Clay debt.

- '' Grandpa! All this we can do many years later when we grow up. We have to repay the soil loan now, so what can we do about it? ”

Freya and Bhavya had two children. Madhuvan lives with his parents in the society.

The festival of Janmashtami was nearby. Freya and Bhavya's grandparents named Keshavbapa and Kesarba came from the village to do the fair. Keshavbapa freedom fighter of the freedom movement. Build strong and sturdy. Intoxication shines on her face. An elegant move that embarrasses a young person even at the age of eighty.

As soon as Keshavbapa came, he went for a walk in the garden. Took the work of grooming flowers with Malikaka.

Every night sits with Freya and Bhavya. The children of the society also sit like this. Day or night, Grandpa always tells new stories to everyone. Play the forgotten field games of the village. Sometimes Dhamal Goto, Chappo or Sattali, sometimes Moi Dandiya, Kho Kho or Kabaddi, Langadidav is very fun for children to make a fuss. Happy kids listening to the story and playing new games. The parents of the children are also happy.

It came on 15th August. On this Independence Day, the members of the society got together and saluted the flag at Keshavbapa.

Explaining the importance of Independence Day, Keshavbapa said, "I am proud that I was born on this earth. I am thankful for the opportunity to repay the loan. ”The children were listening intently to Keshavbapa's speech.

When all the children gathered at night, Freya asked Dada, "Dada! What is a soil debt? ”

Grandpa says, "Wow son. I have been wondering since morning why the children did not show any curiosity for clay loans.

All the children spoke together, "Grandpa, grandpa! We also need to know, what is soil debt? "

Dada extended his hand to all the children and said, "The land on which we were born is said to be indebted to us. Years ago, the land of our India was in the hands of foreigners. Our country was ruled by the British. We were all slaves of the British. I had the good fortune to liberate our India from the hands of foreigners. That's how I repaid the loan. "

Dipu says, "Grandpa, you took part in the freedom movement and paid off the debt of clay. What if we have to repay the loan? ”

Grandpa says, “Sons! When you grow up, don't give foreigners the benefit of your skills. Our patriots, society should benefit from it. Should actively contribute to rural development. Do new research in the field of education. Contribute appropriately to social and religious work. That way, the soil can be repaid. "

Bhavya says, "Grandpa! All this we can do many years later when we grow up. We have to repay the soil loan now, so what can we do about it? ”

Grandfather was happy to see this enthusiasm and awareness of the children. He said happily, "My dear children! You can pay off the debt of soil by keeping this earth green and clean. "

The children were delighted to hear that.

Freya says, "Grandpa! What do we do to keep the earth green and clean? ”

Dada says, "Our India is an agricultural country. Its soil is so fertile that if you plant one seed it will give you back many seeds. The fruits that you eat every day are bor, chiku, papaya, purple etc. Instead of throwing it in the trash, collect it and let it dry. Let him wander wherever you go. Mother Earth will automatically raise it. Pick up trash for hygiene. Others can also be persuaded to put trash in the trash. The use of plastics should be stopped.

Listening to Dada's words, all the children started saying, "Wow! This is a very simple and beautiful task. "

"We will keep it clean forever," says Freya.

"We will avoid using plastic," says Bhavya.

Dipu says, "We will make the earth green."

Shreya says, "That is how we will repay the clay loan."

All the children started singing together:

"We will maintain cleanliness,

Avoid the use of plastics,

Let's make the land green,

We will repay the soil loan. "

Hearing the children's talk, grandfather became red with resignation.

The next day Keshavbapa, children and members of the society got together and planted Ther Ther trees in the society.

When all the children went on a trip from school on Diwali vacation, they took the collected fruits with them. Enjoy a fun trip to a place of travel along the way.

The teachers were amazed to see the children planting fruit seeds on the ground in this way. He persuaded the other children to take inspiration from it. Congratulations to all the children.

The children's faces lit up with the satisfaction of paying off the clay debt.

- Hemuben Modi