Our body is mortal. One day, this body merges into the five elements of nature. But if, after death, our organs can give life to a needy person, restore sight to a blind person, give new life to a kidney patient, or make the heart of a heart patient beat again, then what can be a greater virtue, a greater service to humanity, or a greater donation than this?

Today, there are many misconceptions in society regarding organ donation. Some people believe that if organs are donated, the soul will not attain liberation, moksha will be obstructed, or the next birth will be affected. Today, we must remove this misconception.

In Hindu Dharma, the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita clearly states that the soul is neither born nor does it die. The body changes, but the soul does not. The Gita says that just as a person gives up old clothes and wears new ones, in the same way the soul gives up the old body and takes a new body. This means that the body is not the permanent identity of the soul. Therefore, donating body organs after death cannot become an obstacle in the liberation, journey, or moksha of the soul.

In our Indian tradition, the example of Rishi Dadhichi is extremely inspiring. He donated even his bones for the welfare of the world. This shows that donating the body for the protection of society, humanity, and life is also connected with the highest spirit of dharma and sacrifice.

In Sikhism, service is given the highest place. The Guru tradition teaches us that service to humanity is true service. If, after death, our organs give new life to another person, then it is a great example of selfless service.

In Christianity, love, compassion, and sacrifice are considered the greatest virtues. The Bible says that there is no greater love than for a person to lay down his life for his friends. Organ donation carries forward this spirit of love, sacrifice, and compassion.

In Islam, the protection of life is also considered a highly noble act. The Holy Qur’an regards saving a life as equal to saving the whole of humanity. Therefore, donating organs to save the life of a needy person is a noble act of humanity and compassion.

In other words, the essence of different religions is the same: service, compassion, donation, charity, and the protection of life. No religion can be against saving human life.

Today, we must make society understand that organ donation does not dishonour the body; rather, it gives the body its highest purpose. If, after death, our heart continues to beat in someone else’s body, our eyes enable someone to see the world, and our kidneys give life to someone, then our existence continues to live in the form of humanity.

Freedom From Poverty Trust, through this sacred campaign, wants to take this message to every section of society:

Organ donation is not an obstacle to moksha; it is a practice of humanity.
Organ donation is a pledge to give life even after death.
Organ donation is the greatest donation because it is not merely the donation of the body, but the donation of life.

We should all discuss this subject within our families. We should explain the importance of organ donation to our children, youth, elders, friends, and every person in society. The pledge for organ donation is not just an individual decision; it is a step that can change the thinking of the entire family and society.

Let us all take this pledge together:

We will spread awareness about organ donation.
We will remove religious misconceptions.
We will consider service to humanity as the highest form of religion.
We will convey this message to society that one organ donor can give new life to many people.

In the end, I would like to say:

The body is mortal, but service is immortal.
Donate organs, donate life.
Organ donation is the greatest donation — a gift of life even after death.

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