Couple pledge to donate body

CHANDIGARH: Born to parents who always taught them to give with open hands, Bharat  Bhushan Jain, 64, and his wife Kushal Bhushan Jain, 59, on Monday pleged to donate their bodies at Post Graduate Institute of Medical education and Research ( PGIMER). Sector-38 resident Jain, who retired as a Manager from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and is currently working as a director in a private organization, believes that ''it is the right thing to do''.  Following the path of Mahaveer Jain this duo have already pleged to donate their eyes. Their inspiration includes a poem by Robert N. Test, 'To remember me'. Also his father's death at an early age, due to lack of blood, has inspired him to pledge his body so that it can be used by someone in need.  When asked about their children's response, Bharat said, ''I had told them that if you can preserve my body forever then keep it but if you decide to burn it, then it is better that I pledge it.''  When asked if their family would follow in their footsteps, Kushal said, ''We have set an example now it is their wish to follow or not to follow.''  For their well-settled children it is a matter of pride. ''Our parents have always been independent and taught us to be the same. We respect their decision and support them,'' said Nitin Bhushan Jain, their elder son. He also signed on the form filled by his parents.  The couple's Canada-based daughter, Jaya Oswal's first reaction was of shock. ''Even though the decision is emotionally disturbing, but I really appreciate the move.''

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