INDEX:

OBITUARY OF THE HEAD

TO THE HEART Dr S K Phansalkar 1

PRAKASH – AN UNFORGETTABLE

JOURNEY Mrs. Shanti Prakash Chareja 2-5

PRAKASH – MAN WITH

GOLDEN HEART Dr. N. L. Tiwari 6

PRAKASH: A SYMBOL OF I.C.R. Dr Kumar Dhawale 7-8

‘PRAKASH' Dr Anoop Nigwekar 9-10

PRAKASH - THE EXTRAORDINARY

MAN Dr. Rahul Malushte 11

PRAKASH, THE LIGHT OF

ICR PUNE Dr Sunil Bhalinge 12

PRAKASH, MY DEAR FRIEND Dr Bipin Jain 13

ODE TO MY DEAR PRAKASH Dr Manoj Patel 14

TO MY SIR WITH LOVE ...

“MOST AND MORE” Dr. Latha Devarajan 15

PRAKASH CHAREJA –

MY DEAR FRIEND Dr. (Mrs.) Shama Rao 16

MY PRAKASH SIR Dr. Kamlesh Jain 17-18

A TRIBUTE BY SAWAN KIRPAL

RUHANI MISSION TO

DR PRAKASH CHAREJA Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission 19

PSC Sir - ga`oTca

PSC – MY MENTOR Dr. Megha Kadam 22

PRAKASH, WE MISS YOU! Kumar Shroff & Family 23

Dr Ajay Hanmane 20

DR PRAKASH - RESPONDING

TO THE INNER CALLING OF

HOMOEOPATHY Smt Anupama Nene 23

PRAKASH SIR...

AN INSPIRATION Dr. Tejaswini D. Pacharne 24-25

PRAKASH SIR -

WITH THE CARING, HEALING TOUCH Dr Sheetal Venegonda 26

PRAKASH SIR'S SHARING-

AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE Dr. Omkar D. Anavkar 27

DR.PRAKASH –LIGHT-

MISSION—ICR PUNE Dr Pravin Vadgave 27

DEDICATED PRAKASH SIR Dr Mansi (Sangeeta) Barve 28

A MESSAGE FROM Dr Chanchal Khandelwal 29

PRAKASH SIR, THE BIGGEST

INSPIRATION Dr Shweta Rathod 30

OBITUARY OF THE HEAD TO THE HEART

In the early hours of Wednesday the 8th of August it took me a while to understand what

Shanti, Prakash’s wife, was telling me on the phone. I lived the meaning of shock and grief when told

that his heart had stopped suddenly. Actually it was our heart which stopped and our brain which went

into a state of disbelief!

Prakash met me 25 years back with an intense desire to learn and within a short time he became

intensely committed to responsibility towards the ICR. Gradually he started taking up responsibilities

without anybody asking him to do so. A rare quality in today’s world, and available only with a pure

heart and pure souls. His transparency of purpose and commitment towards the ICR was beyond

description. One has to experience it to believe it in today’s impure world. His passion for education

and missionary zeal towards helping everybody made him ‘Prakash’ (Light in the darkness of

kalyuga).

He joined as a learner and in a short time occupied a central position in the ICR organisation. He

became the Heart of the Pune branch, performing many activities till the last beat of his heart!

Communication, Transmission, Circulation, Nourishment, Pumping – all the functions of the heart –

he carried out. From the centre to the periphery, from the organization to the student, from the

patients to their families, he bonded and kept on vibrating with them.

As the heart doesn’t know where to stop, he also many times rushed along with various movements in

the institute. Whether it was fund raising, or learner evaluation, or visiting well-wishers, or going out

with learners, he never stopped, never had any inhibitions. He paid a lot of attention / care to the entire

world. Had he but have given some attention to himself, now I feel, perhaps we wouldn’t have lost this

Humane Soul – a rare species in today’s materialistic world.

His family is bold and brave like him – they assured us that the dream and spirit of Prakash, of the ICR

should continue without any interruption.

Salute to this HEART AND FAMILY for being with us in this journey so far.

May this great soul rest in peace! Oh, God, we want him with us again!

.....

Dr S K Phansalkar,

Trustee – MLDT, Director – MLDMHI

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PRAKASH – AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY

“Each human being in his own right is a transformation from nothing to something and into

everything.” Mahatria ( T.T. Rangarajan )

It was very difficult for me to write about Prakash and had never thought that I would have to do it.

Tears rolled down eyes when I began writing – Prakash – an encyclopedia – in his own accord – FULL

OF LIFE AND EXPERIENCE, never thought will have such an untimely exit at the age of 47. But

certain things have no answers but have to be accepted for your own peace. Born in a Sindhi business

family to simple parents with meager resources – Shri. Shrichandra V Chareja and Smt. Kaushalya

Chareja - provided an unconditional support to him to get educated though they couldn't afford it.

Right from childhood he was bright in his studies and had got a skip for a class and was promoted to

Std. I directly from Junior K.G. When he was put in Std. I, he cried a lot, insisting to be put back to

Senior KG. as hevhad all friends in his previous class. Prakash had to assume responsibility of the

shop at the age of 15 as his father had a massive heart attack due to which he was at home for almost

six months. This was the beginning of the sharpening of his administrative and financial planning

skills.

With all these odds in life, he went into the medical field, chose a career in Homoeopathy and

completed his BHMS in 1994 where his travel with Institute of Clinical Research (ICR) began in June

1994. From this point onwards there was no looking back.

Establishing oneself as a Homoeopath is a task in itself. He opened up a clinic at Boat Club road which

could not sustain for more than six months as he met with an accident. He started practicing at home

in Rastapeth – for six months and then father purchased a shop in Rastapeth in 1996. Prakash

opened up the clinic on 21st March 1996 in the name of his parents – 'SHRIKOUSH', a combination of

the names of his father and mother. In the initial year of his practice he felt like leaving homoeopathy

and getting back to his father's business in Tulsibaug - but his strong mother resisted and asked him to

keep patience, supported him financially and told him not to bother supporting the family financially.

His parents' unconditional acceptance and the trust made him strong and he could focus on the

process of his practice. He was a voracious reader. He loved two books a lot – which he had totally

internalized – UNPOSTED LETTER and MOST AND MORE – by MAHATRIA. He had a habit of

writing his learnings in the text itself in colourful pens. Sharing below an excerpt on skimming through

some pages of the same books– he has written-

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His emotional stability was a result of sound parenting.

He was passionate about the work he carried out. He always said success brings responsibility and

he always assumed responsibilities with zeal and enthusiasm and grew taller from every

responsibility taken. He appeared for MICR in 1999 but could not succeed. We married in 1999 and

today what I am is just because of Prakash. I pursued my education after marriage – as Mummy and

Daddy supported Prakash – they did support me too unconditionally and I started my career as a

teacher in SSPM Primary Day School.

The real meaning of love was taught to me by Prakash – acceptance, transparency, truthfulness and

unconditional support was the core quality of our relationship. Prakash is the best thing that could

have happened in my life.

