Eye specialists from India, the USA, Australia, England, and Nepal came together to serve humanity with love, compassion, and dedication.
On the sacred banks of Mother Ganga, in the divine presence of HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji and Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati Ji, the ten-day Free Cataract Surgery Camp at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, concluded with deep devotion and gratitude.
This camp was not only a medical mission but also a sacred confluence of humanity, compassion, and global unity.
Over 1,000 eye screenings were conducted and 264 successful cataract surgeries were performed free of cost. Patients from Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bijnor, Shamli, Najibabad, Saharanpur and nearby areas received free eye checkups, vision testing, surgeries, medicines, meals, and accommodation.
The noble team included Dr. Manoj Patel (USA), Dr. Poornima Rai (Australia), Dr. Yoga, Dr. Vivek Jain, Dr. Sampath, Dr. Ashwini Suhasrao, Dr. Irina, Dr. Sai Sushrutha Peruri, Dr. Parul Desai, Dr. Satish Desai, Dr. Kalai, Dr. Anand Chandrasekharan, Dr. Vijayalaxmi Vadrevu, Dr. Bhatt, Dr. Neelima Gandham, Dr. Jaya Madhuri, Dr. Rosie Ahuja, and many others who selflessly offered their service.
Students from Care Nursing College, Haridwar, and dedicated Parmarth volunteers also played a vital role in this sacred mission.
Dr. Poornima Rai from Australia shared, “Serving on the holy banks of Mother Ganga, in the divine presence of Pujya Swamiji, has been one of the most sacred and unforgettable experiences of my life. Here, service is not just a professional duty — it becomes a spiritual offering. Every patient’s smile feels like divine Prasad. The soothing flow of Mother Ganga and the compassion of Swamiji remind us that true healing touches not only the eyes but also the soul.”
HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji said, “Service is the truest form of sadhana (spiritual practice). When we restore someone’s vision, we do not just heal their eyes; we restore their faith, their hope, and their future. The one who serves is truly doing the work of the Divine. This is the eternal message of our Vedas and Sanatan Dharma — ‘Nara Seva is Narayana Seva’ (Service to humanity is service to God).”
Pujya Swamiji further shared that just as Mother Ganga gives life to all without discrimination, so too should our service flow freely and universally. At a time when the world is divided by self-interest and separation, such camps become living examples of global harmony and human unity.
Many elderly patients, moved to tears after their surgeries, said, “Mother Ganga has given me my sight back.” and “Now I can finally see my grandson’s face clearly.”
These heartfelt moments became divine blessings for the doctors and volunteers who served tirelessly throughout the camp.
During the closing ceremony, Pujya Swamiji expressed his blessings and gratitude to all the doctors, volunteers, and supporters, saying, “This camp is not only about restoring eyesight but also about restoring hope and direction in life. When we give someone the power to see, we help them find their path again.”
The participating doctors, deeply touched by their experience, received Swamiji’s blessings and shared their wish to return every year to serve in the lap of Mother Ganga. They said that India’s sacred soil has not only given them a chance to serve but has also taught them the true meaning of life.
The camp also received heartfelt contributions from Jai, Guruprasad, Ashish, Kulwant, Premraj, Dr. Rathi, Dr. S.P. Mishra, Karuna, Aadhya, Rakesh Roshan, Prabha Gaurav, and the devoted students of Care Nursing College, Haridwar.
This eye camp stands as a shining example of Parmarth Niketan’s sacred tradition — where science meets spirituality, medicine merges with compassion, and service becomes sadhana.
“Where there is service, there is sadhana — and where there is sadhana, there is true Parmarth (selfless purpose).” – HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj
