1. Health article

Our Lifeblood is our Lifeforce! Take Care!

“A lot of work goes on in the blood cells and even in the minute cells. None can fathom the mystery of creation!! The body is full of blood cells. Whatever is present in a single cell is also present in other cells as well. Each cell activates and beautifies the body and sacrifices for the other, teaching the lesson of sacrifice to humanity; welfare lies in sacrifice. There is blood circulating in the hand. Every moment the blood leaves the hand and goes out to other parts; it’s sacrificing. If the blood does not sacrifice and flow out, it clots leading to formation of boils and disease. The welfare of the hand lies in the sacrifice of the blood, isn't it? Sacrifice is necessary if one wants to move ahead in life, it takes one to immortality.”…Sathya Sai Baba¹

In the previous issue², we explored how a healthy heart is in our hands. In this issue, we turn our attention to the lifeblood it tirelessly pumps, flowing through our vessels like a silent river, sustaining life.

1. Components of blood

1.1 Blood is a specialized fluid that serves as the body’s main transport system. It is composed of four primary components: plasma, red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs) and platelets (PLT), each of them playing a crucial role. An average-sized man has about 5 litres of blood in his body and a woman has about 4 litres, constituting 7-8% of their body weight.^3,4

1.2 Plasma, the liquid part of blood and its largest component (55%), is mostly made from water absorbed from the food and drinks we consume. It is a mixture of 92% water, 7% vital proteins (albumin, globulin, fibrinogen), and 1% sugar, fat, salts, hormones, and nutrients produced in the liver and other organs. The other three components of blood float in this liquid. Plasma plays a key role in circulating and transporting the blood cells throughout the body along with nutrients, hormones, and vital proteins. It also helps maintain the body temperature, blood pressure, immunity, fluid and pH balance, and carries waste products for elimination.^3-6

1.3 RBCs (erythrocytes) are the most abundant cells in blood (44%) with a lifespan of 120 days. They contain haemoglobin (Hb), a combo of special protein and iron, that carries oxygen from lungs to rest of the body and returns carbon dioxide for exhalation. Body gets most of the needed iron from liver, spleen, bone marrow, and recycled old RBCs.^3,4,7,8

1.4 WBCs (leukocytes) are the warriors ever alert to protect the body from infection, occupying less than 1% of blood. The most common type constituting more than half of WBC, are neutrophils, body’s first line of defence against bacterial and fungal infections, helped by eosinophils and basophils. WBCs that take care of long-term immunity are lymphocytes with their powerful T and B cells to attack the pathogens, helped by monocytes to clear up the debris.^3,4,9

1.5 PLTs (thrombocytes) are tiny cell fragments with a life span of 5-9 days. When you get a cut or an injury, they rush to the scene, stick together, and set off the clotting process. This creates a sticky fibrin net that plugs the wound and stops bleeding; the net then serves as a temporary scaffold where new tissue can grow, helping the wound to heal.^3,4,10

2. The Making of blood

2.1 Bone marrow, the inimitable blood cell factory, is jelly-like spongy tissue at the centre of certain bones, mainly ribs, spine, pelvis, and sternum. There are two types of bone marrow: red marrow, which makes blood, and yellow marrow, which mainly stores fat but can also help form bones, cartilage, muscles. In the red bone marrow, blood begins as tiny starter cells called stem cells. Within about a week, these mature into three essential types of blood cells - RBCs, WBCs, and PLTs. Bone marrow adds these blood cells into the plasma, turning it into whole blood that flows through our veins and arteries.

After age seven, yellow marrow gradually increases, especially in the first two decades of life. Like a built-in backup system, in times of great need, such as blood loss, serious infection, or fever, yellow marrow can transform back into red marrow, boosting blood cell production until balance is restored.^11,12

2.2 Stem cells are special cells found in different parts of the body, the bone marrow, blood, brain, skin, and heart; also, in the early-stage embryo of 3-5 days, umbilical cord, and placenta of newborns. What makes them unique is their ability to replicate and renew  themselves and repair and replace damaged cells. Worldwide, extensive stem cell research is ongoing to understand how diseases develop, to create healthy cells that may treat and cure different diseases considered incurable today, and to test new medicines for safety and effectiveness.^13-15

