Life as I have Seen It

Author(s): Urmila S Dholakia
Publisher: Urmila S Dholakia

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Life - As I've seen it = (17th grade) was available. Where previously education was totally absent, girls were now graduating from high school. Isn't that a miracle in itself? To date, innumerable girls have received their education at this school, and the spreading of the wealth of knowledge will continue into the future. The brothers' belief that hard work bears sweet fruits came true. Today, the school is complete with all modern amenities. A beautiful library, tennis courts and an atmosphere of freedom all contribute greatly to development of these young girls. The school's main hallway is decorated with a full size portrait of Indrabai. Every time the brothers would visit this portrait - they would proudly proclaim that they had two real mothers. One being Indrabai, who was a fountain of love, and the other being Indrabai High School, the mother of knowledge. Knowledge's onward march continued with time. After the high school came time to start a college. Girls had to go out of town to receive higher education. Most of the people could not afford the fares to travel long distances for education. The brothers started working hard again and started a Lalan College for higher learning in Bhuj. The Ganges of knowledge was flowing through the city of Bhuj and student life was in full blossom in the city. The brothers continued such virtuous activities and kept on pouring donations into such good deeds. Again, a great new plan was beginning in their hearts.
The brothers decided to pay tribute to their father by dedicating a religious school at the
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