We shifted to our first owned house in 2002. In June 2003, God blessed us with a daughter. We had

everything in our life. We were confident that nothing could go wrong in our life then. But God had

better plans for us …When Daddy ( Prakash`s Father ) expired, it changed our life totally. Prakash did

not know anything much about his father's business and his debts too – we had to sell our car,

mother's gold and squeeze in our daily expenses – as though somebody hit him hard towards the wall.

He gathered himself in a very strong way and started working towards stabilizing the family.

Still we were struggling with all these things. His elder sister in Baroda faced financial difficulties. They

had to sell their house, gold and husband had to shut down his business. He just called me from

Baroda in July 2006-“Shanti, here the conditions are worse, things are out of control- I am getting her

children to Pune.' On August 5, 2006, he assumed fathership of an 18 year old girl and a 14 year old

boy when his own daughter was just 3 years old!

Along with his personal responsibilities he never ignored his practice, Monika Mini Market- the

Tulsibaug shop, Institute of Clinical Research and most important, his own professional growth.

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In 2006 he completed his MICR from Mumbai. M.D. (Hom.) In Materia Medica in the year 2007, MBA

in education management in 2011. He evolved with the responsibilities he took up. After 2005, with

the financial setback, he decided that one should be financially secure – he planned all the finances in

such a manner that by 8th August 2008, we had cleared all the loans, he made his Fixed Deposit and

celebrated by purchasing a mobile phone for himself. He loved technology. He was crazy about

technology. He had the habit of celebrating small achievements in life by gifting himself with

something. After this there was no looking back –

?Purchased a new car in 2009

?Purchased a flat in 2011

?Renovated the clinic in 2012

?Making self financially secured

? Unconditional financial support to both his sisters

The almighty supported his handwork and he started climbing ladders of success. For him ICR was

everything. He always said “I may come out of the ICR but ICR will never come out of me.”

wFor his patients he was a friend, philosopher and guide.

wFor his students he was a Torch bearer

wFor his family he was a Pillar

wFor me he was my World

He always guided me and he was proud about my achievements. He would talk about me to people

with pride that his wife was Principal of a school.

He stood on his principles in life. He had a magical aura and could play multiple roles with equal

enthusiasm and charisma that was difficult not to get awed by. He exerted energy, liveliness, joy as

well as inspiration wherever he went. He could be compassionate as well as brutally honest, and

always maintained high level of integrity in his work and life. He pursued excellence in whatever he

did, no matter how little the task or big a struggle, with an inspiring level of sincerity and commitment.

He could focus on the short term without losing sight of the very long term after-effects and goals, and

could smoothly take on the role of Brahma, Vishnu or Mahesh, based on what the situation

demanded. He always helped others, in ways, big and small, by giving his 100% to whoever he

thought would benefit from his counsel / actions. If purpose / meaning of life was ever to be measured

by number of other lives one has positively impacted, in a relatively short period of time, he lived a life

as meaningful as the best of us can only aspire for, even if we live much longer. The irony of his life is

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that he celebrated 8th August 2008 as a milestone, and he

left for his heavenly abode on the 8th August 2018. No one

celebrates death anniversary beforehand but being different

from everyone, he did. A day before his death, while talking

to his daughter he wrote:

HE TOOK UP THE NEXT SQUARE.

.....

Mrs. Shanti Prakash Chareja

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PRAKASH – MAN WITH GOLDEN HEART

Today Prakash is not physically among us, but he is alive in my mind. I remember Prakash as

a very simple, humble, down to earth and a very reliable person. He was happy go lucky as many

people used to say.

I want to share a small incident. I was travelling to Hyderabad with my family and niece joined us

without confirmed ticket. Suddenly, the situation became very awkward. TC understood our problem

and suggested that we should get regular ticket from Pune crossing the platform and reaching to

ticket window in the limited time which was not possible. I remembered Prakash and talked to him

about the problem. He brought the ticket with some sweets. That time he was not less than a saviour.

Not only that, but he came with his wife and daughter and that was the first time when I saw his family.

From that particular day, his family became very close to us.

Prakash joined ICR right after he passed BHMS. He was a very enthusiastic, active learner. Very good

group communication, interaction which produced learning circumstance. He played all the roles

which were necessary for learning. Despite omany responsibilities on the family front, institutional

front and many adverse circumstances, he managed to complete MICR. Thus he became an

important asset to our institution. His journey to MICR was a very difficult one. One by one his friends

left him and that created turmoil in his life but with the help of his mentor, he managed to strike a

balance and completed his MICR.

Prakash was one of the pillars of Pune ICR. He become right hand to his mentor (SKP). He was

training the group in ICR methodology. He posted students in his clinic and they were very happy with

him the way he trained them. ICR methodology based on Philosophy should reach all Homoeopathic

colleges - that was the dream of Prakash. He brought students and interns from many colleges to

symposium. Raipur group was founded by SKP and assisted by Prakash. When Raipur group of ICR

completed it's 10th year, Prakash accompanied me to Raipur and ran the symposium. That

symposium was received by all participants very enthusiastically. Whole group was charged strongly

with emotion. Tears of happiness were there.

He took great effort to form a group in Aurangabad. Prakash will always be remembered in every

symposium. Very short but very fulfilled life of Prakash is an example of love, commitments,

dedication and loyalty. In ups and downs of Prakash's short journey of life, his mother, daughter and

wife always stood by him. My affectionate tribute to his memory.

.....

Dr. N. L. Tiwari

Mentor, ICR

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PRAKASH: A SYMBOL OF I.C.R.

It is difficult to think of Prakash without the three essential qualities which his behavior

constantly brought to our attention.

Prakash was a very Intense individual. Whatever he did, had a rare level of intensity - it could be a

simple act of writing a message or an email. Or it could be relating to the educational group e.g. the

Raipur group. Or it could be organizing the annual Pune Symposium - an act which has become so

intensely associated with him in our minds, that the very thought of organizing one without him sends

a shiver down our spines. Intensity came to him naturally in all walks of life - relating to anyone or

anything. Years ago, he and Vikram would travel regularly to Malad to get experience of

Homoeopathy in the hospital set up. His engagement would be total and rarely would one expect him

to drop out on any ordinary pretext. Assessors of his MICR effort were privileged to witness his intense

write-ups though some of us did wish that these were a little less intense (for him intensity was

tantamount to verbosity!). Whenever he found that he was unable to respond to the occasion with

intensity, he hesitated to take up that commitment.

Which brings us to his second extraordinary quality viz. Commitment. Prakash was committed to his

roles in all walks of life. We had an opportunity to witness this at first hand with his family especially

after his father's demise and certain unfortunate health issues which plagued it. His involvement went

to extraordinary lengths to take care of all unfortunate consequences and developments. In

institutional life, there were occasions when he perceived that his commitment was under strain. He

would become extremely restless, would introspect, would communicate his angst and would not be

satisfied till all his doubts were resolved. His commitment to friends was very deep indeed and any

sense that his friends were 'moving' away from the values of the Institute world affect him deeply. He

was simply unable to bring about any separation between his personal and institutional relationship.

