Honouring the Healers: National Doctors’ Day in India
In a country where the sacred and the scientific often walk hand in hand, National Doctors’ Day is a momentous occasion to pause, reflect, and express gratitude to the medical fraternity. Celebrated every year on July 1st, this day commemorates the birth and death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy—a legendary physician, freedom fighter, and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal. Dr. Roy was not only a pioneering doctor but also a visionary leader who helped shape India’s healthcare and educational landscape.
Doctors’ Day serves as a heartfelt tribute to the unwavering dedication, compassion, and resilience of medical professionals. From bustling urban hospitals to remote rural clinics, they stand as the first line of defence in preserving life and promoting well-being—often at great personal cost.
The spirit of this day resonates deeply with the ancient Indian reverence for healers. In Sanskrit, a doctor is often equated with divine forces—“Vaidyo Narayano Harih”, meaning “The doctor is an incarnation of Lord Narayana”. It is this timeless spirit of service, wisdom, and empathy that we seek to honour through our reflections, imagery, and words.
As you scroll through this article, let each Sanskrit verse and visual post serve as a humble offering to those who heal not just bodies, but lives.
विशेषतो वैद्येषु योगः प्रियवादिनाम्।
अतिथिसेवां दानं च सर्वेषां प्राणिनां वरः॥
atithisevāṃ dānaṃ ca sarveṣāṃ prāṇināṃ varaḥ॥
who have diligence and are hospitable and charitable.
और जो परिश्रमी, विनम्र और दानशील हैं।
