Foundation of Trust

The inspiring story behind Shanti Dehdan Charitable Trust

BE YOUR OWN LIGHT
सुनो… अब मेरा अंतिम समय आ गया। आज मुझे तुम्हारी पुरानी बातें याद आ रही हैं जो तुम दूसरों की भलाई के लिए करते रहे। अब मैं भी तुम्हारी तरह दूसरों की भलाई के लिए ‘अपनी सम्पूर्ण देह का दान’ करना चाहती हूँ ताकि मेरी मृत्यु के बाद मेरा शरीर जरूरतमंदों के काम आ सके। — अंतिम शब्द, बोधिसत्व शांति साहू
Bodhisattva Shanti Sahu - Our Inspiration

Bodhisattva Shanti Sahu

Our Inspiration
1945 - 2025

Woman of Compassion

Body Donor

Humanitarian

Inspiration

OUR INSPIRATION

Foundation of the Trust

Shanti Dehdan Charitable Trust was established in honor of the noble vision and final wish of Bodhisattva Shanti Sahu, a woman of compassion, strength, and extraordinary humanitarian thinking.

Born into a humble family, she lived her life guided by values of kindness, equality, and service to humanity. In her final moments, she expressed her desire to dedicate her entire body for the welfare of society, so that even after her death, her body could contribute to medical education, research, and the service of those in need.

Her thoughts were deeply influenced by the moral values instilled by her parents and the philanthropic ideology of her life partner, Shri Khushal Chandra Sahu (Founder), who has always believed in serving humanity beyond personal boundaries.

"सुनो… अब मेरा अंतिम समय आ गया। आज मुझे तुम्हारी पुरानी बातें याद आ रही हैं जो तुम दूसरों की भलाई के लिए करते रहे। अब मैं भी तुम्हारी तरह दूसरों की भलाई के लिए 'अपनी सम्पूर्ण देह का दान' करना चाहती हूँ ताकि मेरी मृत्यु के बाद मेरा शरीर जरूरतमंदों के काम आ सके।"
बोधिसत्व शांति साहू के अंतिम शब्द

These powerful words of courage, generosity, and selflessness continue to inspire the mission of this institution.

Through her body and organ donation, she set an exemplary precedent in humanity and contributed to the advancement of medical education and research.

To preserve her extraordinary vision and keep her humanitarian spirit alive, Shanti Dehdan Charitable Trust (SDC Trust) was established — dedicated to promoting body donation, organ donation, blood donation, and compassionate medical assistance for the unknown and the needy.

7 Oct
Nirvana Day
2025
Trust Established
1st
Body Donor

Journey of Inspiration

From vision to reality

1945
Birth in Chiglawan

Born in Humble Family

Bodhisattva Shanti Sahu was born in Village Chiglawan, Lalitpur

Lifetime
Values of Service

Life of Compassion

Lived guided by values of kindness, equality, and service

Final Moments
The Last Wish

Expression of Selfless Love

Expressed desire to donate entire body for human welfare

2025
Trust Established

Shanti Dehdan Charitable Trust

Established to honor her vision and promote organ donation

In Loving Memory

Bodhisattva Shanti Sahu's extraordinary vision and goodwill continue to inspire thousands to pledge for organ donation. Her selfless act of donating her entire body set an exemplary precedent in humanity.

"BE YOUR OWN LIGHT" — This motto reflects her belief that every individual has the power to illuminate the lives of others, even after their own light fades.

Nirvana Day: 7 October (Annual Memorial)