That no doubt caused him a lot of sorrow. To an outsider, it did appear very 'impractical' and

'unworldly'. But he was made that way. He was extremely conscious and conscientious about his

Responsibility. Responsible to what? Family, work and society, of course! Was that not what the

Institute laid down as the ideal way? His family commitment has been already mentioned above. He

left no stone unturned to settle his family consequent to his father's demise. His mother commented to

us: at unearthly hours in the night, he would come to check out on her health. I have personally

witnessed his responsible attitude to patient care when a family under his care shifted residence to

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Mumbai. It was consulting him since many years. The records were voluminous but at every review,

there were clear notations of his assessments and plan of action. It was very helpful when I started

treatment so that seamless care Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission became possible. His social

responsibility as evidenced in the love and care that he showered on the Trust Clinics especially

Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission was for all to see. At one stage, I distinctly remember him telling me that

whenever he enters that place, it is almost a meditative experience! Coincidentally, he had planned a

camp just days before his passing away and it is to the credit of ICR Pune that it continued to hold it

just as he would have liked it to be done. Similarly with the current Pune Symposium. His dedication

to learners and learning in whichever groups he was associated with - Pune, Kolhapur, Raipur - has

been impeccable and has found a mention elsewhere in this booklet. He felt very responsible that the

desirable standard of care should reach the patients at the charitable centres. More than once, he

talked of the need to make changes in the training methods so that the application to the SCR and

commitment is experienced by all who are associated with the institutional activities. He was a single

point contact with a lot of academic heads in Pune and took great pains to maintain relations so that

the academic and clinical activities of the Institute were always supported. We owe the current status

of the Pune Branch to a great extent to his untiring efforts.

We (Tiwari sir, Phansalkar sir and me) were utterly taken aback by the extraordinary and surprising

manner he organized the felicitation at the last Symposium. I asked him - whatever overcame him all

of a sudden to do this? What had we suddenly achieved which made him organize a mini function of

this nature? "I just felt like it", he said. "I do not know why! But I wanted to express my gratitude for all

the three of you have done for the Institute and for me. And I wanted to do so before it was too late!" I

have no idea if he had any vague inkling that he was not to see the next Symposium! As a psychiatrist,

I am left wondering of how the subconscious gives internal signals to complete unfinished business

and how persons with such an Intense Commitment to Responsibility finally manage to do so!

MLD sir had suggested that ICR stands for Intense Commitment to Responsibility. Prakash

symbolized the ICR values and spirit completely and totally. The gap he left would indeed be felt for a

very, very long time. And yet, his conduct has given us a model to chisel our own thoughts and

feelings and adopt a pattern of life and living. ICR will always be in need of such dedicated individuals.

What better gurudakshina than to live and leave living the values which the Guru has laid down?

....

Dr Kumar Dhawale

Trustee - Dr M L Dhawale Memorial Trust, Director - MLDMHI

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‘PRAKASH'

I cannot say as to the time I came to know Prakash! 'It' is always there with us and for us.

'He was here' is what I can say. He left us leaving behind a series of traits experienced by us seen

through his deeds that always revolved around compassion, concern, care. That is what 'Surya

Prakash' does everyday. If he does not rise we remain asleep. Prakash never ever permitted us at the

ICR to sleep. He was awake when we slept and awake when we woke up as well!

He was a loyal student of ICR - many came and left - he remained. He remained with a live flame to

extend the “Prakash” of ICR far and wide. He produced heat within ICR and us but it was meant for

showing us a way of life and not destroy the creation. He was ICR of Pune – Intense Commitment to

Responsibility. What more can or should we expect of a man? He had higher benchmarks for ICR.

To me he was the first person who used words like marketing and financial management at ICR. One

can attribute it to his “merchant” roots but his “business” was more home ruled then rod ruled. His

dealings in business as well as ICR all rested on his strong shoulders. I have never seen an ICRite

pledge self to seek resources for the institute as Prakash did. It needs guts which he had in plenty. The

Almighty saw in him the concern and compassion. He was the person who introduced me to the world

of media marketing and taught me how to strike deals! I remember how he had struck deals with the

Radio and hoarding fellows when the Pune fund raiser was planned. Those who witnessed it then, will

never forget it. His networking for Intern training program with various colleges in and around Pune

was a unique way of taking ICR to colleges. Where most felt we had done enough he still had the

“flame” to ignite a few more souls. The internship program to my mind was operating only due to him

and his efforts.

To my mind, he was a likeable person in the field of homoeopathy and I am afraid most ICR people

don't enjoy that luxury. He was capable of mingling with the last man in the row to the topmost man in

the hierarchy with equal ease - all for the sake of ICR. He used to compare himself and his efforts to

that of mine. He used to seek the “raaz” of my energy to travel and work and he matched it in his own

way. Those were times when I used to drive down to Pune on Thursday morning, be there till 2 pm,

come back to Thane attend my clinic, catch the train to Baroda at night and return home on Saturday

evening. He had a soft corner for Baroda as his sister used to be there then.

Emotions drive us and they drove him too. The drive to help as many as he could never left him. Be it

his family, be it my family. Once when my son was appearing for the National Talent Scholarship,

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Pune was the only source from where we could get the form and that too at a short notice. Through his

network and multiple trips to that office he got it for us, couriered it and gracefully accepted to have a

tiny party post my son's achieving the scholarship. One would have felt: Why bother to do all the

efforts of going from one end of Pune to another to just get a form? If he could contribute in nurturing a

talent, he left no stone unturned and did not bother to exceed his physical limits. Very rare in today's

world.

He used to discuss the financials of his family with me often. He had a way of looking at money and its

use to us. For him money was a resource to be shared and not to be accumulated. He lost a lot of

money in this grace, but earned a huge following in return as well. God never leaves you empty. He

was concerned about raising money for his shop – shop workers – his family – his ICR all of it to see

that all lived happily as long as he was around. So much for “Vasudaiva Kutumbakam”.

His demise of course is a loss, but a life that left a few lessons for all of us.

?Follow your heart, it will guide you to do good.

?Follow your passion, it will give you peace within.

?Follow your teacher, s/he will ensure that you will be provided for.

?Don't go behind money, you will get enough.

?Seek the youth, you will remain young.

?If you need to go head on, go with chest forward.

What more 'Prakash' can we seek for ourselves? If we submit to it we will be blessed with some

qualities this 'Prakash' shared with us when he was here.

.....

Dr Anoop Nigwekar

Director, Projects and Administration, ICR

Axa AwavI vaht yete tv hakecI p~atI p/kaxat Tya Aahe Tyacesu5 puNha ye hatI

-kusumag/j

“

”

In this void, comes floating the lamps of your call, your call lets me grasp reality once again

“

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PRAKASH - THE EXTRAORDINARY MAN

Today I woke feeling my ordinariness next to me. I never wrote a masterpiece, painted a perfect

landscape. I never looked into a crystal and saw the divine…

But I know for certain that when I look into another human being, whether they have eyes to see

or not, I can behold them.

I can view the hurt in them and feel the wounds in me.

