Lakshmi also becomes Mahalakshmi if the tenth part of this income is used for any charity or charitable work. Even a lake cannot be filled with water beyond its capacity. An ogan should also be kept in it so that excess water drains out and other ponds are filled. That is why it is said that 'Paani bhade naav mein, ghar mein bhade dam; Raise one's hand, Yahi Sajjan Ka Kam.' Water in the boat and pride in the mind must sink. Wealth is necessary for living but it is equally important to measure it. Even so, how much money can a man be considered happy? Is there any figure for it? No, the more it comes, the less it falls! Art has no price sir it has value. That value is the most important. Art has no value if we measure it in terms of rupees. The land of Kutch and Saurashtra is the birthplace of famous artists. In one's voice, in one's organ, in one's painting, in one's fingertip or in one's mind, through the use of that art one can earn both name and fame. The Kohinoor of Kutch-Mandvi, Devarajbhai Gadvi, in which Matrashakti Ma Sonbai has filled Kutch raga-ragani with laughter in her voice! Don't get tired of listening to it, let the bhajans mesmerize you. His fame is not only in Kutch or Saurashtra or Gujarat, but beyond the borders of India, Devarajbhai has spread his voice across the country, wherever Gujarati. One can earn through his art till the end of his life, but the divine idea of earning which can be taken with him and collected forever is inspiring for all. He took a vow that he did a lot for himself, now let's do something for the nature. I want to use my art to bring light to everyone's life, to protect future generations. In the new year, Devarajbhai resolved to return to nature by planting and raising rainwater harvesting and dumb saints trees, through which this Devaraj Gadvi 'Nano Dero' will come without expecting a single penny in any village that offers bhajanbhava. What else could be the happy luck of Kachda if the artist works to collect rain water on which it rains rupees in Lokdira! The initiation for change always comes from oneself. Now from today they will not be a night light but a vigil for mother earth. We also need such awareness of Parki Chathi. The hymn that rises in the heart reaches all. I would even say that any man who wants to do charity work and does that work is considered reborn! Which has nothing to do with age. Devandbhai Gadhvi of Nana Bhadia village, who is running the water conservation campaign in Kutch, was so pleased with this that now more people than expected can join in this direction and not double but many times the work will be done. Bhajanpremi Kutch will take up the task of protecting the future generation. For the benefit of gauseva, for temple construction, bhajans for fulfilling social needs, now when work is done for water, environment, the effectiveness of my art will be achieved. Let us make Devrajbhai's resolution our resolution.
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