Indonesian ‘madman’ turns barren hills green by planting 11,000 trees

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Indonesian eco-warrior Sadiman has turned barren and arid hills green through his 24-year personal reforestation project. Once called “crazy” by fellow villagers, the 69-year-old has planted at least 11,000 banyan and ficus trees across 250 hectares (617 acres), in the town of Wonogiri in Indonesia’s Central Java province. As a result of his efforts, new water resources have become available in the drought-prone mountainous region.
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[@kermitsakura365]

He's not mad, he's not affected by toxic society and he loves the earth with action not hashtags. He's the normal one.

[@imanidiotbut3729]

#savetheearthandturtlesskskskskskskskkssomgimsoquirkyandcaringwhenima14yroldwhitegirlwhogoestostarbuckseverydayandpoststuffiwillneverparticipateinsksksksksks

[@dannybrook3611]

Very well said

[@TheJeunest]

Nicely written

[@jameschristophercirujano6650]

I see that they have the same superstitions that we have towards banyan trees in the Philippines, where bad spirits make banyan trees their home, that's why if it's already big we leave them alone but certainly not plant them. It's not a toxic reason because the cause isn't hatred, it's superstition. If you live in a society with superstitions, you will understand.

[@noodles4974]

@@jameschristophercirujano6650 facts

[@hevalasiti]

If only the people who ridiculed him would be like him, the world would be a better place.

[@ingewidya4724]

It had smt to do with the tree Beringin is sacred according to the Javanese culture, it was always told to not be planted without important intentions. But tbh he was doing the right thing, he’s saving the mountain and the helping the environment.

[@qiqithewaterenjoyer62]

True member of team tree

[@darrenshan296]

@@ingewidya4724 there are many cultures that think there are ghosts in trees so they lean towards deforestation! for instance, in bangladesh there are shaakchunni, gechho bhoot, petni and others waiting to snap necks apparently! 🐸

[@ingewidya4724]

@@darrenshan296 in indonesia it’s different. If you go to the Jogjakarta’s palace (Keraton), there are two beringin in front of it. Since Beringin has it’s own meaning they think he is insane for planting a sacred tree. There are many Believes about trees and tbh mostly it’s abt bad luck. All i want to say is that he’s not insane, but according to those who believe that the Beringin is sacred and have ancestors soul lurking into it, thinks that he’s insane. Sorry if you interpret it the wrong way 😞

[@donnageorge6506]

agreed

[@andybahari3918]

This forest should be named Sadiman Forest. 🌳🌵🌲🌴🌱 So that future generations will remember his legacy.

[@mamakeubi7813]

Ga cocok kalau hutan Sadiman ,lbh cocok bukit Sadiman

[@dorian4646]

@@mamakeubi7813 lebih cocok hutan sih

[@ahmadsholeh1885]

Sadiman Village

[@jihan984]

Setuju banget

[@ariyjulian5511]

Sadiman Superman Spiderman Batman Sadiman is hero in the forest

[@cloudchaser21]

Im about to cry, thinking that he did this all those long years with honest purpose, in silent, expecting nothing and even endured the toxic and ignorant society, please remember him.

[@sititamitadatachi2822]

i will

[@JJamJ]

Well said🙏

[@yusakkrisdhiyanto8504]

if you know the full stories you will know if his society isnt just ignorant but also toxic and even disturb his works.

[@thesecurityandthesecretary9747]

Keepsafe always boss

[@Mostlyyyy]

Of course, i will

[@kokonutisagiantnut8381]

Im an indonesian and know nothing of this hero... i wish our media would show him and his work ..rather than celebrity and politician .. he's such inspiration

[@arsyapermana1]

Indonesian love to watch about religion related, not this kind of nature

[@prfm_setya95]

Yup, malah tau mbah ini gara-gara video ini XD, Mungkin akunya juga yg kurang wawasan XD

[@mwhunter2346]

udah lama berita nya bro, kemana aja

[@prfm_setya95]

@@mwhunter2346 kurang wawasan saya bro, maklum

[@langitbiru7871]

Mbah Sadiman pernah diundang di Kick Andy beberapa tahun yg lalu, dapat award dan jg sempat pidato di muka umum. Selain itu jg ada beberapa tv swasta yg menyiarkan berita ini

[@Hi-fq9xc]

This is what influencers should be doing, not putting on makeup or flexing their gucci bag while global warming ruins the earth.