3. Importance of blood test

Blood test shows the overall health condition, detects health issues or indicates if more tests are needed for a proper diagnosis. Patients also monitor their condition through periodical tests for diabetes, thyroid, liver and kidney function, vitamin deficiency, allergies, infections, cancer, and autoimmune disorders. The most common blood test is Full/Complete Blood Count that measures the level of RBC, WBC, Hb, and PLT, in addition to other parameters. They may vary based on gender, age, and condition; the normal range also varies marginally with the lab testing it.^16-21

4. Good to Know our blood type

The components and functions of blood are the same for everyone, regardless of blood type. Blood types fall under the ABO system: A, B, AB, or O, based on whether red blood cells (RBCs) carry antigen A, antigen B, both, or neither. An antigen acts as a marker for the immune system to recognise and respond. Each group is further classified as positive or negative depending on the presence of another marker, the Rh factor (D antigen). This gives us eight blood types in total: A+, A–, B+, B–, AB+, AB–, O+, and O–. This classification is vital for ensuring compatibility in blood transfusions, organ donation, pregnancy, and assessing certain health risks.^22-23

5. Blood disorders

Most blood-related disorders are due to bone marrow malfunction leading to under or overproduction of RBC, WBC, or platelets, due to medical conditions, or unknown causes.²⁴

5.1 Plasma related disorders can affect how the blood clots, fights infection, or maintains fluid balance. High level of fat or cholesterol in plasma, hyperlipidaemia raises the risk of heart disease and stroke. Low level of protein in plasma, hypoproteinaemia can cause swelling, weak immunity, and slow healing. A rare genetic disorder called haemophilia happens when plasma lacks clotting factors, people then bruise easily, bleed longer from small cuts, and may get sudden nosebleeds. ^25-27

5.2 RBC disorders: Anaemia²¹ is the most common blood disorder, usually caused by low RBC count haemoglobin (Hb) or too few red blood cells. This often results from poor nutrition, vitamin deficiency, or certain diseases. Symptoms include tiredness, weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness, pale skin, and cold or tingling hands and feet.²⁸ Some forms are inherited, such as sickle cell anaemia where misshaped RBCs block blood flow and cause pain and  thalassemia where the body makes less Hb and smaller RBCs. Another rare type, aplastic anaemia, occurs when damaged bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells.^28-31

Polycythaemia, higher RBC count, can result from heart or lung disease, steroid use, smoking, high altitude, or dehydration. It may progress to polycythaemia vera, a blood cancer where the marrow overproduces RBCs, thickening blood and increasing clot, heart attack, or stroke risk. Usually seen after age 60, symptoms include itchy skin, ringing in ears, abdominal pain, nosebleed, and blurred or double vision.^28,32

5.3 WBC disorders: Leukaemia is a typical blood cancer in which the bone marrow produces too many abnormal WBCs, crowding out healthy cells and reducing immunity. Symptoms often include fever, body aches, slow-healing wounds, frequent infections, and persistent cough or breathing problems; same happens when WBC count is low (leukopenia), resulting in low immunity.^33-35

In multiple myeloma, the bone marrow makes abnormal plasma cells (a type of WBC), causing bone pain, easy bruising, irregular heartbeat, and frequent infections. A milder, early form called MGUS may cause no symptoms but can sometimes turn cancerous.³⁶

5.4 Platelet disorders: Thrombocytopenia, when platelet count is below normal, can lead to extensive bleeding. Symptoms include bruising, frequent nosebleeds or bleeding gums, blood in stool, internal bleeding, heavy menstrual bleeding, enlarged spleen, muscle and joint pain, tingling in hands and feet,

swelling in legs, severe headaches, weakness or dizziness. Thrombocytosis, when platelet count is above  normal, can cause unnecessary clotting leading to stroke or heart attacks. Platelet dysfunction implies count is normal but not working as expected.³⁷

5.5 Other blood disorders: Haematoma is a collection of blood outside blood vessels, usually forming a clot with discoloration (bruise). Minor ones are common, but larger haematomas may cause pain, swelling, or numbness. Head injuries can lead to internal (subdural) haematomas with serious effects, stroke-like symptoms such as headache with slurred speech, blurred vision, dizziness, balance issues, or

weakness on one side. Chronic cases may bring memory loss, disorientation, and if untreated, paralysis, seizures, or coma. Blood clot in a vein is deep vein thrombosis, usually in the leg. Haemorrhage is ongoing bleeding from a ruptured blood vessel, external or internal. All haematomas result from haemorrhages but not all haemorrhages cause haematoma.^38,39

