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*🩺 Dr. B. M. Hegde: A Healing Voice in a Moneyminded Medical World*
> “A good doctor treats the disease. A great doctor treats the patient.”
— Dr. B. M. Hegde
In a world where medicine is increasingly dominated by machines, money, and market forces, Dr. Belle Monappa Hegde stands tall as a voice of conscience and clarity. A world-renowned cardiologist, acclaimed teacher, Padma Vibhushan awardee, and former Vice-Chancellor of Manipal University, Dr. Hegde blends scientific rigour with compassionate wisdom.
He is not just a doctor of the body, but a healer of the whole human being.
*🎓 A Brilliant Career Rooted in Service*
Born in 1938 in Pangala village near Udupi, Karnataka, Dr. Hegde's journey from a humble background to global eminence is a story of discipline, vision, and dedication.
MBBS from Stanley Medical College, Madras (Gold Medalist)
MD from King George Medical College, Lucknow
Fellow of multiple Royal Colleges (London, Edinburgh, Glasgow)
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of the Science of Healing Outcomes
Former Vice-Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
> “Learning is a lifelong process. The best doctors remain humble students forever.”
*🧠 His Philosophy: Healing Beyond Pills*
Dr. Hegde believes that health is not merely the absence of disease, but a state of balance between body, mind, and spirit. He challenges the dominance of “reductionist” medicine — where the human being is treated as a machine and illness as a mechanical fault.
> “The human body is a non-linear, self-healing system. To treat it with linear, one-size-fits-all approaches is like trying to fix a symphony with a screwdriver.”
His concern is not with allopathy per se — after all, he’s an allopathic doctor himself — but with blind dependence on drugs, neglect of lifestyle and emotions, and the influence of commercial interests in modern medicine.
*🌿 Holistic Wisdom Rooted in Ancient Insights*
Dr. Hegde advocates a blending of modern medicine with traditional wisdom — including Ayurveda, yoga, proper breathing, nutritious food, restful sleep, and a stress-free mind.
> “Treating a disease is easy. Healing a person is an art.”
> “Food, thought, and breath — these are the original medicines. Everything else is supportive.”
He encourages doctors to listen more, prescribe less, and trust the body’s innate intelligence.
*📚 His Books & Writings*
A prolific writer and popular speaker, Dr. Hegde has authored over 35 books and thousands of articles. His books like:
What Doctors Don’t Get to Study in Medical School
Wisdom of the Human Body
You Can Be Healthy
Holistic Living
...have inspired doctors, students, and the public alike to think deeply about health and healing.
*🏅 Awards & Recognition*
Padma Bhushan (2010)
Padma Vibhushan (2021)
Dr. B.C. Roy Award, Karnataka Rajyotsava Award, and international honors
These are not just awards — they are public affirmations of a life lived in the service of truth, knowledge, and human welfare.
*✨ A Few Gems from Dr. Hegde*
*Here are some timeless quotes that distill his wisdom:*
> 🧘 “Healing begins when the patient feels heard, not when the prescription is written.”
> 💉 “Modern medicine saves lives. But blind faith in it can also endanger them.”
> 🌬️ “A good breath is better than a bad pill.”
> ❤️ “Love, not technology, is the greatest healing force.”
> 📖 “Health is not in textbooks. It’s in how you live, think, eat, sleep, and love.”
*🙏 Final Thoughts*
Dr. B. M. Hegde reminds us that in our quest for progress, we must not lose the soul of medicine. His life is a call to every healer, patient, and policymaker: Let us return to compassion, wisdom, and balance.
> “There is no greater temple than the human body. Respect it. Listen to it. Heal it with love.”
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