[@fireflymiesumae]

So true

[@phopsaejee8676]

Too bad our society is motivated by $$$ and not the betterment of community.

[@hansnoor9637]

We dont talk about influencer. They are pack of fools

[@lanesplitter8723]

@@hansnoor9637 A pack of fools adored and supported by a horde of fans hundreds of millions strong.

[@sayedrouf6744]

@@lanesplitter8723 but still those fans are mostly from 6 to 16 year olds. So i would critise the parents for handing phones to them

[@incogniftoar3943]

I want to cry. Even after everything he's done I believe no kids in elementary school will ever dreamed to be him. Because most school only taught us to gain prosperity and looking for jobs, rather then getting the actual stuff done.

[@TheZombie2415]

That's because what media sees isn't people who does things. But people who only show things. They tried to motivate people into money instead allowing child to become something unique.

[@connormurphy683]

Capitalism strikes again

[@dmrsk1899]

True

[@whatishesaying4708]

@@connormurphy683 that's not even capitalism

[@mikelssen8215]

Yup

[@lilysitorus3724]

I'm from Indonesia. Some media in Indonesia have been released this story. We are proud of him. He inspire people here.

[@indomie.seedap]

TRUE

[@ryanrhamadan2476]

Sudah, 4 tahun lalu

[@williamb4652]

You are right to be proud of this great man

[@anggungunara]

But not enough, I still sense unenthusiasm among media with such story, unlike when it comes to political gossip and celebrity cheesiness. Sane man in mad society.

[@noefvon]

@@anggungunara media juga butuh duit dan pastinya bikin acara yang bermacam macam..

[@user-uw1wq9rj8g]

This is an example of TRUE environmental activist, unlike those who are buzzing at the social media but doing nothing for their environment.

[@Rosenkruzt]

😂 the reason i laughed because you fkn right, they just accusing someone in twitter and never do something useful lol

[@aur9035]

@@Rosenkruzt ugh yeah twitter. I cant imaginee the heat and soreness this man goes through

[@Youdontshushh]

Mr beast: How about 1 mil trees

[@santicheeks1106]

I know they're so annoying

[@bolabundar3146]

#saveanearth only write that hashtag, but never doing that lol

[@AmRegularGuy]

He does all that and ask nothing from the villagers. Biggest chad I've ever seen

[@hzshark]

Absolutely based chad

[@akirakurusu861]

Straight up power move

[@user-hz3qg1kn3m]

He is really something else

[@qiqithewaterenjoyer62]

Giga chad

[@roman0v945]

Mega Chad

[@zuladli6479]

Mbah sadiman adalah bentuk hidup bukan hanya tentang pergumulan tabungan masa tua untuk keluarga. Lebih dari itu, ia memikirkan masa depan keluarga-keluarga lain. Egoisme, beliau tak pernah kenal kata itu. Amal jariyah yang tak putus-putus ketika beliau sudah tiada.

[@imeldafani]

Nicely said, Mas. 😇✨

[@advntnbl8810]

Setuju mas, sekarang orang orang yang pengen ngelakuin itu malah dibilang kurang kerjaan atau lebih parah lagi dibilang gila, menurut gua lebih gila orang orang yang menghancurkan lingkungan demi uang yang hanya kertas

[@rudysaputra9198]

@@onc6947 anda kenapa?

[@elvany0402]

Semoga amal Bapak Sadiman membawa keberkahan dan kebahagiaan di dunia akhirat aamiin

[@sandechoir]

dia bukan muslim maaf

[@matthewdang131]

This man has a big heart. Even when people call him names and ridicule him, he still wish them to have a prosperous and happy life.

[@RayMak]

He will have a very very special place in heaven when he leaves this earth.

[@ThatGuy-zw4le]

Fact

[@quddussalam8593]

I already know you must be here, Because you probably won't missed a Wholesome Video like this especially from your own Neighbouring country, Haha i knew it Ray. Have a nice day Btw to Who ever reading this...

[@is5052]

Hey Ray, how many comments do you post everyday? I need statistics for your performance

[@darththunderstorm6331]

Hello there again

[@jimash1672]

I hope so

[@cecilenshum2634]

If this grandpa is "madman" for planting trees, then I have no problem joining his "madness" 🤠😘

[@michaeljackson8390]

! ! WAKE UP ! ! New world order is here ! illuminati = Real / Christ = Real ! Mark of the beast ! = Real ! End time prophecies = Real ! Share & watch my exposing vids :)

[@ahmadyulyfirmansah5937]

In past, Indonesia people who live in Java used to believe that Bayan Trees and Ficus Trees are place for Evil spirit to gether and their home. Vodoo pratice is happen in this kind trees area, so people missjudge him.