It is a pain that agonizes quietly inside

as we share it…

So I reach out to comfort them.

These are the opportunities to extend

and touch another soul with all that is in me now.

And that is good enough for me.

- “Empathy” by Susan Frybort

These words so aptly describe the spirit of Prakash. He could so easily connect with people and be

one amongst them. Everyone felt so close to him that they could open their hearts to him. For his

learners, he was like a father figure and for his supervisors he was like the dependable son. He was a

messiah for his patients and man Friday for his friends. He was like the Genie who had a solution to all

the problems.

His passion for teaching and practice of Homoeopathy inspired many budding Homoeopaths. He was

a friend, philosopher and guide in the true sense to all his learners, friends and family. The 'never die'

spirit in him was so infectious that no task seemed impossible when we worked together as a team. He

lived the philosophy of the Institute in each and every walk of his life.

He was a kind, gentle and loving person who has touched many lives. He was a man who stood by

each family member through thick and thin. He was like a rock in the face of adversity and would

single-handedly guide most of his family members in difficult times.

He will always inspire us to be the best we can be because that is what Prakash was.

.....

Dr. Rahul Malushte

Member, ICR Pune Branch

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PRAKASH, THE LIGHT OF ICR PUNE

News of 'Prakash's' demise was a rude shock of fate 'as of a sudden blackout.' As a

professional colleague, he was a caring, committed, passionate ICRite.

I really came in close contact with Prakash and started knowing him as a physician/person through

his cases while guiding him through his MICR submissions and subsequently the SCR workshops

and Symposia.

He used to pick me up and drop me at Hotel Navratna, Vashi while travelling towards Mumbai for our

institutional meetings. I used to ask him to wait at highway but he made a point to get his car inside at

this spot. This 'Pick up point and Prakash' has and will remain permanently etched in my stomach

and heart as we both were very fond of meduvada sambar served at this joint. He had told that he

always made a point to stop here to savour the vada here while travelling on this route.

The second event when I experienced Prakash's care and concern was when on his one phone call,

his brother in law (unknown to me and whom I met for the first time) in Pimpri, Pune, leaving his shop

and spending one full day helping us for house hunting when my son took admission for BHMS. This

was all because of Prakash. He had managed this when he was out of station then.

He led a life true to his name “PRAKASH”. He was the "light of ICR-Pune” and his loving care, deeds

and memories as an ICR learner, supervisor, consultant and mentor will continue to light the coming

generations of ICR homoeopaths.

.....

Dr Sunil Bhalinge

Director, ICR Study Groups

In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.

– Albert Schweitzer

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PRAKASH, MY DEAR FRIEND

Dr Prakash was such a dear friend that I could take him for granted and give commitments

on his behalf without consulting him. And sure, majority of times he would oblige and follow. He was a

hard core learner who was committed to values and responsibilities. A system-driven individual, any

lapse or looseness, used to disturb him as he knew that only commitment to responsibility will fetch

the result. He never feared to voice his frank opinions and disappointments whenever he saw any

concession made in values and commitment.

He was one of the pure forms of learner trained according to ICR methodology and strived to transfer it

to the next generation. A teacher by passion, he did exactly what he preached.

My early acquaintance with him goes back to 1995 when he used to travel to Mumbai to attend Koch's

OPD at our Malad centre. He was very regular and hard working, hardly missed a visit to Mumbai in

days when it was not easy to travel. Later, we continued our relationship in different role and roles. We

had differences of opinion on many issues but it never affected our relationship as we knew that both

of us are committed to the larger good of the institute and nothing personal would affect that.

He single handedly with the help of Dr Phansalkar sir, managed academic work in Pune. It is difficult to

imagine any Pune symposium without him. He was the life of those symposia in whichever capacity

one thinks about. He will always remain in our hearts and minds and we will badly miss him as an

educationist, as an individual and as a dear friend.

Dr Bipin Jain,

Academic Director, ICR

Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.

- Albert Camus

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ODE TO MY DEAR PRAKASH

'Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Guru Devo Maheshwara' …..Prakash lived this prayer in its true

spirit. His pure respectful sentiments for his teachers & ICR colleagues were noteworthy.

Last Pune symposium he approached me for advice and suggestions to felicitate NLT sir, Skp sir and

Kumar sir. His dilemma was obvious. Since all the teachers were active and had not yet declared

retirement - will they except this gesture? My reply was in synchrony with his and told him, "Prakash,

when such a thing emerges from the heart do not confuse it with mind. Go ahead and start

preparation. I am sure they will receive it in the right spirit." And finally he did it so well - the flow of his

sentiment was pure. Strangely, his guts were even more powerful than the heart! His wish to felicitate

teachers turned out to be his last institutional wish. Luckily all have received him as he wanted.

He was a fighter for the right values, did not tolerate any compromise in institutional values created by

teachers of ICR. Prakash is symbolised as '? ?? ????!' ( I will be around when you need any help). He

was always there when you needed him. Let it be Pune symposium's organization of the cases or

accommodation of the participants. For the comfort of others he sacrificed his personal time & space.

Prakash, you have not lived in vain. Your life will symbolise a true commitment to the institution.

.....

Dr Manoj Patel,

Director, Community Health

ICR

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TO MY SIR WITH LOVE ...“MOST AND MORE”

Despite a long association with I.C.R., my connection with Prakash sir was elusive till a few

years back. I would often be in awe of his sharings in symposia especially the integration of life and

living with portraits. At times I would wonder at his conflicts with the changing structure, form and

functioning of the group. Our Bangalore group was fortunate to have an exclusive SCR workshop

under his guidance. It was grinding of every form under his able guidance and ensured we

transformed within and without as better humans and better physicians. In the year Mumbai 2016

December symposium, I had completed my case presentation and he came up to me and shared

"Hope you are working on your MICR”. I merely smiled and he knew I didn't connect with it. Then he

said, “You never come to Pune. This time we want you to present a case.” I just connected with the

purity of his soul, his loving, affectionate nature that wants everyone to evolve into leaders. The spark

within me wasvignited and I said, “I don't know about cases sir, but I work from my heart and I will

come for you. I want to be with you and learn from you.“

A journey unfolded over the next two years. During Pune symposium I was picked up and taken to his

home. I met his amazing, hardworking, loving family, always had breakfast served by his angelic

mom and he shared about his journey, his transformation in Bombay ICR and his tryst with MICR. The

SCR excellence was beyond form, it had reached infinite proportions of becoming a guiding master to

many souls. I was at a stage in my life wondering “what is my purpose in life, what am I doing, where

am I going“. Hearing Sir share all this opened the flood gates to realize that really it's none of our job to

look for purposes. Just be clear of all the rough edges and be as crystal clear as Prakash sir and the

universe has a design for you. Pune became a Teerth Yatra to soak in the sharings of Sir, his smile, his

care, his naïve childlike jokes, the food joints and his impeccable organizational skills. It was

magnetic. When he left us, I was shaken “Why did I lose this master?“. He had given me a book, ”Most

and More“ by Mahatria Ria (with a hand-written message and blessings), probably a guidance for my

future. The book has a strange coincidence: when in difficulty you open any page there are quotes

that give you answer. For me my Sir is alive through this book. Today as I pen down I realized there

was a reason in this connection with Sir. One day I will be found, I will be used and I will be dissolved, I

only need to connect my thinking feeling action to a purpose that the universe has designed. Prakash

sir through his life and living has made me realize when I am ready, the purpose will be executed

through me. Nothing needs to done. May be its already happening.

