Remembering Dr.Lala Surajnandan Prasad

On his 6th death anniversary 

(1914-2009)

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Being very small when I last met him, I can only remember my fascination with his cars and his fountain pens, one of which he gifted me.
My mother tells me he had treated the diarrhea I had as a baby when no other doctor could, and that he was fond of me.

Apoorv Nandan,
Sophomore,
IIT Guwahati

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I wanted to share a memory in remembrance of my Grand Father. 

"A Doctor With a Heart Who Used to Challenge His Limits: One of the most vivid memory that I have of my grandfather is despite of being such a great doctor, I remember him sitting in distress at one of those times when he was humbled by humanly limitations. Many doctors accept the fact that a doctor can only do so much but my grandfather won't accept that for once. In those times, I watched him constantly contemplating what should have / could have gone differently. He would probably make amends to his approach and rise fearlessly to face that battle again and because of him a child would get a chance to live his / her entire life ahead of him. I feel so proud to have been a small witness to such a great man's life. His spirit still touches my life everyday!"

Thanks for organizing this and reaching out to all of us. 

Much Appreciated,

Best,

Amrit

(Revenue Finance Manager, 

Google Inc, Mountain View, California, USA)

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Full of life, twinkle in his eyes even in his late 90s, he is always going to be an inspiration on how to live a fruitful life - 

Rishu

(Grandson)

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He was a father like father- in - law to me---- very affectionate and caring ! Everybody was scared of his towering personality. But we knew , he had a heart of gold. I wish him everyday in the morning in my daily morning puja.we love you babuji and miss you. 

Rani Prasad

Paplu.

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The epithet of Dr. Lala Suraj Nandan Prasad ........  

He was the founder of pediatrics concept in Bihar in 1947. He  was a devoted , dedicated selfless person for child welfare as well as an affectionate father.His innovative research work in the field of pediatrics had paved the way for medical guidance.

 S. N. Prasad.

(Son)

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The medical world and a huge number of parents who benefitted from treatment of their ailing children remember my father, Dr.LalaSurajnandan Prasad as an exemplary doctor. Many paediatricians who are themselves highly successful in their profession not only in Bihar but all over the country recall his contribution to the research and development in paediatrics. However, not many are aware of the importance that he used to assign to the special relationship between mother and child which is at the very root of the health of a child right from the newborn state to the very crucial formative years. The organizer of this workshop deserves special mention and praise for selecting the theme of this workshop so aptly dedicated to my father.

Among many thoughts and remembrances that spontaneously come to me, I fondly recall the mutual concern between my grandmother and my father. I can now visualize a direct dependenceof the success and fame that my father achieved on the love, affection, and strong bond between a mother and his son. A mother never differentiates between her children. She has equal concern for all of them. This becomes more apparent here, as my uncle who was much elder to my father was equally successful in his profession as a lawyer and head of a large family.

No doubt, leading a successful life is important but perhaps more important is leading a purposeful life. If one has achieved both, then it sets an example for others to emulate. My father certainly belonged to this category. His approach full of calmness in handling complex situations that occur in every human life is remembered by all those not only belonging to the family but a large group of people comprising of his colleagues, students, friends and well-wishers. Nowonder, he led a long and healthy life.

There is no single recipe for success and leading a purposeful life. Perhaps, it is more concerned with the intensity of your involvement in a work, a clear vision of your goal and the honesty and purity of the means adopted by you. There is no better example than our father of our nation, Mahatma Gandhi. I remember my father recalling his brief encounter with Gandhiji at Patna on the bank of Ganga when he was a medical student in the then Prince of Wales Medical College at Patna. The influence that Gandhiji cast on my father could be observed clearly in his eyes even many decades after this incidence.

Having spent my life in relatively big cities, I am honestly surprised of the effort put in by the organizer of this workshop in Barhespecially by a pre-school, so simply and aptly named ‘SHABD’. I am sure that such initiatives in smaller towns and cities will bring the real change in our society and take the country to greater heights and ensure its rightful place and position in the world.

