27. Doctorjee, the Foremost Relief Worker:

When the dam on Damodar river burst (during Keashava's Medical College days), Vardhaman (Bardhaman) District and nearby areas were flooded. Keshava led all of us to man the relief centers run by the Ramakrishna mission. We distributed rice, salt, clothing and blankets to the flood victims. Keshava worked day and night, and he was also encouraging and inspiring the rest of us. In Gangasagar area the epidemic of cholera broke out. Keshava lead our group even there, where other doctors were afraid to go due to the primitive conditions and lack of facilities.

When "Parihar Samithi" (Relief committee) in Calcutta met and decided that everybody present should donate Rs. 101/- (a princely sun in 1920)  Guess who was the first one to tender his donation? Keshava did it. Those of us who knew about his dire poverty were astounded, and dumbfounded by his greatness in doing this!

 

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