6. Blood donation – a precious gift to another life!

A blood transfusion is needed every few seconds worldwide, often for accidents, childbirth complications, or serious diseases and there is no synthetic substitute (currently under research) for human blood. WHO guidelines recommend donors be 18–65 years old, weigh at least 50 kg, and be in good health, confirmed by doctors at donation centres. Donated blood and plasma are thoroughly tested for diseases, giving

 regular donors an added health safeguard. Plasma donation is also promoted globally, as it contains vital antibodies and proteins useful in treating many conditions.^40-44

Final Word: Keep your blood healthy, nurture it with a healthy lifestyle, good food, and pure habits; stay hydrated, avoid harmful addictions, prevent infections and injuries, and seek timely check-ups to care for your body as God’s gift for seva.

References and Links

1. Sathya Sai Baba on blood cells: https://archive.sssmediacentre.org/www/ssspeaks/index/clips/?sid=127&cid=4&aid=19169

2. “Healthy Heart is in your hands”, Health article, Vibrionics newsletter July-Aug 2025, vol 16 issue 4, page 13-18, https://newsletters.vibrionics.org/english/News%202025-07%20Jul-Aug%20RG.pdf

3. Blood basics: https://www.hematology.org/education/patients/blood-basics

4. Lifeblood: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24836-blood

5. Plasma: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22865-plasma

6. https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=what-is-plasma-160-37

7. RBCs: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21691-function-of-red-blood-cells

8. Iron recycling in body: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8469827/

9. WBCs: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21871-white-blood-cells

10. Platelets: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22879-platelets

11. Bone marrow: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22818-bone-marrow

12. Bone marrow: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/285666

13. Stem cells: https://byjus.com/biology/stem-cells/

14. Stem cells: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24892-stem-cells

15. Power of stem cells: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bone-marrow-transplant/in-depth/stem-cells/art-20048117

16. Blood test: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/24508-blood-tests

17. Complete blood count: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/4053-complete-blood-count

18. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/complete-blood-count/about/pac-20384919

19, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2263/table/ch1.T1/

20. https://www.maxhealthcare.in/blogs/complete-blood-count-cbc-test

21. Health article on Anaemia & Hb level: Newsletter July-Aug 2018, https://news.vibrionics.org/en/articles/254

22. Blood Types: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/21213-blood-types

23. https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/blood-types.html

24. Blood disorders: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24918-bone-marrow-failure

25. Hyperlipidaemia: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21656-hyperlipidemia

26. Hypoproteinaemia: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/low-protein-in-blood-hypoproteinemia

27. Haemophilia: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14083-hemophilia

28. RBC disorders: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/red-blood-cell-disorders-types-causes-and-symptoms

29. Sickle cell anaemia: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12100-sickle-cell-disease

30. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sickle-cell-anemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355876

31. Thalassemia: https://www.cdc.gov/thalassemia/about/index.html

32. Polycythaemia vera: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17742-polycythemia-vera

33. WBC disorders: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21871-white-blood-cells

34. Leukaemia: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4365-leukemia

35. Leukopenia: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17706-low-white-blood-cell-count

36. WBC Plasma cells disorder/Multiple Myeloma: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6178-multiple-myeloma

37. Platelet disorders: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/platelet-disorders

38. Haematoma: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21183-subdural-hematoma

39. Brain Haematoma & Haemorrhage: https://www.ganeuroandspine.com/blog/brain-hematoma-vs-brain-hemorrhage-whats-the-difference/?post_type=blog_post

40. Blood donation: https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/blood-products-why-should-i-donate-blood

42. https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day/2019/who-can-give-blood

43/ How donation works: https://eraktkosh.mohfw.gov.in/eraktkoshPortal/#/

44. All types of blood donations: https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/types-of-blood-donations.html

45. Plasma donation guide: https://www.plasmahero.org/news/whats-difference-between-blood-and-plasma-donation

2. Workshops & courses held at SVIRT office, Puttaparthi

2.1 Virtual SVP follow-up course, 26-27 July 2025

With deep dedication to Swami’s mission, three SVPs ^{11635, 11646, 03611} from the Dec 2024 batch humbly presented their patient records and case histories, all treated exclusively with simulator cards. This was followed by a fruitful interactive discussion with their course teachers^{10375 & 11422}. Unfortunately, SVP ⁰³⁵⁹⁰ of the same batch, though equally committed, could not attend as her mother was admitted in ICU.