[@timothyhubert2305]

You know in Indonesian spoken in Java gila either means crazy or surprise/astonishment, same like that's crazy

[@jameschristophercirujano6650]

@@ahmadyulyfirmansah5937 We have the same superstition in the Philippines, so I understand the villagers for calling the old man mad, coz he could've planted different trees to get a better view from the locals, but he had to get the trees with wide root systems.

[@SilverHand-fu1jn]

@@ahmadyulyfirmansah5937 we are also head hunter in north east india. In the past people believe that spirit reside in banyan tree XD

[@sparcoraceseat]

Imagine if a million people does this. Then 10 million people does the same. We could save the planet in a single generation. But sadly we humans are selfish and greedy, we post out social work in social media for likes. This grandpa does it without expectation, how pure is that man heart ?

[@gerrytian5510]

Nah it's root of the human selfish So ashame

[@phaserra]

Ironic how you posted a comment preaching this virtue instead of applying it to yourself.

[@bladerunner9531]

"We could save the planet". Nah, we could save ourselves, but not the planet. Planet survived a lot of disasters, which are much more stronger than humans. Planet will survive, but we probably won't.

[@sparcoraceseat]

@@phaserra I planted and nurtured few trees in my lifetime. The trees will grow and live on even after you and me are dead. Stop assuming and move on.

[@whatishesaying4708]

@@bladerunner9531 Trust me it wont

[@jefrilaksanaputra574]

I just wanna hug him and say, thank you. This is a life that humans actually have to live, living in simplicity doesn't mean life without anything precious. Nature gives everything we need, but we likely forget to bring them back, to protect our one-and-only home. I'm crying, I just imagine life as an elderly and still have something positive to share.

[@jeraldleung6009]

In Europe, girl talked about environment to get nobel prize. How about this man? actually did it, not for publicity stunt.

[@akiefalfatih4145]

Nobel prize is a joke nowadays

[@bobbydavilla4627]

Well because he is not from europe or other western country of course

[@tantejunko]

∆ No one really cares about people from 3rd world countries

[@runninginsept]

Well Greta Thunberg didn't do it to GET the Nobel prize, she just grew frustrated with the inaction of the world's governments and adults. This man likely felt the same frustration but he acted upon things differently. They both acted in ways they hoped would make a difference. Neither are better than the other, but both are heroes.

[@fuwamova]

@@runninginsept nope.... she's just a puppet ... her persona was created...

[@sovereignshark]

He's not mad, he's initiative, unique, a man of quality and he is not affected by the toxic environment by people ridiculing him, he deserves to be remembered atleast

[@blicbloc2575]

I bet he'd shrug off the memory too, because the trees will remember his life by existing through theirs 🤗

[@okoswiata5850]

Yep, he's not mad. As an Indonesian, I'm personally amazed by his work. And just why our govt didn't do anything, so disappointed.

[@sovereignshark]

@@okoswiata5850 the dissapointment must've been immeasurable

[@weesnaorc1203]

@@okoswiata5850 sometimes we need no government interference

[@sovereignshark]

@@weesnaorc1203 I mean that's true

[@Laura-ol3fj]

He is a humble and wise man. While many people save money for their retirement, he planted trees for future generations. 🌲🌳🌴🌲🌳🌲🌳❤

[@Mons7659]

I really like how you wrapped up these words

[@miays7288]

I just cried literally. This man deserves all the best in life, most respect.

[@ferdinandcapili1108]

He is a national hero. The government and community should honor him by planting more trees and making sure that he is taken care of because he is getting old. He is a role model for everyone in the world.

[@mariaannainditahernawati7132]

dpt byk penghargaan kok, termasuk kalpataru yg tertinggi

[@willyvixi]

our government already did

[@geetapapani]

me at 500th like 👍

[@iskotayo1]

this is what he thrives in life, I think its not so wise to make him stop just because he is getting old...

[@georgetsaliagos1275]

His contribution to society and to the world is more than any politician's who claims to be useful for humanity

[@justsomeonehere884]

14 hours 14 likes

[@berserk9564]

19 hours 19 likes

[@troemboekarangs525]

A week just 166 like..?

