You might have heard of the popular English saying, ‘Where there’s a will, there’s a way.’ Well, this saying perfectly suits this disabled Indian farmer who decided to work on his farm rather than letting his disability make him dependent on someone.
An undated video of a dhoti-clad amputee farmer relentlessly working on his field recently made it to social media. Tweeted by Indian Forest Services (IFS) officer Madhu Mitha, the heartwarming video shows the man farming on the field with a shovel in one hand while balancing himself with a crutch in the other. “No words can do justice to this video. Thank you,” read the caption.
No words can do justice to this video.
Thank you. pic.twitter.com/Qqj6P4kXtz— Madhu Mitha, IFS (@IfsMadhu) September 17, 2020
Unfortunately this fwd video doesn't contain contact details of this Proud Farmer.Trying to trace back the video.
He is a man worth Saluting.#JaiKisan— Madhu Mitha, IFS (@IfsMadhu) September 17, 2020
The motivating video was shared multiple times online. People also saluted him for inspiring them to work hard and realise their dreams.
Self-esteem 🙏
Choose to work, than to beg pic.twitter.com/VDmMMEOMzw— Trishala (@Trishal38807152) September 17, 2020
Salute.. falling short of words .
If anyone has any contact details, pls share.
This is true example of #atamnirbhar 🙏.
More strength and power to him. God bless..— ruchika koul (@RuchikaKoul) September 17, 2020
Yes pic.twitter.com/pnvm8xTi4t
— Savita (@SavitaS73713590) September 18, 2020
Motivated for Life!!! Makes me realize I am already living my dream!!
— NothingNew (@nishu_90) September 17, 2020
For all the thugs looking for freebies …this is an example of a hard-working hero..who says no to excuses
Salute to him and God bless him— Adbhoot! (@samrat2a) September 17, 2020
True!Nice Empathy.He is one of the sufferer, but such types of sufferings are in abundance globally but many in India.
That is why, who feels to help, do help and forget to satisfy oneself. But Govt should plan to use the manpower and advise the wages properly without Middle Man— kumarbiren (@kumarbiren) September 18, 2020
For a hardworking ppl there is plenty of job/work , for a lazy there is no work in his lifetime.
— soumendu (@dasoumendu) September 17, 2020
I am saddened, but also proud of this gentleman. His swabhimana is appreciative.
But as a society we need to provide a better life for such people. It is our responsibility— Pradyumna (@Pradyb1) September 18, 2020
This is an example of what man cn do with disability.. disabilty is nothing if one hs courage.
— Parikshit Singh Bhadauriya (@__parikshit) September 17, 2020
Spellbound.. Really no words..its like many words to say but nothing matching the standard he deserves…❣💯🙌🙏🙏
— Smita Mohanty (@Smita_sdi) September 18, 2020
My heart is crying after watching this! My word for this video' jai jawaan jai kisaan salute for the real hero of my country.
Jai Hind..— Varun Sharma (@VarunSh82964500) September 17, 2020
Inspiring… Those who have to create something will not complain. And those Who do not want to have an encyclopedia of excuses.
— sukhvinder singh (@sukhvinx) September 18, 2020
What a inspiration provide this farmer to the society who have all body parts but doing nothing & wait for other's help 🙏👍👌
— Rajeswari Sahu (@RajeswariSahu10) September 18, 2020
He is a real hero this time for his family! No request no conditions just do work! Salute sir
— SANTOSH BISHT (@SANTOSH87920162) September 18, 2020
His silence ,determination,attitude , inspires me and makes me question my own attitude to life !
— Aditya (@chaplinwaves) September 18, 2020
Message: Dont waste ur food. Whatever u order in a restaurant, whatever served on ur table at home or at functions, parties anywhere…don't waste. Every grain escapes numerous deaths to satiate ur stomach. Every grain grows out in sweat of many like this man too. Do respect!
— Twittizen (@qobit) September 17, 2020
Several noble hearts also expressed their wish to support the farmer.
Madhu ji, please update on this thread if you get any contact details of this person. May not be a great amount, but, I would like to send something to him as a gift (no donation) for his hard work to feed us Indians.
— Piyush Unnithan (@PiyushUnnithan) September 18, 2020
It would be great to do something for this person beyond just the applause and claps. If you do find his contact details and want to support him for prosthetics, I would like to contribute towards it. 🙏🏼
— Mahesh Sharma (@mssharma) September 18, 2020
Its good to get help from others but its surprising to see such people standing alone and standing strong and not shouting for help 🙏🙏 if there is any contact plz share…i want to help him
— Deepti Dubey II🇮🇳II (@ImDeeptid) September 17, 2020
Plz trace the contact…. There are many helping hands waiting…
— Neelakantesh (@Neelakantesh) September 17, 2020
Can anybody help with his details?
— Ashu Tomar (@ashutomarbhan) September 17, 2020
Needless to say, the farmer’s determination has given us an important life lesson: make efforts, not excuses. Also, don’t waste your food. It’s because of these hardworking people that we get food on our plates.