.....

Dr. Latha Devarajan

ICR Study Group, Bengaluru

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PRAKASH CHAREJA – MY DEAR FRIEND

They always said that left-handed people are gifted and extra intelligent humans!

As far as Prakash was concerned, they were NOT WRONG!

He was an extra-ordinary human being, gifted with a HEART OF GOLD, KEEN INTELLECTUAL

ABILITIES, SOFT SENTIMENTS...which he used abundantly while relating to the world around !

I joined the regular course of ICR Training in 1989 after finishing internship from CMPHMC. Prakash

was not a part of ICR family then. He was younger to me, so joined later, but as far as the grasp of ICR

Philosophy and conceptual clarity goes, he was way ahead and made all this his DHARMA soon.

I had the privilege of being a resource person for an SCR workshop along with him 3 years back. It was

a residential workshop at Palghar. I could experience his kindness, passion for system and clarity

about basics during this workshop. He was a hard-core TEACHER and took extra efforts to explain

root level things. His ability to CORRELATE various pages of SCR was just amazing, and I distinctly

remember my request to him to conduct MICR workshops for us!

He appealed to me during symposia as a person who had his distinct stands which he never easily

gave up! He was loud and vocal about it! At times he took NLT Sir head-on and could sustain the heat

of the proceedings! He could perceive pain very alertly and could represent it very precisely. The

BOND of FRIENDSHIP developed over years and soon he became a dear friend, though physically

we met mostly once a year at the Pune symposium. He soon became a face of the Pune ICR and very

ably carried the torch of Regular training at Pune and later extended it to RAIPUR.

Such people NEVER DIE! He will always be there in one corner of my heart and memory! His

passion and enthusiasm was infectious and I am sure he has already infected many around him with

the same, before he passed away to another world!

Such forces come on this earth with a purpose, live up to it and probably the Almighty takes them

away to manage some imbalance in LIFE ENERGY somewhere up there!

So PRAKASH, you may not be there physically with us, but you will always be there in SPIRIT, which

will never die!

.....

Dr. (Mrs.) Shama Rao

HOD Medicine, MLDMHI, Palghar

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MY PRAKASH SIR

My first encounter with Chareja Sir was at SKP Sir's clinic when he took my interview for

Intern Orientation Programme at Pune. Looking at him I felt he is a senior Homeopath. And once he

started taking my interview, I was convinced that I'm at the right place and in the right hands. Sessions

were fun. Things which appeared complex were simplified due to Chareja Sir's jovial explanations.

My first memory of Sir's clinic was about an old lady watering plants and keeping books in the proper

shelves, making me feel this man is different. I was very lucky to have Chareja Sir's posting in the

morning since I got ample time with him, especially when a new patient didn't turn up. He would order

snacks from the stalls outside his clinic. I had fun there.

Things that I learnt from Sir -

?Record keeping abilities

? Hold on English Language

? Contacts with senior allopaths and authoritative relations with them

? Balancing between personal and professional life while maintaining a social life

? Community practice since his maximum patients were Sindhis

? Perfection in making a Sac Lac Pudi! I don't think anyone in ICR possesses that much perfection

? Giving enormous positivity to patients even in cases with poor prognosis

? Love and dedication for the ICR organization. . A hardcore ICRite he was...

? Dard me bhi muskurana (smiling even in pain)

? He created a lasting impression on my mind - not of a person but of the organization.

?He was the first ever person in my life to whom I had opened my heart.

He was the one who brought me to Mumbai ICR when I was confused between ICR and M.D.,

between Pune and Mumbai. He sat down with me, taking a paper and pen and kept in front of me an

account of all expenses. Not only monetary but also of time. A Management Guru... he gifted me ICR.

He would always tell me that I have a lot of mischief, I should go to Mumbai and Kumar Sir will take out

all the mischief! And I would be speechless. He would always tell me that Malad is the Place for me

and today the basic credit of my achievement goes to Chareja sir, because it is through his suggestion

that I'm in ICR today. He used to think ahead of time…. a man with a vision.

After completion of my ICR, he transformed himself into a colleague and did not remain merely a

teacher, saying that now we are equals. Very confidently he referred patients to Malad as well as to

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my Ulhasnagar clinic.

Knowing that my girlfriend is a Sindhi, he always told me, "Don't take tension, just say 'Yes'. Don't

overthink, you will remain happy, the Sindhi people will help you beyond expectation”. And I would

now say…. I never regret my decision!

The sad news shocked me. At a personal level, I have lost a friend/mentor/one of the Father figures.

Still it is difficult for me to realize that he is no more... may be at some Symposium I will meet him. Then

I realize that it is not possible anymore. One strong pillar of Pune ICR is lost.

Sir's smiling face will always be there in my memories and keep inspiring me in my day to day

activities. A part of whatever I'm today is because of him.

He transformed a very naughty Kamlesh to a little subtle and sincere one for ICR.

I'll be forever grateful to Sir for his Foresight and sending me to Mumbai ICR.

.....

Dr. Kamlesh Jain,

Medical Superintendent,

Dr M L Dhawale Centre, Malad

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A TRIBUTE BY SAWAN KIRPAL RUHANI MISSION TO DR PRAKASH CHAREJA

Relations between Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission and the ICR go back almost 20 years & the

reason behind this association is and will always be Dr. Prakash Chareja.

No matter where he is today, his legacy will live on in the hearts of the team of SKRM.

In the year 1999, the Shroffs approached Dr. Prakash Chareja to explore an opportunity to start a

Charitable Homeopathy Clinic at the local center, Kirpal Ashram. Dr. Chareja not only accepted, he

started the process of starting a clinic from the grass root level–

a. He actually researched the area by taking bike rides, evaluated potential areas the

patients would come from

b. Ordered furniture for the clinic equipment, medicines and books from his own eco-system

c. He built a reference library for physicians

d. Set up an appointment system, case record maintaining procedure and patient rapport

building mechanism

e. Created and motivated a team of physicians to serve humanity on a SUNDAY morning

f. Last but not the least, the quality of Medical delivery for maximum patient satisfaction

Dr. Chareja was not only a doctor for the members of SKRM; he was our friend, counselor and most

respected guide. There were very few Sundays when he was not available in the last 20 years, which

means over 1000 weeks of sincere service to community. He kept his commitment and no matter what

his personal health, family commitments or ICR responsibilities he always made his Patients his

priority.

Dr. Chareja has not charged SKRM for any service provided. In fact, he even paid for supplies for the

clinic and only after nagging, did he accept just a token for the supplies. He encouraged other

excellent doctors to contribute to community service too. It's under his leadership that at least 10

senior doctors and umpteen intern doctors got exposure to case definition and confidently handling

their own patients.