[@fatafaelasuf8281]

👍

[@retrockshade6888]

Absolutely right

[@ginboy22]

He is a wise man, not mad man. The world will be a better place if we have more people like him!

[@baygonsemprot4029]

Don't wait and wish we have more people like this. Be one of them.

[@Aznchibi007]

He definitely is mad...mad with love and compassion. Just look at it, one 69 year old man single handedly made an environment thrive which led to better living conditions for his community. Imagine if we were all like this man. Such a surprise to see how much impact one person can make.

[@wei6459]

Wow, i even don't know this guy existed... Indonesian Government need to help this guys and at least give him some appreciation he needs.

[@AmieW]

gendol hill called sadiman's forest by locals id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneng,_Bulukerto,_Wonogiri

[@silentoccasion4359]

What are these random links

[@bryanh2618]

@@silentoccasion4359 the second one is the wiki for this man's deeds, the first one.. self promotion I guess

[@silentoccasion4359]

@@bryanh2618 ahh okay. Seemed like spam to me at first.

[@silentoccasion4359]

@@setengahpohonberkata3231 kick Andy show?

[@sheena3168]

He should be what we call influencer. Such a wonderful person

[@gomaster9381]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGasc3WHptiGg9E

[@POPO-od8jb]

He is not only an influencer, he showed it practically ❤️

[@ekonugrahaputra2317]

Worth to be followed

[@Youdontshushh]

Mr beast: how about 1 million trees

[@ekonugrahaputra2317]

@@Youdontshushh . Madman: I sold my source income so i could buy the seed Beast: Ok, then I will sell my company Madman: now, we are talking in the same language

[@carlingtons]

everybody should say thank you to Mr. Sadiman. he should get more coverage and definitely should be remembered forever for his hard work.

[@lavenia4037]

Terima Kasih Eyang. Semoga sehat selalu. Seperti ini yang harusnya trending di Indonesia, 🙏❤️

[@tayloraprile3851]

This man is not crazy. He deserves an award. Also, he deserves to be more than compensated for what he has done.

[@rukiahabdulkadir521]

Congratulations he should get reward .we needs people’s in this word today like him ❤️❤️❤️👍🙏🏻🙏🏻you are my inspiration

[@annatar1266]

He already is

[@menggokilguy833]

He Already Got Many reward

[@wahidpawana424]

He may not be compensated now, but he might be in the afterlife.

[@MrNerdSmasher]

The fruits of his labour are his own reward, he is happy with the outcome of his work trust me, he doesn't need medals or tacky trophies or recognition from entities that will just make money off the article they write.

[@Fclefland]

He is not Madman.. He is Sadiman. And I am sure he is a Happy man.

[@imeldafani]

Unpopular comment so far 🌞🌞

[@myname-lm9du]

Un-false, abselutly true.

[@myname-lm9du]

@@tempertrapful do not make fun the name of Indonesian persons, its disrespectful. Just dont call it a "pun" it's just a pure joke indeed.

[@marialim2273]

This is a man who lives ahead of his time while people mock him, he sees his vision clearly!

[@woodywoodpecker7522]

Jiwa yg luhur, pemikiran sederhana namun cerdas, tanpa pamrih... Dia mengerti arti 'dari alam, oleh alam dan untuk alam'. Sehat dan panjangkan umur bagi mereka. Hanya manusia seperti engkau yg mau merawat bumi ini. Terima kasih anak pertiwi.

[@smaiblue]

He's not 'crazy' or a 'madman'. compared to how we as a society treat nature, he's completely sane. Sadiman is more important than 90% of the celebrities & the wealthy. One of the few we can credit with helping the planet, he's wonderfully inspiring.

[@unlimited1652]

99!

[@dfusorusuotxpuyfgf9254]

He a madlad

[@lilysitorus3724]

Agree

[@ZaieN13]

So true!

[@backpackpepelon3867]

Make me remember that guy from India who cut a path through a mountain with just a shovel. Never underestimate a 'madman' who only have a goal, and nothing to lose.

[@sayedrouf6744]

Do u have a link?

[@moscogameryt2789]

@@sayedrouf6744 here :- en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dashrath_Manjhi

[@sayedrouf6744]

@@moscogameryt2789 thnx mam

[@brit2786]

He love for his wife right??

[@valenesco45]

What a great guy. He truly loved his wife.

