Dr. Sudhir Shah M.D., D.M. (Neurology)
Consultant Neurologist Honorary Professor & Head, Dept. of Neurology
K.M. School of PGMRSmt. NHL Municipal Medical College
Director of Neurosciences, Sterling HospitalHead of research panel – Mataji’s case Sterling Hospital
A Case Study of Jai Ambe (Prahladbhai M.Jani)
There are many phenomena happening which
are difficult to understand and explain on the
scientific basis. One such phenomenon,we
came across very recently was regarding
Mr.Prahladbhai Jani (Mataji).
Many of the doctors who were involved with this case
study were also involved with the prolonged fasting of
Mr. Hira Ratan Manek of Calicut and Jasmuheen of
Australia. Dr.Sudhir Shah humbly tried to explain this
phenomenon by a hypothesis - Prolonged fastings :
how is it possible ? -A Hypothesis-published in an
Index Journal (Gujarat Medical Journal March -
2001 )
Introduction
Name : Jay Ambe Prahaladbhai Maganlal JaniDate of Birth : 12-13/08/1929, MondayTime of Birth : 2.04 A.M.Place of Birth : CharadaMoonsign : ScorpioBirth Nakshatra: Vishakha-Chaturtha Charan
History A Physically fit 75/M-Prahlad Jani (Chunriwala Mataji) Wandered in jungles since age of 7 Experiences enormous light and strength when he goes in
state of samadhi He claims -
• He does not eat, does not drink liquids, nor does he pass urine/stool since age of 11
• Limited ability to read and write• In 1942 was investigated at J. J. Hospital, under care of doctors and
police for 45 days• He has a hole in his palate which supposedly secretes nectar for his
survival
Study – Panel of Doctors Dr. Sudhir V. Shah (Consultant Neurophysician, Sterling Hospital/Associate
professor of neurology at K. M. School of PGMR, Ahmedabad)
Dr. Urman Dhruv (Physician & Secretary of Association of Physicians of
Ahmedabad (APA))
Dr. V. N. Shah (Endocrinologist, Director-Sterling Hospital)
Dr. Bharat Gadhavi (General Surgeon/Medical Superintendent-Sterling Hospital)
Dr. Kandarp Parikh (Urologist)
Dr. Dinesh Patel/Dr. Hemant Patel (Neuroradiologists)
Dr. Sanjiv Haribhakti (G. I. Surgeon)
Dr. Sanjay Mehta (Radiologist & Sonologist)
Dr. Navneet Shah (Physician, Endocrinologist)
Dr. Gargey Sutaria (Radiologist)
Dr. Shrenik Shah (Cardiologist)
Dr. Bansi Saboo (General Physician)
Dr. Prakash Darji / Dr. Sonal Dalal / Dr. Pankaj Shah (Nephrologists)
Dr. Dhanesh Patel (General Surgeon)
Dr. O. M. Modi (Senior Physician)
Dr. Hemang Desai (Psychiatrist)
Dr. Jayesh Sheth (Genetician & Endocrinologist)
Dr. Dhaval Modi (Ophthalmologist)
Dr. Jayeeta Chaudhary (Dietician)
Dr. Mukesh Patel (Pulmonologist)
Dr. Ruchir Shah (ENT)
Several other doctors also examined him from time to time
Study – Panel of Doctors
The Affidavit
Monitoring at Sterling Hospital (12/11/03 to 22/11/03)
Monitored strictly regarding his claim by unbiased august body – Association of physician of Ahmedabad and Executive Committee of the Association
Strict protocol was followed He was confined in a special room with a glass door and a toilet door was
sealed. He was monitored byCCTV cameraStaff VigilanceSecurityDoctor on dutyMonitoring panelSpecialist doctorsHospital surveillance
For first 24 hours he was strictly monitored in ICUNotes of doctors
Protocol
Examination by a panel of 3 doctors daily
Examination by experts at least once every 5th day
The project was not done with an intention to prove or disprove an individual but to create an opening of a new dimension in science
The project was to be terminated if:
• The reports of investigations crossed the predetermined safe range
• When it seemed that no further information would be available by prolonging the project
• At no cost, project was to be prolonged for the sake of records
• At no cost, safety, dignity and privacy of Mr. Jani was to be endangered
Protocol
Prahladbhai Jani refused for any invasive
procedures like IV Injections, IV Dyes or IV
Fluids. So, investigations were restricted to
non-invasive procedures only.