Even to the end of our relationship on the physical plane, he completed his passion and gave his very

best. May his PRAKASH lead us to better health and better quality of life!

.....

Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission

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PSC Sir -

Da^. P`akaSa carojaa ho savaa-Mnaa PSC Sir sar mhNaUna piricat Aahot¸ pNa maI %yaaMnaa P`akaSa sar mhNaUna baaolavaayacaao. %yaaMcyaa jaaNyaacaI

baatmaI vaacalaI AaiNa maaJao mana saunna Jaalao. manaat saraMcyaa Anaok AazvaNaIMnaI ekca gadI- kolaI. sarMaSaI maaJaa pircaya haoNyaa

Agaaodr maI paihlaM haotM kI Aaya.saI.Aar. maQyao P`akaSa sar hI ekca vya@tI ASaI pihlaI haotI kI jyaaMcyaaBaaovatI Anaok

ivad\yaaqyaa-Mcaa garaDa Asaayacaa saraMcyaa saMpka-t Aalyaavar samajalao kI sar iktI ivaVaqaI- iP`aya haotoÑ

maaJaa saraMSaI saMpk- bayaaca vaoLa pNa kmaI kalaavaQaIsaazI Aalaa to Symposium, SCR workshop, kaolhapUr saoimanaarmaQyao [.

inaima%tanao va %yaad\vaaro saraMcao bahuAayaamaI vya@tIma%vaacao Anaok pOlaU AnauBavalao to Asao.

satt hsatmauK¸ vaagaNyaat ibanaQaast maaokLopNaanao vaagaNaaro¸ jaIvana AanaMdat jagaNaaro mastmaaOlaa¸ KaNyaacaa SaaOkIna AsaNaaro

va [traMnaa AanaMdanao Ka} GaalaNaara Kvayyaa¸ kaoNatohI Apoxaa na zovata savaa-Mnaa kaoNa%yaahI P`asaMgaI madtIsa sadOva tyaar AsaNaaro¸

[inasTT\yaUT var P`acaMD P`aoma AsaNaaro va %yaacyaa P`agatIsaazI sadOva vyast va samaip-t AsaNaaro¸ AaplaI mato prKDpNao maaMDNaaro¸

saMvaodnaSaIla P`asaMgaat Baavainak haoNaaro AitSaya icaik%sak pNao Aaplyaa bajaoTmaQyao djao-dar gaaoYTI imaLvaNaaro Asaa vyaavasaaiyak vaR%tI

Asalaolao¸ ivaVaqyaa-Mcyaa ihtasaazI QaDpDNaaro¸ %yaaMcaI kaLjaI GaoNaaro¸ maaga-dSa-na krNaaro %yaaMcyaa P`agatIsaazI kovhahI madtIsa tyaar

AsaNaaro¸ %yaaMnaa iSakvatanaa haDacaa iSaxak haoNaaro¸ ivad\yaaqaI- sahkarI $gNa yaa savaa-MSaI f^imalaI irlaoSana AsaNaaro ̧ isampaojaIyama puvaI-

va Aalyaavar Aasqaonao caaOkSaI krNaaro va isampaojaIyama Jaalyaavar Qanyavaad caa saMdoSa AazvaNaInao pazvaNaaro¸ kaolhapUr saoimanaarmaQyao

[insTT\yaUTcao piblaisaTI maToiryala svat: vaaTUna %yaManaa maaihtI doNyaacao kama mana:puva-k krNaaro [. AsaM#ya AazvaNaI manaasamaao$na

trLUna gaolyaa…..

saraMbad\dla “ijavhaLa” ha ekca Sabd laagaU pDtao. mhNajao savaa-Mnaa maayaocaa Aaolaavaa doNaaro “P`akaSa sar”Ñ sar mhNajao prspratIla

duravaa kmaI k$na AapulakIcao Qaagao AaiNa maaNausakIcao naato dRZ krNaaro¸ AaMtirk ijavhaLyaacaa maaNaUsaÑѸ saMvaadatUna saamaMjasya

AaiNa saamaMjasyaatUna AanaMdacaa Jara P`avaaiht vhavaa ASaa AkRi~ma ijavhaLyaanao saamaajaIk Baana japNaaro¸ BarpUr laaoksaMga`h AsaNaaro

vyai@tma%vaÑ Asao maI vaNa-na krona.

saraMnaI kaolhapUrlaa ekmaova Workshop Gaotlaa %yaavaoLosa maaJyaa kosacao sar sauprvaa[Jar haoto¸ %yaamauLo saraMkDUna baroca

maaga-dSa-na imaLalao. [insaT\TyaUTmaQyao learner care kSaI GaotlaI jaato¸ session maQyao kaoNato mauddo¸ SaMka¸ ADcaNaI yao} Saktat

yaacao maaga-dSa-na va inayaaojana yaa gaaoYTI sahajatonao iSakvalyaa. Workshop naMtrcaa %yaaMcaa irpaoT- maI AajahI japUna zovalaa Aaho. tao

maaJyaasaazI Kasaca haota karNa %yaaMcyaa saivastr irpaoT- maQyao maaJyaa caukaMvar baaoT zovalaM haotM va %yaa baraobarca maaJyaatIla caaMgalyaa

gaaoYTIMcaa ksaa ]pyaaoga krta yao[-la yaaivaYayaI pNa ilaihla haot.

saraMbaraobarcao Asao kahI AnauBava Kasaca haoto. %yaaMnaI maaga-dSa-na kolaolyaa Anaok gaaoYTI AajahI Aazvatat va dOnaMidna vyavaharat

]pyaaogaat yaotat. ASaa P`akaro sarManaa ivasarNao ASa@yaca...

ilaihtanaa AapaoAap AEau daTUna Aalao…..

maaJyaa manaacyaa kaopáyaat kayamacaI jaagaa k$na gaolaolao sar...gao`TcaÑ

.....

Da^ Ajaya hnamaanao

Aaya.saI.Aar. sTDI ga`up kaolhapUr

ga`oTca

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PSC – MY MENTOR

This was a very difficult article. Though I thought of writing it, it hurt too much! If I do not

write now, however, I would be discrediting PSC's contributions, so with a heavy heart I have tried to

pen down the memories which are too many.

I met PSC for the first time in 2016 for the RCC interview, where he asked why I had left my job. And I

said I felt suffocated. He said nothing, his reaction was of understanding exactly how I felt ….. the

way he understood no one ever did. That was the exact feeling for all of us learners, we could share

our deepest vulnerabilities without the fear of judgment.

