Today my husband MM shared an interesting with me- something his Grandfather used to say. This is fact or let's say a Thumb Rule which people followed during his Grandfather's days.
In the olden days, people will give a girl in marriage to a groom only if he satisfied 3 basic rules:
1. Groom Family should own a house
2. Family should have a cow.
3. Family should have a Drumstick tree in their backyard.
Cow ensured there is milk available to the family.
The interesting point is the Drumstick tree. MM's family hails from dry regions of Tamil Nadu and hence a DRunstick tree being drought-resistant will give vegetables(pods) and leaves any time of the year and also in abundance. Every part of the tree is so useful and nutritious. It is the source of Protein, Calcium, Iron, vitamins A, and C so on...
This was such a smart way of ensuring health and Oxygen! If you look at this in a larger light, then this was a way to ensure people planted and grew trees near their houses, in their backyards, and where they lived!
It's time to rethink and rephrase these rules again..specifically Rule#3 - How about looking for OTG..Organic Terrace Garden!
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