Sai Baba's condition stable, says doctors

Sai Baba's condition stable, says doctors

PUTTAPARTHI: The condition of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, who was admitted to the hospital for lung and chest congestion, was stable on Tuesday after doctors implanted a pacemaker, said Dr. A.N. Safaya, Medical Director of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Health & Medical Sciences, Prasanthinagaram.

The 85-year-old Baba was hospitalised on Monday after he complained of slowing heart beat and giddiness. According to sources, a team of doctors is expected to arrive from Bangalore to examine him. Dr. Safaya said the Baba's condition had been stable since Monday night after implantation of pacemaker.

Reports of Sathya Sai Baba's deteriorating health on Saturday caused concern and anxiety to millions of his devotees in India and abroad.

Hundreds of his devotees rushed to the Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences after rumours spread that Sai Baba died while undergoing treatment.

Officials of Sathya Sai Central Trust have denied the rumours. However, there is no update on his health condition. A medical bulletin is likely to be issued in the afternoon.

Angry devotees of Sai Baba even roughed up crew of some television channels outside the hospital, accusing them of spreading rumours.

Broke down

Some devotees broke down while speaking to a channel over phone after reports that Sai Baba's condition had deteriorated.

The 85-year-old spiritual teacher remained in hospital in the pilgrim town of Puttaparthi in Anantapur district since March 28. He was admitted due to pneumonia and breathing problems.

Doctors who implanted a permanent pacemaker to regulate his heartbeat had claimed that his condition was fast improving.

He became famous for his what his devotees call miracles but for last two decades he has been focusing on social and charitable work.