By Lalit Garg Heeraben Modi: Writer, Journalist, Columnist E-253, Saraswati Kunj Apartment A Life Devoted to Values & Selflessness 25 IP Extensions, Patparganj, Delhi-92 e mail: [email protected] Lalit Garg Phone: 22727486, 9811051133 Hiraben's childhood was spent in many struggles and deprivations. She did not get the love of her mother. The effects of the global pandemic a century ago then lasted for many years. The same epidemic had taken away Heeraben's mother. Hiraben must have been only a few days old then. She didn't remember her mother's face, her lap, anything, she couldn't insist on her mother, couldn't hide her head in her lap. Heeraben did not even get the knowledge of letters; she did not even see the door of the school. She saw only poverty and lack everywhere in the house. Still, in these absences, she molded his six children in upbringing and rituals. Hiraben was the superpower who created this family created by the Creator. She used to weave dreams and this family used to live and enjoy those dreams. She used to teach how to live, whether they were near or not, her love and caress, the values given by her lived together with every member of the family. She shaped the future of her children. That's why she was also in the form of the first Guru. Maa Heeraben as the first teacher has a very important role in shaping the future of every member of this family. Sometimes in their lullabies, sometimes in scolding, sometimes with love and sometimes with caress, she kept on sowing the seeds of a bright future for her children. The whole nation has been inspired by her simple life- ideals and will continue to be so for ages. Heeraben has given strength along with culture; her emotional strength will continue to work as a protective shield not only for Modi but for the entire nation. A TO Z INDIA FEBRUARY 2022 PAGE 9