Service to HG Atmatattva Prabhuji [ABCSP]
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Health Notice: HG Atmatattva Prabhuji [ABCSP]
This is a health update regarding HG Atmatattva Prabhuji [ABCSP], a disciple of Srila Prabhupada from South India. He was involved in the making of the Narasimha deity for Mayapur and translated Srila Prabhupada's Bhagavad Gita into Tamil. Please feel free to forward this to anyone who may know him.
What happened
About a week ago, he fell in his room and hit his head, resulting in significant blood loss. Because of how he fell, his body blocked the door, so no one could reach him for some time — a large pool of blood was seen flowing from underneath the door. Once access was gained, he was taken to the local government hospital in Bhadrak, where the wound was stitched. Due to breathing difficulties, he was then referred to Bhubaneswar for further treatment.
Hip surgery
At CARE Hospital in Bhubaneswar, doctors found he had broken his hip and required hip replacement surgery. He was stabilized for a few days before the operation was performed. The surgery cost approximately ₹550,000, of which insurance covered ₹200,000. TOVP temple management kindly contributed ₹150,000 toward the remaining balance, leaving a further ₹200,000 still to be arranged.
Breathing complications
At discharge, he told doctors he was having trouble breathing, but they dismissed this as psychological and sent him home. Back in Bhadrak, his breathing difficulties worsened and his oxygen levels dropped to around 80%, not improving even with an oxygen concentrator. Due to the low oxygen levels, he remained largely incoherent — conscious and awake, but unable to communicate properly.
Further hospitalization
Given his dangerously low oxygen levels, it was decided he needed hospitalization in Cuttack. An ambulance was arranged, but on arrival at Cuttack government hospital, no beds were available. He was allowed to sleep on the floor of the general ward and given an oxygen cylinder for the night. Two devotees stayed with him throughout, as he was unable to care for himself.
The next morning, he was moved to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar (SUM Hospital). Given the practical reality of limited funds, we requested the hospital to provide treatment up to ₹500,000 (approx. $5,000 USD), after which treatment would need to stop. This should cover 15–20 days of care, by which time he may recover — or it will become clear that further treatment isn't possible.
Background
HG Atmatattva Prabhuji [ABCSP] devoted most of his life to serving ISKCON, preaching extensively across South India in the 1980s and 90s, and translating Srila Prabhupada's Bhagavad Gita into Tamil. As a lifelong full-time volunteer, he never received a salary, and as a result, in his old age he has no savings to draw on for treatment.
We humbly request everyone to come forward to assist Prabhuji and his family as per our individual capability. Thank you.
With gratitude,
VaishnavaCart108® Team
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