The doctor, wrapped in a white linen coat is neither divine nor evil but an ordinary human being who laughs and cries with the patients who come to him to feel his healing touch. His life is a commitment he must fulfil. He is not infallible or perfect because he is not God but he is the epitome of compassion. Often, he has to use his intuition, perception and reasoning to make split decisions. His nights are long and sleepless as he maintains a vigil over his patient, watching for a sign that will tell him that his patient lives. The healer touches life to regenerate it, and is himself miraculously regenerated. Enter Dr Ashwin Biswas . .