by different doctors to search for tuberculosis as a cause back then.

Thus, I always had the desire to find means to cure and control illnesses that were causing stress to people like my parents.  They had to plan and rethink about taking vacations and holidays,  I couldn’t learn swimming  as my parents feared  the cold water would trigger my episodes. Sports that were my favorite till primary school had to be sacrificed due to wheezing episodes that occured due to exercise or the dust from the playground.  Ice cream and soft drinks were a big NO in my house due to the aggravating effect it had on me.

Thus it was but natural that I was attracted to a profession of being a doctor. However in my professional journey spanning over 19 years I realised that there is a limit to what we can do. A limit to what any human can do. I saw patients die inspite of best efforts and I have seen patients from the death bed walk out hale and hearty. Thus I realised that there is a superpower above us all that has a final say in all matters.

My journey through depression and negative thoughts during my early motherhood days made me realise that mental health is a concern for everyone.  I was having difficulty in balancing my motherhood duties as well as my professional responsibilities.  I felt overwhelmed and was ready to give up.

It was in this moments that I encountered spirituality.  These moments opened me up to possibilities.  I realised that the superpower was none other than the eternal energy of the universe we know as God.  I realised that it was through a mixture of our will power and the energy of the universe as well as the small but tremendous portion of it that is present within us that determines everything in life.

We may start our lives as kings and end as paupers or we may start as paupers and die as kings. The ultimate fate depends on our Actions, faith and the will power of the universe. The more we keep ourselves in a positive frame of mind the more likely that we go through life in a balanced and happy atmosphere. 

Thus, having realised this, my Misson in life became clear. I wanted to empower people with the strength that they have within. I wanted them to align their life with the energy of the universe.  I wanted people to feel the bliss rather than misery that life offered.  I wanted every person to experience life as a positive and happy occurance.

I found refuge in the words of Bhagvad Gita.  It was when I read this great ancient text that I realized the great values it has been imparting. I realised that these are so very relevant to the modern world. I realised the gems of wisdom that it offered. Thus I took up a mission. To add value to the lives of people through my professional skills, spiritual experience and the wisdom of Bhagavad Gita. 

I seek the blessings of my guru as I embark on this journey. My initial steps have just started and I have a long way to go. My book “The Arjuna In Me” has been the starting point on this mission along with my blogs and social media posts.

I know I may not be able to touch every life… but I do know that Transforming even a single life is a great achievement. Thus, just as lord Krishna says ” Your right is to Action and not to its fruits”,I continue to act knowing that the fruits will automatically happen.

What is your mission in life? Do comment below.

What is your mission?