[@suuun_leee]

I salute this man. Not many people can dedicate half of their life saving our mother earth 🌍 like him 💛💛💛

[@bocahnoobv6288]

yess

[@david85roy]

This farmer has more sense & contributed to nature than majority of our world leaders have. Wonderful human being. Well done 👏

[@edmondlo74]

He is much smarter and wiser than lots of the “city folks” out there.

[@Troglodytarum]

@Dat Boii No, everyone has the same intelligence. We all just use it for different things.

[@aggressivelyamicable5987]

@@Troglodytarum That's simply false. Intelligence is highly variable between individuals.

[@Troglodytarum]

@@aggressivelyamicable5987 People thought the color of your skin also dictated your intelligence, so don't be offended when I ignore you and choose to believe that anyone can be smart.

[@aggressivelyamicable5987]

@@Troglodytarum Why would I be offended by someone else's ignorance?

[@thesegundovolante]

@@Troglodytarum There’s no evidence that your race doesn’t affect your intelligence. There’s about an equal amount of evidence on both sides. Seems like it’s a pretty complicated issue

[@darkzero4608]

He is the richest man on earth, who looks after thousands life's species and 100s of generation taking care, not even the world richest man can do it.❤️

[@agniflame9812]

I thought some already did it, but perhaps for industrial purpose?

[@cybergongaming4349]

@@agniflame9812 ye for that

[@shushi7167]

@man with square mustache not even close to this granpa who do it without expecting any profit he even sold lot of his sheep and didn't capitalize and charge the benefit to the people

[@Gwynbleiddsanity]

@man with square mustache just so you know the production of electric cars costs way more than normal ones

[@deecooper1567]

He’s not mad... he has been blessed. There are only a few people who would put thousands of others ahead of himself. He’s looking after Mother Earth & giving much needed resources for his fellow man for generations! You are blessed. Thank you for your hard work & consideration for life 🥰

[@Yesn0maybe]

HOW IS HE CALLED A MADMAN???? he’s literally soo calm and collected, know what he’s doing and actually more helpful to his surroundings than “normal” people

[@sugengsantoso2697]

most old folk still believe that bayaou(we call it beringin) tree is the home of evil spirit and the tree have no value to sell on market,so yes,the old folk calling him madman for trading his goat and clove tree for bayaou tree

[@multatuli1]

Because he dedicated almost his entire life to grow trees which is mad but I respect that ❤

[@lazycat0066]

The grandpa has not only gave life to the environment but also to the society who ridiculed him. May Allah reward him paradise.

[@iqra5829]

Ameen

[@augy183]

Aamiin

[@Nyxthenight]

Aminn

[@baper2696]

and you know who accuse him for animisme ? of course u know who

[@bikeskasanarasiregar734]

@@baper2696 who?

[@mdinunzio7610]

This guy is a hero. He deserves the utmost respect especially from the people who once ridiculed him and called him crazy

[@AngelDarkMatter]

All the while hes trying to help them out, doing something to benefit everyone

[@gabrielkaroma1062]

I've been in this earth for 36 years, only 6 trees that i've ever planted maybe less. The village should named by his name. Great great man.

[@trihanarizaputra1704]

wooow, akhirnya masuk channel ini. proud of you mr. Sadiman. He protected his land from water crisis

[@YanYan-id7kc]

People need to aspire to be him, he should be an influencer. I would totally watch his vids ngl

[@ecave3435]

yeah and if you write it than you need to start to, try to plant a few potted plant or just a mango tree that you can harvest next year

[@michaeljackson8390]

@@ecave3435 ! ! WAKE UP ! ! New world order is here ! illuminati = Real / Christ = Real ! Mark of the beast ! = Real ! End time prophecies = Real ! Share & watch my exposing vids :)

[@phir9255]

please don't use the word influencer in this way

[@REEEPROGRAM]

@@phir9255 care to explain?

[@REEEPROGRAM]

@@ecave3435 is burying some few already eaten mangoes in the soil makes the tree grows?

[@hanslanda7235]

*How about instead of wishing for more Poeple like him, we ourselves try just to be more like him?*

[@AkiriKanan]

*start by you, but wait i also should too*

[@bluejuice5314]

@@AkiriKanan let's all start

[@God-gi9iu]

Ee

[@God-gi9iu]

Oo

[@lukasr1166]

Ok you start then.

[@kire0]

Not only did he plant water-retaining trees, they were also native to the environment he planted them in, making the mountain more resilient against natural catastrophes. Indigenous people are great. This man deserves the world.

