If Divine Powers Are Real, Why Not Heal Thousands of Patients at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital? A Special Investigative Report
Bureau Report | Rajkot
A controversial video from a religious gathering in Rajkot has ignited a heated debate over faith, superstition, and public responsibility. The footage, which has gone viral on social media, allegedly shows a woman behaving erratically during a spiritual event associated with Bageshwar Baba, with some attendees claiming she was possessed by a supernatural force.
The dramatic scenes have attracted widespread attention and raised serious questions among rationalists, medical professionals, and social activists.
Viral Video Triggers Public Debate
According to eyewitness accounts circulating online, the woman suddenly began shouting, jumping, and behaving aggressively before being presented as a case of spiritual possession. Thousands of attendees reportedly watched the incident unfold, while supporters described it as evidence of divine intervention.
However, critics argue that such incidents should not be treated as supernatural events without scientific examination. They question whether vulnerable individuals are being misled in the name of faith and miracles.
The Challenge: Why Not Visit Hospitals?
Following the viral circulation of the video, many social media users began asking a pointed question: if spiritual powers can allegedly remove negative forces and suffering, why are these powers not demonstrated in hospitals where thousands of patients struggle with life-threatening illnesses every day?
Critics have specifically pointed to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, one of Gujarat’s largest public healthcare institutions, where cancer patients, critically ill children, and countless families continue to battle serious medical conditions.
They argue that genuine supernatural healing would be far more meaningful if demonstrated among patients fighting for survival rather than during staged public gatherings.
Science vs. Superstition
Medical experts and psychologists have long maintained that many incidents attributed to possession or supernatural influence can often be explained through mental health conditions, emotional distress, trauma, anxiety disorders, or hysteria-related symptoms.
According to mental health professionals, such cases require medical evaluation and treatment rather than public spectacle. They warn that presenting psychological conditions as supernatural phenomena may discourage individuals from seeking proper healthcare.
Growing Concerns Over Promotion of Superstition
Social activists have expressed concern that broadcasting such incidents on large platforms may contribute to the spread of superstition and misinformation. They argue that in an era of advanced medical science and technology, extraordinary claims should be supported by credible evidence.
Many citizens have questioned whether society should encourage scientific awareness and healthcare access rather than sensational displays that may reinforce blind faith.
The Larger Question
The controversy has reopened a broader debate about the balance between religious belief and scientific reasoning in modern India.
Supporters maintain that faith provides comfort and spiritual guidance, while critics insist that extraordinary claims must withstand scrutiny and evidence-based examination.
As the debate continues, many are asking whether those who claim miraculous powers are willing to demonstrate them in real-world settings where lives are at stake.
For now, the viral Rajkot incident remains at the center of a growing national conversation about faith, healing, and the responsibility of public religious figures.
