Help for Rupa Manjiri Parbhuji
Campaign requested by Shachi Priya Nimai Das
Published on 05/03/2026
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Help Devotee Rupa Mañjari Das Undergo Urgent Varicose Veins Surgery
Hare Krishna dear devotees,
My name is Rupa Mañjari Das (legal name: Luis Roberto Coto Hernandez). I am 50 years old and originally from Costa Rica. I joined ISKCON in 1995 at the age of 20 and received initiation in 1996 from Srila Prabhupada’s disciple Sri Padambhuja Prabhu (ACBSP).
Over the past three decades, I have had the good fortune of serving in different ISKCON temples including Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, Brazil, Denmark, and Spain. For the last few years I have been serving intermittently at the ISKCON Madrid temple, including one full year of continuous service.
My main services have been book distribution, prasadam distribution, preaching through devotional music groups, and assisting in temple administration.
Recently I underwent umbilical hernia surgery, which exhausted all my savings. In order to manage the expenses I even had to sell my personal belongings, including my musical instruments.
Unfortunately, I am also suffering from painful varicose veins, and the condition is getting worse. A kind devotee associated with Vaishnava Care arranged an online consultation with Dr. Gaurav Gangwani from Bhaktivedanta Hospital (Mira Road, Mumbai). The doctor has advised that I undergo a surgical procedure.
The estimated hospital expense is around ₹2,25,000 (about €2000). I am able to arrange only 10–15% of this amount, and I am falling short by approximately ₹2,00,000, which is beyond my capacity.
I have already booked my tickets to India for April 2026, as the treatment is more affordable there.
At present I am recovering from my recent surgery while continuing to serve at ISKCON Madrid, but the financial burden of the upcoming procedure is too heavy for me to bear alone.
Therefore, I humbly request devotees and well-wishers to kindly help me with this medical expense. Any support you can offer will be a great help for me to receive the necessary treatment and recover.
I sincerely pray for your blessings and support.
Your servant,
Rupa Mañjari Das
Message from VaishnavaCare108 Foundation
Hare Krishna,
VaishnavaCare108 Foundation is sharing this appeal on behalf of Rupa Mañjari Das, a sincere devotee who has served in various ISKCON temples across Latin America and Europe through book distribution, prasadam distribution, devotional music preaching, and temple assistance.
He recently underwent umbilical hernia surgery, which exhausted his savings, and he is now suffering from severe varicose veins requiring surgical treatment. After consultation with doctors at Bhaktivedanta Hospital, Mumbai, the estimated cost of treatment is around ₹2.25 lakhs, which is beyond his current financial capacity.
We humbly request devotees and well-wishers to kindly extend their support so that he can undergo the necessary treatment and recover.
Your prayers and assistance will be greatly appreciated.
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To ensure legal compliance, transparency, and protection for both donors and beneficiaries, contributions are collected through a registered charitable organisation rather than being transferred directly to an individual’s bank account.
Under the Income-tax Act, 1961, money received by an individual from non-relatives without consideration may be treated as taxable income under Section 56(2)(x) if the total amount exceeds ₹50,000 in a financial year. In medical emergencies, multiple well-wishers often contribute, and such receipts in a personal account can unintentionally create significant tax liability for the patient or their family.
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The funds are treated as charitable receipts of the organisation, not personal income of the patient.
Registered charitable entities (with valid registration under Section 12AB) can claim exemption on income applied for charitable purposes under Sections 11 and 12 of the Act.
This structure ensures proper documentation, audit trail, and utilisation of funds strictly for the stated medical purpose.
It prevents future scrutiny or disputes regarding the nature of receipts in the beneficiary’s personal tax records.
Where applicable, donors may also be eligible for tax deduction under Section 80G.
This approach safeguards the patient from unexpected tax exposure and ensures that all support reaches the intended medical use in a compliant and transparent manner.
Under the Income-tax Act, 1961, money received by an individual from non-relatives without consideration may be treated as taxable income under Section 56(2)(x) if the total amount exceeds ₹50,000 in a financial year. In medical emergencies, multiple well-wishers often contribute, and such receipts in a personal account can unintentionally create significant tax liability for the patient or their family.
When donations are routed through a registered NGO:
The funds are treated as charitable receipts of the organisation, not personal income of the patient.
Registered charitable entities (with valid registration under Section 12AB) can claim exemption on income applied for charitable purposes under Sections 11 and 12 of the Act.
This structure ensures proper documentation, audit trail, and utilisation of funds strictly for the stated medical purpose.
It prevents future scrutiny or disputes regarding the nature of receipts in the beneficiary’s personal tax records.
Where applicable, donors may also be eligible for tax deduction under Section 80G.
This approach safeguards the patient from unexpected tax exposure and ensures that all support reaches the intended medical use in a compliant and transparent manner.
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