[@organicgrow4440]

Ma shaa Allah! May Allah swt grant him Jannat al Firdaus with lush beautiful gardens, Allah human Ameen. 🌱

[@christian_swjy]

Cultural context to why he is called a madman: He was planting banyan tree everywhere in the forest. A fully grown banyan tree is considered as sacred by several ethnicities in Indonesia and it is considered as the dwelling of forest spirits. The animist belief is still deeply rooted in rural Indonesia, and people of the village afraid that the banyan tree will grow to harbor bad forest spirits and disturb the livelihood of people in the village.

[@nagawahyudi]

then the vilager stupit

[@vandenhuud8570]

It's our common culture as South East Asian people: world of spirit. I am proud of this grandpa. Java island's lack of green forest and natural fresh water. I hope one day to see him. Selamat dari Thailand

[@moteroargentino7944]

Thanks for the explanation. I hope that with time the villagers see that nothing bad happens.

[@charlieinabox1164]

@@moteroargentino7944 Something bad ALWAYS happens, it's up to them not to illogically blame it on some trees...

[@nagawahyudi]

@mindless monk oh lo salah satu orang yg percaya pohon beringin angker ada setannya. Kyk penduduk desa itu. Kakek itu y g peduli ketemu setan tetep nanem pohon beringin... Lu🐵

[@hiyaachal5373]

Everyone should be a madman like him to save earth and for future generations.

[@Unknown-qb3xf]

Hahahaha, no. People are too egoistic for that. 😂😂😂😂

[@user-wh4jc3wc4d]

Yeah but the people who are capable to do such feats like this such as billionaires should also be doing this, we all don't have the time and resources to do something like this out of the blue.

[@izzyzzzycwycz3646]

@@Unknown-qb3xf maybe in your circles and other circles of selfish people in the west.

[@izzyzzzycwycz3646]

@@user-wh4jc3wc4d billionaires never serve the people and never will, except maybe in China where the government forces them too.

[@offbeat65]

@@izzyzzzycwycz3646 - I didn't see that China eulogy coming. :O Especially that China's ecological record is not exactly spotless, to put it mildly.

[@berserkxeptron4940]

He's a sage ❤️. Mother earth needs more people like him.

[@StarrySunnie]

This man has contributed to Indonesia more than anyone. Commendable and Respectable 🙏🏽🙇🏻‍♀️❤️❤️❤️

[@nofanfelani6924]

And this is what *one* person can do. Imagine if more people joins him.

[@sairozeth7446]

Only if they are dedicated just like this man

[@devonazka3852]

My life for the horde

[@paulandreig.sahagun34]

We must stop the wars, and plant trees on Ogrimmar to provide waters for the Horde.

[@wahidpawana424]

The war in indonesia is with their own countrymen, who burns their own forest for corperations to get short-term monetery gains while killing their own with toxic smog.

[@Noisykiller12]

The world needs more "madmen" like him

[@junogreant8301]

well said bro

[@sumayyahadetunmbi4347]

We need to strive to be like him

[@Vi-pv3xi]

People said that the world needs more people like him but no one wants to be him.

[@ilovecats3778]

@@justme-tj7yp bruh i want to plant trees in my backyard but my parents said that i shouldn't

[@Sam-cz2bz]

What a wonderful wise old man, so humble and simple, explains in a very few basic words what those scientist take so long time to explain. He just did what he needed to do.

[@kanazef]

If everyone in the city, village can do this every day, every week just 1 tree...Just ONE tree. maybe there is no drought or flooding in our country. Terimakasih Mbah Sadiman. We love you, and we always remember you as our true Hero. 💕💕💕

[@siddharthslathiaofficial]

What an amazing being! ✌️

[@baguserlangga6401]

Hello verified guy

[@fouadkanj6475]

Masha Allah that's amazing love from Lebanon ❤️😍

[@gendiskaira]

3rd reply to a verified person

[@luxwx]

@@gendiskaira you mean 3rd?

[@gendiskaira]

@@luxwx yes😂 Let me edit that and thanks for pointing it out

[@Food-Dharma]

This man singlehandedly brought rain and water and clean air to villages in the surround area. He’s not mad. He is an angel!

[@candrasari6642]

He is a hero

[@lilysbox2139]

he is called mad in another context

[@carolewarner101]

This man has incredible wisdom and has served not only his and the surrounding communities, but the entire ecosystem there. This, in spite of the ridicule an lack of support in the beginning! A true visionary and leader...