On the first posting he taught 'ASK' (Attitudes, Skills and Knowledge), of which attitude is what he

demonstrated throughout. The interactions with patients, other colleagues, in sessions, with other

mentors and also through his own behavior, the way he behaved with his own family, talked so

proudly about his wife and daughter. His clinic was transparent, the arrangement was such that it

was open for all of us, we had freedom to sit / stand anywhere. Also, we had access to him 24 X 7 -

he would pick up calls late in the night and early in the morning. All the cupboards and drawers of his

clinic would remain unlocked - that was the kind of trust he had. Like a sponge I absorbed his

behavior and a lot of things changed for me personally. During the discussion for the first case I told

him that the taunts by the MIL hurt, and he said people who talk do not act. I thought over it -- my MIL

had not even taken one penny from me, never physically hurt me, she only talked, I was so

burdened with the story of the MIL I had created in my mind. That day I was released from that

burden. No more was I threatened by her comments, learnt to take it jokingly, and also started

noting the positive things about her.

I had stopped reading books but because of him the joy of reading and curiosity was rekindled. He

introduced us to lot of good writers –also movies and songs and biographies, taught us the

importance of conscious and subconscious learning, would always quote ICR literature and would

say that he never got to a chance to meet Dr. M. L. Dhawale, but he knows him from the literature

and writings, and tries to follow these. The same applies to us and we should try and follow his

teachings. As I was not in touch with Homeopathy for a long time, after the case, everyone had a list

of remedies and I couldn't come up with even one. PSC would say try and understand the person

first, MM you will get once you understand the patient.

I would ask him something and he would always answer something else! And I realized probably he

had planned it as those were my problematic areas and he wanted me to work on them. Initially, I

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could not relate to patients. PSC was my observer and through feedbacks, taught me how to relate,

be open, and create warmth so that the other is able to share. Also to be receptive towards inputs as he

was always interested in learning and was not afraid to learn from people younger and less

experienced than him. Once I was very upset and felt like crying in the case, he said if you feel like

crying with the patient cry…no harm in that. He was enthusiastic and happy about little things e.g.-

colour of a pencil….and same was transferred to us. We had lost our inner child which came to life

looking at him. He would ask me to celebrate small victories. I and others would always see a glass

half empty and he saw it half full. With this attitude he also demonstrated the importance of discipline

and organization, his desk would be always organized, books always covered, he would keep all

workings and documents properly. We had to stick to tools and he wouldn't accept half-done work. He

would make sure that etiquette was taught to staff, learners and eventually patients also learned to

behave. I have never seen him shouting or sulking. Only sometimes he would sleep in sessions!

He was generous, he would share books, notes, would offer tea, snacks to everyone, would order

books for all of us online, would take care of symposium fees and travelling arrangements. He was the

solution to all problems for everyone.

As he would be running about and falling sick, I once asked him, you have such a roaring practice what

is the need for all of this? He said he wants to see - one ICR practitioner in every lane in Pune, that was

his dream. He would also narrate his stories of struggle when he started practice. He visited my clinic

and gave a lot of hints and insights into practice. Also when my MIL complained that no patients were

coming, he told her it would take time. He supported me like a parent and would assure me that I have

better insight and I will have good practice. He envisioned what I could not see for myself. In this world

where being a Homoeopath means failure, his confidence in us meant a lot. Practice in the ICR

system is difficult and emotionally taxing, I would wonder whether I was normal and PSC would say

that since some craziness is needed to practice with conscience, I was perfectly normal.

If I have to describe an ideal mentor, it would be PSC. I hope I can be the same kind of mentor for

someone and inspire them ….that would be the real tribute !

.....

Dr. Megha Kadam

ICR Pune

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DR PRAKASH - RESPONDING TO THE INNER CALLING OF HOMOEOPATHY

I had a very long association with Dr Prakash, almost 19 years long. He was not only our

family doctor but certainly much more.

As a doctor he was very good at diagnosis. He never looked at his patient merely as some one with

ailments or disease but as a person beyond it. Speaking to him itself would offer partial relief and the

rest was done by his medicines. The trust that we had in his diagnosis and treatment was very

valuable. He was extremely passionate about his field - homeopathy. He used to come across as a

person always updating himself in skills and advanced knowledge. His tremendous energy to learn

and multitask was very inspiring. I always felt that he had found his inner calling in advancement of

and spreading awareness about homeopathy.

His untimely demise was a great loss for all his patients. He would always be remembered fondly not

only as a good doctor but as a good human being.

.....

Smt Anupama NenePatient of Dr Prakash

PRAKASH, WE MISS YOU!

Our association with Dr. Prakash Chareja began 20 years ago and will continue until

eternity. We may have started as a doctor and patient, but Dr. Prakash grew to be our friend,

philosopher and guide and became family to us. He understood us and our ailments so well that a

single dose of the medicine he prescribed gave instant relief.

Our bond grew thicker when he agreed to set up and run the Kirpal Homeopathic Charitable Clinic at

our Satsang center - Kirpal Ashram, Pune. He personally would see patients tirelessly each Sunday

along with 2-3 assistant doctors.

Started in 2001, the clinic has been running seamlessly for the last 18 years today, and will continue

for times to come with his blessings and the support of his able associates.

A beautiful, compassionate, and humble soul like him is rare to find, we miss him each day, pray for

him each day, and firmly believe that he and his physical family are immensely cared for by the grace

of God. Dear doctor, hope life had a reverse button...!

.....Kumar Shroff & Family

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PRAKASH SIR ...AN INSPIRATION

I was searching for something to do mainly related to homoeopathy as after graduation, I

wanted to practice homoeopathy but due to some life situations could not. I was working in gynec

hospital since about 6 – 7yrs. Meanwhile, I came to know about ICR. Though I was willing to do it,

there was much inhibition, doubt and hesitation due to my personal problems. I didn't have that

confidence or courage to step out of my 'comfort zone'. This is when I dared to call for inquiry about

ICR. This was my first interaction with Prakash sir and that too only on phone. He had that comforting

and assuring voice that allowed me to step out of my “comfort zone”, and gave me courage to import

within me a new dimensions of the world around. And the new journey of life stage started. I will be

thankful to God for bringing Sir in my life, and also to Sir for guiding me at all difficult situations...

I started with ICR course and had maximum postings with him. He always had a soft corner for me

and never scolded me ever. Being with him in his clinic was always like being at home. Me and Dr.

Vidula enjoyed a lot at our postings at Rastapeth. We learnt a lot from him. He always liked to spend

time with his learners. He used to tell us many tales of his full time period - how he used to study which

were very inspiring. I remember after his posting on Tuesdays while going home, I used to be so

charged and would keep thinking 'how Sir did all this? I too am going to ... like reading volumes, PNP,

filling SCR, etc'.

He was always guided by emotion. If we would share our difficulties with him, one could see the pain

on his face. Many a time, he wouldn't be able to say anything. He was so open to every one and every

one knew everything about him, about his family members, and also about all the problems he had

faced in the past. He used to say, 'I never say the decision take by anyone is wrong. Its always right for

that person but the person should also be prepared to face consequences of that decision and should

accept them also.' He taught me to accept myself and also to come out of my own inhibition.

