The Experience of Revival Inspired Him to Choose a Life of Kindness

An Indian-American anesthesiologist who once dismissed numerous accounts from patients about near-death experiences had a complete change of perspective after undergoing surgery himself. During the operation, he experienced a "soul exit," observing his own surgical procedure and hearing voices directed at him. He even saw his deceased father and ancestors, prompting deep reflections on his life. Upon awakening, he resolved to change his ways and penned a book about his experience.

According to the UK’s Daily Mail, Rajiv Parti was the chief anesthesiologist at a hospital. Over his 25-year career, he had often heard patients talk about odd experiences during cardiac arrest, which he routinely dismissed as nonsense. Parti’s family of five enjoyed a comfortable lifestyle, and aside from challenges in encouraging his son’s medical ambitions, "life was almost perfect."

In 2008, at 51, Parti was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Surgical complications left him with painful scar tissue and other issues. Over two years, he had five surgeries to address the damage, but soon after the fifth, he fainted and developed a high fever due to an infection, fearing septic shock might kill him.

Doctors quickly prepped him for surgery, and before he could affirm "I'm ready," he fell asleep. Parti found himself observing the surgical team working on him and simultaneously saw his family back in India preparing dinner. At that moment, he heard a doctor remark, "This guy is a real mess; he's lucky to be here." Parti recalled, "I was terrified. What was happening? Would I return to my body?"

Panicked at the thought his soul might not return, he was engulfed in darkness and suddenly appeared on the brink of hell. Parti described, "Each time I tried to escape, an invisible force pushed me forward. A voice said, 'You've lived a materialistic and selfish life.'"

On hell's edge, Parti reflected on his life, pleading, "God, give me another chance, please!" Suddenly, his deceased father appeared, taking his hand and pulling him back, embracing him with an unfamiliar tenderness.

For the first time, Parti learned that his father, too, had suffered abuse from his grandfather. His father advised, "Anger isn’t just a single event. If you understand this, you can stop it; you can choose not to be angry. Simple love is the universe's most important thing." The scene shifted, and Parti walked through a tunnel filled with ancestors. His grandfather told him, "Love is the most important thing." After this, his father and grandfather vanished.

As Parti walked halfway through the tunnel, his life replayed like a movie. "I was nearing the end of the tunnel... but I felt no fear." Then he heard a voice say, "Reflect on your life again; it’s crucial to consider the changes you must make." It was also suggested that his calling was to heal souls and aid those struggling with addiction, depression, and chronic pain.

He remembered how, over the years, he had lost empathy for his patients. On one occasion, when a female patient sought consolation about her husband's lung cancer, he turned her away, prompting him to reconsider the value of his wealth. After his "resurrection," he committed to becoming a better person.

Upon waking, the surgery was over. After recovery, he resigned as chief anesthesiologist, sold his luxury cars and mansion, and moved into a house half the size. He allowed his son to choose his own career path, strengthening their bond. Parti now focuses on treating patients with meditation and alternative therapies.