On 27 July, several other keen SVPs from across the globe joined online to hear an inspiring address by our founders, Dr Aggarwal and Hem Aggarwal. The highlights included guidance on using miasms sparingly to root out disease when all other remedies fail to resolve persistent chronic issues; the unique power of broadcasting in situations where the patient is in a critical condition and unable to take oral remedies, has a mental health concern, or lives at a distance without access to remedies; and the immense potency of vibrionics when practised with reverence, focused prayer, and deep faith. The founders also shared some of their experiences with SRHVP in this context and thoughtfully clarified many participant queries.

2.2 AP Hindi & Telugu workshop, 31 July 2025 to 4 Aug 2025

Continuing our drive to take vibrionics to rural and remote areas, a five-day workshop was organised for six new participants from across the country, joined by AVP¹⁰⁸⁷⁹, eager to upgrade his knowledge. Driven by a deep passion to serve communities with little or no medical facility, they proved themselves as keen and dedicated learners. They even brought patients from nearby areas, grateful for the invaluable hands-on experience. Under the close guidance of their teachers, they were able to plan remedies and administer them with confidence. The two Senior teachers^{10375, 11422}, were supported by Practitioners^{11573, 11567}, who managed admissions and translated documents into Hindi and Telugu. Practitioners^{11573, 11634, 11650} came specifically to provide much needed support for the smooth running of the workshop.

All six candidates qualified as APs, took oath and received their sacred 108CC box. On the final day, Dr Aggarwal delivered an inspiring address, reminding them that only divine power resides in the blessed 108CC box. Sharing examples from his early days he assured them that Swami always gives new practitioners confidence by ensuring remedies work, even when not perfectly chosen, and encouraged them to embrace their duty wholeheartedly, continue treating with faith, and if they ever find themselves without patients despite their best efforts, pray deeply to Swami. He urged them to reach out proactively, even if they have to post remedies to distant places. Adding to this, Hem Aggarwal reminded everyone that the 108CC box is infused with the heartfelt prayers of those who first helped create it, and later blessed abundantly by Swami Himself.

The participants were deeply moved by this joyful although intense experience, and returned home with great enthusiasm, and a renewed sense of purpose.

3. Anecdote - From the Diary of Dr Jit K Aggarwal – From Patient to Practitioner: A Family’s Leap of Faith!

It was early days of our vibrionics journey - no credentials, very little knowledge, little experience, patchy record-keeping, and no clear guidelines on who should be taught this system of healing. All we asked for was a written promise to God to practise vibrionics as seva, and a minimum of six students per class. Yet what we lacked in structure, was made up for in our unshakable enthusiasm, complete faith in the remedies, and Swami’s abundant blessings, reflected in phenomenal results. One such memorable incident occurred in 1995.

One evening, a 12-year-old American boy walked into our clinic with his father. He had been treated with antibiotics for a throat infection, but within just 16 hours of taking four capsules, his entire body was covered with pustules, pimples, and red vesicles. The family was deeply worried, as they were due to fly home in two days. His father, a doctor, was convinced this was not an antibiotic reaction, but I felt otherwise. I potentised the capsule at 200C to be taken TDS.

By the very next day, half the lesions had vanished and the day after, all the pustules were gone. I wished them a safe journey, but to my surprise, they confessed they had already cancelled their flight and said they had decided to return home only after learning vibrionics! I explained that we needed six participants to start a class. That very evening, the boy’s family of four, along with another couple, showed up and requested me to start the course the next morning. A week later, after completing their training and passing their verbal tests, the two families returned home with two SRHVPs in hand. Needless to say, they went on to achieve wonderful results, all because of their steadfast faith and trust in Swami.

    4. In Memoriam

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Philomina Joseph^{11972…India}, aged 68, a dedicated practitioner from Kerala. She passed away peacefully on 10 Aug 2025. A trained pharmacist and a teacher by profession, she never married and chose a life of service, dedicating herself fully to the welfare of others. For 12 years, she journeyed 50 km every day from her village to her clinic in Kasaragod, extending her healing touch to those in need from morning 9.30 to 3.00 pm. With compassion, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion, she touched thousands of lives, serving until her very last days.

Her life was a true embodiment of selfless seva and unconditional love. A fellow practitioner writes, ‘Like a candle that melts to give light to others, she quietly surrendered her life in service to humanity’. May her noble soul rest in peace, and may her legacy inspire us all to serve with the same dedication.