The Sri Sathya Sai Institute of higher Medical Sciences at Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh can claim to have achieved the impossible, namely the provision of hi-tech medical services completely free of charge. Adherence to the five human values (truth, righteousness, peace, love and non-violence) and complete dedication to serve people without self-interest are the key elements for this success. This example may serve as a model for creating similar hospitals for the service of mankind.

The medical world is in a crisis owing to difficulties in keeping the costs down. In addition, controversies that challenge the ethics of modern medicine are bewildering both scientists and ordinary people in many countries. Euthanasia, organ transplants, surrogate motherhood, abortions etc. are some problems being discussed with no solutions in sight. The crisis is a reflection of a world in turmoil, with hardly any individual or country at peace. Values and relationships have changed greatly and there is conflict in human expectations because of uncontrolled temptation and greed for wealth and power. Any effort to build a more just and peaceful world must therefore, be directed to wards reforming and transforming the human character.

Spiritual concepts and religions, as practiced today, are often divisive or too weak to hold together populations and protect the global society. More than ever before, there is now an urgent need for enlightened leadership and new directives.

To prepare new leaders, the Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning was established some years ago by Sri Sathya Sai, for university and post graduate education in the arts, sciences and commerce. There are three campuses located in Prasanthinilayam, Anantapur and in Brindavan (Whitefield, near Bangalore). The most important feature of this education is the practice and propagation of five human values — Truth, Righteousness, Peace, Love and Non-violence.

The story of how human effort was able to execute the "Divine Will" is a remarkable one. the impressive building, which rose miraculously within a six-month period, was designed by the British architect, Professor Keith Critchlow, and stands as a magnificent temple to healing. its inspring architecture imparts an "Aura of Divinity and Peace" to all who enter the hospital.

This hospital is a monument to faith in the five human values mentioned above, and demonstrates compassionate loving care and selfless service in an age where high-cost specialised medicine is beyond the reach of the great majority of the world’s population. A well-coordinated international effort has made it possible for every department of the hospital to have the modern equipment and staff consisting of highly qualified and dedicated surgeons, physicians, nurses, other health care practitioners and technicians.