Protocol
The project was to be carried out for 7 days to begin with, but would be extended as far as possible, till criteria 1 and 2 of termination were satisfied.
A panel of doctors used to meet/discuss daily or on alternate day for the length of project, to discuss
daily progress, need for alteration in the protocol of investigations if any, and plan further strategies.
Protocol
After day 10, the committee declared that it is satisfied with following matter:
The protocol was strictly adhered to.
Mr. Jani has not passed or dribbled urine during these 10 days.
He has not taken anything by mouth or by any other route not even water for 10 days.
All his parameters are till date within physiological range.
He has shown evidence of formation of urine, which seems to be reabsorbed from his bladder wall. However at present the committee does not have any scientific explanation for the same but the help of senior scientists and medical personnel of the country is being taken for the same.
Daily Checking General clinical examination
Daily weight (Varied from 42 kg to 38 kg)
Vital data like Temperature, Pulse, BP and Respiration.
Pulse: 42-46/min
RR: 12-16min
BP: 110/60 mmHg
(Vitals s/o some autonomic control ?)
Bladder capacity was checked by ultrasound twice daily
Various Tests Hematological examination every alternate day. Biochemistry reports repeated every fourth day. Neuropsychological evaluation and EEG. ECG, 2-D Echo & Cardiac evaluation Radiological examination: MRI Brain and whole gut. Chest evalutaion and pulmonary function test. Endocrinal and Hormonal profile. Doppler vascular study of carotid and peripheral vessels. Cartography including BMR Audiological examination Genetic study
Psychological Assessment
Patient was conscious, co-operative and awake.
Patient was not irritable throughout the period of
observation.
Mood stable, no perceptual disturbances.
No disturbance in memory span.
No pattern of personality disorder noted.
HematologyDATE 12/11/03 14/11/03 16/11/03 18/11/03 20/11/03
Hb: G% 10.8 11.3 11.5 12.3 12.9
T. RBC: /c.mm.
4.17 4.37 4.49 4.87 5.17
TC/c.mm.
4880 5780 5640 8180 7690
DC
40/47/10/03/00 47/41/09/03/00 52/36/09/03/00 66/27/04/03/00 62/25/04/05/01
PC /c.mm.
3,52,000 4,25,000 4,53,000 5,03,000 4,86,000
ESR10mm/1hr
- -
- -
- -
25mm/1hr52mm/ 2 hrs
MPV fl.
- - - - 9.0
HCT
35.8 37.9 38.5 42.0 42.2
MCV
85.9 86.7 85.7 86.2 81.6
MCH
25.9 25.9 25.6 25.3 25.0
MCHC
30.2 29.8 29.9 29.3 30.6
BiochemistryDATE 12/11/03 14/11/03 15/11/03 16/11/03 18/11/03 20/11/03 21/11/03 25/11/03
Prolactin 3.80 - - - - - - -
S. Cortisol 12.2 - - - - - - -
T. Proteins 7.27 - - - - - - -
Albumin 4.05 - - - - - - -
Globulin 3.22 - - - - - - -
A/G Ratio 1.26 - - - - - - -
Gamma GT 31.0 - - - - - - -
T-3 0.86 - - - - 0.97 - -
T-4 5.90 - - - - 9.0 - -
TSH 3.15 - - - - 2.1 - -
H. Growth Hormone
0.14 - - - - - - -
S.Cholesterol 216.0 - - - - - - -
S.Triglycerides 127.6 - - - - - - -
HDL 57.2 - - - - - - -
Direct LDL 118.9 - - - - - - -
Cal. LDL 133.28 - - - - - - -
VLDL 26 - - - - - - -
LDL/HDL 2.079 - - - - - - -
Cholesterol/ HDL
3.776 - - - - - - -
S. Na+ 139.8 145.1 143.7 148.3 154.3 155.9 143.5 137.5
S. K+ 4.61 4.60 - 4.97 4.37 4.67 4.16 3.40
S. Cl- 103.2 107.0 - 106.8 107.5 115.9 101.5 -
Non Prostatic ACP
2.58 - - - - - - -
S. Acid Phosphatase
4.58 - - - - - - -
