Surat, April 3 — Eighty-year-old Devarajbhai Premjibhai Desai, a resident of the Mota Varachha area and originally from Ukharla village in Bhavnagar district, has presented an ideal of humanity and social service by staying away from superstitions throughout his life. His spirit of service has become an inspiration for society, both during his life and after his death.
Devarajbhai Desai, along with his family, contributed actively to various social and religious services. He provided food service at Madhavanand Ashram, engaged in cow service in Chhanod, and joined the Green Army to plant nearly 150 trees, promoting environmental conservation. The family has also organized programs to raise awareness about tree planting, eye donation, body donation, and organ donation on occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and death anniversaries.
After his passing, the family decided to dedicate his body for the study of medical college students, enabling them to gain in-depth knowledge of human anatomy. In this regard, the family filled out a pledge form expressing their sentiments in front of Dr. Prafulbhai Shiroya from Lok Drishti Eye Bank and Dineshbhai Jogani.
On this occasion, family members including his sons Dhansukhbhai Desai, Bipinbhai Desai, Praveenbhai Desai, granddaughter Dr. Smita Desai, along with Ashish, Jenish, Jigar, Bhargav, Parth, and Krishna, as well as relatives, friends, members of the Green Army, and people from the Patel community appreciated the Desai family's noble decision. By embodying the message "Donate blood while alive, and donate eyes, body, and organs when you go – this is the greatest donation," the Desai family has set an inspiring example for society.
