On those weekends, his wife, Pushpa Chopra, carefully observed the patients. When it was obvious to her that a patient was poor, she would quietly ask a servant to provide that patient a meal and, if the need was great, give money for a train ticket home.
In his book, Brotherhood (written with his brother Sanjiv) author, physician and spiritual leader, Deepak Chopra, tells of his early lessons in compassion which came via his father and mother. The elder Chopra was an Indian army medical doctor whose specialty was cardiology. Dr. Krishan Chopra asked for military permission to maintain a private practice on weekends. This was granted and so, from Saturday morning through Sunday evening each weekend, Dr. Chopra received patients at his home. Because of his strong reputation, patients came to Dr. Chopra from all over India. There was never a charge for anyone.
On those weekends, his wife, Pushpa Chopra, carefully observed the patients. When it was obvious to her that a patient was poor, she would quietly ask a servant to provide that patient a meal and, if the need was great, give money for a train ticket home. Comments are closed.
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