Biochemistry
DATE 12/11/03 14/11/03 15/11/03 16/11/03 18/11/03 20/11/03 21/11/03 25/11/03
Prostatic acid Phosphatase
135.19 - - - - - - -
T. Bilirubin 0.48 - - - - - - -
Conj. Bilirubin
0.10 - - - - - - -
Unconj Bilirubin
0.38 - - - - - - -
Delta 0 - - - - - - -
SGPT 21.0 - - - 10.0 24 - 23.0
SGOT 22.0 - - - - - - -
S. Alkaline phosphatase
95.0 - - - - - - -
S. Acetone - - 30.0 30.0 30.0 - 30.0 -
FBS 85.7 - - - - 76 - -
RBS - - - 84.9 162.0 - - 99.8
Biochemistry
Blood Urea 33.0 46.9 - 59.6 63.7 77 87.5 48.2
S. Creatinine 1.36 1.53 - 1.52 1.75 1.7 1.46 1.40
S. Uric acid 5.26 - - - 11.44 - - -
Venous (ABG) PH
- - - - 7.31 - - -
PCO2 - - - - 48 - - -
PO2 - - - - 23 - - -
TCO2 - - - - 25 - - -
HCO3 - - - - 23 - - -
BE - - - - -3.0 - - -
O2 sat - - - - 35% - - -
Plasma Cortisol AM:
- - - - - 11.0 - -
Biochemistry
Metabolic Profile
Radiological Investigations X-Ray Chest PA (12/11/03): No significant abnormality detected. USG Abdomen (12/11/03): No significant abnormality detected. Doppler examination of carotid, vertebral, abdominal aorta and
peripheral arterial system of lower limbs were quite normal. MRI of Brain, Neck & abdomen was unremarkable. MR Angio of Brain. MR Oesophagus: Normal study MR cholanigopancreatography: Normal study MRI Abdomen – pelvis : Presence of bowel gas, etc were seen. Gall bladder collapsed. Urinary bladder partially filled with
urine around 70ml.
MR Angio Intracranial
MR Brain
MR Abdomen
MR Pelvis
MR Chest
MRCP
MR Abdomen
USG Kidneys
USG Bladder
USG Bladder
13/11/2003
14/11/2003
15/11/2003
18/11/2003
Audiological Evaluation: (17/11/03)Bilateral severe to profound degree of sensori-neural hearing loss.
ECG and cardiac evaluation were normal.2D Echo showed LVEF 60%Doppler study showed no evidence of aetherosclerotic plaque
Cartography (26/11/03):Normal vascular and cardiac study.
Genetic Study: Normal
ECG
Doppler Study
Genetic Study
Points for Debate Reabsorption of urine from bladder
Some internal secretion from the hole in palate
Transient signs of dehydration
Transient altered renal functions
Weight loss
Role of Meditation
Hypothesis• Chronic Adaptation
Down regulation of cellular and receptor function.• Cosmic Energy
Photosynthesis: Pathway Role of pineal gland Hypothalamus, pituitary, amygdala & limbic system Role of mind Meditation, Yoga, mechanical & chemical
3. Energy economy and recycling energy4. Genetics, Engineering and cloning
Application of this phenomenon
Sustaining and surviving in adverse situations like soldiers in mountains
Long term survival for space travelers
Mental strength and agility
Effect on ageing process – Preventing Atherosclerosis
Cognitive improvement and psychic achievement
Option of food ?
Cosmic energy
Cloning research and Genetic engineering
Challenging calorie mathematics and Science
Obesity and malnutrition
Application of this phenomenon
Acknowledgement Association of physicians of Ahmedabad : Dr.
Bipin Patel, Dr. Urman Dhruv and the executive committee for monitoring and protocol.
All consultants involved in research project Sterling Hospital : Dr. V. N. Shah (Director)
Dr. Bharat Gadhavi (Supdt)& management for sponsor & ethical aspects.
Dr. Harsha Jivarajani, Dr. Kavita Banthia, Ms Chittal Pathak & Mr.Roby Thomas for preparing the case presentation.
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