A Parthasarathy admitted to Ruby Hall ICU due to lung infection

He is conscious, taking liquids orally, and maintaining oxygen saturation on room air.

Spiritual guru and proponent of Vedanta philosophy A Parthasarathi. (File Photo)

Spiritual guru and proponent of Vedanta philosophy A Parthasarathy, known as Swamiji, was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune on Friday evening. Parthasarathy developed a fever and laboured breathing and was promptly taken to Ruby Hall hospital at 8 pm. He underwent a CT scan, which revealed a lung infection.

Parthasarathy (97) is in a private ICU for close monitoring. His condition is stable and he is being observed for the next 48 hours. Behram Khodaiji, CEO of Ruby Hall Clinic, provided an update on Parthasarathy and said that he is currently being treated for a viral lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI).

He is conscious, taking liquids orally, and maintaining oxygen saturation on room air. His condition is improving, and he has been mobilized out of bed in a wheelchair.

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Parthasarathy is under the care of Dr. Amir Khoja, Dr Suhas Hardas and Dr. Kapil Zirpe, with his progress being closely monitored. Given his medical history, including an aortic valve replacement in 2006 and mitral valve clipping in 2021/2023, the team is taking special precautions to ensure his recovery remains on track.

Parathasarathy is the founder of the Vedanta Academy, an organisation he founded in 1988 for study, research, and dissemination of Vedanta. It is located in Malavali near Lonavala and offers three-year courses and retreats.

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