[@niqi2641]

If he's mad, I wish there were more mad people. He's an absolutely amazing person 😊

[@koenielyla]

He is wise, diligent, and caring. Not only that, he is 69 years old! What an amazing dude

[@lemao1590]

69 best number

[@Klanot1]

*N I C E*

[@GhostPanels]

Nice

[@damienhnamte111]

Nice

[@familyguy508]

Nice

[@haziqsaffari9893]

As a person, I am inferior compared to this great man. He has done more work for his environment by himself than many activist and ads groups done in theirs. This 'Madman' is a real life Hero, I salute you sir. Hope his name will be remembered for many generations. Such an inspirational life and tale.😭

[@tamtamtadalaguanakindonesi6290]

I met him on 2016! So proud of him ❤️ He laughed when he told us how the villagers call him crazy, and how his wife disappointed with him

[@heda5074]

Beliau tidak gila. Beliau adl seseorang yg jd standar & contoh utk kelangsungan hidup semua makhluk. Beliau adalah PAHLAWAN

[@SuhandiWijaya]

This guy is a bigger hero than all Marvels and DC heroes combined 😂❤️

[@lowkeybear10]

And you obviously have no experience of life outside of comic fiction not to say that you're not true in saying that he's a hero.

[@kelpy9902]

@@lowkeybear10 pretty lowkey for a kid who spends his time in his mothers basement. not to memtion you havent out since 97'

[@lowkeybear10]

sub if you hate RLM I don't understand the end but sure.

[@ngobrolajaa8710]

@@lowkeybear10 whats your problem?

[@hamka4209]

@@lowkeybear10 Having a bad day bro? Or you just that one edgy kid.

[@calvinkong6849]

Every seed he plant deserve for every single deed he brought up.. hope he could place in heaven

[@Judg3m3nt]

In any heaven that may exist, there must be a seat for a man such as this.

[@sciencewizard2861]

@@Judg3m3nt i was scared u were gona say heaven doesnt exist on such a wholesome comment

[@Judg3m3nt]

@@sciencewizard2861 The suspense is how we get ya

[@muhammadhafizzailan9042]

Ameen

[@hanhyperion279]

Amen, brother.

[@lemonadegrower5180]

This guys legacy will live on through many generations✌️

[@themockingjay3173]

The indonesian internet society is more crazy than this guy. .. trust me ..

[@indra9496]

If this is "mad" And "crazy", then i will gladly join him on hid madness

[@newburger]

Well said, count me in.

[@siswadiyusuf4263]

Yes, we should follow him become ' crazy '

[@imdamnhot]

So how are you guys doing now? Did you plant a lot of trees?

[@olaf3543]

I'll join the train tooo

[@godzillamothra5983]

this old man deserve to be the environment minister more than any of those politicians

[@nameisname5566]

I know

[@gomaster9381]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGasc3WHptiGg9E

[@PozieNayan]

True

[@pg7339]

He's not mad, he normal. We are mad

[@Eru-]

True

[@oreoicecream1829]

He is 69 years old nice hopefully he can live 351 more years 👍🙏❤️

[@miles3380]

People who call him a 'madman' are madman themselves...thiz dude is actually rebuilding mother nature

[@winjiro]

He is a madman in positive way

[@sleepyrowdy1826]

I think its a compliment

[@esratasneem1113]

Alhumdullillah, his Book of Life overflows with righteous deeds. He has earned his Akhirah. He is a noble and humble soul indeed. My deep respect and duas for Brother Sadiman. Hope to meet him someday, in Sha Allah.

[@asthenamesuggests9513]

3:07 I think he took wudu here

[@satyayana1399]

amen

[@fouadkanj6475]

@@asthenamesuggests9513 yeah I've noticed may Allah protect him ameen 😍❤️

[@LuxiBelle]

They called him a madman, but he is actually Sadiman

[@fadhilsyarif5374]

You may exit this place lul

[@ohcool8314]

Bruh that makes me laugh1

[@Brightsonp]

I don't know why but this comment give me "i am inevitable and i am ironman" vibe

[@MrSutrisno22]

Saya salut sama pak sadiman ada di CHANNEL cina karena prestasinya......

[@youwantmyname9208]

Sometimes people like these are alot useful than celebrities. Greetings from Malaysia

[@Fikri_A777]

Correction, people like him are ALWAYS more helpful than celebrities

[@mariammansur1950]

Indeed. No doubt

[@smnrecords3172]

When are celebrities not useless exactly?

