Prof. Dr. G.R. Gode

 

There was Dr. Gode, the head of the department of Anaesthesiology, who came to examine Shri Nathji in his room. He took Shri Nathji’s pulse and blood pressure and examined his ECG, which had been taken earlier by a certain Dr. Sagheer, and said:
“Your body parameters are so wonderful that I can give you the choice of choosing between a general anasthesia or local anasthesia! Your heart is very strong and can easily withstand any operation!”
Shri Nathji chose local anasthesia, which was to be spinal in nature, but in which Shri Nathji would remain conscious and awake.
Thereafter, Shri Nathji began speaking to Dr. Gode and a flood of spirituality opened up for the anasthesiologist.
Dr. Gode found himself in another world. He was a Maharashtrian from Indore. Shri Nathji loved Maharashtrians, and he had a special relationship with Indore during the days of Maharaja Tukojirao Holkar of Indore. Shri Nathji narrated to Dr. Gode how he had lunch at the Maharaja’s palace.
Dr. Gode touches Shri Nathji’s feet. He wonders whether Shri Nathji will grace his house as he had graced the house of Dr. Surinder Man Singh.
He assures Priya Nath that he will take very great care of Shri Nathji in the operation theatre.
Priya Nath is worried about Shri Nathji’s propensity for catching cold in the air-conditioned operation theatre; Priya Nath is also worried about Shri Nathji’s right arm which is bent at the elbow since years ever since his arm operation in 1943 and is apprehensive lest anyone try to straighten it by mistake, which could cause a grievous injury.
Dr. Gode says to Shri Nathji:

“Aap jaisee mahaan aatmaaon ke yahaan hone se saaraa hospital pavitra ho gaya.”

“The presence of a Great Soul like yourself has purified the entire hospital!”

And Shri Nathji says: “I have come to serve you!”
Dr. Gode replies: “On the contrary it is our duty to serve you!”
The conversion of Dr. Gode is a much-talked about event in the hospital. Priya Nath feels a deep sense of relief now that Dr. Gode would be present in the operation theatre.
It was a miracle of Shri Nathji to relieve Priya Nath of his fears.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Prof. G.R. Gode served at AIIMS from 1970 to 1988. Prof. G.R. Gode joined the AIIMS Faculty in 1966 and rose to the post of Associate Professor and took over as Head of the Department in 1970 from Col. G.C. Tandon. He was elevated to the post of Professor in Anaesthesiology in 1975. He took active interest in the clinical trials in the management of human rabies. Due to him in 1979, the Australasian International Conference was held in A.I.I.M.S, New Delhi. He was honored as an Emeritus Scientist by the ICMR. Professor G.R. Gode retired on 31st March, 1988 after 34 years of an illustrious career as one of the pioneer Anaesthesiologist of the country.
Following his retirement, he was honored as an Emeritus Scientist by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).