Sri Gaur Karuna Devi Dasi with her husband and Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami.
Sri Gaur Karuna Devi Dasi, an AIIMS Delhi graduate, has achieved a historic milestone by securing first place in two of the world’s most competitive orthopedic board examinations. The Mumbai-based devotee topped the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery exam this summer, surpassing over 80,000 candidates, and later received confirmation of her success in the European Orthopedic Board exam, where she excelled among more than 54,000 participants.
When asked about her reaction to clearing both examinations with top honors, Sri Gaur Karuna said that she was completely filled with gratitude. “Of course, there was happiness, but more than that, I felt it was Krishna’s mercy and the blessings of my spiritual master and devotees.”
She explained that her journey toward orthopedics was motivated by a desire to serve others. She was drawn to the field by “the idea of helping people walk again and bringing them back to a normal life.” However, she acknowledged that the path was challenging, involving long hours of study, intense training, and periods of self-doubt.
Throughout her preparation, Sri Gaur Karuna relied on Krishna consciousness as her foundation. She described how chanting and reading the Bhagavad-gita provided clarity and strength during stressful moments. “It reminded me that I am just an instrument, and the results are in Krishna’s hands,” she explained. “This freed me from anxiety and helped me study with a calm and focused mind.”
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