Director's overseas tour

Dr Partap Midha, director, J Watumull Global Hospital & Research Centre is touring UK, USA, Colombia and Ecuador, spreading word of his experience of practicing Rajyoga meditation and working in the health sector in rural India. Of the many service programmes organised, an evening with world renowned flutist Deepak Ram held at the Anubhuti Retreat Centre in Novato (USA) is possibly the most unusual.

The event, a benefit concert for the J Watumull Global Hosital & Research Centre, was co-sponsored by the Point of Life Foundation and the Anubhuti Retreat Centre. Deepak Ram with Satish Tare on the tabla took the audience on a journey to a world of quiet beauty and gentle reflection. Ram played traditional North Indian classical music commonly called ragas. The music was both haunting and mystical, but exciting enough to engage the brain in to gentle head nodding. After the first hour, the entire audience composed of a medley of curious listeners and seasoned music lovers appeared satisfied.

During a brief intermission, Dr Midha spoke about the medical and holistic services being offered to underpriviledged villages in the outlying areas of Mount Abu. He also shared details of the treatment and surgeries being offered by the hospital. The audience was informed of the priority areas of the hospital - caring for the immediate needs of women and the ongoing care of the local children. Dr Midha concluded that one of the main aims of the hospital is to honour the dignity of people and that healthcare should be available to every segment of society.

The second half of the musical evening saw Ram being joined by the Steps Jazz Quartet including Steve Roberts, Daniel Lewis and Bob Bassa. Together, they delivered another outstanding hour of perfect jazz. The evening concluded with an indelible piece called Space Time - it elevated the audience to the unlimited realm.