Unsung, illiterate Mandi hero who’s treated eye patients whom hospitals like PGI couldn’t
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Nand Lal has been removing garbage specks from eyes for last 43 years and for free
Mandi: For more than 43 years, Nand Lal, a humble and illiterate man from Karsog sub-division in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, has been quietly performing a remarkable service — removing specks of grass, sand and dust particles from people’s eyes.
Remarkably, Nand Lal has never charged a single rupee for his services, and every day, dozens of people visit him to seek relief from eye-related discomfort. It is our eyes that allow us to enjoy the colours and beauty of the world, but these delicate organs can suffer greatly from even the smallest intrusions. A single speck of dust can cause excruciating pain and even risk the loss of vision.
Gifted with extraordinary talent
In Karsog, Nand Lal has been gifted with an extraordinary talent by God. He can remove even the tiniest speck of debris from the eyes using his hands, a skill he has mastered over decades.
People from far-flung areas travel to him for this service, knowing that Nand Lal’s unique talent will provide them relief. What makes his work even more remarkable is the fact that no one has ever returned disappointed, regardless of the severity of their problem.
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Providing relief where hospitals can’t
Nand Lal’s fame extends far beyond Karsog, with some patients having visited even major hospitals without success. There are cases where patients sought treatment at Chandigarh’s PGI Hospital but found no solution.
These individuals, after exhausting other medical avenues, turned to Nand Lal and found relief. His hands, honed over decades, have healed people whom modern medicine could not help. For over four decades, Nand Lal has set aside all other work to focus on this noble cause — removing grass, dirt, and various particles from the eyes, all in the spirit of selfless service.
His journey began at 18 years
Nand Lal, originally from Mahunag, learned this incredible skill at the tender age of 18. Reflecting on his journey, he shared that it was during this time that he mastered the art of removing debris such as dust, sand, and grass from people’s eyes. His technique is so precise that even deeply lodged particles can be removed within seconds.
Recalling a specific instance, Saroj, a resident of Churag, said, “A few years ago, a piece of grass entered my son’s eye. We took him to PGI-Chandigarh for treatment, spending lakhs on medical bills, but there was no improvement. Finally, we went to Nand Lal, and within moments, he removed the speck of grass from my son’s eye.”
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Surge in cases after monsoon
The demand for Nand Lal’s services rises sharply after the monsoon season. As the rains subside, the grass-cutting season begins, and with it comes an influx of patients. Nand Lal explained, “After the monsoon, women cutting grass often get tiny specks of grass or other debris in their eyes. Similarly, children playing in the fields get sand in their eyes, and those working in apple orchards to remove weeds often encounter the same problem. These particles are often heavy and white, making them difficult to spot, which complicates their removal.”
He continued, “Every day, 10 to 12 people come to me with these issues. I treat them all without charging a fee. I can remove grass, sand, or any other kind of debris from their eyes using a traditional technique passed down to me.”
Skill passed down by a Baba
Nand Lal’s journey to becoming a healer began with an encounter with a wandering Baba who visited his village. The Baba, who stayed with Nandlal’s family for three days, passed on his knowledge to the then 18-year-old Nand Lal. The Baba taught him the art of removing debris from the eyes as well as healing young children using herbs. His only instruction was to never charge money for his services.
“Since that day, I have been serving people for free. I use a type of mountain grass, called ‘Joob’ in the local language, to remove even the most deeply lodged particles from the eyes,” Nand Lal said.
Nand Lal firmly believes that charging money for his services would cause him to lose his special ability. “If I ever take money, I’ll lose my skill,” he says with conviction. His life’s work has been driven by a simple philosophy: helping others without expecting anything in return. Today, Nand Lal stands as a symbol of selfless service, quietly making a difference in the lives of thousands of people, one speck of dust at a time.