Dr.LalaAbhinandan

Senior Scientist, Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, Department of Atomic Energy, Indore

&Mrs.AparnaNandan, Senior Teacher, Emerald Heights International School, Indore

Son & Daughter-In-Law

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"What can I say about my father , a person full of life and ready to face any circumstances. Made difficulty look like a peanut. Took challenges in life and made it appear simple.A dedicated doctor and a pioneer in the field of research.Hats off to such a man"

 - Nitu (youngest daughter)

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"The thought of Nanaji sends me years back in memory and the priceless times spent with him in Patna during vacations. He would invariably find time to play with us kids, tell stories and take us out around. I was too small then to understand the extent of his achievements. 

When I look back now, his energy level amazes me. Come to think of it that after spending hours with patients he had the energy level to play with us and here people like me are tired after just spending 8 hours in a desk job. I would be grateful to god if I get even a small fraction of his energy level,"

Thanks,
Aditya Bhushan
Dr Lala's Grandson

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"My father in law- a supremely confident person. He had utmost belief in himself and was totally dedicated to his profession. In the later part of his professional career when medical profession was becoming more and more commercialised, he still remained true to medical ethics and beliefs. Even though he was the top most paediatrician of his time, he charged the lowest of fees amongst all known paediatricians. I salute 'the Doctor', who remained at the top for 30 long years. Unbelievable!" 

- S B Prasad

 (Youngest son-in-law)

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My Father was the pioneer of Pediatrics in Bihar and worked throughout his life to improve and save life of woman and children. I must thank Abhishek for taking initiatives to organize Mother and Child care workshop in Shabd pre-school.

 Death changes everything but time changes nothing.I still miss your voice and the wisdom of your advice. Six long years have passed since you left this world but I still often find myself missing you. Not a single day passed by when I don't remember you. Yo r memory will be growing stronger with every passing year.

Thank You,

Rita Sinha

(D/O of Lala Suraj Nandan Prasad)

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It was an immensely pleasurable moment of my life when Abhishek Suman my student told me that he had opened a school SHABD at Barh, Patna. I was delighted to know the noble cause of social upliftment and maintaining the legacy of his father. When he was a student at IFTM Moradabad I used to find him hardworking and dedicated towards his work. He has a creative brain and always want to do something creative.

Imparting the knowledge about the MOTHER AND CHILD CARE at grassroots level was the  vision of my nanaji and is the need of the day. Organising a MOTHER AND CHILD CARE workshop at SHABD PRE SCHOOL , at Barh and dedicating it to him on the 6th death anniversary makes his dream come true.

My nanaji always used to say that one should what he wants to do, and work hard with a passion to complete it; moreover he used to say he decided to be a doctor at the age of 10 and then worked hard for it. Everone knows the name and fame he has in field of paediatrics.  The step taken by Abhishek  a few years after completing  his post graduation is commendable. May god bless him success in future endeavor. Rest in peace nanaji we are here to maintain you long lived legacy.

Stuti Lal

Grand daughter

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During my student life, as a student of State Ayurvedic College, Kadam Kaun Patna. I was fascinated to the huge number of patients, mostly from outside Patna,in front of the clinic of Late Dr.Lala Surajnandan Prasad from morning to midnight.More fascinating was the way he examined the patients. I have seen him examining the patientthoroughly without asking a single question from parents. Only at the time of prescribing medicines he usually asks "kya takleef hai".He was so soft hearted that he seldom prescribed injections to childrens and infants.

 Whole heartedly  congratulations to Abhishek Suman and Shabd Pre School for organising this event. On this occasion I feel elevated by dedicating the products of Pratap Pharmaceuticals to most honoured child specialist of the country Late Dr. Lala Surajnandan Prasad.