[@fhazzami]

well celebrity doesnt mean to be useful in the first place

[@activeonyoutube1545]

@@smnrecords3172 when they are just talking and do nothing

[@arnoldthegreat4138]

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."

[@alifrobinson1810]

His a wise man which knows that we needs nature to survive!! Keeps our earth GREEN💕💞💓🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾

[@dyahnursanti9931]

Orang yang bijaksana ,jujur,yang memilih dan konsisten untuk menolong banyak.. dialah pahlawan sesungguhnya

[@Deepsingh-vj9on]

32 dislikers must be industrialists. How can you dislike video like this . Shame on them

[@That_One_Guy...]

Don't forget "Spiritualist"

[@MystinaValeth]

I didn't dislike the video, but there is this high pitched mosquito noise throughout the video. The video is literally unwatchable for me, I had to stop watching half way through, I'm just too sensitive to it.

[@okaaryadi485]

I love how he just ignore social boundaries to do what benefits his surroundings while everyone thinking he was mad. This old man have a great quality.wish i could do the same

[@cariakbar8100]

Semoga masyarakat sini hidup bahagia dunia akhirat - doanya ikhlas sekali pak.. proud of you

[@troevell]

Someone's cutting onions! 😭 I don't know, but I feel so thankful of what he is doing. He did such a big help and impact to his community and to the world where forests are becoming more and more stripped off.

[@orfeas8]

Deserves at least a statue to remind future generations of his service.

[@bluecat5669]

I think he would prefer a tree 😉

[@MyIchika]

There's no need for that. He made a tourist site up in the flat hills where he plants flowers etc so that the young people don't need to go far away and spend money for a beautiful vacation he said. he made hundreds of stairs leading to that flat hills alone and named the place Garden of Sadiman. There's a carving on the stairs gate: "Hundreds of stairs only need Sadiman alone." As if he is saying: imagine if I'm not doing it alone.

[@andrewj3177]

@@MyIchika he deserve some revenue from that tourist too, i know money isnt his goal but still

[@piyushuniyal6129]

“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” - George Bernard Shaw

[@lycan2494]

K boomer

[@moteroargentino7944]

"It's easier to wear slippers than to carpet the whole Earth." -Al Franken

[@RizkhaNLatifah]

Inilah sebuah contoh sebuah hadist bahwa sebaik-baik orang adalah orang yang bermanfaat bagi sesama, amal jariyah tiada putus Masya Allah

[@KoerangPaham]

Proud of him

[@aiorlin8722]

We dont need high salary enviroment ministry we just need peoples like him , all the forest will be safe

[@unknowninvisible2519]

Or we need to be like him

[@amoldivo]

Ya, and everyone only thinking about themselves and their greed of money :/

[@danialsyahiran9523]

I admire this man and humbly respecting him because he protecting natures everyday (Love from 🇲🇾)

[@gomaster9381]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGasc3WHptiGg9E

[@amelpuspita007]

Semoga sehat selalu

[@daawgg]

Not a madman, but a mad lad. Massive salute

[@fu4075]

this man is capable of saving us from global warming all by himself

[@rossjn9885]

I have felt a similar calling to plant trees in barren urban communities in the US. I hope that it can have a similar life giving effect on the communities as well.

[@ferdyrambo4494]

Amazing,, keep strong bro 🦾🦾🦾

[@dinoferlando587]

From my personal experience, most people who lives a simple life in a village tend to still have their humanity, wisdom, and goodness intact. May he lives a long life.

[@sumantri5455]

Indonesia is paradise in the world

[@Shiviiiiio-0]

This is guy is different from everyone because he is doing something which others are unable to do. They might call him a madman but he is a jewel to this world.

[@christ2ce]

Only if the world has more “madman” like this, this world will be so beautiful and the earth can be healed. Modernization has deviated from nature along the way.

[@Mannalon31]

his one of those people who deserve to win nobel piece..

[@nameisname5566]

Yea Not just some random person you just make up some words and win a nobel prize afterwards without even doing anything

[@VoltzV1]

@@nameisname5566 True

[@richhornie7000]

You need to worship Western culture and values to have a chance at winning it

[@Benzetha]

Indo is a magical place with magical people. mashAllah 🖤

[@widiyawidiya1016]

The real hero, what a wonderful human being on earth.