As year 2010 began I was asking the lord if he wanted me venture out into films for the NGO sector. In February, Mam Movies entrusted me with the film for the Jamanalal Bajaj Trust based in Sikar, Rajasthan. I was honored.
As a child I had heard about Shri Jamanalal Bajaj from my grand father. When I was doing research for the film I learnt about his humble and compassionate nature, his dedication to country and zeal for the change. Shri Jamanalal Bajaj was adopted as a grandson.
By the end of the research I had learnt something new " It does not matter where you are born but what is God’s plan for your life and it is the plan of the Almighty to place Shri Jamanalalji in such a home through which he could help the poor, work towards the freedom of the country and live as an icon to the business community (a person with absolute business ethics). Although the film was suppose to be about the activities of the trust. I would fail in my duties if I did not pay my tribute to a person who had dedicated his life to serving humanity.
"The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’
Mathew- 25:40
I was asked to interview the Bajaj’s which was initially not in my agenda. This took me to their residence in Mumbai. I was reading my bible before the shoot and
I heard a voice which said "Do not keep it your bag keep it out".
I said ‘Marwadi family and business home and I am here for the task you have entrusted. I do not want anything to back fire’. The voice repeated “Keep your Bible out’and I heeded to the voice’.
It was bright day and as I waited for the Bajaj’s to arrive Mr. Apoorv Bajaj greeted me with a warm smile. He seemed to be very warm. I was at once put to ease by his gentleness, humbleness and grace. Mr Shishir Bajaj arrived and we now spent some time talking about his views and I could now visualize the contents of the film. During the interview he mentioned that Apoorvji would be answering other questions. Now this came as another surprise as I had no plans to interview Apoorvji.
As Ridesh and me began to interview Apoorvji I began to realize that, this interview is the very heart of the film. It was as though I was interviewing Jamanalaji. His passion for people, love for the country and most of his love for the creator was what struck me the most. I knew why the lord had lead me there.
Next few days I was with the team in Sikar who was working ceaselessly towards making a difference in the sectors of education, agriculture, health and other areas, which in turn contributed to the overall development of the individual and the Kasikabaas Villages. It was at Sikar that I heard that there is a person in the Bajaj family who is so passionate about people, the people love him and he is constantly praying for people’s needs. When I gathered that my joy had no bounds. I knew he was listening to the voice that I was. It was too hard to believe but "Nothing is impossible for God." He was a ardent believer of Christ.
Ever since I had heard about that the I kept this request in prayer “I want know more about this person’s faith”. Two months hence, as soon as the film was submitted I got an opportunity to ask him about his faith. The first thing he said ‘ Divyaji I know you read the Bible “. My God!!!! Your ways are higher than my ways and your plans higher than mine". It was clear why the Lord had asked me to keep my bible out. On one of the occasions we got together and also worshipped together.
The Bible says
Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: all they gather themselves together, they come to thee: thy sons shall come from far, and thy daughters shall be nursed at thy side.
Isaiah – 60:4
AMEN
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