Dr. V.Pratap
Proprietor,
Pratap Pharmaceuticals

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I was very young child when my nanaji used to practice as a physician.I only remember  that he was fully devoted to his profession. He used to examine at least 30-40 patients in a day and then also he used to spare time for me and my cousins whenever we were there in vacations.

I remember one Sunday he decided that he would take us to farmhouse at Danapur and asked the driver to come early morning.

On Sunday the driver did not appeared in the morning. At the age of 70+ he said I had promised you kids so I will take you myself. He drove the car himself and took us to the farmhouse. After coming back he said you should do what you have thought of. Look at the age of 70+ I kept my promise. Time and destiny does not give you a second chance.

RIP nanaji. I am thankful to the organizers and shabd pre school for remembering him.

Vineet Kumar Lal
(Eldest Nati)

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I still remember four things which my father-in-law, Late Dr. Lala Surajnandan Prasad said during my first visit to Patna,after marriage(i) Research needs thorough knowledge (ii) Go on working as long as you can (III)Never say no to a person whom you can help and (iv) respect is commanded not demanded.These were the driving force behind my more than 40 years of career in Government and private institutions.

My SHISH-NAMAN  to the personality and thanks to Shabd Pre School for making this event a success.

V.K.Lal
(Eldest-Son-In-Law)

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I convey my sincere thanks to the management of Shabd Pre School for arranging this program in the memory of my father Late. Dr. Lala Surajnandan Prasad,who was a well known pediatrician from Bihar.He was the founder president of Indian Academy of  pediatrics and was honored  for the contribution to the society by the award of Padam Shri by Govt. of India. May god bless him in his peaceful heavenly abode.

Pushpa Lal
Eldest Daughter

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It's indeed a pleasure to write even a small foot note for a such a great person. I got aware of his academic excellence and medical acumen through medical journals few yrs ago coz of obvious generation gap, and those were extraordinary by all means. He was class apart and set the bench mark of a thorough medical practitioner too high. His persona and personal life were too full of stories which are equally extraordinary. I got first hand experience of this at my recent visit to Patna. Every family member or visitor had something or other to tell about him.  There was n number of stories about his daily rituals of life as well as solving complicated medical cases with ease , both were equally enjoyable to hear and visualize. His dedications to common man and to the family is worth to listen . He appeared to be a super man who touched numerable life in his life time. I could able to visualize him sitting for breakfast , getting daily oil massage, getting ready  with gentle man dress, seeing patients  and enjoying parties to the fullest all in one day. I could feel his presence all over. May god give us strength to justify his passion for life and to help others. I just wish I could have met him even once just to watch him and touch him to tell future generation .. Yes such person walked once on earth as Einstein told about Gandhi. May god bless his soul to rest in peace.

Dr mohitesh srivastava

Grand son in law

Faridabad

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I've lived my childhood days with my grand father. Who always took pride in telling everybody that I will b d next doctor of my generation. But before I could complete my mbbs he left us. I really miss him. Miss d great opportunity of working with d greatest doctor I knew. 

Remembering d long summer vacations in which v all cousins played n were awarded gifts based on our talents by "baba".

He was a person full of life with strong will power n dedication n has been a guiding light for me.

It has been six long years n I still dream of him talking to me. I miss him d most.

I miss him.. I wish he was there to c me fulfil his dreams.

May God bless his soul to rest in peace.

Dr. Shruti Nandan

Grand daughter

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He was my great grandfather and from all I have heard about him from mom.I feel very proud to be and fortunate to be part of his family.Few moments spent with him shall always be cherished. Long live his legacy.

Anusha Dhar

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In fond remembrance of greater healer of adventing humans.

Enkay

Dadaji of Anusha

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To respected Doctor Dada,
Your work and unbiased ethics will forever stay in our heart.Your contribution in the field of work will be missed .Your birthday on 1 Jan is still remembered as a joyful festival.We always look forward to. May your soul rest in peace.

Manjari Dhar(Vimmi)
Granddaughter of Dr.Lala's Sister

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