Cultivating Dedication: The Inspiring Journey of Mahaveer Ji

Cultivating Dedication: The Inspiring Journey of Mahaveer Ji

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In 1995, Mahaveer ji joined Urmul Seemant, hailing from humble beginnings in Arjunsar. In his early years, he worked on levelling land for a women's agricultural group near Kolayat. Slowly, he expanded his role, approaching tasks of all sizes with equal determination, regardless of complexity.

He stresses the simple truth that hard work naturally leads to more responsibilities. When one has the ability, shying away from these responsibilities shouldn't be a choice. This perspective consistently kindles inspiration in all who converse with him.

Mahaveer ji remains an ever-present source of assistance, ready to lend a hand. Every morning, he's in his farm before anyone starts their day. The campus now boasts three flourishing small farms and numerous trees, an unusual sight in the desert environment, and he knows them all intimately.

Waking up before dawn at 4 AM and consistently being out in the fields as the sun rises and illuminates the campus with the sandy glow, Mahaveer ji's dedication is unwavering. His tractor occasionally echoes with the wind, in late-night a reminder of his ongoing efforts. He recalls the scepticism he faced when he first embraced agriculture, with many doubting the worth of his water and fuel usage. But today, he proudly points to his fruit garden and thriving farms as proof that his hard work has paid off.

His steadfast commitment sets the rhythm that we all feel.

A Flight of Hope

A Flight of Hope

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Saamu Bai was not always this brave, the situation got her to become so. A Pakistani migrant of the 1971 war, Saamu had experienced poverty and struggle in the Thar to a point where most would give up but she fought her way out. The art of Kashida ran in her family. She was no exception to it ever since her childhood. All she needed was an opportunity to finesse her art. Urmul helped her with this and now its been 21 years of her association with the Income Generation Programme at the organisation. Saamu Bai is from village 2AD in Bikaner district and is presently working with 40 women in her village training them on the intricacies of the art. She trains them in Kashida and helps them earn a living, Her eagerness to learn has her step out of the house and travel across places like Goa, Hyderabad, Delhi and Varanasi for up-scaling her art. She also had her first flight experience in the process. Saamu Bai never went to school but today she maintains a register of all the women working with her in the village. She not only writes their details but also manages their account. She is an inspiration to the women in her village as she has shown them that hardwork and commitment will get them the respect they deserve. It would be a great means to add to the family income. With her vast experience Saamu Bai not only does Kashida but also helps in the designing process today. Her journey began with Urmul’s training and today she gives the organisation all the credit for the tremendous support they extended over all the years.