DR BALAJI F NAIQUE REVISED
“SIMPLICITY, HUMILITY,HEALING TOUCH, EARNED HIM LOYALTY, FAITH, TRUST AND
CONFIDENCE OF PATIENTS. AN EMPHATIC LISTENER AND CONSIDERATE DOCTOR RELIEVED
PATIENTS OF BURDEN OF ILLNESS”
After successfully completing his Medical Education and qualifying as
MEDICO CIRURGIAO at Escola Medica , at Panjim , he embarked on his practice
as a General Medical Practitioner .He was enthusiastic about his mission ,
vocation, dedication and service to his fellow men . His life partner Mrs.
Shatabai B, strengthened his resolve and solidly stood shoulder to shoulder in
his quest for perfection by providing the much needed support, encouragement
that helped him to achieve the goals. He in turn treated her with great
respect love and devotion.
He deliberately chose his base at Chinchinim to deliver his services. Besides
him there were two more Doctors in the village and which posed no hindrance to
his practice nor did he challenge them with his extra ordinary zeal , but in
all humility carved out a niche for himself. Being young and dynamic he was
easily accessible at all times of emergencies and pleasantly attended to those
who sought his skills without much ado. He had his clinic at Professor
Sebastiao Furtado ancestral home till he gave up his practice. True to his
nature of gratitude,he did not create any impediments or rights, but returned
the premises without demands and preconditions ,as a worthy occupant. He won
admiration and received lifelong loyalty from his patients for his professional
ethics, and rectitude. His professional fees were reasonable and always
accommodated sensibly with financial needs of his patients. Home visits at odd
hours, specially at distant Sarzora Village are fondly remembered and earned
him respect and appreciation .There is no denying of the fact that he helped to
protect many lives even from the jaws of death and such patients, families
remained indebted to him forever. Doctor Balaji was soft spoken , suave in his
approach, gentle in his behavior and which captivated all those who came in
close contact.
He served Sirlim Village too from 1958 to 1963 and Chinchinim Village from
1964 to 1986 till he hanged his Stethoscope due to age and failing health. He
devoted one hour daily at his residence in Sinquetim Navelim, as a service to
his surrounding residents. He also made himself available to the patients at
Bomdorim for their convenience .He was a familiar figure travelling in his
signature car. He was de facto permanent resident , loved dearly his place and
stay at stay at Chinchinim, home away from home till his last breath. His
brilliant children were students of local schools and the family moved to
their newly constructed comfortable home only after his demise. My family too
had experience of his care and medical treatment and remain indebted always.
He stood for long besides me, when I consulted him for allergies. Only when my
condition stabilized, he calmly explained to me the seriousness of my
condition. He lived a fully satisfied life as a Doctor, committed with passion
to service of humanity. As a true healer neither he or his patients could
have asked for more .We the Villagers of Chinchinim salute him and his
indelible memory and thank God for the wonderful gift of Doctor Balaji
His humble achievements, contributions to health care in the village are
footprints to traverse the beaten path and thus perpetuate his presence here
in the Village and his fond memories
He is survived by Mrs Daya/Sandip.MrsMaya/Shollet,Mrs Shuba/Dr Rajesh,Eng.
Somanath/Shrada and grandchildren, who are all well placed in the society ,
proficient in their chosen fields of occupation, blessed by Divine
Nelson Lopes
A patient
DOB 27-3-1929 23-10-1933
DOD 4-3-1086 01-05- 2015
Mrs Naique
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