A Farmer at Heart

Once there was a poor farmer named Bholu. He used to work in field from morning to evening. It was not his field but the field of Zamindar, Balwant Singh. But Balwant Singh was a kind hearted man. He always took care that nothing wrong happens with Bholu. He knew that working in fields in all types of climatic conditions is not an easy task. Hence he has created a big rest room near the fields where farmers can stay. Being zamindar, he has ordered the Sweet seller of the village to establish his shop near his fields so that whenever farmers feel tired, they can relax for a while. Zamindar always enquired about families of farmers & did whatever he can for their welfare. This was the reason that his workers respected him from heart.

Bholu's son Ramu, was an intelligent student. He studied very hard. But he had to help his father also in the fields. For many days he went to the fields with his father where Bholu told him everything about farming i.e. the process of farming, types of crops, types of irrigation equipments, how crop life is dependent on climatic conditions & much more. One day Balwant Singh was taking an evening walk near Bholu's field when he saw Bholu tracing his son. He was impressed. He called Bholu. Bholu, with folded hands went near Zamindar & said, "Ji Sahab." The Zamindar said, "Bholu, it feels like your son is interested in studies. That's OK you take his help but tell him to spend more time in studies. Children are future of the country. If you need any finencial help, please tell me." Bholu bowed his head in front of zamindar.

From next day Ramu only focused on studies. Many years passed. Gradually he completed all his studies. He completed his masters in Agriculture. Bholu was very happy. One day Ramu said to his father," Baba, I got a good job in a reputed agriculture firm in Delhi. So I am leaving tomorrow." Ramu wished him good luck & he left the village. After 2 years, the Govt.of India organised a mission to educate villagers in reference to fruitful farming methods. A team of scientists started working effectively & started teaching farmers as well about improving crop quality. When Balwant Singh heard this news he was very happy & went to the site where this program was going on. 

He went near one of the scientists & said, "Excuse me Sir. I am Zamindar of this village. I am very happy that you people are educating our farmers. I want to know more details about you so that I can also help you financially if required."  The scientist looked at zamindar, bent down his knees & put his head on the foot of zamindar. Zamindar was surprised. He made him stand up & said, "Who are you? Do you know me?" The scientist said, "Zamindar Sahab, I am Ramu, Bholu's son. It is all because of you that I am here. It is all because of your motivation & finencial help that I have become an agriculture scientist today. And now, I will work for upliftment of farmers of our village. I will train them in best quality agriculture methods, best quality agriculture equipments & best place to sell their final yield to gain maximum finencial returns."

Balwant Singh hugged Ramu & started crying. He said, "So great Ramu, I am so happy with you. In today's time, after getting corporate job, people never return to their village. They have no emotions for farmers. But they forget that the daily food they are eating is the result of hard work of farmers. Only because of farmers this country is surviving because the source of daily meal is farmer. 

You are great Ramu. I am very happy that someone from my village is working for farmer's upliftment. Thank you very much."

Ramu touched the feet of Balwant Singh & took his blessings. Bholu was watching from behind. His heart felt with honour, seeing that his own son working for farmers welfare. He went near him & said, "Ramu, you are scientist by profession, but you are a farmer at heart." Both of them started smiling.