Heeraben Passed Away: Worked in other's homes, lived a simple life... this is the identity of PM Modi's mother Heeraba

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraba Modi passed away on Friday. When the marriage took place, Hiraben's age was only 15-16 years. Due to the weak economy and the family condition of the house, he did not get a chance to study. Even though Hiraben did not get a chance to study, to give education to her children, she worked in other's homes. He never borrowed money from anyone to pay the fees.

a life full of struggle

PM Modi's love for mother Hiraba is well known. He often remembers his mother's words. He also mentioned Heeraben in many programs. On Heera Ba's 100th birthday, Prime Minister Modi wrote in his blog that his mother Heeraben was born in Palanpur, Visnagar, Mehsana district of Gujarat. It is very close to Vadnagar. Heeraba's mother i.e. PM Modi's maternal grandmother died at a young age from the Spanish flu epidemic. Heeraben could not even remember her mother's face. Heeraba spent his entire childhood without his mother.

used to work on herself

PM Modi wrote in his blog how his mother not only used to do all the household chores herself but also used to work in other's homes to support the family. PM Modi used to often remember that small house in Vadnagar, whose roof and walls were made of mud. Where he lived with his parents and siblings.

When PM Modi wept to remember their mother's struggle

Prime Minister Modi has mentioned Heeraba's struggle many times in an emotional way. During a conversation with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in 2015, PM Modi recalled his mother's struggles and said, 'After my father's death, mother used to go to other's houses to clean utensils to make a living and feed us. She used to fill water. During this, PM Modi wept emotionally.

Simple living, simple food, and positive thoughts

The secret to Hiraba's healthy life even at the age of 100 was simple living, simple food, and positive thoughts. Sleeping early and getting up early to do bhajan and worship were included in his daily activities. Hiraben was married to Damodardas Mulchand Modi. Heeraben and Damodardas had 6 children. Narendra Modi was number three.

loved to walk

Prahlad Modi, the younger son of Hiraba, tells that the mother was always happy and healthy because of her positive and religious thoughts. If she ever had any physical problem, she would be cured by home remedies. Heeraba preferred to walk to get around. In her free time, she used to sit on the swing and interact with the children of the neighborhood. Due to being elderly, the women of the neighborhood also used to take many types of advice from him.

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