With his support, I presented 2-3 cases in sessions. He used to be very enthusiastic for presenting

case and he used to feel that every case in his clinic was a fit case for Friday session. Every student

must have had this experience. He used to ask to prepare case for presentation though one wouldn't

actually see anything in case worth presenting. My first case was a paediatric case. I was confused

about what there was to learn and he had conjured up so many dimensions of learning!!! The case of

the child was of asthma, the mother was working as a maid and whenever the child got an acute

attack, they had to spend much on hospital. He had a lot many plans for the future related to

organisational growth and homoeopathy. He said he wanted to reach homoeopathy to economically

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non affordable people as we can help them and can give results in an economical way.

There are many memories of Sir....Second case we presented together was of Ms. B. I tried to

attempt PSPD, which if I see myself today, I would say 'what is this?' But sir that time and afterwards

had appreciated it like its the best thing that could be done. Now when I reflect on it, I know what made

Sir acquire such a high position in the ICR educational faculty. . A man who is MICR did so much for a

learner's effort and appreciated them. May be it was happiness of a father figure to see that we are

putting some efforts. His appreciation always gave strength to do more and more things.

He was always an inspiration. After discussing SER, he had told me that I have created so many

'shackles', and should try to come out of it. I worked on it, obviously could do it because I had people

like Sir around who accepted me /us as we were. He played a major part in my life because of which I

am in this position to see life positively and also to face challenges of life.

He had many dreams for organisation and wanted us to work with him for them. I always had respect

for the way he worked for institute and sustained for so long. He was really a one man army, down to

earth person, was ready with answers for any problem - let it be your personal or of the institute. We

were so dependent on him. Losing him is a great loss that can never be replaced. Now I am trying to

follow his footsteps.... though there many doubts about my own capacities and whether could I can

sustain with his dreams ..... And will miss Sir as he is not there to give answer....

Still I hope his memories and the learnings keep inspiring all of us forever...

.....

Dr. Tejaswini D. Pacharne

ICR Pune

In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends

– Martin Luther King, Jr.

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PRAKASH SIR - WITH THE CARING, HEALING TOUCH

My journey of homoeopathy started first from ICR. Prakash sir was the first one to interact

and confide in me that I could practice homoeopathy successfully. He continued motivating me in this

way against all odds and times till he met me for the last time. He always appreciated minute things

and kept on boosting my confidence. He knew in few months what I lacked and what I needed to work

on. No person in my life out of my family had such a influence on me. He always talked about women

empowerment and how a woman should utilise her potentials to the fullest. He would give his own

examples of his wife, how he encouraged her to pursue her education and stand on her own feet.

This was one of the facet of his personality to motivate and confide in people. Limitless Knowledge

sharing with all the learners, I would see his face glowing with happiness doing this. He would be

rather more enthusiastic than his own students. He respected all his juniors and subordinates

working with him. Even the interns who were posted to his clinic for only a month - he would take great

care of them in their learning process and being a strong believer of ICR methodology always

propagated ICR methods and systems and their benefits. This showed his love and belief in the

institution.

I always admired his determination and ambition for himself and the institution and for his learners. It

always gave some energy to move on. He even worked on Sundays...

He has touched many lives, could be patients or learners or his staff. When I was in my ups and

downs of my personal life, his each suggestion which I blindly followed turned out to be fruitful and

positive. My relationship with the people around me improved a lot. I never shared things with my

parents but shared with sir. His immense capability of touching and CARING for any person and

LISTENING to the hearts of people allowed me to open up and solve things in my life. He might have

revived so many relations and lives. He had that healing power in him and thats why he was destined

to be a homoepath. His sudden death has shaken everyone he was associated with. I pray God to

give his family and all of us to give strength to cope with the huge loss and make many more PSCs but

the ones who do not neglect health at any cost.

.....

Dr Sheetal VenegondaICR Pune

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PRAKASH SIR'S SHARING-AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

I came to know Prakash sir through SYMPOSIUM. Sir was a very jolly, happy person

carrying a big Smile on his face. Sir was always very active in the SYMPOSIUM in sharing his point of

view. His words were most of the times conclusive and solving the difficulty in the GROUP. He was

never afraid to share his point during discussion and if he was wrong then he would accept it and

would correct it. Sir also shared a case in symposium where he failed initially in treating a case and

how he later studied the case again and was successful in treating the case. This showed his

boldness and honest efforts to share his learning with all other students of HOMOEOPATHY.

He will be my inspiration in SHARING my LEARNING and points in symposium and with my friends in

FUTURE. Thank you and miss you and your SHARING Sir.

.....Dr. Omkar D. AnavkarLecturer, Paediatrics, MLDMHI

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DR.PRAKASH –LIGHT—MISSION—ICR PUNE

What struck me through my perceiving and communication with late Dr.Prakash Chareja

sir was-

?His focus on trinity of care: patient care, learner care and educational care. All his

discussions were focused on this trinity and wanted to support it to the fullest extent.

?He loved his learners utmost - homely treatment with moral support.

?He cared lot for Dr.Amol Sevekari from Kolhapur.

?He transformed himself in association with ICR and MLDT mentors.

?He was communicative and open hearted with his patients.

?He shared our educational discussion, life and living, activities of institute in minute

details including lodging and food.

?Patients were attached to him.

?His departure is the greatest loss we have to bear… within----without ….Our

responsibility is to live with his mission of care—patient –learner –Continued Medical

Education.

.....

Dr Pravin Vadgave

Coordinator, ICR Kolhapur group

DEDICATED PRAKASH SIR

It is really difficult to write about Prakash sir as words are going to fall short. .. As his last DP

said, he was a man whom you need to feel than to see or hear. He was a very simple man and one

could connect with him very easily..at times. Very innocent like a child and at times deep or stormy like

the sea. We would never hesitate to share with him anything. He has helped us all in all possible ways

right from starting up a clinic, let it be choice of location to its interior work..he would make it a point to

attend all the functions whenever he would be invited and would say he won't be bringing any gift as

its not the policy of our institute. A dedicated man who lived all the principles of the institute. I was

working with him in his last days on one camp activity at Pune. Though he was troubled by his

backache, a day prior to his demise, he finished all the work of printing banners and posters. He had

messaged me a day prior that he is going to meet us the next morning. But God called him up a day

before..... making us all orphans!

.....Dr Mansi (Sangeeta) BarveICR Pune

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...Dr Chanchal Khandelwal

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PRAKASH SIR, THE BIGGEST INSPIRATION

Dr. Prakash sir was the most humble man I ever saw. Total down to earth person. In person, I

met him only 4 times in my life, but within a short period he had become my biggest inspiration. He

knew how to acknowledge others and how to make people at ease. It was so easy to just talk to him.

In my first interaction with him he asked me 'What is the purpose of my practice?' and it taught me the

purpose of living as a homoeopath. With such sweetness and laughter he always used to encourage

us, even about failure. He used to say why do you want to practice homoeopathy giving his own

example. To budding physicians like me, he used to say about his initial practice days and inspire and

encourage us to move forward. Some books that he advised me to read was his last conversation with

me and I'll always be greatful for him to be in my life. He will always be in my memories.

.....

Dr Shweta RathodBhubaneswarMember, Raipur Study Group.

Clinical notes maintained at patient review by Dr Prakash

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